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Besprekings vir vanjaar se Afrikaanse Musiekfees in Hartenbos is nou oop! Na nog ’n baie suksesvolle Desember van uitverkoopte In Afrikaans-konserte in Hartenbos gedurende 2018, kom dit as geen verrassing dat die eerste twee datums vir vanjaar se konsert reeds vasgemaak is nie. Vakansiegangers wat ’n Kersvakansie op die Tuinroete beplan, kan vir die derde agtereenvolgende jaar uitsien na die beste musiek en vermaak op ...

Don’t Dream it, Come Believe It. Pieter Toerien and Howard Panter presents the legendary Musical Extravaganza, The Rocky Horror Show, coming to Cape Town later this year, and Johannesburg early in 2020, with Craig Urbani as the infamous Dr Frank’n’Furter, Kate Normington as the Narrator, with Rocky being played by Jarryd Nurden. Recently announced by Pieter Toerien Productions, is that record-breaking actor playing the infamous ...

Video Launches in anticipation of new Album on June 14th. Two Door Cinema Club have unveiled the Science Fiction inspired video for Satellite, the second single taken from their forthcoming fourth studio album False Alarm, out 14th June via Prolifica Inc [PIAS] / Gallo Record Company. The splendidly kitsch space-age video, directed by Eion Glaister, finds the three piece beamed to out of space, with frontman Alex Trimble playing the beleaguered captain of ...

Heath drops a steamy music video to heat up the autumn chill. Because Of You is a slight departure from Heath’s usual sound and was inspired by John Legend’s single Tonight. Heath embraces his soulful pop side with a song theme about getting someone to open up and trust you. Recorded and produced by SAMA winner Mark Beling, both Heath and Beling have moved away ...

No Help from Strangers really needed… The Raconteurs, Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, have released their brand-new single Help Me Strange. The latest track to be released from their long awaited new album, Help Me Strange, is out digitally everywhere now and is available instantly with all digital pre-orders of the album, along with previously released songs Hey Gyp, Now That ...

Local pop sensation is back with a brand-new single. On the new single, Daniel continues to push the boundaries while experimenting with different sounds and genres. He continues to push himself creatively and, on Goddess, Baron blends his signature luminescent pop sound with a dark underground dance tone. The mystical new single sees Baron inspired by Gqom drum beats which he effortlessly weaves into the ...

Nurtured to perfection, Army embodies years of emotion and progress There are songs that are put together in a day and then there are those that take time. Army, the new single from electronic artist SEVVEN, is one such song. Years in the making, Army was conceptualized in 2016 and has evolved immensely over the years. “This song has gone through about four different versions,” ...

Debut music video is set against the nocturnal neon lights of Joburg’s urban jungle! At the tender age of twenty two, Johannesburg-based musician James Deacon possesses vocal abilities far beyond his years, with a unique timbre and unnatural pitch ability that allows him to switch between slick rap verses and honey-coated choruses. His new video from debut single Not Givin’ Up, directed by Brennan Lewis ...

Epic Story of Racheltjie de Beer Soon on our Big Screens. The most anticipated Afrikaans film of the year, The Story of Racheltjie de Beer, releases nationwide in October 2019. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by writer and filmmaker Brett Michael Innes, the film tells the fabled story of Afrikaans family, the De Beers, who are forced to find shelter on ...

Ohm my Gosh, Watt ‘n Nuwe Album! Aanhangers van Dewald Wasserfall sal verheug wees om te hoor dat die gewilde sanger se nuwe album, getiteld Elektrisiteit nou besikbaar is. Die kunstenaar met multi-platinum verkope en sakke vol toekennings agter sy naam, se gewildheid sy rasperstem, skerp humorsin en liefde vir reis, het Dewald bevestig dat mense meer van die pop-rock-country gevoel van sy vorige albums ...

Premieres Sunday 2 June 18:00 on National Geographic Wild For generations, Kings and Queens have ruled the bountiful Eden of Mombo, but a new age of terror is dawning. Mmamotse, Commander of the hyena army steals the throne. Her rotten army spreads fear, as the lions plot their revenge. Even the untouchable Pula struggles to safeguard her legacy. As rising waters bring warring factions closer ...

A wild, brain-building, visually stunning interactive exhibition unlocks child-like wonder. The Nat Geo Kids Weird But True! exhibition, brought to you by National Geographic, in partnership with Sci-Bono, will open at the Sci-Bono Discovery Science Centre in Johannesburg on 16 June 2019. For the first time on the African continent, this engaging and interactive exhibition will give young minds the opportunity to explore our amazing and very weird ...

Your Survivor SA Cast-Aways! M-Net handpicked fascinating, multi-faceted personalities from a variety of professions and age groups who are not all they seem to be on the surface. It’s going to be a social experiment of note to observe how they manoeuvre through the conflicts that are bound to arise. With the Game well underway now, you can click on the cast-away below for more ...

Marc Lottering is Back with his own Stand Up! With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 11 double tickets to Marc Lottering’s show, for the performance on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 at 20:00 at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. Lottering arrives at Monte fresh from his maiden trip to Thailand.  What happens in Phuket, does not stay in Phuket.  He has brand ...

SJoe, Hier kom ‘n Ding!!! Johannesburg’s not-to-be-missed and highly anticipated Kaya FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair will once again be hosted at the stylish and sophisticated Hyde Park Corner. When it comes to lifestyle experiences, Wade Bales’ events consistently set the bar at the next level. Currently in its 8th year, the event delivers the ultimate indulgence for wine enthusiasts and whisky lovers alike ...

A hidden gem in the heart of Sebenza Set in the heart of Sebenza, Sugar’s Bakery, Restaurant & Caterers recently opened its doors to bring the community the delectable delight of artisanal, handmade baked goods, meals and delicacies. Identifying a need in the industrial area for a ‘good food’ eatery, Sugar’s provides the perfect feeding ground for surrounding workplaces and residences. Whether you’re looking for ...

Music meets Sports in the biggest sports and entertainment centre SA! The Ultimate Aim Sports Pavilion in Montana Park in Pretoria will soon be home to the biggest family entertainment centre in the country. Not only will it be the place for sports enthusiasts to gather to test their mettle and improve their skills in popular outdoor sports – including golf, archery and fishing – but it ...

Four-part series explores lost ruins using Guatemala’s Pacunam LiDar Data! In February 2018, Lost Treasure of the Maya Snake Kings rewrote history as National Geographic broke the new about the pioneering Pacunam LiDar survey of the Guatemalan jungle that revealed over 60,000 structures beneath thick jungle canopy for the first time to the world, including ancient pyramids, farms, highways and entire lost cities. This initiative ...

Niks Beter as ‘n herlewing van ‘n Suksesvolle Classic se kind nie! The Film Factory en Nostalgia Productions is trots om aan te kondig dat ‘n nuwe filmaanpassing van Fiela se Kind, die topverkoper-roman deur Dalene Matthee, rolprentteaters regoor Suid-Afrika op 13 September 2019 sal tref. Met regie deur Brett Michael Innes, skrywer/regisseur van die 2017 SAFTA-wenner vir die film, Sink, is die film vervaardig deur Danie Bester in samewerking met kykNET Films, Filmfinity (Pty) Ltd en die Departement ...

Rhythmic tapas for the soul! El Rincon Flamenco, the Johannesburg-based Spanish dance company, is to stage a glittering dance extravaganza, Esencia Flamenca, at The Lesedi (formerly known as The Fringe and Tesson Theatre), Joburg Theatre, from May 30th until June 2nd. This heady cocktail of passion, drama and rhythmic tapas for the soul is guaranteed to lift the spirit and have you toe-tapping in your ...

Joburg Ballet brings Classic Ballet to the Montecasino Teatro. After a triumphant début season at The Teatro, Montecasino in December, Joburg Ballet returns to the popular venue with its sparkling production of Snow White – The Ballet from Thursday 30 May to Sunday 2 June, for five performances only. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale of a girl whose beauty drives an evil queen to ...

Marc Lottering’s latest stand-up show. Lottering arrives at Monte fresh from his maiden trip to Thailand.  What happens in Phuket, does not stay in Phuket.  He has brand new stories to tell, from frantic snorkeling to fashionable depression. Marc Lottering is one of South Africa’s top comedians, and celebrates 21 years in the business.  This production comes to Johannesburg, hot of his recent appearance in ...

She is back with Its a Jester Joke! Comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio is heading back to South Africa by popular demand. Following her sell-out South African dates last year, the Queen of Mean has announced she will be returning to Cape Town and Johannesburg in August 2019 with her brand new comedy show It’s Jester Joke that forms part of her ...

Disney On Ice shines with an enchanting mix of Disney royalty! With thanks to Showtime Management, we are giving away cool tickets to this year’s Disney on Ice, for Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Get ready to enter a winter wonderland as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the most magical moments from across the Disney kingdom  Experience Disney’s The Little Mermaid with a show-stopping performance ...

Come see the intense Equus for yourself! With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 sets of tickets to Equus, currently running at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre. When teenager Alan Strang’s pathological fascination leads him to brutally blind six horses in a Hampshire stable, psychiatrist Dr. Martin Dysart is tasked with uncovering the motive behind the boy’s violent act. As Dysart ...

A Raw, yet Intense Manipulation for the love of the Stage. by Louw Mulder During the last 12 odd years, I have written ample reviews about entertaining theatre shows that effortlessly tell the story, requiring no effort from the patron to understand the subject matter. But this is certainly not the case with Peter Shaffer’s Equus, which I saw this weekend at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino ...

‘n Film wat bevestig dat dit is als ok. deur Christa Steyn Om ‘n film te maak wat geestesversteurings aanspreek is ‘n brawe ding om te doen, maar dit het akteur en aanbieder, Pietie Beyers, nie ontmoedig om sy eie ervaring van obsessief-kompulsiewe versteuring in ‘n draaiboek en film te omskep nie. Skemerson, wat dus deur ware gebeure geïnspireer is, vertel die verhaal van ‘n jong ...

What’s underneath the Surface…. Once South Africa’s first Bachelor has found “the one” on M-Net channel 101, the much-awaited new season of Survivor South Africa will roll into the channel’s popular Thursday night local productions slot at 19:00. Set in the beautiful Samoa, and spiced with all kinds of never-seen-before curveballs, twists and turns, Survivor SA: Island of Secrets will hit our screens on Thursday, 16 May. While M-Net ...

What is Love, Baby don’t Hurt me… With thanks to the Liberty Radio Awards’ Best Radio Station, HOT919 FM, we are giving away 5 double tickets to the Dr Alban and Haddaway Concert to be held on 27 April, at the Waterfall Park at Mall of Africa, Waterfall City. The concert will feature some of South Africa’s timeless acts including Just Jinjer, Dr Victor and ...

The Story Bram Fischer’s Fight to Save Nelson Mandela now on the Silver Screen. Nelson Mandela is a global icon of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. But this might not have been if it were not for the heroic fight to save Mandela’s life by a legal team led by an Afrikaner revolutionary, Bram Fischer. This is the story of how Mandela was saved from ...