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Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo 2025

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The Eastern Cape is set to shine a spotlight on its thriving tourism sector with the launch of the inaugural Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo (ECTA). These initiatives, taking, place during Tourism Month in September 2025, aim to recognize outstanding achievements, foster innovation, and drive economic growth within the province. The launch event took place at the Mentors Country Estate in Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape on 20 February 2025. The Expo and Awards will be held at the same place, … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo 2025

MBAF Shows List

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The Mandela Bay Arts Festival (MBAF) is an initiative of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality to create a multidisciplinary art showcase for the Metro. A Festival of Performance, Poetry, Theatre, Comedy, Dance and Music and other disciplines aimed at both increasing opportunities for professionals working in the creative industries and building a destination festival which will attract residents of the city and visitors to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The Festival is not a single … [Read more...] about MBAF Shows List

The 2025 Mandela Bay Arts Festival is officially here!

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From 22 February to 2 March, Nelson Mandela Bay will come alive with a spectacular showcase of music, theatre, comedy, dance, poetry and more – and tickets are on sale now. Brought to audiences by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, and produced by the National Arts Festival, the Mandela Bay Arts Festival offers audiences a cultural feast of works while ticket sales benefit the artists in the Bay. According to Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, "The Mandela Bay Arts Festival is not just … [Read more...] about The 2025 Mandela Bay Arts Festival is officially here!

The Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet

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The Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet is a chamber group which was established in 2022 by Makhanda based clarinettist and Rhodes University (RU) lecturer, Jenny Brand. She envisioned a group of professional clarinettists coming together from different parts along the Cape, performing exciting works written and commissioned for the clarinet quintet – ‘a unique and special chamber music setting’. The wide variety of music performed by the quintet, is aimed at not only being enticing to listeners – of … [Read more...] about The Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet

Exciting concerts planned for 2025

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Both the PE Music Society and the Feather Market Organ Society boast with interesting and varied concert schedules for 2025. Focusing on different music genres, the two Societies aim to bring music of a high calibre to organ and classical music lovers in Gqeberha. The concerts are spread out over the year. The Feather Market Organ Society (FMOS) uses the Feather Market Centre (FMC) with its majestic organ, the Summerstrand Church with its colourful organ, as well as St Mary’s Cathedral for … [Read more...] about Exciting concerts planned for 2025

Luzuko Dayimani

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Luzuko Dayimani is a Musician based in 21 Mpangele Street, Nelson Mandela Bay. Luzuko Dayimani says: Luzuko Dayimani aka LZKSA, a Musician, Music Producer, Composer, Sound designer Boom swinger and Music teacher Luzuko is also skilled in: Composer Contact Luzuko here: Phone: (067) 032-5708 WhatsApp: (067) 032-5708 Web Site: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/Bbncf9NebUUVuSqP/?mibextid=oFDknk Twitter: Pinterest: Instagram: … [Read more...] about Luzuko Dayimani

SizweSihle Tomson

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SizweSihle Tomson is a Musician based in 54 Nikiwe Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth,6200, Nelson Mandela Bay. SizweSihle Tomson says: SizweSihle Tomson was born and bred in the dusty streets of KwaZakhele in Vuku Street, Port Elizabeth.  Raised by a prayer warrior with Christian values and principles, Sizwe grew to love praise and worship taking the leading role in song at her local church where she developed interest in singing and gospel music. At her local church Youth Conference, … [Read more...] about SizweSihle Tomson

Nice One Martin – Doing Entertainment PR Right

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The business of entertainment requires a laser focus amidst all the noise.Sometimes it appears as though there are thousands of voices clamouring for your ears. Imagine the quagmire that artists have to navigate in order to get noticed, booked and paid. Just as when loadshedding was a daily occurrence and we had everyone and his dog claiming to be a solar and renewable energy expert, so too does it seem to be the same in the entertainment industry, with many untested fly by night agents and … [Read more...] about Nice One Martin – Doing Entertainment PR Right

Emo and Loukmaan Adams tribute concert

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Popular performers Emo and Loukmaan Adams are set to perform their tribute show Father Love at the Boardwalk Convention Centre on Saturday, 15 February from 8pm. The show is a celebration of their father Omar “Boeta Maan” Adams 80th birthday and an opportunity for the talented brothers to honour him. "Our father has always been a pillar in our community and an inspiration to many," said Loukmaan while Emo adds, "This concert is our way of honouring him and the successful careers he has given … [Read more...] about Emo and Loukmaan Adams tribute concert

Everybody’s Talking about the annual Impact Valentine’s Cabaret!

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Impact Community Theatre (formerly PE G&S Society) began the year with the much anticipated third edition of the Holiday Theatre Project for young people. Now it’s time for the grown-ups to have their own party at the annual Impact Valentine’s Cabaret, this year named “Everybody Talks”. The show features a fabulous line-up of local performers led by up and coming Director and Impact Team member, Danyke de Beer. “It’s my first Valentine’s show as Director and I want the audience to sing … [Read more...] about Everybody’s Talking about the annual Impact Valentine’s Cabaret!

The Soil and Amanda Black in Gqeberha for once-off concerts

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The Mandela Bay Arts Festival (22 Feb-2 March 2025) is the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's annual spotlight on the talented artists living and working in the area – from local stars to emerging talents; musicians, filmmakers, dancers, actors, poets, painters and more. To support and celebrate these local champions, The Soil and Amanda Black will each be performing a single concert during the Mandela Bay Arts Festival. Amanda Black will be on the Festival line-up at the 2025 Mandela Bay Arts … [Read more...] about The Soil and Amanda Black in Gqeberha for once-off concerts

PE Music Society Concert dates for 2025

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Venues: NMU South Campus Auditorium Dutch Reformed Church, Summerstrand. (Two Soirée Musicales in collaboration with the Feather Market Organ Society on 14 May and 15 October). Concerts: Sunday,23 Feb: The Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet 15h00 - With Jenny Brand, Annamarie Bam, Anthony Drake, Lance Thuynsma and Grant Snyman Sunday, 16 March: Gustavo Romero (pianist) 15h00 - (This concert might also take place on Saturday, 15 March at 19h00) Wednesday, 14 May Soirée Musicale … [Read more...] about PE Music Society Concert dates for 2025

Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist Returns to Port Elizabeth

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Andre is returning for another unforgettable festive season filled with laughter and wonder! Known for being as iconic as melktert and braaivleis, Andre’s show promises the ultimate family entertainment experience. Perfect for your family reunion or the year-end office party, this event is a must-see!Andre, who began his career as a stage hypnotist over 30 years ago, made his initial visit to Port Elizabeth in 1994. Since then, Andre has consistently drawn full houses to his performances.Having … [Read more...] about Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist Returns to Port Elizabeth