Within the span of two weeks, we have the privilege to hear another young pianist, this time from Bulgaria. The 24-year-old EMANUIL IVANOV will play for the PE Music Society on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, in the NMU south campus auditorium. The concert will start at 19h00. EMANUIL IVANOV attracted international attention after receiving the First prize at the 2019 Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition in Italy. This achievement was followed by concert engagements in some of the world’s most … [Read more...] about Bulgarian Pianist to Play in the Bay
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Walk on the Wildside at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
Visitors to the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be able to get closer to the province’s wildlife at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees 2023.For three days, from Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2, there will be reptile and raptor shows by Animals in Wonderland in the MTN Pavilion.There will also be a fascinating display by the Iziko Mobile Museum, while SANParks will be hosting virtual game drives and a kids colouring-in section in the Walk on the Wildside pavilion.Visitors will also be able to … [Read more...] about Walk on the Wildside at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
Guns Not Allowed
Visitors to the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be able to get closer to the province’s wildlife at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees 2023. For three days, from Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2, there will be reptile and raptor shows by Animals in Wonderland in the MTN Pavilion. There will also be a fascinating display by the Iziko Mobile Museum, while SANParks will be hosting virtual game drives and a kids colouring-in section in the Walk on the Wildside pavilion. Visitors will also be … [Read more...] about Guns Not Allowed
The wait is over. Registrations for MIP Africa are now live!
MIP Africa, part of FAME Week Africa, returns to the Host City of Cape Town from the 4 to 6 September 2023, with FAME Week Africa running from 3 to 10 September 2023. Registration for MIP Africa is now live. MIP Africa offers a unique experience of pre-scheduled one-to-one matchmaking that guarantees meetings between content creatives, producers and buyers as well as sellers to support programmes, sales and co-production partnerships. It’s a thrilling opportunity to unwrap your freshest film and … [Read more...] about The wait is over. Registrations for MIP Africa are now live!
Caravela 2023 – A Festival and Feast
The renowned Caravela Festival, brought to you by the Portuguese Forum of South Africa, returns to Gauteng from 2-4 June 2023, outdoors at Casa dos Poveiros, 177 Dayan Rd, Dayanglen, Boksburg. Famous for its food, world class music and lifestyle events in 2017 and 2018, the Caravela Portuguese Festival promises another three days of unrivalled fun for the whole family. In keeping with the generous community spirit of Portuguese South Africans, this year The Festival will be supporting the SPCA … [Read more...] about Caravela 2023 – A Festival and Feast
Celebrated Conductor, Benjamin Zander, brings his award-winning Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on tour to South African in June
Celebrated Conductor, Benjamin Zander, brings his award-winning Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on tour to South African in June Performing two gigantic works in the Orchestral repertoire – Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben and the rarely heard, massive work – Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony” with Gauteng Choristers, Sidwell Mhlongo, Andiswa Makana, and Bongiwe Nakani Mcetywa In review after review, critics praise the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) for upending expectations, citing … [Read more...] about Celebrated Conductor, Benjamin Zander, brings his award-winning Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on tour to South African in June
Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Popular Algoa FM presenter and aviation enthusiast Charlton Tobias is about to fly solo with his own Saturday morning show between six and nine.During the week “Charlie T” remains part of the Algoa FM Breakfast team together with Wayne Hart and Lee Duru. “I am delighted to be hosting Saturday Breakfast which will dispense the same humour and fun with a Saturday twist, accompanied by some giveaways. I am really looking forward being in the hot seat again,” says Tobias. “It has been a while since … [Read more...] about Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Canal+ and Showmax’s “Spinners” nominated for best series at CANNESERIES
The team behind “Spinners”, French production company, Empreinte Digitale and South African production company, Natives at large have recently received exciting news: their highly anticipated eight-episode action-drama series filmed in Cape Town, received a nomination at the sixth edition of CANNESERIES. MAKING HISTORY This marks the first African series selected in CANNESERIES’ history. “Spinners” shows us the rather unworthy daily life of gangs in the Cape Town projects. In this true … [Read more...] about Canal+ and Showmax’s “Spinners” nominated for best series at CANNESERIES
Savoy Theatre Celebrates World Theatre Day with Workshops and Concerts
The PEG&S Society is celebrating World Theatre Day with Open Days at the Savoy Theatre so that everyone can experience the magic of theatre and live performance. The weekend of 25-26th March will mark the third time that G&S has celebrated this international event and visitors can enjoy workshops, discussions and demonstrations as well as the annual Making an Impact Concerts.The PEG&S Society is constantly moving beyond the traditional “amateur theatre” model to become a true … [Read more...] about Savoy Theatre Celebrates World Theatre Day with Workshops and Concerts
Multi award-winning Carly Fields
Carly Fields, who became a household name after making her broadcasting debut on YOTV in 1996, followed by award-winning stints on radio, has joined Algoa FM.“I’m extremely excited to be joining the Algoa FM family!” says Fields, who hosted her first show on Friday, March 10. She presents “Carly on Algoa FM” Friday evenings from 10pm to 2am and Saturday evenings 7pm to 10 pm. “I’ve had my eye on the building and an ear tuned into the station since I moved to GQ (Gqeberha), and now my dreams … [Read more...] about Multi award-winning Carly Fields
The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023
“The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023” will be held on Friday 17 March at the Athenaeum in Gqeberha. What right timing can it be to host this event, our country is going through a lot of unpleasant times, seeing our loved ones slain by gun-toting criminals and experiencing other unbelievable crimes in our beloved country, this bad trend unfortunately is also experienced in our small city of Gqeberha.“By hosting this event we are reaching out to our Maker to send us His … [Read more...] about The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023
“Afropolitan” Comics Exhibition Headed for Gqeberha
The exhibition “Kubuni: Comics from Africa” is a roadmap dedicated to the discovery of comics from sub-Saharan Africa through three focal points: the past, present and future.Presented in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Alliances Française, the exhibition “Kubuni” (“imaginary creation” in Swahili) takes you on a journey of discovery of comics whose stories take place in Africa, made by authors from sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora. The exhibition presents … [Read more...] about “Afropolitan” Comics Exhibition Headed for Gqeberha
Short on time. Big on talent: Submit your film to the FAME Film Shorts Festival
An exciting addition to this year’s FAME Week Africa is the FAME Film Shorts Festival, an independent film festival dedicated to the discovery and advancement of the very best independent filmmakers from across Africa. The Film Shorts Festival takes place from 7 to 9 September 2023 at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town and will showcase bold, visionary and thought-provoking cinematic magic that will inspire not only the judges, but the broader cinema-loving public who are seeking alternatives to … [Read more...] about Short on time. Big on talent: Submit your film to the FAME Film Shorts Festival
#LocallyYoursTour
In celebration of 5 years of trading and sustainable growth, The Locally Yours Market willincrease the experiential offerings for visitors and locals to the Bay. The first new additionavailable to the public from Saturday, 4 March 2023, will be the All Aboard Locally YoursTour.Locals and visitors can purchase tickets and tour our Bay to and from the Locally YoursMarket on board the Upper Deck double-decker cruise bus. The itinerary will include entryand a tour of SANCCOB, then a stop to explore … [Read more...] about #LocallyYoursTour
FAME Week Africa 2023: Attention Creatives. Cape Town is Calling
6 February 2023: Cape Town is a quintessential melting pot of creativity, cuisine and colour. It is also home to spectacular film locations and a booming music industry, making it the perfect setting for FAME Week Africa. As a leading African global creative event, FAME Week Africa, returns to Cape Town from 4 to 6 September 2023 bringing the creatives, the dreamers, the magic makers, the community builders, the change makers and the trendsetters together for an inspirational experience like no … [Read more...] about FAME Week Africa 2023: Attention Creatives. Cape Town is Calling
