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Die GHOEMA-seisoen vir 2016 het begin.  Op Maandag 25 April 2016 sal die ganse Afrikaanse Musiekbedryf by die Joburg Theatre byeenkom om te hoor wie vanjaar as wenners uit die stryd tree om die gesogte Ghoema Afrikaanse Musiekpryse. Die Ghoemas is reeds gevestig as die enigste onafhanklike toekennings vir Afrikaanse musiek en word trots ondersteun deur kykNET. Vanjaar se toekenningsaand gaan behoorlik swierig en opwindend ...

Deur Jaco Lotriet Somtyds is ons nie daartoe in staat om ons omstandighede te verander nie. Dit verander ons… Jeremia 31:15: “‘n Gekerm word op Rama gehoor, ‘n gehuil vol hartseer. Ragel treur oor haar kinders, sy wil haar nie laat troos nie want haar kinders is weg.” Hierdie Bybelse vers het Sink skrywer, vervaardiger en regisseur Brett Michael Innes genoop om pen op papier ...

The 2016 Naledi Theatre Awards Nominations, introducing a 4 new Categories The much anticipated Nominations for the Naledi Theatre Awards for productions staged during 2015 have been announced. “This year, we have the highest standard of excellence ever” said Executive Director, Dawn Lindberg   “So much so that we have introduced 4 new categories: “Best Director of a Musical”, “Best Support/Featured performance in a Musical” and “Best Performance ...

New Proudly South African Rock Band – Indigo Reign Friday 26 February was a night to remember.  The youngest, freshest rock band in South Africa, Indigo Reign made their official entry onto the local music scene, with a launch event at RAD Experience Centurion.  Indigo Reign, well known for their popular hit song “Could you be” had fans on their feet with their hands in the air while they ...

Always and Forever – A Tribute to Luther Vandross The king of croon himself, Luther Vandross, will be celebrated by South Africa’s own “man with the velvet voice” Timothy Moloi in this non-stop nostalgia journey of musical delight. On stage, Moloi will be joined by Tia Herman, Lelo Ramasimong, Kurt Herman and Voices Unlimited Gospel Choir. After a sell-out inaugural concert in August 2015 to rave reviews from media and audience alike, The CoLab Network is ...

Bou aan Liefde, die amptelike temalied van die nuwe Afrikaanse film Uitvlucht, was gedurende die week van 8 Februarie bekendgestel. Vaughan Gardiner, bekende sanger, liedjieskrywer en vervaardiger, het hierdie pragtige lied spesiaal vir Uitvlucht geskryf. “Dit is ‘n ongelooflike voorreg om hierdie liedjie in Uitvlucht te hê,” sê Vaughan. “Alishia van Deventer van Starburst Promosies het my gekontak en gevra of ek belang sal stel om die temalied te skryf ...

Let the Battles begin! During this week’s final Blind Auditions The Voice SA coaches Karen Zoid, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lira and Kahn Morbee filled the last remaining spots in their teams with more magnificent talent. Now, with 14 team members each, it’s time to move on to the all-or-nothing Battle Rounds. From next week onwards, The Voice SA episodes will also be a full two hours long, which means ...

The Voice SA: only a few spots left! In this week’s penultimate episode of the Blind Auditions of The Voice SA, the coaches found themselves turning for some extra-special, surprising talent, leaving them with minimal spots remaining in their teams, before moving into the Battles phase of the competition. Once the Blind Auditions come to an end next week, the coaches will have to pair up ...

Everybody cries in emotional episode of The Voice SA In this week’s Blind Auditions, Team Bobby gained the most new talent and took the lead amidst plenty of tears and heart-stirring moments. As coaches Lira, Karen Zoid, Kahn Morbee and Bobby van Jaarsveld – who are now under massive pressure to make wise and strategic choices – waited until the very last moment to turn their ...

It’s game on again for Karen Zoid! Coach Karen Zoid is in her element again after this week’s episode of M-Net’s new flagship singing contest, The Voice SA.  After last week’s disappointment of not adding any performers to her team – and losing out on fabulous talent – South Africa’s beloved rocker overtook fellow coaches Kahn Morbee, Bobby van Jaarsveld and Lira by convincing four of the eight ...

Afrikaanse Riller Ontwaak op Silwer Doek Deur Louw Mulder   Die afgelope jaar was Afrikaanse film-liefhebbers bederf gewees met ‘n hele kaleidoskoop van flieks. Van Balade vir ‘n Enkeling, Die Pro, selfs ‘n Pawpaw vir my Darling, het Afrikaanse filmmakers regtig die grense geskuif ten opsigte van die verskillende genres van hulle films. Met ‘n Psigologiese Riller in Afrikaans het Johnny Breedt glad nie vir ...

An Explosion of Colour, Energy and Culture set to mesmerise Audiences An art form 10,000 years in the making.  A spectacle that has wowed audiences across the globe.  Brilliant dancers.  Breathtaking acrobats.  Renowned musicians.  Opulent costumes. Extravagant sets.  Stunning visual effects. If the reviews from international critics are anything to go by, the South African audience is in for a treat as the festive Bollywood ...

Talented singer Simeon releases his latest single EK LOS DIE AGTERDEUR countrywide on 1 February 2016 on radio stations. “Ek los die agterdeur oop is the refrain of my new single. I think a lot of people will be able to identify with the images that the lyrics call to mind. When relationships don’t work or when you lose a loved one, one has to ...

Bekroonde sanger Daniel Baron reik eerste Afrikaanse enkelsnit uit Die gewilde Suid-Afrikaanse trefferlyskoning, Daniel Baron, het sy eerste Afrikaanse enkelsnit, HART, ‘n betekenisvolle ballade op 22 Januarie 2016 op iTunes uitgereik. Baron beskryf HART, ‘n baanbrekerskuif in sy loopbaan, as ‘n liedjie wat handel oor “’n langafstandvriendskap en hoe ware liefde nooit kwyn nie, ongeag van hoe ver n mens is van die een vir ...

Hartlagsiel In Januarie 2016 was die bekende en gewilde sanger Burgerd Botha se eerste solo-enkelsnit HARTLAGSIEL landswyd aan radiostasies uitgereik. Burgerd, wat vir sewe jaar deel was van die veelbekroonde sanggroep Romanz, wie se CD’s verskeie kere platinumstatus verwerf het, werk al geruime tyd aan sy eerste solo-album. “Sang was nog altyd my groot liefde en ‘n integrale deel van my lewe,” sê Burgerd wat gereeld by plaaslike ...

Nommer 1 vir Martin Bester Martin Bester se eerste Afrikaanse solo enkelsnit “Wat weet ek tog” het Nommer 1 op die Jacaranda FM Afrikaanse Top 20 bereik. Die liedjie het ook sover Nommer 2 op die stasie se internasionale Top 20 bereik en is ook tans besig om treffersparades van talle ander radio stasies te klim. Die liedjie gaan oor die feit dat ‘n mens ...

The Voice SA is a level playing field for all kinds of singers This week, The Voice SA coaches – Karen Zoid, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lira and Kahn Morbee –  turned their red chairs around for an assorted group of eight very different performers. One of these “out-of-the-box” singers was the oldest performer in the competition to date: 45-year-old Michelle Moodie, an English speaking former cabaret artist who braved ...

Vir Altyd, in ‘n Oomblik Deur Louw Mulder   Stage and Screen was breë-bors trots om deel te kon wees van die amptelike premiere van Vir Altyd, wat verlede week in Fourways gehou is. By moontlik een van die beste georganiseerde film premieres wat ons nog bygewoon het, was die kwaliteit, en die hoër geligte standaarde in hierdie industrie, skitterend sigbaar. In die Afrikaanse filmbedryf, ...

Pieter Toerien presents The London Shakespeare Group in celebration of a life’s work and a 400-year legacy. “O sweet Mr Shakespeare” 400 years after his death, Shakespeare is performed more and more and is loved throughout the world. He is without doubt Britain’s greatest export. Sweet Mr Shakespeare examines the reactions to him over the centuries and enacts great passages from his comedies, tragedies and ...

You’re just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you.. By Jaco Lotriet   2016 is the year of Tribute shows at the Joburg Theatre. Showtime’s Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic, just took their final bow on the Nelson Mandela Stage, and Forever Jackson and Always and Forever – A Tribute to Luther Vandross, is still to come… For now, ...

Shreya Ghoshal at Emperors Palace A sensational performance is guaranteed in this musical extravaganza featuring all her classic and chart-topping hits. Bollywood superstar, Shreya Ghoshal, is set to take fans on an unforgettable musical journey in the Centre Court at Emperors Palace on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2016. The popular performer is considered to be one of the most versatile singers of her generation and ...

The Voice SA coaches fight for top talent! It’s going to be a battle of note! In the very first episode of M-Net’s much-awaited new singing contest, The Voice South Africa, coaches Karen Zoid, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lira and Kahn Morbee were blown away by the exceptional talent – and willing to fight it out to get these great voices onto their teams. During this Blind ...

It’s all about The Voice! M-Net’s new feel-good singing show for 2016.  Here is how The Voice works!  The big moment is finally here! This week Sunday, 31 January at 17:30, M-Net viewers will be able to see how Kahn Morbee, Lira, Karen Zoid and Bobby van Jaarsveld take their seats in the soon-to-be iconic red chairs of The Voice South Africa. These four seasoned performers, ...

Rodriguez Killed the Sugarman By Louw Mulder   For a person not very familiar with the music of 73 year old Sixto Rodriguez, I was quite pleased to enjoy a well-entertaining experience at the first Live Show of this Rock and Blues artist, at the Ticket-Pro Dome. The Dome was at full capacity and the show was exactly what you’d come to expect from Big Concerts ...

By Louw Mulder   It is one of those theatre productions that makes you leave the Teatro with a smile, and the tune of an old classic stuck in your head. With all departments and components of Musical Theatre coming together perfectly, I can summarise Pieter Toerien’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, as a delightful, feel-good Musical, as showcased by the cream of South ...

by Louw Mulder It is all in name, but a little understated I think. I am referring to the opening production of the Joburg Theatre’s 2016 calender, Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic. No question about the magic, but more of a magical explosion, taking you to the heart, right in the middle of what you could have experienced from the real band, called Queen. ...

It is with a lot of pride, but a humble and grateful heart, that Stage and Screen will be celebrating 10 years on-line in 2016. Stage and Screen is, for all of us involved, something we do with a lot of passion as a part-time hobby, which makes the administration and dedicated hard work that is needed, even more of a challenge. But we love ...

by Louw Mulder So what do you get when Afrikaans Boy Band meets Former Idols Top 10 Finalist? You get an EP Album that can easily be put on repeat. A successful project like this is not to be underestimated, seeing that you have Daniel Baron, who opened for Bon Jovi in 2013, and Adam, the award winning Boy Band who opened for Westlife and ...

 By Louw Mulder   Whenever there is such a massive build up to an event, and by this I mean a period of anticipation to see Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance since I could remember, the expectations would set a benchmark that may sometimes be difficult to satisfy. This, however, was not the case with Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, which exceeded all ...

Lead Dancer in Lord of the Dance