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WIN A 2 NIGHT STAY FOR 4
SHARE A LITTLE PEOPLE AT THE ALOE VIEW
ROMANZ WITH NIANELL ROCK LODGE WORTH R 6500
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South Africa's first online creative industries. There
career portal for the creative a r e i n t e r v i e w s w i t h
industries has finally launched industry professionals
their website at the beginning such as the director of Big
of this year's Youth Month. C o n c e r t s and the
Creative Careers is the first job manager of Nomfusi on
website that caters exclusively their blog page, and the
for the music, art, dance, news pages contain
entertainment, fashion and current news surrounding
media industries. South Africa's creative
sectors.
Following their online social
media success in which they To add to the excitement
South Africa’s prodigious singer-songwriter and attracted more than 4,000 of the launch, Creative
double SAMA-winner, Nianell will grace the
stage at Walter Sisulu National Botanical followers in only five months, Careers is also running a
Gardens along with Romanz, South Africa’s the group feels confident that competition that will
world-class quartet for the Old Mutual Music in
the Gardens Series on the 11th of September. they will now, with the help of award the person who
their website, be able to can spot the most glitches
Over the past few weeks the Old Mutual Music in
the Gardens Concert series has seen thousands connect creative job seekers on their new website with
of people packing their picnic gear and heading
off to see great South African acts on Sunday with recruiters in a more R1000 kindly sponsored
afternoons in the great natural setting of the meaningful way. by Gearhouse SA - the
botanical gardens.
premier supplier of
The double SAMA Award-winning artist and On their website job seekers presentation and event
internationally recognised songwriter, NIANELL
is the next South African star to headline the can upload CV's as well as technical equipment in
series along with ROMANZ, fresh from their examples of their art and Africa.
performance at Prince Albert and Princess
Charlene’s Royal Wedding in Monaco. sound clips, and they can
register to receive matching Creative Careers'
Now, these two top South African acts are set to
bring a whole new experience to Johannesburg- job alerts via email. website can be
fans on Sunday, 11 September when they take to viewed on
the stage at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical
Garden as part of the Old Mutual Music in the Recruiters will finally be able to www.creativecareers.
Gardens Concert series.
advertise vacancies to a select co.za
- Continued on Page See more info on page 23 group of professionals in the
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www.localsonly.co.za On the site you will find a complete gig • Producers music that they want to hear and find
guide, maps and directions to all venues, • Management companies out about.
'’We are South Africans, proud of South Africa. blog and chat facilities.
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Our aim is to motivate, expose and celebrate our
local artists’. There is the option to listen before a fan • A blog where one can chat to the artists and bands.
downloads your music with our thirty artists and bands.
localsonly.co.za have created a forum where new second song streaming feature. If you would like more
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and old South African bands can expose their information on how to get
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one soul, one gig, we can all come together events, TV shows, South African AD
involved please give Ryan a call
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want to see and hear the best talent in the world. • Helping the artists get recognition in
The more passion and enthusiasm we all South Africa and the world by giving
‘South Africa has so much undiscovered talent, so put into South African music, the more it
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and appealing to South Africans. As an artist all Our aim
being paid for downloads,
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Artists will have access to marketing tools so that encouraging them to take their
be the best social music network that music further.
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our tools to find a manager to help you move in •
the right direction. From: we have from the music downloads
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• Gig's, download is available, radio
artists and fans. We appeal to management
companies, production companies, publications, • Festivals streaming, festival streaming.
record labels, radio stations, music schools and • Music artists • Our goal get more of SA music out
colleges and event organisers. • Bands on the Radio's and Music TV stations
We are the social network for anyone who has a • Production companies • We are trying to get more locals and
passion for South African music. We have • Record labels international public interested in
designed a user friendly way of bringing everyone • Radio stations South African music by giving them a
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CELLAR RATS 2011 SPRING WINE We Have an exciting entertainment and Additional activities/rides will be available at
FESTIVAL - Sunday 4 September lifestyle section, namely CitiVibe, that an additional fee per ride.
11.00am - 3.00pm at the “Old Mill”, appears daily, and carries information Designated Drivers get in free
Magaliesberg on what’s hot in terms of books,
At our inaugural festival in 2001, Cellar Rats CELLAR RATS
2011 Spring Wine Festival, to be held on movies, where to eat, recipies etc. Wine Club introduced the policy that 2011 SPRING
Sunday 4th September, which is held in aid of We also pride ourselves in our ever Designated Drivers get in free. To our WINE FESTIVAL
the Woodland School in Magaliesberg. o ff e r. i n c r e a s i n g c o r p o r a t e knowledge we are still the only wine festival
Our emphasis is on tasting South Africa's responsibility projects and hope that who offers this to our patrons.
best wines in a tranquil outdoor setting. our involvement in this event will Additional activities/rides will be available at
highlight its important cause and the an additional fee per ride. in association with
To this end, more than 100 wine producers good time to be had by all.”
will present in excess of 600 wines for the Designated Drivers get in free
adult tasters’ enjoyment. This family festival will once again be
At our inaugural festival in 2001, Cellar Rats
held at the historic “Old Mill", on the
This is a family festival, with supervised banks of the picturesque Magalies Wine Club introduced the policy that and
entertainment for children whilst the parents River, approx. 35 minutes from Jhb's Designated Drivers get in free. To our
relax and enjoy the wines in the countryside. Northern Suburbs. knowledge we are still the only wine festival
who offers this to our patrons.Price
It is a relaxing, fun family day and great value The atmosphere is relaxed and Information
with over 600 wines available for tasting convivial, and visitors are encouraged in benefit of
Adult Taster : R88 from Computicket, R100 at
(Designated drivers get in for free) to stretch out and enjoy the lush green the entrance
lawns, shady trees and cool spring
About This Event includes complimentary tasting glass
breeze, whilst enjoying some of the
In 2001, Woodland School in Magaliesberg finest wines SouthAfrica has to offer. Children: R14.50 from Computicket, R10 at
approached Cellar Rats Wine Tasting Club to the entrance
Our emphasis is on tasting South
assist them with an annual fund raising event, Picnic Basket 2 Adults: R190 (does not
Africa's best wines in a tranquil outdoor
and the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival was include tasting ticket)
setting. To this end, more than 100 wine
born.
producers will present in excess of 600 Vegetarian Picnic Basket 2 Adults: R190
Since then the Cellar Rats Spring Wine wines for your enjoyment. (does not include tasting ticket)
Festival has become a major draw card for Picnic Basket 1 Child: R35.50
Sunday 4th September 2011 - Gates
weekend-tourism to the Magaliesberg area.
open at 11h00. The festival runs from ALL tickets available through
Drawing 1500-2000 visitors & participants, 11h00 to 15h00. COMPUTICKET
mostly from Johannesburg and the surrounds
Relax and enjoy huge shady trees, lush Book online at www.computicket.com
- but some from as far as Botswana & Cape
green grass and an abundance of Directions & more information:
Town - the family festival seeks to promote
birdlife, while your kids have fun in the www.winefestival.co.za / 082 571 2753 /
an ethos of "good living".
great outdoors! Jumping Castles & festival@cellarrats.co.za
Once again we are very pleased to announce Supervised Entertainment for children
that The Citizen and Radio Today are media will be available.Children’s activities Disabled facilities: There is a drop off facility
partners for the Spring Wine Festival. for Disabled or Elderly at main entrance by
Jumping castle, water-slide, and p r i o r a r r a n g e m e n t w i t h
The Citizen’s Marketing Manager, Clare supervised entertainment for children festival@cellarrats.co.za or 082 571 2753
Soutter says “The Citizen is thrilled to come arranged by Happy Acres, including a
Please Note
on board as media sponsor for the Cellar Rats snake display; sport activities; crab
annual spring wine festival. As a newspaper catching; animal & plant displays and In support of the school fundraising, no cooler
we find it ever more important to get much more. All of this for a nominal fee boxes, picnic baskets or braais will be allowed
involved with the community as well as of R10 per child. in - Refreshments & food will be on sale.
events that relate to the product that we Blankets, chairs & sun umbrellas are allowed.
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He has received numerous awards and
accolades including two Brit Awards, two World
Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, an
MTV European Music Award and five Grammy
nominations.
His latest album “Some Kind of Trouble” starts a
new chapter. Produced mainly by Steve Robson,
key tracks include ''So Far Gone”, “Superstar”
and “Stay the Night”; where Blunt joined
songwriting forces with OneRepublic's Ryan
Tedder. Indeed, as much as he loves making new
music, for Blunt, the ultimate joy comes from
playing the songs live and sharing them with an
audience.
And with a new tour starting in 2011, he's looking
forward to getting back out there. As the recording
process comes to a close, he's waiting to climb
back on the bus. “Put the album out and get me on
tour,” he says. “We're going to have the time of our
lives playing these songs.”
When Elvis Blue found out he has been chosen to
support James Blunt he responded:
Elvis Blue to Support James Blunt on “Being able to do what I love is something I am
his ‘Some Kind of Trouble’ Tour in very thankful for and being able to perform on the
August 2011 same stage with great, international artists makes
me realise how truly privileged I am.
Big Concerts are excited to announce that
Elvis Blue has been chosen to support Saying that I am excited about performing on the
James Blunt when he returns to South same night as James Blunt would be a
Africa in August 2011 as part his 'Some tremendous understatement, a year ago I could
Kind of Trouble World Tour'. never have imagined this. I am thrilled and I look
forward to the show.”
He will be performing on Wednesday 24th
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While living in George he met the friend sensational line-up of international and local acts, DJ's,
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its release. The first two singles “Things
my Father said” and “Lighthouse” are
massive hits and the third single “Save
Me” is currently play listed on radio
stations across the country.
Blunt's first album, “Back to Bedlam,”
catapulted him to worldwide superstardom
on the strength of massive songs such as
“You're Beautiful,” “High” and “Goodbye My
Lover.” His second album, 2007's “All the
Lost Souls,” debuted at No. 1 in 10
countries, selling nearly 5 million copies
globally and featuring such hits as “1973,”
”Same Mistake” and “Carry You Home.”
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Sisulu National Botanical Garden Lucky”, have all reached platinum veritable treasure trove of natural
for its upkeep. status in South Africa. ROMANZ, attractions – visitors can see one of
the voice-quartet consisting of Louis only a few nesting Verreaux’s
N I A N E L L a n d R O M A N Z ’ Loock, André Venter, Adam Barnard Eagles on the edge of the cliffs in the
performance takes place in the en Burgerd Botha has also garden.
middle of the natural beauty of the achieved international success,
botanical gardens. Fans are while continuing to win over fans Strolling through many of the theme
encouraged to come early, bring here at home. gardens is also highly
picnic chairs and blankets and recommended along with paying a
spend the day in natural splendour. ROMANZ offers their audience visit to the magnificent waterfall.
quality contemporary music, vocally
With a restaurant in the gardens intertwined with a light classical Ticketbreak: R80.00
and alcohol on sale plus a great approach. Since their beginning Pre-sale at gardens: R90.00
supervised kiddies area this is a three years ago, the talented group On day sales at gardens and
must-see opportunity to see pride themselves with 21 hit singles, ticketbreak: R100.00
NIANELL and ROMANZ live in a four music awards, and all three of Children under 13 are free.
natural setting. their studio albums (“My Hele Hart”, Gates open: 12h00
2008, Double Platinum/ “Bly Main act: 15h00
“The striking beauty of the garden Getrou”, 2009, Platinum/ “Ek Sal Gates close: 18h00
i s t h e p e r f e c t s e t t i n g t o Getuig”, 2010, Double Platinum)
communicate with our audience,” made the top ten in local Facilities Available: Restaurant and
Nianell said. “We are also looking musiccharts. Tea Garden available on site.
forward to raising funds for the Alcoholic beverages are for sale at
Photo: SAMA award winning singer, Nianell garden while performing in it!” NIANELL and ROMANZ have also the Restaurant and Tea Garden.
released an album together, titled ‘n Everyone is welcome to bring picnic
- continued from front page
NIANELL has had a highly Duisend Drome (directly translated baskets and blankets. Kids Zone
successful career as a solo-artist from Afrikaans as A Thousand available 13h30 – 16h30
The Old Mutual Music in the Gardens
in South Africa and abroad. She Dreams).
series presents this as their Spring-concert For more on the Old Mutual Music
released her first US album in April
at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical in the Gardens music series go to
of this year. The album has been hailed as a
Garden after the biweekly concerts that www.oldmutual.co.za/musicintheg
mammoth critical and commercial
have been running as part of their winter ardens
Nianell has a four-octave vocal s u c c e s s , a n d a s s u c h t h e
series this year. For news, updates and more on
range and her songs include collaboration between NIANELL
elements of Folk, Pop, R&B, and ROMANZ at The Old Mutual NIANELL go to www.nianell.co.za
The series is an extension of their and for more on ROMANZ go to
Country, Classical and Celtic Music in the Gardens series is a
sponsorship of the legendary Kirstenbosch www.romanz.co.za
music. Four of her albums; "Who natural progression for both of these
Music series in Cape Town. All proceeds Tickets for all concerts are
Painted The Moon?", "Angel stellar acts. The Walter Sisulu
from the performances go to the Walter available at www.ticketbreak.co.za
Tongue", "Life's Gift", and "I Know National Botanical Garden is a
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WONDERboom live at Tanz Cafe Always with an eye out to nurture budding
talent, Cito was introduced to the vibrant
WONDERboom fans take note – SA’s young band, The Honeydroppers when he
most legendary rockers are back on stage adjudicated an inter-high schools Battle of
at Tanz Café for one night only on the Bands held earlier in the year at St.
Thursday 8th September 2011! Mary’s College.
After a brief hiatus whilst frontman, Cito He was blown away by the band’s talent, a
reprised his critically acclaimed role in the deserved winner on the night, and has
highly successful “Jesus Christ since committed to mentoring them in the
Superstar”, WONDERboom are delighted music industry.
to announce they are back on stage to
entertain their fans at Joburg’s most Don’t miss seeing your favourite rockers
popular live venue, Tanz Café in back on the Joburg stage!
Fourways, with the up and coming band,
The Honeydroppers as their opening act. COST : General Admission : R100
3-course dinner and entrance fee :
WONDERboom have much to be proud R250
of. They have released 8 albums,
headlined every major SA festival, been BOOKINGS: Tanz Cafe 011 658 0277 or
nominated for 5 SAMA’s (South African online www.tanzcafe.co.za
Music Awards), won a Kanna Award and It's sure to be a sell-out, so book early
People Crystal Award in 2003 for South to avoid disappointment!
Africa’s hottest band.
TIME : 19h00 Doors Open
They also won the South African leg of the 20h30 Opening Act (The
2004 Global Battle of the Bands and came Honeydroppers)
second worldwide, all while maintaining 21h30 WONDERboom
the level of music that audiences love.
For more information on
There can be few South African music fans WONDERboom, check out
that aren’t familiar with their hits, like www.wonderboom.co.za or search
Never Ever, Jafta Rebel, Something WONDERboom on Face Book.
Wrong, Africa, Charlie, It’s Great to be
Alive, Best Side and On The Radio, their Media Contact: Collett Dawson
most recent hit off their recently released Telephone : 082 653 1338
8th album, The Automatic Shuffle. Email: collett.dawson@absamail.co.za
“ Six Winters ” sets a new so we settled on what can be best South Africa, but also in
benchmark on the South African described as a: 'the future is recent years outside of the
scene for production standards, yesterday' approach. country. In 2009 she
arrangement and songwriting in We put together a string performed at the World
the female vocal genre. The ensemble: violin, cello, mandolin, Economic Forum in Davos,
combination of Laurie's banjo, baritone guitar, junk shop Switzerland.
characteristic songwriting and autoharps, accordion and piano She opened for Rodriguez
producer Dan Roberts` unique and threw that into the ring with, in London, and for Joe
engineering and dedicated what is known in the trade as: Jackson in South Africa.
production flair is cutting new 'retro electronica beats' - added She has also performed at
territory and could very well some real percussion and ended some of South Africa's
head up a new movement up with a kind of Appalachian - premier music events and
leading us towards a rekindled loop station approach. festivals, including ,
appreciation of the power and amongst others:
the role in society of female There's a pulse there, but a Oppikoppi, the Joy of Jazz
story telling through music. delicacy too. I'm really happy with Festival, Splashy Fen, Levis
where we ended up and I hope it Vintage Sundays, Mr Price
Dan Roberts, who worked with gets the airing it deserves.”
Laurie on her previous album as Pro, the White Mountain
well, found a balance between a The songs on “Six Winters” were Folk Festival and FORR
contemporary sound and created in a deeply personal space M u s i c F e s t i v a l i n
Laurie`s love of folk music. and the album was written over Mozambique.
Rhythm Records new Laurie Levine`s third album “Six the length of a year. Laurie “Six Winters” is a beautiful
Dan speaks about the way they comments on the writing process: album that has a knack of
release: Laurie Levine – Six Winters” has just been released found the 'voice' of the album:
through Rhythm Records. “A lot of the songs came to me in creeping in under one`s
Winters. “Laurie arrived with a selection pieces that were put together and skin. Layered with a fresh
Laurie Levine`s voice fuses of songs that had taken her completed over a period of time. flow of emotions and
Laurie`s blend of American roots
childlike playfulness with writing to a new level, more musical intelligence, this
music and the 'Nu-Folk' sound has A song is only finished when it is
maturity, a combination that exposed and lyrically the album is a jewel of a find.
evokes a wide range of emotions; a earned her critical acclaim and a ready and often it takes you by the
strongest set I've heard from her
voice that is simply unique in its growing audience. hand and leads you to its
so far. Laurie Levine will
ability to engage the listener. completion. The process is
She has twice been nominated for a There's a lot of pain there, but introduce the album at
Laurie's catchy folk tunes are mysterious and hard to grasp, but
reminiscent of what you'd expect to SAMA (South African Music Award) in extraordinary beauty too. Laurie official CD Launches in
you have to let the song speak its
be coming from world class the Adult Contemporary category had also been listening to some D u r b a n , C a p e To w n ,
truth. “
contemporary folk acts the likes of and she has just returned from the old sounds, early dust bowl Pretoria and Johannesburg
Katie Melua, Lucinda Williams, depression era and such, but at Laurie's recordings have been
Grahamstown Arts Festival with a
Alison Krauss, Diana Krall and the same time we both love supported by a strong live www.laurielevine.co.za
Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award
Emmylou Harris. contemporary electronica, so presence for the last few years,
for her performances there.
predominantly in and around
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The first single off their new album is 'Stars music on the album,Alan threw in his magic ANDREW: You've got to take risks, if not,
above you' and if this track is anything to go to add to it all, the energy in studio was then there's no evolution! We've been
by – the brothers are sure to dish up one hot electric, we improvised a lot of the stuff and through so many genres in our time that it
track after another. With an amazingly shot kept certain mistakes that we found really would be a crime not to evolve the music
video, the twenty one year old brothers worked with the track, so I'm over the moon and experiment with new sounds and
have upped their game in every way to see what people think of this album. techniques. We wanted more vocal range
possible. BRIAN: The whole process of making this on this one, more epic production, all of
album was different. We didn't want to rush that! I really think we achieved our goal on
AK Ahmed recently got a chance to find out making a second album and over saturate this one!
a bit more aboutAndrew and Brian Chaplin. ourselves - so we decided to take time with BRIAN: There actually wasn't a lot of
the songwriting and production which was questioning, both of us wanted to take a
‘You had a very successful first album really nice. Even though we had more time risk and try something new - otherwise I
and whilst most artists would rush to with writing and production though, there would just let someone write and produce
make a second album, you opted to are a lot of last minute chops and changes for me. Experimentation and risk taking is
finely tune the second – tell us a bit in the recordings, lots of unintentional takes vital in the evolution of sound, even if it's
TWIN-KLE, TWIN-KLE, maturity – these characteristics might
more about the whole production and things like that which made it a fun and taking something that already works and
M I D N I G H T S TA R S - resemble the traits but would not even
process of 'Running to Midnight'? completely creative process the entire slightly tweaking its arrangement and style.
Interview with LOCNVILLE scrape the intense layers that the boys
ANDREW: Running To Midnight is the time.
~ BY AK Ahmed possess, possess.
album that I've waited 21 years to make! Andrew and I wrote and sang our own I want people to know that they will never
Locnville has not only managed to
Due to the success of Sun in My Pocket, we verses this time around which is nice have a re-hash of an old Locnville song, we
From the legen… wait for it…dary, smash into the music scene with their
didn't want to come out with a re-hash of because you can define our individual like to keep it fresh and new all the time.”
legendary words of Barney Stinson – successful debut album, Sun in My
that formula, which is probably what a lot of writing and singing techniques now. There
SUIT UP! Pocket, but they managed to become
people thought we'd do. are some songs where Andrew sings more, - Continued on page 21
SAMA award winners. After the
and other where I sing more, so it's really
If the world had a theoretical magical pot release of their debut album,
We really took the time to experiment with nice for each of our personalities to come
that manufactured musical virtuosos by anticipation heightened amongst fans
different sounds and come up with music through.
throwing in a few choice ingredients, and the music industry for the release
that can only be described as 'Headphone
how would the theoretical employees of their second album.
Music'; you really have to listen to it! We I am certain it takes a bit of intense
manage to create a Proudly South
worked with amazing Grammy Nominated questioning whether to stick to the
African musically talented duo like no On the first of July 2011, Locnville's
sound engineer / co-producer Alan original recipe that made 'Sun In my
other? Perhaps if they throw in twin second offering, Running to Midnight,
Armitage. Although we still wrote, Pocket' a success or to take bigger risks
boys with a keen ear for music, a hefty hit shelves and the albums began
composed, arranged and produced all the in the second album?
serving of intelligence, class and pulling Houdini acts in some stores.
Monster Fest' at Cool Runnings Well, I got plastered to the From getting strewn with 'monster'
Fourways - by Lilith Lestat groupies against the stage, who labelled condoms to band shirts
then elbowed me back into the pit. and CD's.
Monster Fest' at Cool Runnings in I lost all sense of direction, just
Fourways was an epic blast. Metal short of being a mouse trampled Knave makes a great band to see
heads from afar came out to support by buffalo in an African stampede. live, needless to say the fanatic
our local scene consisting of Knave, followers would agree too.
The Narrow, Habit To and Pestroy. The more I’m trying to grab onto
someone to be stabilized from the Considering that I didn't have the
Obviously I was, as usual, the last horrendous bumping torture I’m guts to see The Narrow or Pestroy
person to find out about the event and receiving, the more bruises I do their thing, I’m guessing I’m too
also extremely late, to which my receive from various elbows. much of a light-weight to not be a big
arrival at Cool Runnings, there wasn't mosh pit fan, but then again, die hard
a parking space available within half a To the strange brunette with the fans have invoked fear in me with
kilometer of their door. blue bow in her hair, she was an their painful stories of broken noses
absolute life saver at that point, and collar bones.
Jammed packed already at 8pm, my grabbing me, shoving me amongst
So maybe one day when I’m big and
Musica - A World Awaits scandalously late arrival was just in her friends and yelling that I’ll be
all grown up, I’ll jump into a mosh pit
time for me to experience the safer there.
and break a bone or two, but not as
Musica has 151 stores nationwide. Revamped infamous Knave. Slinking my way yet...
Megastores have been rolled out across South through the entry, I am engulfed in the That was not the care. It seemed
Africa at Cavendish Square, V&A Waterfront, mass of bodies making their way to the mosh pit followed me and I only
Canal Walk (Cape Town), as well as at The Zone the stage and i invariably follow the ended up further lost in translation.
@ Rosebank, Sandton (Johannesburg) and 'knave groupies', who all pile up A t t h e e n d o f K n a v e ' s
Gateway (Durban) Shopping Malls. against the stage diligently watching performance, the energy of the
as Knave's front man Chris does his crowd just ebbed.
Musica is part of the Clicks Group and is the sound check.
largest retailer of music and related entertainment I managed to wangle my bag out
merchandise in the country. As the 'testing testing' drones on, my from under the stage dragging
eyes wonder through the crowd along condoms and monster cans
The division has expanded beyond its traditional behind me which was growing in an and proceeded to make my social
core music business to a broader range of
alarming number every second that rounds.
entertainment products including DVDs (music
passes. I whisper to a friend who
and movies), gaming (including computer
games), lifestyle accessories (clothing, figurines, attended with me, 'Will a mosh pit From bumping into Micky Fillipi,
novelty goods) which is now also showcased break out?’ the guitarist from Of One Design,
online. to the bassist of 11th Hour, Adrian
He replied nonchalantly, 'Don't think 'Joohnn' Wilson and the bubbly
Musica aims to be the "first choice entertainment so, maybe. Well if it does, you're safe personality with pink hair,
experience". as you're right in front.’ everyone knows as Deez.
Issued by Lynn Giles - SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER I should have known.During Knave's All in all, it was a great festival
A division of DRAFTFCB SOUTH AFRICA - second song, the mosh pit broke out.
www.musica.co.za
pulled of supremely well.
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Their genuine and heartfelt love for The Rescu will be launching their album on the
South Africa and its people inspired 31st of August at Grand West Casino's "Hanover
many of the tracks. Street." The music video for the first single, "I did
it for you", will also be screened on the night.
The band name expresses their desire
The band's peers in the industry have shown a
for something relevant, something great deal of support and encouragement. Here,
needed something out of the ordinary; a collection of quotes to that effect:
something that happens to be in the right
place at the right time. "The Rescu is a well refined band with HUGE
sound and great songs. Definitely a powerhouse
To date, The Rescu has performed with band on the rise and to look out for" - Ard
some of the biggest names on the SA Matthews (Just Jinjer)
music circuit, sharing the stage with Just
Jinjer, Foto na Dans, The Dirty Skirts and Guys your new album is truly something
special... can't wait for you to share it with the
Prime Circle.
world!" - Ben Peters (Goodluck)
Photo: Deborah Rossouw
The Rescu The Rescu has been crafting These performances, as well as the The album will be released by 2 Feet, a division
and performing the songs that many smaller shows played by the band of Sheer Sound and will be available in music
have given them the street creed they stores nationwide by the end of August.
"The Rescu is one power rock act that make up their debut, self-titled
require to hold their own at any level of
SA needs to watch out for, they are album for the last 18 months. Link to video of first radio single "I did it for You."
live performance.
coming in full force! " - Marco Gomes www.youtube.com/therescu.
(Prime Circle) Regular trips to an empty house
in a small town, not far from the The album was recorded at the Heritage
Sound studio in the heart of Cape Town The Rescu would like to thank the following
The Rescu is a 3-piece rock band mother city helped to produce sponsors for the launch on 31 August:
city's "heritage square" on Buitengracht
based in Cape Town, South Africa. the 10 tracks that make up the Bundi Productions, Marshall Music, Evolve
Street. It was engineered by the band's AV, Grand West Casino, Hanover Street,
Band members are Mike Vaughan - album.
own drummer, Brendyn "Rusti" Miller Draught.
lead vocals and bass, Brendyn
Rossouw.
"Rusti" Rossouw - drums and vocals These song-writing getaways,
and Gray Lowndes - guitars. coupled with countless Website: www.therescu.com
rehearsal sessions back home The mix engineering was handled mostly by Twitter: @therescuband
Rian Loubser, a young, edgy sound-shaping Facebook:
They will be launching their self titled was a fruitful pre-production artist. A touch of international class was www.facebook.com/therescuband
debut album at Hanover Street, stage for The Rescu to find their added by Nashville mix engineer, Jeff
Grand West Casino on 31 August. sound and capture it. The band Balding on "beautiful life". Tickets: R40.00 Available at
Doors open at 20h30 - Show starts drew their inspiration for the Webtickets.co.za or R50.00 at Door.
21h15. songs from various elements The album mastering was done by Rogan of www.webtickets.co.za
and life experiences. Lapdust Studios in JHB.
Johnny Clegg in Cape Town C songs spanning his 30 year
at the Grand West Arena with career, including Impi, Cruel
his 30th Anniversary Concert Crazy Beautiful World, I Call
on 27th August, Your Name, African Sky Blue,
Scatterlings and many more.
JOHNNY CLEGG¹S 30TH
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT re- GrandArena @
uniting the original Juluka, Savuka Grandwest
and Johnny Clegg band for this Saturday 27th August
once only event. Doors open @ 8.30pm
The show will feature dancers and Tickets from R150 to
audio visual footage starting from R200 excluding
Johnny¹s early years to present
Computicket service fee
day. This will be the first time that
Juluka will be seen in Cape Town
since their concert at the Good Tickets available from
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or 0861 915 8000 Email: organictwist@gmail.com
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Oogi Monsters was started with one very The monster toys are for all ages and can
oddly looking monster toy for my double as a pillow. It is great as a gift and is
daughter. I wanted something unique, a guaranteed smile generator. The materials
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I was tired of the mass production cloth, but never ever leave a child
unimaginative toys on offer in stores. unattended with a toy.
So I made the very first Oogi monster all by What makes it even better is that it is made
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glass tables, slow motion 3D bullets and animation, this video is not only a fast
paced visual extravaganza, but also a marvel of technological achievement.
Interspersed with live, starkly contrasting performance shots of the band, rounds
off what will no doubt become a video on the lips of many. The band are scheduled
to be back in the studio soon to record a new album before heading back to Europe
in August to tour Germany, Holland, France and England.
Be a part of the action:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTUH4d71WU
www.7thSon.co.za
www.facebook.com/7thSonband
www.myspace.com/theband7thSon
For interviews and further information contact:
Setting new standards in the industry, 7th Son partnered with Director gavin@musketeer.co.za
Michael Brennan, Director of Photography Derek Carlow and
Producer and Star Simon Hareb, to create the first video of its kind in fast becoming a regular
SA. hot spot for those who
have discovered it.
With stunts filmed on a Phantom camera at 1000 frames per second,
Chill until late with
the video is striking, visually intense and superbly graphic. Smashing
tantalising cocktails (a
bottles over actor's heads, falling through Jamaican Genocide or
Feeling Irie anyone?) while
Big 6 Month celebrates exquisite natural beauty in the listening to the live bands
benevolent shadow of Table rocking the room.
Cape Heritage Mountain.
Cool Runnings is doing for
Being a tourist in your own country With the key to much of our history, Joburg what the Gourmet
is so simple! With October Robben Island Museum takes us Cool Runnings - Benoni Burger Bar did for the
declared BIG 6 month visitors and through the passage of time from the
o
residents of Cape Town are in for
The concept behind Cool humble patty. Free entry
first settlers to where we are today - a Runnings - A unique mix of and live music.
some mighty treats with each of fascinating and multi -faceted
these splendid experiences! restaurant, bar and live bands
glimpse into what has shaped the make it yet another exciting Cool Runnings Benoni has
Cape. addition to the Joburg night an incredible atmosphere
Whilst Cape Town is one Move inland and step into one of the
destination Table Mountain scene. Jamaican inspired and you are guaranteed to
most beautiful Botanical Gardens in have a blast and meet Saving Silence LIVE at Cool
Cableway, V&A Waterfront, decor meets an array of
the world. The Heritage walk loads of interesting people. Runnings - Photos by Deon VDL
Robben Island, Kirstenbosch, uncovers some extraordinary facts astounding murals at what’s
Constantia Vineyards and Cape and fynbos as you experience our
Point offer six unforgettable many unique plants. Linger for lunch
experiences. A perspective of the at either of the restaurants and enjoy
Cape that shows not only its a traditional Cape dish - bringing all
beauty, history and culture but the elements of our diverse culture
embraces its diversity. Here's a together.
tour that you can do in your own
time, at your own pace and learn Stop to taste the fruit of the vine at
more about your region. Constantia Vineyards. The history of
our winemaking industry spreads
With the theme of food and before you - from the elegant Gro
heritage, experience a feast of ot Constantia to the cellars and the
activities over the month, so each acres of vineyards. From food and
day (or weekend) during October wine pairings, historical tours and
can mean a journey with a more it will be hard to move on!
difference.
The point where the Atlantic and the
Did you know the Table Mountain Indian Ocean meet, Cape Point, is
Cableway is 82 years young on the scene for many a shipwreck in
October 4? Take advantage of the the turbulent Cape seas.
Cableway's Kidz Season
promotion that allows two children Join the guided Shipwreck Trail and
to travel free of charge when an discover our rugged coastline with its
adult return ticket is purchased unique Fynbos then enjoy lunch that
over weekends, public holidays uses this indigenous plant as its
and the school holidays) Enjoy theme.
the special offers and school
holiday activities on Table Launching on Heritage Day 24
Mountain which will hopefully will September with activities at the V&A
be one of the New 7 wonders of waterfront Amphitheatre to start your
Nature. voyage of discovery and enjoy some
unexpected pleasures over the
The V&A Waterfront, with its month of October.
tantalizing selection of leisure
activities, sightseeing options and For full programme visit
unique shopping experiences, is www.capetownbig6.co.za
still Cape Town's number one Issued on behalf of The Big 6 by
entertainment venue. Its idyllic HIPPO Communications.
ambience at the edge of South For further information please contact
Linet Engelbrecht, HIPPO
Africa's oldest working harbour Communications
invites visitors from around the Tel: 021 557 0246
world to relax and revel in its
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“More importantly, the public should not overlook the FREE CONCERTS AT STANDARD
fact that gospel awards are not only to recognise and
celebrate the efforts of those in the sector, but their
BANK JOY OF JAZZ
primary purpose is to praise and worship God through
music,” he adds. The free concerts are a big component of
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz and this year’s line-up,
With a name like Lindelani, which is an isiZulu phrase scheduled to play in Newtown on August 26 and
that means “to await good things”, the multi award-
27, is likely to impress audiences with a diverse
winning producer is doing exactly what has been
expected of him from birth. range of jazz stalwarts and newcomers as well as
an award-winning trio from Germany.
He has been making an undeniable impact in the local
gospel music industry for more than 10 years, mostly There will be 16 performances at three venues -
through Joyous Celebration. With Mkhize as their co- Nikki’s Oasis, Sophiatown and Shikioha – and the
director, this gospel concept – as they prefer being
entrance is mahala, gratis, nothing!
called, as the dynamic outfit is constantly transforming
at least every two years – they continue to produce
Performing on Friday, August 26 at Nikki’s Oasis
Lindelani Mkhize wins international award joyous harmonies that have seen them release more than from 7.30pm is New Afroteens, D Tonic
10 celebrated albums.
for unrelenting contribution to African Momentum and Colours of Africa.
gospel music From his hometown of Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal to
Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, the name Taiwa Jazz Band kicks off the action at
Lindelani Mkhize’s continued promotion and Lindelani Mkhize has become synonymous with
Sophiatown at 7pm followed by Minor Band and
advancement of African gospel has been saluted inspiring gospel music and his recent feat of proudly
Medumo Art Ensemble. Shikioha features Live
internationally as he won the category Best representing South Africa by winning the Best
Rhythms at 9.30pm followed by African Giants.
Contribution to African Gospel Music at the second Contribution to African Gospel Music Award bolsters
Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards, held on the 9 the significant role he has played in putting African
th
gospel on the world map. The line-up on Saturday, August 27, is as follows:
of July in London’s prestigious Lighthouse Hall.
At Nikki’s Oasis at 7.30pm Bow and Arrow
Mkhize is no stranger to competition as he is not only Catch Lindelani Mkhize as Durban is set to experience followed by Take Note and the Tingvall Trio.
an entrepreneur and producer - he is a co-founder of the spirit of praise as the multi-talented MTN Joyous
arguably South Africa’s most prolific gospel group, Celebration returns to the city to celebrate their 15-year New Afroteens at Sophiatown at 7pm is followed
milestone in a much anticipated two-day concert at the
Joyous Celebration – but he is also a judge on the by Solace and Up Beat. Juxtaposed Virtue starts
International Convention Centre Durban Arena on 29
television talent search series I Want To Sing Gospel. and 30 July. at 9.30pm at Shikioha followed by Quiet Storm.
“Because I sit on the judging panel of a talent show FOR MORE MEDIA INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
means I appreciate winning the Best Contribution to MTN Joyous Celebration
The Tingvall Trio will be performing at the Bassline
African Gospel Music Award so much more. Total Exposure
on Friday August 26th as part of the mainstream
011 788 8725
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz programme.
I know what it takes to impress critical judges who want
only the best,” says the Durban-born Mkhize. Helga Klizanie (helga@totalexposure.co.za
Boniswa Matshoba boniswa@totalexposure.co.za
However, the band who was last year awarded the
Echo Jazz Award as Germany’s Best Domestic
Purchase Watershed's new single "I've always failed to understand the concept of 'when Jazz Ensemble, will be giving a free performance
it's your time, it's your time', particularly when it on the Saturday.
'Believe' and help heal a child's heart!
comes to children" says Watershed front man Craig
The trio comprises Martin Tingvall (Sweden) on
Watershed, one of South Africa's favourite home-grown Hinds. "When I met with the team at the WSPCF, I piano, Omar Rodriguez Calvo (Cuba) on double
bands, has released a new single "Believe" - a song inspired saw that they are giving more time to children who bass and Jurgen Spiegel (Germany) on drums.
by the children who pass through the care of the Walter would otherwise have no access to the critical medical
Sisulu Pediatric Cardiac Foundation (WSPCF). care that they need to survive."
All seating is unreserved.
"After Lynda Bleazard, the CEO of the Foundation,
The WSPCF was founded by Dr. Robin Kinsley in 2003, For more information on the line-up and
asked us if we would be interested in working with
together with the Sisulu family and Netcare as founding venues go to www.standardbankarts.com
them, the answer was a resounding 'yes' – and writing
partners, to provide life-saving surgery to underprivileged and www.joyofjazz.co.za
and recording 'Believe' was the best way we knew
children with congenital heart disorders from acrossAfrica.
how," he continued.
The foundation's patrons include former president Nelson
Craig wrote 'Believe' with the concepts of belief,
Mandela, and United Nations Global Messenger of Peace,
opportunity and possibility in mind. "The WSCPF is
HRH Princess HayaAl Hussein of Jordan.
giving children the possibility, the real possibility of
living a long life," says Craig. "Thanks to the
"It's a fact that 1 in 100 babies worldwide is born with dedication of everyone involved in this miracle of a
congenital heart defects," says WSPCF CEO Lynda foundation, there will be nothing in the world that
Bleazard. "95% of these can be easily corrected. Sadly, only these children can't believe in."
20% of babies and children in SA, and less than 1% on the
continent of Africa, have access to any such life-saving An incredible video for the song has also produced,
treatment." which stars some of the children who have been given
the chance to live a normal life through the WSPCF's
Based in Johannesburg, the Foundation has provided work. The video can be viewed on Watershed's
hundreds of life-saving surgeries, performed at the Netcare Y o u T u b e c h a n n e l a t
Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg, and the Netcare http://www.youtube.com/user/WatershedSA
Christian Barnard Memorial and Red Cross War Memorial
Children's Hospitals in Cape Town. The South African music industry 'family', service
providers and suppliers involved in the development
"There are currently an estimated 2,800 children with and production of the song and video freely gave their
cardiac defects on South Africa's public sector waiting list, time, knowledge and expertise to bring this project to
and in the rest of Africa that number is conservatively life.
estimated at 350,000 children. Without surgery they will
die. We rely heavily on the generosity of our corporate "There are so many people we need to thank who
sponsors, partners and individuals to make financial helped make this project such a success," says Craig.
donations to allow us to continue to fund the life-saving "In particular we need to thank Maxplaysa for
cardiac surgery for these children," Lynda says. assisting with the distribution of the CDs, Look &
Listen's branches nationwide for stocking it, Next
Craig was inspired to kick-start the 'Believe' project during a Music for handling the online distribution, and Yvette
visit to the WSPCF's paediatric cardiac unit in Netcare Lee for the conceptualisation, implementation and
Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg. production of the entire project.”
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"For death, glory and the end of the world” Thematically stuck into out-of-subject considerations
and cynical bottle stories, KRUGER drive faster and
After a debut rocking and aggro-belting album louder, crashing the post-hardcore clichés in their way.
“Built for speed”, the Swiss whiskey induced
KRUGER’s next slab, scheduled for march 2010 on
metal hybrid KRUGER, had made themselves LISTENABLE RECORDS, sounds like the coup de
known in 2005 with a massive, heavy, second grace of a four-album discography that has seen the
album: Cattle Truck. Swiss quintet emerge from the post-metal-noise-
whatever-you-call-it vortex initially born from bands
Mixed by Fredrik Nordstrom in a very Swedish such as Neurosis, Converge, Tool or Unsane.
(think “thick”) kind of way, “Cattle Truck” has
been acclaimed by both critics and public On the menu, shellacking mid-paced grooves turn into
through Europe, and allowed KRUGER to epic double-kick charges, while bourbon-soaked
microphone torture reply to thick riffing wreckage; well,
share the stage with bands like The Dillinger
the usual shredding KRUGER stuff – with slightly more
Escape Plan, Isis, Cult of Luna, Sleeppers, direct songs, though (think Breach, not Red
Gojira or Unsane, with whom they hold the Sparowes). KRUGER’s eight upcoming swaggering
comparison very decently and even to play at anthems are raging like a hound barking at your face,
the mythical Montreux Jazz festival !!! waiting to go for your throat.
Flash forward to 2007, KRUGER delivers an Known to drill a pile of debris where stages once were,
epic and intense follow-up : “Redemption KRUGER have so far shared mics spits with the likes
through looseness”. Gloomy and dark, yet of Gojira, Unsane, Isis, The Mirimar Disaster, Cult of
Luna, Ultra Vomit, from Europe largest stages
overwhelmingly powerful, this album drowns (HELLFEST, Dour Festival, Brutal Assault, Montreux
the band’s acknowledged influences (Breach, Jazz) to the deepest shit-holes of UK, Netherlands,
Entombed, Tool, Neurosis) into an intense Germany and France.
magma of shredding metallurgic charge,
drilling vocal turpitudes and desperate, naked They like it ALL. Once the new album is out, they plan
heaviness. to export their turpitudes live all over Europe again
from April 2010 on, until death and/or senility.
Having joined forces with the French label
LISTENABLE RECORDS, Sybreed released
their second album "ANTARES in October
2007" this new LP was widely praised in the
international metal press for it’s catchy tunes
and original use of melodies, and gave
Sybreed the opportunity to open for PAIN for
a couple of shows, and then embark with
SAMAEL for a European tour in April 2008, to
finally lead them to play at the METAL CAMP
Festival in Slovenia.
Nevertheless, they soon felt the urge to work
on a third album, which would push the limits
of their music to an extreme end, and
reinvent the Sybreed’s sound into something
the band would describe as “Death Wave”.
Drop, Ben and Kevin planned regular
session during fall 2008, sessions which
Formed in 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland by guitar
gave birth, at the end of the year, to twelve
player Drop and singer Benjamin. Sybreed was
created to reflect of their mutual tastes for extreme tracks of both sonic aggression and ethereal
metal and industrial music, with conceptual contents atmospheres, where the organic and the
revolving around social misery, everyday alienation electronic would be finally reconciled in a
sole entity. THE RED SHORE Architects of Repulsion, which
and more generally, the decay of modern way of life. features guest vocals from Brook
Australia's premiere purveyors of
technical death-core, THE RED Reeves of Impending Doom,
Later, bass player Burn and drummer Alex joined To achieve the becoming of this cybernetic SHORE are poised to destroy with Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding
them, completing the band’s line-up. monster, it was decided that only one artist Through, Hernan Hermida of All
their exclusive European only
could handle the difficult task of giving it its release of "Unconsecrated - Lost Shall Perish, Karl Schubach of
During the first year of existence, they begun to work final form, thus Rhys Fulber, known for his Verses". Misery Signals and Dan Weyandt
on material for their first album SLAVE DESIGN and work with Front Line Assembly, Fear Factory This also includes a bonus of Zao.
then performed around the US to unleash its and Paradise Lost, became the man in documentary DVD featuring a
electronic violence on stage, which will help them charge of the mixing of this new album professionally filmed full concert "Unconsecrated" was finally
build up a solid base of fans among the American filmed in 2008 while on tour with I released on November 8th 2008 in
audience. Killed the Prom Queen. Australia and debuted at #75 in the
Sybreed is proud to present his new synth
ARIA chart and at #3 in the AIR
pop/industrial/metal bastard spawn called chart. A video for the track
Coming back to Europe, they focused on stage “THE PULSE OF AWAKENING”, which Their first tour after the tragic
accident that claimed the life of "Vehemence the Phoenix" was
performance for almost two years. Then, in the end should be the perfect tool to ravage your filmed shortly after and has been
original vocalist Damien Morris.
of 2006, their drummer decided to resign, forcing the hears with vicious grooves, furious metallic Also included is the bands "stop added as an exclusive bonus to the
band to take a few months break. blast, technological shivers and icy melodies. gap" release "Lost Verses", 9 from DVD accompanying this release.
the bands past re recorded tracks
Meanwhile, Drop began to work on what would that solidify their position as "Lost Verses" was originally
become the Slave Design's successor, reintroducing EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY Australian pioneers of the technical released on May 9th 2009 in
Black and Death metal influences in the process, LISTENABLE RECORDS death-core movement. Australia. The album compiled
and thus injecting a new dimension of brutality in older songs, re-recorded in honor
LISTENABLE RECORDS "Unconsecrated" was recorded of their fallen brothers, and also for
their music.
BP 73 under tragic circumstances, the the fans that have stood by them.
At the same time, it also developed further the 62930 WIMEREUX, FRANCE bands original vocalist Damien
melodic side, increasing the use of clean vocals, with TEL / FAX: +33 321 305 717 Morris lost his life when the bands The album achieved the following
tour van crashed in Dec 2008 while chart positions in Australia.
still this electronic touch making Sybreed’s sound www.listenable.net on tour with All Shall Perish. Crew # 3 - Aria Hitseeker Chart
easily recognizable among others. member Andy Milner also died in # 4 - Jagermeister AIR 100% Indie
the crash. Albums Chart - MOVER OF THE
For the occasion, they hired Soilwork's drummer Dirk WEEK!!
Verbeuren, who kindly accepted to record Sybreed’s Damien Morris features on 3 tracks # 11 - Jagermeister AIR Indie Label
new album. Later, Kevin joined the band, bringing and Jamie Hope handles vocals for Albums Chart
back stability in Sybreed’s line-up. the remainder with the exception of #85 - ARIATop 100 Physical Albums
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2004 brought on the milestone of creating an album here.” Helping Holly flesh out her music on
of her own. Having gathered some ideas and ‘TwentyFourSeven’ are producers
material, Lindsay started working with Mark Beiling MarcianoRebelo Monjane and Mojolefa
from Mean Mr Mustard to polish it into a collection of M’Jakes Thebe.
songs. With some additional production talent from
other industry greats, the album came to fruition. Mozambican-born Monjane has long been
a Holly ally and, alongside co-writing with
"The Innocence of..." is a collection of well crafted her, he produced the songs - Siyabonga
songs, some funky, some angry, and some intensly Madiba, As One, Senza Famba, My Friend,
personal, but all highlighting Lindsay's amazing Africa and Happy Song – that first
vocal talent. appeared on the 2010 EP Strawberry
“One of the true joys of my life and career has been Skies and are now included on
trying new things. I was able to explore my abilities TwentyFourSeven.
and to experiment a lot. This album really is true to
me.” Renowned South African producer Thebe
contributes production and co-writing on
Her single, “Save Me” reached the number one spot the set of new songs that make their first
on 5FM's High Five at Five and Pretoria University's appearance on Holly’s full-length debut –
Tuks FM. “Butterfly” reached number one on among them Could
Highveldt's Homebrew Charts, and “Alone Again”
got to number 11. “Doing well on radio is great, Be Love, Goodbye, Lies, Just Another Boy,
exciting, exhilarating …” she says. “It shows my and Party Going On.
hard work has paid off, and I'm going in the right
direction. It's nice to know people are responding to “Working with two different producers has
been a great learning experience for me,”
my work.”
says Holly. “To see how each one
Who is Lindsay McGuire? One extremely personal song, is “June July”, written
approaches my songs or adds to them has
been a really interesting journey and I’ve
as a tribute to her father, who was shot dead in a
Lindsay McGuire is a South African born female rock hijacking in 2000. “I called it June July because learnt a lot from both Mjakes and
vocalist with a captivating stage presence and a powerful Father's Day is in June, my dad's birthday was in Marciano.”
voice full of goose-bump-raising passion and beauty. June and he died in July. A standout feature of Holly’s work is her
“The magic of a powerful song lies not in its individual expansive approach to bringing her songs
The June-July time of year is still very painful for me. to life through collaborations with vocalists
components of passionate lyrics, beautiful music or expert I often get depressed and behave out of character. and performers.
production, but in the creative merging of each within the But I also feel more creative, and composing and
other, to reach in and cradle the heart of the audience.” writing June July was part of my healing process,” I n t h i s s p i r i t , t h e m a t e r i a l o n
This is the essence of Lindsay and her music. she says. TwentyFourSeven showcases the gifts of
While still at school, Lindsay took voice-training lessons, several performers including rapper and
The lyrics are heartfelt and the emotion and sorrow beatboxer, Drumkit (Siyabonga Madiba, As
and began plotting her course through the music world carried across by that amazing voice sends shivers One, My Friend), Duane Sim, (Goodbye)
with aggressive determination. “I've always known I up your spine.
wanted to sing, but it doesn't just happen. You've got to and Capsolys, a Johannesburg-based
work at your success” artist who originates from the Democratic
Through all her experiences, Lindsay has Republic of Congo and who is the face of
discovered a soulful depth in her thinking, Trace TV for Africa.
Her stage debut was in 1999 as part of a two-piece cover “There's nothing more rewarding in life than to
band - CRYSTAL DECEMBER.Continuing her skill-quest create beauty… and then to share it”
Lindsay started working for fellow band member Tyrone Capsolys’s vocal feature comes on “Party
Clark as studio manager at T.C. Music, eventually Going On”, an exuberant track that’s fast
http://www.lindsaymcguire.co.za turning out to be a favourite of those who’ve
becoming involved in jingle production at the studios.
heard the album and is likely to be another
The album’s first single, strong radio hit.
Next on the agenda came part-time studies in sound “Just Another Boy”, for
engineering. "I really think it's important to know your tools instance, is already Also helping out on TwentyFourSeven are
and abilities when setting out to achieve something gaining airplay in Holly’s a number of great musicians including
worthwhile” says Lindsay hometown of Durban guitarists Daine Francis, Aristides
with its pop-fuelled take Manique, Donovan Banks, Brent Quinton,
In 2002, Lindsay moved on to the band AVALANCHE, on teenage boys (“you and Milton Chissano; bass guitarists
performing at casinos, corporate functions, product think you’re so hot/take Wonder Jazz Hlubi and Philani Ngidi;
launches and special events, traveling throughout South yourself on a date”). drummers Paki Peloeole and Simon
Africa and neighboring countries. Beech; keyboardist Mark Royeppen and
After making a splash in T h e s o n g ’ s h u g e l y pianist Peter Enslin.
A highlight was performing at 94.7 Highveld Stereo's
Jo'burg day. "It's such a great feeling to be on stage and to 2010 with an EP and a catchy, spot-on smart
The album’s two producers also contribute
see people enjoy what you're doing. It makes what I do slate of high-profile live lyrics offer instant insight
performances, Holly now into the elements that set to the playing with Thebe undertaking drum
worthwhile!” programming and keyboards on several
releases her first full- Holly apart: an ability to
length debut album – and record songs that are tunes and Monjane handling percussion on
As a natural progression of her talent, Lindsay started to a number of tracks.
experiment with songwriting “...writing my own songs channeled its overflowing with radio- b a s e d a r o u n d h e r
friendly tunes that are experience as a 15-year-
my thinking into a whole new dimension” she says “it's not just But, in the end, the album is very much
about the singing, it's the lyrics, music and production that make bound to significantly old living in South Africa Holly’s – effectively capturing the sound
the song a whole.” increase her fan base. yet are delivered in an
i n s ta n tl y a c c e s s i b l e she’s been working hard to create since
she first began writing songs on her guitar
With some songs in hand she approached Eric Titled TwentyFourSeven, fashion that win over fans several years ago.
McCallaghan, the well known dance-chart topping the KZN Music House- every time.
producer. Lindsay's song “does she love you?” started a released record is a For the eclectically stylish, musically gifted,
series of collaborations with Eric, leading to appearances revelation of Afro-rooted “I like to observe the super-sussed South African, the release of
on Erics electro-trance album in the amazing track “I don't pop music - created by an things that go on around ‘TwentyFourSeven’ is also the authentic
want to see you cry”, and on Derek the Bandit's “World of artist who sounds nothing me,” Holly says of her sound of Holly.
Dance 2” like the current crop of songwriting. “My lyrics
m a n u f a c t u r e d y o u n g are very much about “It’s about the music I love, the stuff that I’m
Lindsay also featured on the album “Black by Nature” – “The “popstars” on the local being a teenager, in
Return” on the track called “Butterfly”, produced by Tyrone interested in, the way I am, twenty four
Clark.
and global music scene. Africa and the stuff that seven,” is how Holly puts it.
we encounter by living
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The original 2700 hectare farm was purchased in 1947
by Ulrich Koch and his partners (Theo and Walter
Lauterbach). At the time, many farmers were leaving the
area due to large numbers of cattle dying from Nagane –
a disease spread by the Tsetse fly. Ulrich and his
partners persevered and remained in the area
successfully farming with cattle - they can truly be
considered part of the pioneering spirit, which helped
develop the Hluhluwe area.
The partnership changed over the years and by 1960
Ulrich subdivided his portion of the farm, and that is now
known as Somerset Farm.
Ulrich then met and married Gezina van Zuydam and
together they undertook various enterprises on the farm
over the years, namely pineapple/cattle and game
farming. They had 4 children: Erwin, Bernhard, Mercia Off the farm activities also include Scuba Diving/Snorkeling, Cultural
and Thea. Village Tours, Whale Watching, a Wellness Centre/Spa for the ladies,
Bernhard farmed with his father on the farm until Ulrich's Romantic Lake Cruises (Day & Sunset), Game Drives in Hluhluwe Park,
death in 1994. Gezina (now 81) still lives on the farm with Turtle Tours, Crocodile and Snake Park, Tiger Fishing, Elephant
her son, Bernhard and his wife Odette. Gezina decided Interaction, Deep Sea Fishing, Cheetah Project, Horse Riding, Golf
to place the farm under a family trust after Ulrich's death (kindly note that some of the activities are seasonal)
and together, the family began to plan to build a lodge on
the farm. Animals you can find on the farm Nyala (well known in our area), Impala,
Warthog, Red & Grey Duiker, Hyena, Crocodiles (in our dams), Hippo
They chose the location of the old shed that Erwin had (roam freely) and Leopard.
built as the site for the lodge. Gezina's brother, Paul van
Zuydam, offered to sponsor the building project and Facilities include A comfortable lounge area with spectacular views, a
ALOE VIEW ROCK LODGE - REVIVE Bernhard, along with several laborers, began the Reading Lounge, Bar Area, Dining Room, Pool Table, Boma, Braai area,
YOUR SOUL construction process. Rim Flow swimming pool, ample parking. The Dining Room can seat up to
48 guests and offers a choice between Buffet andAla Carte menu's.
As Bernhard was born and raised on the farm, he has a
Aloe View Rock Lodge is a beautiful, tranquil lodge set great passion for continuing and expanding his family's
amongst breathtaking scenery. The lodge is surrounded legacy. Aloe View Rock Lodge was constructed by
by Aloe Marlothii (better known to most people as the Berg Bernhard and he incorporated the beautiful stone found
Alwyn), which is a striking aloe found mainly in on the farm throughout the building design.
mountainous areasknown for its medicinal properties. This 1000 hectare game farm has a unique presence in
the area as it shares its' boundaries with two rivers,
The lodge is situated on a 1000 hectare game farm just namely, the Mzinene River (East) and the Mhlosinga
outside of Hluhluwe. Two rivers form part of its' boundary, River (North).
the Mzinene River to the East and the Mhlosinga River to The farm is in a mountainous area and forms part of the
the North. beginning of the Lebombo Mountain Range. It holds
many memories within these boundaries, and now offers
The farm has a wonderful history and is known for its guests the opportunity to create their own there too.
beautiful rock cliffs where baboons are regularly seen. Aloe View Rock Lodge have 5 spacious en-suite
Other wildlife one can encounter are Nyala, Impala, bedrooms at the lodge. Each room is tastefully
Warthog, Red and Grey Duiker, Leopard, Hyena, decorated to a colour scheme: Grey, Red, Green,
Crocodile and Hippo. Orange and Brown. All the rooms have hairdryers,
wardrobes, information booklets, tea/coffee making
Aloe View Rock Lodge has been built with the rock found facilities and air conditioning, ideal for family getaways
on the farm, each spacious bedroom is en-suite and the or small corporate conferences.
lodge can accommodate up to 10 guests.
Aloe View Rock Lodge is ideally situated in the centre of
The lodge is small and intimate and offers visitors and Zululand's major tourist attractions.
guests a wonderful backdrop to explore Zululand and the
Elephant Coast. Aloe View Rock Lodge is located on Activities on the farm for the include Bird Watching,
Somerset farm, close to Hluhluwe. The farm has a great Morning/Afternoon Walks, Sundowners at The Krans,
history in the area… Fishing at the dams on the farm.
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The MyLife foundation has worked
tirelessly to ensure that the
marginalized and addicted children
and youth of South Africa get off the
streets and are rehabilitated back into
society but they have now reached
the point where they are
overwhelmed by the enormity of the
task and have decided to take a
different approach.
This is where the Ubuntu Villages
(meaning 'a call for participation')
comes into play.
MyLife plans to incorporate the
UBUNTU approach into their strategy,
which uses a positive and uplifting
environment for much of the
ARD MATTHEWS & FRIENDS transformation work since the home
BENEFIT CONCERT with the environment is often a challenge in Zebra & Giraffe and Van Coke The band is about to release their 4th
MYLIFE FOUNDATION TO ROCK itself. Kartel ‘Haal Asem Kwagga’ Tour - single to radio called 'Undo These Lies'
CAPE TOWN on 25TH August 2011 30 July - 27 August 2011 with a video due to be out in August
What makes the Ubuntu Village so
On the 25th August 2011 the annual Ard special is that it gives the regenerated Van Coke Kartel, winner of the MK “Best Live Van Coke Kartel
Matthews & Friends Benefit Concert youth the opportunity to go back to Act'' 2010 and ''Best Afrikaans Rock Album''
with the MYLIFE Foundation will take their home communities and effect SAMA 2010, joins forces with the SA radio Van Coke Kartel kicked 2011 off with
place at the Upper EastSide Hotel, change among the children and chart topper and winner of “Best English Rock supporting international acts Alkaline Trio
Album” SAMA 2009, Zebra & Giraffe, to bring and Funeral for A Friend as part of the
Woodstock. youth, essentially paying it forward. you a dynamic combination of English and Ramfest 2011 Festival. Their explosive
Afrikaans Rock that promises to be one of the live performances during this tour earned
This amazing concert will be headlined However, projects like these take best live experiences in SA Music. them recognition as one of the hottest
by Ard Matthews who will be joined by resources and dedication, which is acts in SA today
fellow artists Z o l a n i f r o m why Ard Matthews and the artists Van Coke Kartel are known for their balls to
wall rock shows and Zebra & Giraffe for their
Freshlyground, D7, Louise Day, Laudo who will stand with him will be eclectic sound. Both are known for their great In May and June 2011 the band visited
Liebenberg, lead singer from aKing and entertaining the masses in an effort to live shows. London and Amsterdam to play various
Dino Moran as DJ, who will all be make the Ubuntu Villages a success. successful shows with the highlight of
contributing their time and talent to this These two extremes in the local music performing with Springbok Nude Girls at
worthy cause. industry are gearing up to bring a show to your the premium London venue Shepard's
Special thanks must also go to Upper home town that can not be missed. Haal asem Bush Empire. The band will be returning
EastSide for providing the amazing and get ready to party the stripes off your to Amsterdam in 2012.
T h e M y L i f e F o u n d a t i o n i s a n venue, Wings Group will be setting up socks!
organization that is close to Ard a Candy Shop and will be selling all Van Coke Kartel will be visiting Taiwan in
Matthew's heart and one that strives to their delicious products for R5 only, of Zebra & Giraffe July 2011 to play three shows in Taipei.
make a difference in the lives of the which all the proceeds will go to
After the successful release of their second
children and youth of South Africa. This MyLife. The highlight will be playing at the
album 'The Inside' in September 2010, Zebra
year all concert ticket sales and money For more information on MyLife & Giraffe began 2011 in fine style with the Hohaiyan Rock Festival with an
raised through the auction will go to the and their amazing work please visit release of the 2nd single 'Terrified'. estimated attendance of 500 000 music
lovers.
Ubuntu Village Project. http://www.mylife.org.za/ The song reached the Top 20 on the 5FM Top
40 and #1 on various campus stations. The On their return to SA, Van Coke Kartel will
band also scooped another SA first by filming start pre production for the new album
a video for the song entirely on the iPhone4. with Theo Crous at Bellville Studios. The
The video also reached #1 on the MK Top 10. album will be released in November
2011.
In May 2010, Zebra & Giraffe were nominated
at the SAMA awards for Best Rock Album – The bands first single ''Vir Almal'' will be
nd
their 2 consecutive nomination in this released (free download) at the
category – they also performed their latest
beginning of September 2011. A
single 'End of the Road' live at the awards
show.
accompanying music video featuring the
complete new band will be released at
Earlier in May, they were also invited to the same time.
perform at the exclusive Musexpo showcase
in Hollywood, Los Angeles alongside bands Van Coke Kartel and Zebra and Giraffe
from across Europe, the UK and America. would like to thank: MK, Monster
Energy, Jagermeister, Ray-Ban and
rd
May also saw the release of their 3 single Music Connection.
'End of the Road' which features a video shot
by acclaimed directing cinematographer Rob Updates on Haal Asem Kwagga Tour on:
Malpage – the video subsequently spent 3 www.zebraandgiraffe.co.za
weeks at the top of the MK charts. www.vancokekartel.co.za
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...Continued from page 7 definitely wouldn't start going crazy go about it.
Which of the tracks are your personal favorites What would you do if you had just a day to
from “Running To Midnight” (RTM) and which live?
are some that tracks are in the running for the ANDREW: That's not something you can really
next single? predict, although I suppose I would do exactly
ANDREW: I love every single track on “Running To what I felt like doing at that particular moment in
Midnight” obviously! But there are definitely those time!
tracks that stand out for me. My personal favorites BRIAN: Wow - I'm not sure. Probably surround
are 'Head to the Sky', 'Staring at the World Outside' myself with all the beautiful women I can find, go
and 'City Lights'. I also love the intro and outro.... I bungee jumping and try and fit as many crazy
love the whole album! things into a day as I could.
BRIAN: I really love all the tracks on RTM, but if I had
to name a couple I would say 'City Lights' and What are some of your favorite and odd tips
'Staring at the World Outside' - both those tracks you can share with readers to keep warm this
I myself can honestly say that you are young
took quite a bit of time and fine tuning, a lot of last Who are some of the artists that you look up to and winter?
men with their heads screwed on well from
minute changes etc. and they came out so nicely. respect, musically and/or personally? ANDREW: Fire! Make a fire, and put a bunch of
After 'Stars above You', we're looking at 'Head To ANDREW: There's a lot, local and abroad. Kanye West seeing how you carry yourselves with cushions on the floor and lax out! It's beautiful,
confidence as well as humility – would you
The Sky', 'Kingdom Come' or even possibly 'Staring is a huge inspiration for me, he really speak his mind take it chilled; it's natural to hibernate a bit! With
At The World Outside', but we'll see. and makes epic music! From South Africa, I'd have to consider yourselves “alpha men” in a sense? Chicken soup and beautiful things, you can make
say Die Antwoord, whenever you see them do their ANDREW: Well I appreciate that first off, thank winter really fun!
you! That's a tough one to answer, because it can BRIAN: Scarves are always great as well as
Which new elements did you bring into this thing; they've got a 'wow' factor or presence that not
many other people have! come across sounding quite arrogant, but both turtle necks; if the neck is warm then you are
album?
my brother and I have worked hard to get to the warm. Also, stay inside, make a fire and enjoy the
ANDREW: We brought in quite a few new elements! BRIAN: I have respect and admiration for a lot of
artists, too many to name; but the one that pops point we are now. We sacrificed a lot and did a lot view outside.
For the first time in a long time, Brian and I are writing
of things that our peers weren't doing. I wouldn't
and singing our own verses. The chorus is still a immediately into my head would be Kanye West. I
really enjoy his music and even though he does some say it's an 'alpha' thing; it's really just about those I heard these rumors flying around that you
collaborative effort, but you really get to hear our
who talk and those who take action. are descendants of the infamous Charlie
personalities shine through on thus one! We also very outrageous things at times, I like that he expresses
himself freely BRIAN: I've never really thought about it like that, Chaplin – is that remotely possible?
experimented a lot with our vocal range; we really
but I suppose yes. I like to think of myself in a ANDREW: It is indeed. It's a relationship we're
went hard with that! Lots of harmonies, we changed
positive sense, so yeah, I like that! Haha! really proud of, but not something we like to use
the beats up a lot, the lyrics really flow with the beat As young men with hundreds of thousands of fans,
as a media ploy or something. But yes, our great
in context, and I think it's really important to pay how do you keep level headed?
ANDREW: For us, the fame thing has never really Even though the young men reek of grandfather and Charlie Chaplin's father were
attention to that!
immeasurable talent, they are truly humble and brothers.
BRIAN: New vocal style, we used some vocal fazed us; we really get overwhelmed a lot of the time.
We don't watch a lot of TV and don't listen to all that down to earth individuals. Their suave allure, BRIAN: It's a relationship I really like having, but
effects to vary it up a little bit, so some songs are
much radio, so we're not heavily in tune with the 'word ingenious music production skills and great not something I shout from the roof tops. Charlie
heavily affected to add a bit of edge to the sound. We
round town' when it comes to us, we just do our thing teamwork is like no other - many Villens will agree Chaplin was an incredible guy and did some
also have an intro and outro to this album, which
regardless! Our dad and whole family have been with me when I say that these men have become really amazing stuff, so I'm glad to be a part in the
we've never done before - all in all it's an entirely new
instrumental in keeping us balanced, also always what I consider the greatest musical duo South bloodline.
album that I'm really proud of.
having someone to talk to and vent with is fantastic! Africa has ever come across. They attribute their
success to persistent hard work and aligning Any full national or international tours
Winning the awards at the 17th Annual South
themselves with wonderful people, both in their planned soon?
African Music Awards (SAMAs) is a huge We're here to make the music we love, and get other
personal lives as well as people in the industry. ANDREW: I'm not going to confirm anything yet,
compliment from people in the industry as well people to feel the happiness that we feel when we hear
as nothing's set in stone at present! However,
as the verification from your fans. Can you tell us it, and that's pretty much it!
Tell us more about the incredible team that we're very keen to do a full tour nationally and
a bit more about how you feel the actual event BRIAN: Having a brother who is the same age and
experiencing the same thing helps a lot, we can always has helped Locnville on their journey. abroad reaching the end of this year / early next
could have been handled better?
ANDREW: That's one of the most key points to year!
ANDREW: Winning the SAMA's was amazing! We talk about what's going on and organize our thoughts.
Having a really good team of people around us is also success- Your team! You need to have a strong BRIAN: Absolutely, we are going to be doing
really had no idea that Best Selling Album was a
key, and then taking the occasional break - it's really not team around you, people that honestly share the quite a few shows after the release of “Running
category; we properly thought it was a joke at first!
that hard to remain level headed. same vision and drive as you. We consider To Midnight”, the best place to keep posted on
When it comes to the whole production of the
ourselves hugely blessed to have the people dates and times would be Facebook and Twitter -
SAMA's and people saying it was the worst one yet
surrounding us that we do, but I truly believe that just search Locnville.
and all that, I can't really comment! We, personally,
you attract people into your life, so the more
had no problems with accommodation although we
driven and positive you are, I believe you'll attract The two halves of Locnville are surely on the path
happen to have a very good relationship with the
the same. to becoming South Africa's biggest artists. For
SunSquare management. This years SAMA's were
BRIAN: Our entire team consists of truly fantastic those of you who have given their debut album a
the first we'd ever been to, so I can't compare. I
people. Everyone who works with us is amazing listen, you will pick up on the tweaks they have
thought the stage production and all that was great!
and I really couldn't ask for better people - apart made in their second album.
We personally didn't have any problems like that.
from the fact that we do business together, we
have all become good friends from the process - “Running to Midnight” is a showcase of
BRIAN: Yeah it was really fantastic receiving those
and I consider a true gift. Locnville's gain of experience in the music
awards - to have our music recognized and
industry. With an extra kick to their trademark
appreciated by the industry and society is a great
Random question – but what are your new age/electronic meets hip hop beats, the
feeling. In terms of how the event was handled, it
opinions on the whole “2012 the world is second offering from Andrew and Brian is a true
was the first SAMA event I have been to so I have
going to end”? portrayal to their growth as not only individuals
nothing to judge it on, but I thought the event ran
ANDREW: Well look, I'm very big into the whole but groundbreaking performers – this album is a
fairly smoothly andeveryone had a good time. The
conspiracy thing, but I've got my own thoughts. I sure winner.
only real complaint that I heard was about artists
don't necessarily believe that there'll be death
hotel rooms not being booked, which is quite a
and destruction, but I do think a new era is Interview done by Abdulkadir A. Ahmed
serious issue and should definitely be taken of care
coming, so possibly just the end of the world as Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer
of by the SAMA's - otherwise I think it was a good
we know it. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JUST
event.
BRIAN: I think it's not something to ignore - but I MUSIC MANAGEMENT
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Goldfish & Freshlyground team
up to “DO IT AGAIN” for the
Bokke, while Goldfish join the
“Million Hits” club.
Today marks the official release of the
GOLDFISH vs FRESHLYGROUND
‘Let’s Do It Again’ CD single.
Perhaps now more than ever, South
Africans need to unite behind their
embattled Springboks, as the home
leg of the Tri-Nations and Rugby
World Cup loom large.
US tour, and are gearing up for an
What better way than to with this extensive SA tour later this year.
powerful track created by two of
South Africa’s premier musical To watch a short EPK of how the
forces. song came about:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsMsK-
The track celebrates the Bokke’s bT1DM
quest to make history by defending
the Webb Ellis trophy, at the World For all further information about these
Cup starting in New Zealand next acts, visit www.goldfishlive.com and
month. www.freshlyground.com
The four track CD Single also * Speaking of making history, in
features remixes of Goldfish’s hit ‘We further Goldfish news, their ‘We
Come Together’ (see below) and Come Together’ music video has now
Freshlyground’s ‘Big Man’, along with exceeded one million views on
a club remix of ‘Let’s Do It Again’ by YouTube!
UK Dance music legend Danny
Dove. The groundbreaking clip was created
over a three month period by local
Between them these internationally animator Mike Scott, who also
acclaimed acts have notched up multi created the ‘Soundtracks &
Platinum sales, and numerous Comebacks’, ‘Fort Knox’ and ‘Get
awards, including both winning Busy Living’ videos for Goldfish.
S A M A a w a r d s t h i s y e a r.
Freshlyground won for their 2010 Between them these three videos
album ‘Radio Africa’, and Goldfish for now have garnered a total of just over
theirs ‘Get Busy Living’. 1.5 million YouTube views.
Goldfish are currently based in Ibiza Mike is also one half of up & coming
for their annual Summer residency on local Electronica/pop duo The
the islands, whilst touring all over Kiffness: www.thekiffness.com
Europe and most recently in Brazil. To watch the ‘We Come Together’
Freshlyground have just returned music video:
from their hugely successful debut www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-
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Beverly Jayne releases debut single
“Walk Away”
Beverly Jayne was born in East London, South Africa to
a family in love with music. From rocker dad, to concert
pianist turned music teacher, Gran. She is renowned as
a phenomenal performer with a distinctive unique vocal
style.
Her songwriting is powerful, her stage presence
unforgettable. Hailed as one of the great female rock
singers in South Africa, Beverley Jayne has made her
mark fronting SA band Concussion Girl (most noted for
the saucy single “Tie Me Up” featured on worldwide
release horror movie.
Having released two albums with Concussion Girl,
Beverly Jayne is finally recording her much anticipated
debut solo album. The album somehow straddles the
line between keeping fresh and feeling strangely
reminiscent of the songs that changed the role of women
SUGABABES SIGN TO SONY RCA in rock in the early 90’s. The lyrics are raw, honest and
instantly reliable.SAMA winning producer Paul McIvers’
In a progressive joint-venture deal concluded this week, years of experience of producing an impressive variety
Sugababes are announcing their new label of choice as of music styles are evident in this track and on the
Sony RCA. forthcoming album.
www.beverlyjayne.com
Upon leaving their former label home of 9 years, Crown
MD, Mark Hargreaves commented, “With Island Records,
we enjoyed an extremely long and successful relationship,
establishing Sugababes as a band whose name has for
the past decade become a bi-word throughout Europe for
hit records.
Our decision to strike a deal with Sony came because it
was important for us to treat this as a new chapter in the
band’s lifespan and to factor in all of the key elements that
are essential to make any signing the right one; a passion
for the music, enthusiasm for the talent, and a belief in the The Plastics launch their Music Video ‘For CAROLINE’
team to deliver. In Sony we found all of these qualities.”
‘CAROLINE’ is about meeting someone that makes nothing going on
The decision to work again with Nick Gatfield, Sony around you matter. It's all about being in that moment. On Friday the
Music’s newly appointed President of Music was a natural 12th of August, THE PLASTICS launched their music video for
fit, as it was he who signed the band’s former deal while at CAROLINE together with Taxi Violence, who will be launching their
Island back in 2001. video for Long Way From Home, at the New Zula Bar in Long Street,
Cape Town. Tickets are R40 the door and doors open at 21h00.
Gatfield commented, “When we learned of the chance to Jacaranda 94.2 Deuriemikke Karnaval Supporting them on the night, will be LA.VI.
sign Sugababes, we saw a great opportunity to work with featuring Westlife Shot in April and directed by Thomas Ferreira from 187 (who has made
Crown and continue to build on the band’s legacy of
music videos for the likes of Jack Parow, The Dirty Skirts and Die
successful hit-making. I believe we have an exciting future This year, the 94.2 Jacaranda FM Deuriemikke Karnaval will Heuwels Fantasties), CAROLINE is their second music video offering
together operating through a new joint-venture model take place on Saturday, 17th September from 12:00pm - from their debut album, Shark, after the release of Caves in December
which incorporates the excellent creative skills of Mark 11:00pm at the Centurion SuperSpor Park.. 2010.
Hargreaves and Sarah Stennett at Crown combined with
the marketing and promotional assets that Charlie Lycett
Irish Pop sensation, Westlife, headlines the annual music CAROLINE has always been one of our favourite Plastics songs. We
and the RCAteam have to offer.” extravaganza. Pop fans can expect to keep dancing wrote it while we were still a 3 piece, before Arjuna joined the band, but
throughout performances by Steve Hofmeyr, Jakkie Louw, it only felt right to release it on Shark.
Sugababes’ debut single FREEDOM is scheduled for Lianie May and Francois van Rensburg as well as a special
release on 25th September. appearance by the 2011 Idols Top 4, while Rock lovers can The softer songs are always a bit more difficult to put together than the
look forward to Karen Zoid, Watershed and 2010 Idols party ones because they rely more on the dynamics and the touch of
For more information contact Roxanne Maritz winner Elvis Blue. New-comers The Green Apple Project the band carrying them. So CAROLINE was definitely a major step
from Sony Music ZA round off the local flavour. forward for us. Our previous videos have always been for the more
upbeat songs, so we wanted to release something different for a
T: (011) 274 - 5081 / C: 079 384 0568
Email: roxanne.maritz@sonymusic.com Please bring along blankets to enjoy the show in comfort as change.”
all seating is unreserved anywhere on the field,
The video was filmed at band member Karl Rohloff’s house in
embankment or pavilion.
Vredehoek, also known as ‘Ground Zero’. “It felt surreal to have my
house lit up like a movie set! We've been wanting to shoot a video there
This year picnic baskets as well as chairs will ONLY be for ages and it came together remarkably quickly, thanks to the help of
allowed on the grass embankment area around the field. the crew and our friends!” says Karl.
Chairs will also be available for rent, but there is a NO
CHAIRS AREA directly in front of the stage to afford CAROLINE as a song is a completely different offering than
everyone the opportunity to experience the artistes. Caves. Whereas Caves is more of a party song, CAROLINE called out
for a more sombre, introspective video.
Please note that the following may NOT be brought into the
venue: Glass; tin cans or metal cutlery (please use plastic The Plastics have always thought of the CAROLINE as something you
instead); sharp objects; liquor from outside; umbrellas; can put on in the background and make out to. It's a romantic song;
gazebos and gas braais. and the video captures that atmosphere extremely well.
The gates open at 12:00 and the festivities kick off at 13:00. Everyone can identify with the romance theme surrounding the
video. As always with The Plastics, there are a few quirky moments
Pre-sale tickets are R250 at www.ticketbreak.co.za whilst the video manages to demonstrate the signature The Plastics
flavour.
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The upcoming Moshito Conference - which empowering participants in it to operate at (Day two – September 1st) where both Cape Solidarite Internationale; Accor; Fonds Europeen
forms the central focus of Africa’s only capacity, both domestically and abroad. Town and Durban will be under examination, de Developpment Regional; Embassy of
annual music market - features a massive Moshito 2011 is set to give delegates a broad Colombia; African Synergy Book Café; SABC;
52 topics and over 100 speakers and With digital music such an increasingly view of the music industry landscape. Business andArts SouthAfrica; SAMRO; Sci Bono
participants drawn from across the country, important part of the global, and South Discovery Centre; National Arts Council;
as well as several African countries, the African, broader music industry, it’s no Indeed, this bigger perspective is also served by Department of Arts and Culture; Joburg Arts Alive
USA, Spain, Canada, and Colombia. surprise to find several sessions devoted to several outward-looking topics, including ‘A look International Festival; Gauteng Provincial
the topic. These include ‘Understanding The at Colombia's Cultural Policy and the importance Government; Organisation Internationale de la
The keynote address at this year’s Digital Ecosystem’ at 14h00 on Day One of of African Descent in Colombia’ on September Francophonie; Embassy of Spain and Indian
conference will be given by Jimmy Griffin Moshito, featuring a panel of experts including 1st. Ocean Music Network.
who has been described as “One of the Marc Herson (partner at Hasso Plattner
sharpest minds in digital music” by CNN Ventures Africa), Antos Stella (Content Providing practical insight into taking a music For media interviews, media registration to
Money. Connect), Xolani Zulu (SAMRO) and Steven career overseas is the subject of a session on MOSHITO 2011 and all Live Events within
Ambrose (WWWStrategy). September 2nd titled ‘Touring North America - Moshito please contact Vanessa Perumal /
Griffin will address the conference at 10am touring the US and Canada’, that is presented by Ayob Vania on (011) 788 7631 or
on its opening day on August 31st following Also not-to-be-missed is a session titled ‘The Daniel Brooks, founder of the Canada-based media@jtcomms.co.za
its official opening by Sibusiso Xaba, Future of Digital Music in Africa’ (August 31st The International Tour and Tech Academy. Issued by JT Communication Solutions on
Director General at the DAC. Griffin’s topic at 15h15) with Nomadic Wax-founder, Ben behalf of MOSHITO.
is titled: ”Marshall McLuhan was right: The Herson, Praekelt Consulting, CEO Gustav Delegates wanting to plug directly into current Ayob Vania
Medium is the Message’, and it focuses on Praekelt, MD of World Wide Worx, Arthur trends in the global music industry have plenty to Content & Publicity Manager
the professor of media studies’ legacy of Goldstuck, and ODA Africa Independent choose from at Moshito 2011 – among them a JT Communication Solutions
accurate predictions and warnings about Online Distribution Alliance’s Karen session titled ‘Global Copyright trends - The [T] 011 447 8289
the future media and what can be learnt Liebenberg. future relevance of collective administration’ on [M] 083 856 8400
from them. September 1st at 16h00. Skype: AyobVania
Those looking for inspiration will want to catch Twitter: @AyobVania | @jtcomms
Griffin is Managing Director of OneHouse a session titled ‘South Africans Who Changed The discussion will be lead by a panel of experts Facebook: JT Communication Solutions
LLC, which is dedicated to the future of The World of Music” where music industry including Clive van der Mescht of the Digital Website: www.jtcomms.co.za
music and entertainment delivery, and veteran Ivor Haarburger will be joined by Asset Management Network, SAMRO CEO,
works as a consultant to absorb uncertainty Sheldon Leal, Director of Music at Nick Motsatse and Rob Hooijer, Director of
about the digital delivery of art. Southdowns College to talk about individuals AfricanAffairs for CISAC.
who have made an impact on the global music
Griffin is also working on accelerating the industry over the decades. Established in 2004, Moshito Music Conference
pace of scholarly research, especially and Exhibition takes place from August 31st to
through collaborative tools, sharing and Although located in Joburg, several regions of September 2nd at the Sci Bono Discovery
open access to knowledge working with the country will be under the spotlight at Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg.
Mendeley, a UK company that is changing Moshito 2011.
the world of research. For a full programme of events go to
From a paper titled ‘Local is Lekker? The www.moshito.co.za
The keynote address sets the scene for perceptions of South African music among
three-days of intense discussion, debating Durban Adolescents’ being presented on Day Moshito 2011 is supported by Gauteng
and presentations aimed at stimulating the One to ‘A Critical Look at the effectiveness Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and
SouthAfrican music industry and and success of the Music Commission Model’ Recreation; France Volontaires Echanges et
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Exciting things are happening in Buy every 5 minutes and an hour
the world of the BLOEDSUIERS. before the bid closed, I was glued to
the screen to make sure I was the
In June, the producers opened the buyer of the fangs. I am very grateful
Crowd Funding again, as well as held to be the owner of Francois van
an auction via bidorbuy.co.za of the Coke's fangs.”
vampire fangs Francois van Coke’s
character wears in the teasers. With A lot of momentum has built up over
the tremendous response they the last couple of weeks as we
received, they decided to keep the approach our official start date for the
Crowd Funding open for the duration production of BLOEDSUIERS.
of July.
The team is in a unique position in that
“It was a great response I found. Even no other film (to our knowledge) has
bidorbuy came on board with some ever had such a following/hype before
additional marketing for the auction filming has even begun, so they hope
itself That last week was definitely a to draw on that over the next couple
great week, there was big hype about months and deliver the best possible
everything – unfortunately we came product to audiences across SA.
about R20,000 short of the target
which is why we are keeping the Support has been coming in from all
funding open through July. over - from suppliers such as Upper
East Side Hotel, Kennings Car, Van
We will still go ahead as planned, but and Truck Hire, The Contact Lens
it would be great to add the extra Laboratory of South Africa and Velvet
value onto the film (not that we are in Sky (SA’s new low cost airline) to
any way compromising by going name a few.
ahead).” - Benjamin Cowley,
Producer. Something which they are still actively
pursuing is product placement and a
The vampire fangs that were on number of brands have come on
auction, sold for R2 100 to a buyer in board thus far.
Durban, Hendrik van den Berg: “I feel
overwhelmed and I feel honoured. To join the revolution NOW and take
Francois is my favourite artist, my idol part in the Crowd Funding, please go
and my inspiration. I am one of his towww.bloedsuiersmovie.com
If you are interested in product
greatest fans and wanted to prove
placement - please feel free to send
that by buying his fangs. It means a lot an email to:
to me to have a piece of Francois. It pp@bloedsuiersmovie.com
meant so much that I checked Bid or
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MASTERCHEF WINNER ADAM LIAW COMING TO Since walking away with the MasterChef title he has travelled on
SOUTH AFRICA more than 120 flights, spent over 150 nights in hotels and
covered more than 200 000 kilometres.
It's the cookery show that has kept thousands of South
African viewers gripped to their television sets for the past “They say that moving house, changing jobs and getting married
four months and on 25th August Adam Liaw was named are the three most stressful things you can do in life. In the past
year I've done two of those things (giving up law and moving
winner of the hugely popular Australian Masterchef,
from Japan to Australia), but for me it's been far more wonderful
screened on M-Net.
than stressful. I'm truly thankful to all of you for making this
possible.”
Adam will be showing what makes him such an exciting cook
when he arrives in South Africa next month to take part in the He is thrilled about coming to South Africa to meet his fans and
Good Food & Wine Show, which runs in Johannesburg from share his food philoshopy. He will be joining his fellow
September 22 to 25. Masterchef contestant Alvin Quah who will also be appearing at
the Good Food & Wine Show along with TV superchef Gordon
Says Adam about his win: “It was extraordinary. I don't think Ramsay.
I've ever been as happy! To all the viewers, the biggest thank
you in the world. It's a great feeling to know that there have The Good Food & Wine Show runs from September 22 to 25 at
been literally millions of people cheering me on.” the Coca Cola Dome. Entrance tickets to the show (R80 for
adults and R45 for pensioners and children) and bookings for
The title ensured Adam's dream of ditching a career signing the Samsung Chefs in Action Theatre and Wine Tastings can be
legal documents to one surrounded by food. His Masterchef bought through Computicket. For more information go to
prize included publishing his own cookery book Two Asian www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za. Adam will be flown to South
Kitchens, which will be launched in South Africa at the Good Africa on Qantas.
Food & Wine Show, and a cash prize of R750 000.
Adam Liaw will be appearing at the Good Food & Wine Show on
Having started at university at the age of 16, he graduated September 22 in the Chefs in Action Theatre at 11h00 and
five years later with a double degree in Science and Law. 19h30 and you can cook alongside him in the Get Fresh with
BBC Lifestyle Theatre at 15h30.
While working in Japan as a media lawyer for the Walt Disney
company, Adam decided to start a blog about food, Tickets are available through Computicket. For more
www.adamliaw.com. He also entered the Masterchef information go to www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za or contact
competition that was to change his life. Peter Feldman on 082 600 6568
Arts Alive 2011 prepares for note that all cars illegally parked or in
brilliant Jazz on the Lake front of residents gates or properties
concert will be towed away
Preparations are entering their One of the measures that will be in
closing stages for this year’s Jazz place on Sunday September 4th is
on the Lake – a highlight of the barricades which will be erected
Joburg’s springtime and a in and around the Zoo Lake area.
wonderful day out for Gautengers
of all ages. Park and Ride Facilities will be
available at UJ Kingsway Campus,
Ta k i n g p l a c e o n S u n d a y UJ Soweto Campus, Metro Centre,
September 4th at Zoo Lake, Braamfontein and Alex Stadium and
Parkview, Jazz on the Lake those attending the 2011 Jazz on the
features a stunning line-up of Lake are urged to make use of these.
artists, covering a wide spectrum
of music tastes. Residents who live within the
barricaded area will receive 2 permits
Singer Xoliswa Dlamini is joined by per household.
award-winning vocalist Melanie
Scholtz, pop outfit, Watershed, the Passes can be collected from the
riveting Indian act, Rajasthan caravan stall at the Parkview Police
Rocks, Afro-dub pioneers, 340ml, Station from August 20th to
jazz musician Victor Ntoni and top September 4th (between 08:00am
international Nigerian singer- and 8:00pm and on September 4th
songwriter, Asa. until 08:00am).
Jazz on the Lake 2011 is FREE for Residents can also collect resident
permits at the Rosebank Police
concertgoers, as part of the City Of
Joburg’s spring “gift” to its Station on September 4th.
residents and visitors through the Residents must be in possession of
annual Joburg Arts Alive their ID document and proof of
International Festival. residence (i.e. electricity bill) when
collecting the passes. The
Alongside the sterling line-up of emergency contact number on the
artists, excellent stage and sound day is 073 089 6151.
and other amenities to ensure the
comfort of those attending will be For queries call: Parkview Police
on offer. Station – 011 486 5000 or Zanusi
Brand Solutions – 011 886 0502 /
This year, Jazz on the Lake starts 0763 / 0817 / 0854 (during office
at 10:00am sharp and ends at hours – 08:30am - 5:00pm)
5:30pm.
Joburg Arts Alive international
Concert goers are allowed to bring Festival is a project of the City of
picnic baskets but no alcohol, Joburg.
glass, sharp objects and firearms
are permitted. In addition, those Joburg! a world class African city.
attending the show should note
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