Were Great Things Begin
As part of the milestone 20th instalment of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, a glittering galaxy of the brightest South African creative stars were honoured. The 20 esteemed recipients drawn from disciplines such as artists (performers), writers, radio and sponsors have all contributed to a thriving and vibrant jazz culture. The category of Artists […]
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KFC SoundBite debuted a few of its hottest chart toppers at an exclusive live performance in Johannesburg on Saturday night. The event, which was hosted by Slikour, showcased talent from the SoundBite chart, with a mix of genres performing for a hyped up live audience, which included media and music fans. The line-up of […]
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Spring has officially sprung at the Jacaranda FM headquarters as the team welcomed the season with an up-beat silent disco. Everyone came in their bright and bold Spring gym attire to dance to winning night time show host (Radio Awards 2017), DJ Jazzy D’s tunes. Below is a media release that may be of interest […]
Continue ReadingAfter a three-month search for South Africa’s best up-and-coming DJ, the contest is finally over. AXE, the world’s number one male fragrance brand, alongside award-winning DJ Black Coffee selected an AXE IBIZA winner at a star-studded event at Taboo in Sandton last night. The 5 AXE IBIZA finalists, Siyabonga Ziqubu, Kutloano Nhlapo, Xoliswa Nene, Tumisang […]
Continue ReadingIs set to dazzle audiences at Silverstar Casino from 19 August Before a Nationwide Tour until January 2018. Audiences will be spellbound by the refreshing SPLASH! – THE WATER CIRCUS on its first visit to South Africa, direct from Russia. The South African tour of SPLASH! – The Water Circus launches in The Globe at […]
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Nirox Sculpture Park has been home to an incredible mix of music this year. Following the succes of Don Giovanni in January, the Valentines Blues Concert in February, Roots of Humankind and GUITAR GIANTS, the Nirox Foundation and Acoustics NOW present Jazz in the Cradle to start off the spring season. This year’s annual […]
Continue ReadingWinning a Jeep is about to become a reality for one lucky South African, as Cadbury launches its “Join The Joyride” competition! The Cadbury Join the Joy Ride competition will run from the 01st August until the 31st October 2017, offering consumers the chance to win their very own CUSTOMISED Jeep Wrangler, plus daily and […]
Continue ReadingNdabo Zulu, is a trumpet player from Durban who started playing trumpet at the tender age. Ndabo has been involved in many music organizations like the South African National Youth Orchestra, KZN Youth Wind Band amongst others. Winner of the 2016’s winner of Norway’s “Jazz i sikte” competition, this young musician is well on his […]
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Chappies, the biggest bubblegum in SA, has joined forces with award-winning local rapper Emtee to create the Chappies Collab – an incredible opportunity for 60 lucky fans to live the dream by being part of Emtee’s new music video. Chappies South Africa created the Chappies Collab as a fun way to interact with a new generation of Chappies consumers. “Chappies gum was born […]
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Having turned up the volume, stepping into a new era with their recent #ReUp DJ line up announcement, South Africa’s leading youth radio brand YFM 99.2 is raising the bar further with the addition of actress and television presenter Khanya Mkangisa to their weekend line up. Joining the fiercest young radio talent South African radio […]
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From the producer of Shrek The Musical and twelve sold-out award winning pantomimes, KickstArt Theatre brings you Puss in Boots, a swashbuckling spectacular for the whole family. Live on The Lyric stage from Friday, 30 June until Sunday, 23 July 2017, this rendition of Puss in Boots is an original adaptation of the well-known fairytale. […]
Continue ReadingGet more than words with the NEW LOOK Cadbury P.S. Cadbury P.S. has taken sharing heartfelt messages to new heights with the launch of its new packaging design and updated range of messages that will be brought to life through a unique QR code share function. The new design boasts a premium look and […]
Continue Reading#VinylSundays returns for the May edition of South Africa’s longest running Vinyl Fair. Join us at Jozi’s home of craft beer, the Stanley Beer Yard, for the monthly gathering of vinyl enthusiasts and record dealers from across Gauteng. Besides the wonderful selection of craft beers, Stanley Beer Yard is a great lunch spot and we’re looking forward […]
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FOR TWO SHOWS ONLY – Ikusasa (Ikusasa Arts Development Projects) will be hosting local music legend Steve Kekana, live in concert, in a show Iphupho the Dream. This will take place on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre on Saturday 29 April at 19h00 and Sunday 30 April at 13h00. Kekana will deliver an unforgettable 2-hour show of pure local nostalgia, including all […]
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South Africa’s leading youth radio brand YFM 99.2 is stepping into a new era as they usher in what can simply be referred to as – the ReUp, a fresh, new and exciting approach to radio broadcasting to a cosmopolitan audience. This Re-Up is also supported by a line up of the fiercest young radio […]
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The80Somethings present an event for all vodka lovers on Saturday, 25 March 2017 at the Midrand Driving Range from 12:00 to 00:00. Vodka Indaba was established in 2014 by The80Somethings to create a space for vodka lovers to socialise while enjoying their favourite spirit. The kick-start event took place in Soweto on 13 December 2014 […]
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If you could be a millionaire, what kind of millionaire would you be? This will be the question on everyone’s lips this summer when Cadbury chocolates Raise the Bar, giving one lucky South African the chance to win ONE MILLION bucks in cash! The Cadbury Raise the Bar competition will run from 1 February to […]
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Win one of the limited edition artwork by artist John Vusi Mfupi and one of the limited laptop bags. Simply tweet the link of this article to @braamvibes with the the hashtag #BRAAMVIBESTURNS3 The more you tweet or get retweets, you stand great chances of winning. Good Luck 🙂 Competition closes: Monday 16 January 2017.
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Rikhado Makhado, better known by his stage name Riky Rick but recently changed to King Kotini, is a South African rapper, actor, writer, composer and record producer. He was born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
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The final Kaya FM Presents Live @ The Bassline of 2016 promises to bring out the SOUL SHINE summer vibe Jozi has been waiting for! Friday December 2nd sees the always welcome return to the Bassline stage of legendary Mamelodi based troubadour VUSI ‘The Voice’ MAHLASELA. Kaya FM 95.9 and Bassline are proud to present this titan of […]
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JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL, EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING – FOR THE SPECIAL PRICE OF R41.00 – AT STER-KINEKOR NEWTOWN JUNCTION, ON 23 NOVEMBER Join us for a welcome drink, entertainment and a great movie, as we get you in the mood for the Festive Season It is Almost Christmas time with Ster-Kinekor, starring Mo’Nique and […]
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INVITATION! Digital Media Basics & Entrepreneurial Skills workshop. Sello Ramosepele and Digify Bytes is inviting you to a one day digital training . Digify has great pleasure to announce that Digify Bytes is partnering with ABSA to create a more dynamic and engaging skills training programme. Digify Bytes as you remember it will be […]
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Every year DStv makes sure that customers are kept enthralled and this Halloween, it was going to be frightful! This October saw DStv launch their first ever Halloween Night Run, on Monday 31st October at the PwC Bike Park in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The event attracted over 200 runners in an immersive Halloween thriller experience featuring […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday 22nd October 2016, at Maponya Mall in Johannesburg, surprised shoppers were stopped in their tracks as they watched a completely unexpected HALLS Candy Flash Mob, which spread infectious energy and brought smiles and laughter to all those that witnessed it. HALLS, the world’s #1 Candy, wanted to show South Africans what “HALLS […]
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Riding through the royal forest of Sherwood on a glorious May morning, you don’t have a care in the world. Then you hear a bird call, the faint rustling of trees, and suddenly a man armed with a longbow appears in your path. He wears a feathered cap, or is that a hood? You can’t […]
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The Kaya FM Presents Live @ The Bassline series is bringing in summer with a bang, with a line-up that just keeps getting better. Kaya FM is delighted to present true African superstars Mafikizolo the immensely popular duo takes to the Bassline stage on 5 November. Having travelled and performed on many international stages […]
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BalconyTV is the global name in daily online viral music that features bands, musicians and other variety acts on balconies worldwide broadcasting from 65 cities around the world. BalconyTV Johannesburg, the only BalconyTV platform in Africa, has proven to be a unique and unmatched opportunity for up and coming South African acts, providing them with […]
Continue ReadingKaya FM Presents Live @ The Bassline has fast solidified itself as the premiere music event in the Jo’burg music scene, having presented a host of successful shows with the crème-de-la-crème of music royalty in South Africa. Following the incredibly well-attended Ray Phiri-The Man, The Music and Friendships show, comes one of South Africa’s most […]
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Owami women and Brand South Africa bring you the second annual Owami Women, Brand SA Play Your Part Recognition Event. This event is aimed at celebrating women who transcend their personal circumstances to play their part and give back to their communities. It is this spirit of selflessness that builds nations. Therefore, on South Africa’s […]
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Saturday 10 September 2016 – SABC ” Our first music guest, hails from the North West Province and like many artists started singing in church or to to the radio with a spoon in her hand. Songstress Tumi Thusi moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in music which resulted in her dance album and […]
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Songstress Tumi Thusi takes the stage at Winnie’s Soul & Jazz Restaurant in Wendywood for a “soulful evening” on Thursday, September 15. Tumi was born in the townships of Rustenburg in the North West where, as a little girl, she started singing to the radio with a spoon in her hand. A pastor’s daughter, she […]
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Last night, KFC South Africa celebrated the return of its most memorable tagline – “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” in a Sensory Dining Experience at the Good Food Studio, in Johannesburg. J’Something, Micasa musician turned chef extraordinaire, hosted the who’s who of Jo’burg in a culinary affair. Guests, including local KFC fans were delighted as […]
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“We love the music, which can change styles from album to album,” he said. “We love the videos which change their artistic vision from year to year. But most of all, we love the woman who hasn’t changed from day one.” Then…he did it, striking us right in the heart: “She’s someone I’ve been in love […]
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The deadline for proposals for participation in the 2nd Cape Town International Dance Festival, is 31 August 2016. Dancers, choreographers and dance companies interested in participating in this prestigious event are now invited to apply for inclusion on the 4-day international programme. The 2016 CTIDF is organised by iKapa Dance Theatre and will take place […]
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#LoCoRoyale is focussed around celebrating the life of one of Joburg’s rising stars, Lemii LoCo. The event aims to bring together Joburg’s young and vibrant culture shapers with it’s more established and recognised influencers in a top floor celebration of epic proportions. Venue: FARO (old bullion bar). 17 Wolmarans street. Liberty building. Braamfontein. Johannesburg Line […]
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The 2016 ARTS ALIVE FESTIVAL brings Joburg audiences the best in homegrown and overseas entertainment during the month of September. The festival is 24 years old, and is a year away from celebrating its silver jubilee as an international African centered arts festival. But it is not just a build up to next year that we are […]
Continue ReadingBABES WODUMO TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT MTV DJ BATTLE AS HEAVY K, VIGILANTE, PH, ZanD, SWITCH & FISTAZ MIXWELL GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE OF THE DECKS To view the promo for MTV DJ Battle please click here Johannesburg, xx August 2016: MTV (DStv channel 130), MTV Base […]
Continue ReadingAs you may remember, earlier this year, Cadbury Lunch Bar launched its new logo and packaging design to the nation. To support this, the brand ran numerous activities which involved collaborating with some of South Africa’s most driven ‘Hungry Hustlers’. Amongst the campaign influencers was comedian and hype man, Mongezi ‘TolAssoMo’ Mahlangu, young businessman Sibusiso […]
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– Hennessy Very Special meets the art of tattooing and contemporary art- Johannesburg, Friday, 29th July 2016 – Hennessy celebrates the new edition of its Very Special Limited Edition series with a new design crafted by Scott Campbell, the acclaimed and multi-talented American tattoo artist. This edition is the latest in an ongoing […]
Continue ReadingCelebrated around the world and adored for her impressive vocal prowess, she is an artist who employs a true cultural and African identity in her art form. SIMPHIWE DANA will be gracing the Bassline stage and kick-starting the second season of the popular Kaya FM Presents Live @ The Bassline series. Kaya FM 95.9 and […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating Fabulous Women of Song August is the month to celebrate and highlight dynamic women and this will be done in spectacular fashion on The Mandela stage at Joburg Theatre with Supreme Divas. The show will run from Thursday 11 August to Sunday 14 August for four performances only. Supreme Divas will delight audiences […]
Continue ReadingSouth African songstress and superstar Lira will be performing live on stage at the Bassline in the latest installment of the Kaya FM Presents Live at the Bassline series on the 25th June. Due to one of the busiest schedules in showbiz, including recently being a judge on the reality show The Voice, […]
Continue ReadingMeryl Streep made use of a spray tan, a fake belly and an oversized red tie to get in character for her latest role – Donald Trump. Watch link here The New York Times reports that the three-time Oscar winner took the stage on Monday in New York as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee during […]
Continue ReadingThis month one of worlds most admired and respected musicians – Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse – is set to celebrate his official golden anniversary in the music industry. Fifty strong years that have shaped the space the thriving space we all call pop reality today. Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse celebrates 50 years in the music industry Not […]
Continue ReadingTresor to open for Seal this June Big Concerts has confirmed that multiple platinum singer and songwriter, Tresor, will open for smash hit British singer and songwriter Seal when he tours South Africa this June. Tresor to open for Seal this June Multiple platinum selling artist, Tresor, began his musical journey at the age of […]
Continue ReadingA Shrektacular show ideal for the winter holidaysMake room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy-tale never told comes to life in the Broadway and West End hit Shrek The Musical which heads to Johannesburg for a limited season at Gold Reef City from 24 June to 17 July 2016. From the producers […]
Continue ReadingBraam Vibes is celebrating #AfricaDay and we are giving away Five double tickets to watch #JCTAfricaDay concert @joburgtheatre. All you need to do is send tweets with the poster and hashtag above mentioning @Braamvibes and @joburgteatre The more you tweet, you stand more chances of winning.
Continue ReadingBetter cooperation and exchanges are expected in the field of tourism between Seychelles and South Africa after the two countries’ respective tourism boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the INDABA trade fair last week in Durban. The MOU was signed on behalf of Seychelles by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain […]
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