Ntsiki Mazwai on alcohol & drugs ruining the entertainment industry: Musician and activist Ntsiki Mazwai says that her brief stint studying in Grahamstown "saved" her life after it allowed her to return to the entertainment industry as an outsider looking into all its ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rainer Hersch: "The World's First Classical Hooligan": So I wrote a show about classical music, and that was "All Classical Music Explained”. In 1996, I went to South Africa to a fringe … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Ntsiki Mazwai on alcohol & drugs ruining the entertainment industry
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Young trailblazers rise to the occasion on Algoa FM
Whilst one of Algoa FM’s recent on air appointments moves into weekdays, another joins the station for the very first time. Early mornings are a challenge for many, but not for Siobhan Momberg, who fearlessly pursuits much bigger challenges that set her soul on fire. The avid adventure-seeker joined Algoa FM as a presenter just six months ago, with a Sunday evening show between 7 and 10pm. Now in addition to hosting on Sundays, she will be on air between five and six in the morning, … [Read more...] about Young trailblazers rise to the occasion on Algoa FM
Talking Comedy with Ranique from Big Mouth Entertainment – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Talking Comedy with Ranique from Big Mouth Entertainment: Ranique Roberts, the founder and director of Big Mouth Entertainment, has worked with some of our country’s most popular comedians and has played right hand to some of the best comedy shows, not only in the Bay, but also in South Africa. As a creative entrepreneur, wife and mother - who gets by with the help of coffee - her hardworking … [Read more...] about Talking Comedy with Ranique from Big Mouth Entertainment – Featured Blog
Gypsy Event and Entertainment Specialists
Gypsy Event and Entertainment Specialists: Event & Entertainment Specialists. We will design, create and assist you with professional entertainers & equipment hire. Make your next fun day, party or corporate event an exciting, entertaining and fun filled occasion. Source: Buy PE. MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish your Movers, Shakers, … [Read more...] about Gypsy Event and Entertainment Specialists
Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
From August 3rd to the 5th, Woodridge College and Preparatory School will be staging David Kramer and Taliep Petersen’s award-winning District Six, The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. First performed 30 years ago, District Six, The Musical is a story set against the forced removal of a community by the apartheid regime, and celebrates and recreates some of the vibrant musical culture that was part of the 1960s District Six. “When I chose this particular musical almost a year ago, I had no … [Read more...] about Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
Samsung Electronics Ushers in a New Era in Home Entertainment with QLED TV
Samsung Electronics Ushers in a New Era in Home Entertainment with QLED TV: Samsung Electronics (www.Samsung.com) has launched its new QLED Q9, Q8, and Q7 TV series with the belief that this latest range of TVs will create an entirely new era in home entertainment. “With the advent of QLED TV, Samsung can provide the most true-to-life picture on screen, having been successful in solving past inconsistencies in the viewing experience and consumer pain points. While we are redefining … [Read more...] about Samsung Electronics Ushers in a New Era in Home Entertainment with QLED TV
A World of Differences: Five Shifts Set to Shape the Future of Africa’s Entertainment & Media Industry
A World of Differences: Five Shifts Set to Shape the Future of Africa’s Entertainment & Media Industry: The Internet, video games, television, and filmed entertainment segments of sub-Saharan Africa’s entertainment and media industry are projected to continue to grow in the following years but the publishing industry is having to work very hard to make any headway, according to PwC’s (www.PwC.com) Entertainment and media outlook: 2016 – 2020 report (South Africa – … [Read more...] about A World of Differences: Five Shifts Set to Shape the Future of Africa’s Entertainment & Media Industry
J-Bay in the news: Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment
Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment: Mick Fanning celebrates his win in the final of the JBay Open. Pic: WSL/ Kirstin After last year’s terrifying shark encounter at Jeffrey’s Bay, the Gold Coaster returned to the famed South African point break to not only conquer his demons but take out ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Glitter Strip Bare: Inside the Gold Coast’s world of crime, courts, politics, property and entertainment
Hugh Masekela on HAIR
Hugh Masekela played an intimate one-night-only concert for his Port Elizabeth fans on Friday, 18 December 2015. Here he speaks to invited guests, artists and media at the MBDA Offices in Baakens Valley on the day before his concert. Hugh Masekela is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remains deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkles. He was born in the town of Witbank, South Africa in 1939. At the … [Read more...] about Hugh Masekela on HAIR
Asanda Mqiki
Asanda singing at the Helenvale Resource Center in Port Elizabeth on 12 December 2015 in front of Department of Public Works Deputy Minister Jeremy Cronin and Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan. Asanda Mqiki is a versatile vocalist who is determined to set world stages on fire, with a background in contemporary music and jazz, and her good humour for good taste. Asanda has in her short career wowed audiences in different parts of the country. She is a product of the excellent … [Read more...] about Asanda Mqiki
Mark Haze
Mark Haze is a South African singer/songwriter, performing original rock, soul and blues material. Known for his wide vocal range, Mark's signature sound of high energy Rock ‘n Roll is guaranteed to have audiences on their feet. His influences range from classic rock legends like Queen, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles to blues masters, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and Muddy Waters, all the way through to modern rock artists such as My Chemical Romance, The Used and Halestorm. With a total of 5 top … [Read more...] about Mark Haze
Crackers for Christmas
From this week up until Christmas Eve, families have every reason to head to Baywest Mall for their shopping and entertainment. Baywest will be staging two Festive Season productions, both locally produced, to delight children of all ages. Crackers for Christmas will be presented by the Stageworld Theatre School, while the Nutcracker Ballet will be staged by the Friendly City Ballet company. The productions will run twice daily every day right up until Christmas Eve in the Baywest Mall … [Read more...] about Crackers for Christmas
#ShareTheBay to Win
Residents and visitors are encouraged to capture and share their experiences of life in the Bay by using the hash tags #ShareTheBay and #MyNelsonMandelaBay and uploading their images or short videos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These are then shared and can be viewed on the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism web-site. To discover more of what that the Bay has to offer, residents are encouraged to take advantage of the great offers on the Nelson Mandela Bay Pass, which allows you to experience … [Read more...] about #ShareTheBay to Win
Don’t break the bank entertaining your children
The festive season is upon us and this is the one time of year where children are at home for an extended period of time. Planning fun activities that don't involve the mall will help keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank. "Planning ahead for your children's activities can take the anxiety out of entertaining them over the festive season. Planning can also allow you to budget adequately for their activities so that you aren't spending money that can best be used for something … [Read more...] about Don’t break the bank entertaining your children
Josie Field and Laurie Levine
The blues infused vocal-rock of Josie Field connects with the intimate folk, country styles of Laurie Levine to create a unique and intimate musical experience. Dubbed the 'Collaboration of the Year', and winners of the Standard Bank Ovation award in Grahamstown in 2014, these two Joburg based singer songwriters have created a show that has gone from strength to strength over the last three years. Field and Laurie Levine play LIVE at The Music Kitchen in Port Elizabeth on 30 December 2015 / … [Read more...] about Josie Field and Laurie Levine
