Harry Mac by Russell Eldridge.
AWARD-winning journalist and former newspaper editor, Russell Eldridge, has penned the book, Harry Mac, inspired by his father, Stan, who edited The Witness newspaper in Pietermaritzburg from 1961 until his death in 1974. Continue reading
Kobus Moolman.
MARITZBURG poet, Kobus Moolman, will be taking part in Double Shot at Books Upstairs in Dublin on November 18 at 6.30 pm, alongside Michael O’Loughlin and Leontia Flynn. Continue reading
Chantal Benson – Sea Urchin Ring
The KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, is hosting an exhibition of jewellery and fine art created by third year and B-Tech students of Durban University of Technology’s Jewellery and Fine Art departments. The exhibition opens on November 17 and runs until November 22. Continue reading
It’s been a dynamic year for Berlin-based musical show-stoppers, Riders Connection, since their last visit to South Africa. Following their album launch tour in Germany, the trio are returning to the country to blow minds once again with their musical mix of reggae, soul and folky blues. The band kicks off their tour on Friday, November 27 at La Cabane in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Continue reading
George Benson
Guitarist and singer-songwriter, George Benson, will be coming to South Africa in June 2016 for An evening with George Benson playing in an intimate arena set up in DUrban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The concerts are being presented by Big Concerts, East Coast Radio, Heart FM, Kaya FM and Mzansi Music Magic. Tickets are on sale from http://www.bigconcerts.co.za and Computicket. Continue reading
Josh Wantie’s Go Under is the first single from his forthcoming EP
Durban-born Josh Wantie recently signed to top independent label, Gallo Record Company. He also spent a good part of August in Cape Town’s Heritage Sound Studio with Gangs of Ballet members and brothers Josh and Brad Klynsmith, recording singles for his forthcoming debut EP which is due early 2016. Continue reading
Flux Pavillion, Photo: Tom Oldham
SoundsWild returns on Friday, November 27 with international headliners Crystal Castles and Flux Pavilion. The event will feature spectacular visuals, DJs and live electronic artists at Carfax in Newtown. Continue reading
St Lucia
St. Lucia, the Brooklyn-by-way-of-South Africa group, which went from an opening slot with Foster the People to selling out multiple nights at New York City’s Terminal 5 as headliners, has released the video for their new single Dancing on Glass.
Following the release of their first new song in over two years, St. Lucia has also confirmed a run of intimate North American headline dates in support of their forthcoming sophomore album, Matter.
Entertainment Weekly has also premiered the official music video for Dancing On Glass, directed by Noah Paul, brother of St. Lucia keyboardist Nicky Paul. Watch I t here: http://smarturl.it/DancingOnGlassVideo.
Fans can find the latest St. Lucia information at stlucianewyork.com or the Facebook page: stlucia, Twitter @stlucia
And check out these links: iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DancingOnGlass; Vevo: http://bit.ly/1MK3M5w
The final film for FilmClub’s pilot season at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg is Un Homme Qui Crie (A Screaming Man), directed by Mahamet-Saleh Haroun. The film is being screened on November 17. Continue reading
Zoleka Helesi, Janice Honeyman, Marty Kintu in Bangalory’s Back. Photo: Andrew Brown
Acclaimed director Janice Honeyman returns to the stage in her production of Bangalory’s Back this festive season at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, from December 9 to January 9 at 10 am and 12 noon, Tuesdays to Saturdays.
This charming and delightful show – ideally suited for children aged five to 12 – promises to be a highlight on the Cape Town theatre calendar this festive season. Continue reading
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