The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Howard College campus is hosting a concert by Durban vocalist, Lu Dlamini, on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 pm.
This gig is a prelude to Lu Dlamini’s 11-track debut album Ulimi lami that is due for release in 2016. Lu will perform songs from the album which she describes “world music”. Continue reading
Durban Chamber Choir. Photo: Val Adamson
THE popular Durban Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr Christopher Cockburn, will collaborate with Durban Girls College’s senior choir in a concert, titled Something Old, Something New in the Durban Girls College’s Centenary Hall on the Berea on Monday, March 14, between 6 pm and 7.30 pm. Continue reading
Nicki Minaj
A monster hip-hop double bill is set to electrify Jo’burg and Durban when record-breaking South African hip-hop superstar, Cassper Nyovest, opens for American rap heavyweight, Nicki Minaj, on her Pinkprint Tour, promoters Airey Scott have confirmed. Continue reading
Sizwe Dhlomo. Photo courtesy of MTV Base
MTV Base (DStv channel 322) is throwing down a challenge to the youth of South Africa, as it searches for a brand new VJ to represent the channel.
The new VJ will host shows on MTV Base and MTV as well as interviewing stars, MC-ing events, attending international awards shows such as the VMAs, EMAs and MAMAs, walking the red carpet, and travelling the continent – all while being an ambassador for MTV Base. Continue reading
At tonight’s Music in the Hills (MiTH) gig at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton will feature Chico Muya (see video below), Wade Whitehead, Ryan Woodgate and Many Moore Band.
MiTH is a semi-open mic music club, which gives musicians the chance to share the joy of their music with a friendly audience which includes fellow musicians – who have all “been there” too. Non-musicians welcome too!
Whether you’re a youngster looking for your first opportunity to perform publicly, or a more experienced/mature musician simply looking for people who are as passionate about music as you are – come along and join in the fun.
Musicians who wish to play please contact Kirsten Rae Hughes on 072 220 9757 or e-mail: kirstyh03@gmail.com. Performers plus one partner get in free.
Don’t miss Superchop at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban
Review: Superchop – Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College campus
REALITY shows – love them or hate them – are today a staple of television channels the world over, but in Liam Magner’s Superchop he takes the format to hysterically funny new places.
The satirical comedy show is the latest production from the multi-award winning Neon Anthems. It is written and performed by Van Heerden and directed by Liam Magner. Continue reading
Maritzburg Musician’s Club – one of the longest running ‘folk clubs’ in South Africa along with Four Winds in Port Elizabeth and Barleycorn in Cape Town – will be hosting Cape Town’s folk-punk duo, The Shabeen, at La Casa in Quarry Road, Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, March 8. Continue reading
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga will be celebrating the venue’s 100th major production with a trip back to the end of the 20th century, when it stages 90’s Mania from March 8 to April 17.
This show is a double celebration of this milestone and a cool decade filled with a variety of pop, rock, alternative, old school and a collection of one-hit wonders! Continue reading
DURBAN’S Rhumbelow Theatre in Cunningham Avenue, off Bartle Road, is hosting Cest la Vie, That’s Life baby with Beat-Route on Friday, March 11 at 8 pm, Saturday, March 2 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 13 at 2 pm and 6.30 pm. Continue reading
Dave Monks
Enjoy some early St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Rhumbelow Theatre at the Allan Wilson Shellhole in Alan Paton Road, Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, Maarch 13 at 2 pm and 6.30 pm. Continue reading
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