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A taste and cultural explosion comes to Montecasino this March. Take a trip through an authentic Indian market at the Festival of India, coming to Montecasino from 16 to 25 March.  A one-of-a-kind shopping experience, it promises to be an extravaganza of authentic Indian lifestyle, fashion, culture and cuisine. From performers and traditional foods, to authentic Indian clothing and genuine homeware, this vibrant festival offers to ...

A Change a Day Early last year, the highly inspirational ballad Believe by Howie Combrink maintained its #1 spot on the 5FM SA Top 10 @ 10 for 8 weeks, as well as being nominated for the OFM song of the year award. Released through RADA Unearthed – the music division of the non-profit company RADA, an acronym for Rape, Alcohol, Drug and Abuse. Believe ...

The Year’s Most Celebrated Documentary, Jane, to Premiere on National Geographic in March. From Visionary Filmmaker Brett Morgen, with an original score by world-renowned composer Philip Glass, film features captivating, never-before-seen footage of conservation icon Jane Goodall’s Groundbreaking Chimpanzee Research, is coming to the Small Screen. Hailed by critics as breathtaking, mesmerising, and spectacular, as well as the best documentary of 2017, Jane will make its ...

South Africa’s First Western Film to Open in April 2018! 2018 is turning out to be an exciting year for South African film. Five Fingers for Marseilles, a western that tells the story of a group of young men, the Five Fingers, who stand up to brutal police oppression in Marseilles, a town in the rugged badlands of the Eastern Cape opens at cinemas nationwide ...

Twee Stemme maak een Volkome Klank. Hanna Boss se splinternuwe debuutalbum, Verf Jouself, is pas uitgereik en menseverhoudings is die sentrale inspirasie agter die musiek. Sy beskryf dit as ’n moderne Afrikaanse Popalbum, waarvan die titelsnit presies verklap waar sy tans in haar lewe is en wat sy moes doen om hier te kom. Haar eerste enkelsnit, ook getiteld, Verf Jouself, vanaf die nuwe album is gedurende 2017 uitgereik ...

Great Things to come from Talented South African Artist. Those who have seen Werner Bekker live in concert will agree – the musician is undoubtedly one of the country’s best songwriters. A storyteller at heart, Werner’s powerful folk ballads, with their profoundly poetic lyrics, are a reminder of true artistry in an era saturated by overproduced, digitally manipulated Cheez Whiz. Shy and timid in demeanour, the singer ...

Former X-Factor Winner is back with his very first single. Steven Lee, previously part of the group FOUR that won X-factor SA back in December 2014, is back with his very first single as a solo artist, Only You. The song is set to be released to all major radio stations this month. Only You will showcase why Steven was not only a massive hit ...

Puppet mayhem comes to Montecasino… Ventriloquist: A person, especially an entertainer, who can make their voice appear to come from somewhere else, typically a dummy of a person or animal. What would Conrad Koch and Chester Missing talk about if they didn’t constantly discuss politics and race? In his latest show offering, Puppet Guy, Conrad Koch – the man often mistakenly called ‘Chester’ – goes ...

Rona van Blerk stel debuut-enkelsnit vry! Rona van Blerk, ’n passievolle donkerkop met ’n sielvolle stem, is vinnig besig om vir haarself naam te maak in die musiekbedryf. Haar eerste e1nkelsnit, Veilig, word hierdie week uitgereik en gaan beslis verskeie musiekharte, regoor die land, verower. Veilig is ’n Afrikaans-akoestiese liedjie met ’n unieke Pop-aanslag uit haar eie pen en gaan daaroor dat elke mens graag veilig wil ...

Fantastic Meet and Greet Packages available for Cape Town and Pretoria Tour. Cult followers of alternative rock music will be able to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience with famed lead singer Myles Kennedy, of the multi-million selling rock band Alter Bridge, who will be performing in South Africa for two exclusive shows, staged in the Mother City, and the Capital. An Evening with Myles Kennedy ...

Besondere Tema liedjie vir Susters deur Jo en Leah. Dalk het hy al vir ‘n geruime tydjie soos ‘n akteur begin voel as mens in ag neem die musiekvideo van sy treffer, Skepe, is reeds meer as 2 miljoen keer op Youtube gekyk. Maar nou het Jo Black en sy baard die grootskerm betree met die aankondiging dat hy sy opwagting gaan maak in die ...

Die volgende Hoofstuk in die Deca Verhaal. DECA het beslis geen bekendstelling nodig nie. Hierdie instrumentale musiekgroep het die afgelope jaar duisende musiekharte kom verower en is reg vir die volgende opwindende hoofstuk van hulle loopbaan. Die vars, moderne en passievolle manier waarop hulle nuwe en ou gunstelinge verwerk en interpreteer, is die sleutelbestanddeel agter dié snaarpaar se kitssukses en hul splinternuwe album, II, wat ...

Another First for South Africa in 2018 Big Concerts and A Live Nation Company have announced that Cartoon Network Live! will be coming to South Africa for the very first time over the winter school holidays. This brand new live show will be coming to Cape Town from 26th June 2018 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest and Johannesburg from 3rd July 2018 at Montecasino. Cartoon Network, 947, KFM ...

Live voting, Same-day live results for Dancing With The Stars SA! Pre-register NOW to vote for your favourite celebrities and their dancing partners! For the first time in the history of M-Net 101, the channel will announce the voting results of a reality show on the same night of its live broadcast throughout the voting season. That’s why M-Net 101 is introducing an exciting – and controlled – new voting mechanism for Dancing With The ...

Nominees for the 53rd annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards announced: The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards announced its nominees for 2017. These annual awards are regarded amongst the most valued and prestigious in the South African performing arts industry. This year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, 18 March at 17:30 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town and promises to be an “Elegantly ...

Seeing is Believing – First SA appearance for Dynamo! He’s walked on water across the river Thames, levitated in front of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and walked down the outside of the L.A times building; he’s predicted the Soccer World Cup outcome and taken a trip on the side of a bus. This global television star, international brand ambassador, author and stage ...

Ultra SA finalizes 5th Year line-up. This year’s Ultra will take place at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, 9 February, and in Johannesburg, at the Nasrec Expo Centre, on Saturday, 10 February 2018.  Check out the Official Aftermovie of Ultra 2017. As ULTRA South Africa 2018 draws nearer, the festival’s line-up continues to grow even more impressive. Calling on a diverse selection of star-studded ...

Nuwe Stêrbelaaide reeks op KykNet. In Episode 1 wil Naomi Fortuin by haar veiligheidswag-seun Skalkie weet: “Wat vir ‘n ding is ‘n knapsekêrel?” En hy antwoord: “Dis ’n guard wat aan sy mission klou soos mis aan ‘n wolkombers.” Bekroonde skrywer, Paul C. Venter en regisseur en vervaardiger, Human Stark, snoer weer kragte saam na die sukses van Vlug na Egipte en Terug na Egipte ...

Alan Committie returns with his Brand New and Hilarious Stand up Show. Planet Mirth is a funny look at everything…in HD! It’s the start of a new year which means it’s time for SA funnyman Alan Committie to bring us another hilarious look at the world around us…. In this, his 20th one man comedy show, Committie presents a docu-comedy in the highest definition and promises everything ...

Glamourous Extravaganza to hit Channel 101.  Early in 2018, M-Net 101 will be adding yet another spectacular show to its sizzling Sunday night line-up. Late in 2017, the channel confirmed that, with the help of highly skilled professional Latin and Ballroom dancers, 12 untrained local celebrities will be putting their best foot forward to compete in a proudly South African version of the BBC Worldwide ...

Collective Soul to tour SA with Special Guest Lifehouse. Big Concerts has announced that Collective Soul will be returning to South Africa supported by very special guests Lifehouse. Collective Soul, the multi-platinum rock band, responsible for seven #1 hits starting with 1993’s anthemic hit “Shine” and onto “December,” “The World I Know,” that led to a duet with Elton John, a song on the hit Twilight soundtrack, ...

A Better World Tour Coming to Pretoria and Cape Town. Few artists can lay claim to international success spanning three decades, but Chris De Burgh has achieved precisely that. The legendary artist will be performing two shows in South Africa in support of his new album, “A Better World”. ‘Spanish Train and Other Stories’ was Chris’ first major hit in SA and the first single ...

Santana Returns to SA with special Guests Mango Groove.  Big Concerts is pleased to confirm that Santana will be returning to South Africa in 2018 performing in Cape Town on 11th April 2018 at Cape Town Stadium and Johannesburg on 13th and 14th April 2018 at the Ticketpro Dome. Santana’s special guests will be local greats Mango Groove.  This Big Concert Experience is presented by CapeTalk, 702 and Channel ...

The Contestants are chosen, now the fun can start. On Monday 5 February 2018 at 19:30, the first episode of Tropika Island of Treasure Maldives will air on SABC3. So far it has been revealed that Katlego Maboe will be the host for this eighth season.  Click on the image to the right, to see the Celebrities participating. Over the past few weeks, Tropika has ...

Cape Town City Ballet’s adaptation comes to Artscape in February. Marc Goldberg , The acclaimed choreographer of The Vortex has combined a classical story with a 21st century design to bring a cinematic experience to modern ballet as it’s never been seen before. Digitalizing his sets yet retaining the silhouettes of the 17th century, this world premier promises to be a lot more than just ...

360 Guests, 7 Different Countries, R141 000.00 Raised for Charity. Celebrations of the life and works of Scotland’s National Bard, Robbie Burns, an international literature icon synonymous with equality and social justice will be coming to the Mother City. The Cape Town Burns Supper Club will host its 24th annual event on 10th February 2018.  This, the biggest and best Burns Night celebration in Africa, is always a ...

Mind-bending acts of magic and illusions all the way from Broadway After record breaking runs in New York, London and Asia, The Illusionists direct from Broadway, will be in South Africa for the first time ever, opening at GrandWest on Wednesday, 07 February 2018 for a limited season ending on Sunday, 11 February 2018. The show then moves to Montecasino’s Teatro from Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, ...

The Fugard Theatre’s ‘memorable masterpiece’ returns to Cape Town in March 2018 The Fugard Theatre has announced the full cast for the final return South African season of the critically acclaimed West Side Story that opens at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town on 7 March 2018. The exceptional Lynelle Kenned (Orpheus in Africa, Blood Brothers, Showboat) will reprise the role of Maria for which she won the Fleur du Cap for Best Actress in a Musical in 2016.  Tony, the leader ...

Die wereld is so groot soos jou verbeelding. Die bekroonde film, Meerkat Maantuig se lokprent is nou aanlyn te sien! Meerkat Maantuig het by vanjaar se Silwerskermfees die toekenning vir Beste Kinematografie verower en word op 16 Maart 2018 landswyd vrygestel. Meerkat Maantuig is geïnspireer deur die jeugnovella Blinde Sambok deur die bekende Suid-Afrikaanse skrywer, Riana Scheepers. Die skrywer van die film, Hanneke Schutte, het besluit om die boek as ‘n uitgangspunt ...

Peppa Pig Matinee Show added for Durban Demand! Excitement is mounting and fans around the country are counting the sleeps until they see Peppa Pig and George Pig together with all their special friends including favourites Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Pedro Pony embark on their fantastical adventure when the much-anticipated stage show, Peppa Pig Live in South Africa in partnership with Black opens later this month in Durban, Pretoria and Port ...