The Rhumbelow Theatres in Pietermaritzburg and Durban are hosting Elvis – Trilogy featuring Doug Weich and his eight-piece band MSG. This Rocktainment Production covers the three major musical eras of Elvis. Continue reading
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5FM’s female DJs release triple album of killer tracks
This Women’s Month 5FM is celebrating powerful women in music by releasing QUEEN OF CLUBS, a triple disc deluxe album featuring hip hop, dance and pop in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.
5FM’s Queen of Clubs contains killer tracks chosen by 5FM’s female DJs Fix, Poppy Ntshongwana, Thando Thabethe, Tumi Voster, Mixi, Stephanie B, Ms Cosmo and Nicole da Silva. QUEEN OF CLUBS DIAMONDS (pop), SPADES (hip hop) and HEARTS (dance) are available on iTunes.
“5FM is proud to celebrate a month in which equal opportunities for the sexes can be showcased,” says 5FM station manager, Justine Cullinan, “we’ve decided to celebrate in the way we know best, which is to party with our people and bring them the best in music through our dazzling ladies of the airwaves.”
Visit http://www.5fm.co.za, or like the Facebook pag: ThePowerof5FM or follow @5FM on Twitter for more information.
Music quiz in Glenwood
The Durban Rock Alliance hosts their next music quiz evening at The Stella Sports Club (Running Section Pub), Helen Joseph Road, Glenwood at 7 pm on Wednesday,September 2. There is off street parking and food is available from the pub upstairs. Entry is R20 and teams are limited to four people. Please note that the quiz covers all genres of music.
Jazzin’ Around in aid of SA Guide-Dogs
Sandton’s Auto & General Theatre on the Square will be hosting two unmissable jazz concerts in aid of South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. The concerts will be held on Monday, August 10 at 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Continue reading
Enjoy an intimate evening with an SA music icon
THE Barnyard Theatre at Gateway is hosting five intimate performances with Johnny Clegg, from August 25 to 29. Durban audiences will have a rare opportunity to interact with this South African icon, who is set to receive an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II, as he performs an up-close-and-personal acoustic show.
Talented pianist Lindi Ngonelo at UKZN
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is hosting a performance by talented pianist Lindi Ngonelo on Wednesday, August 12 at 6 pm. Continue reading
Amazwi Omzansi Africa singing competition
Verdi’s La Traviata heralds the Amazwi Omzansi Africa Singing Competition 2015. It’s all systems go for this year’s much-anticipated competition, spearheaded as previously by the British-based, South African-born baritone, Njabulo Madlala, which takes place this month in Durban. Continue reading
Durban Symphonic Choir performs at Mariannhill Monastery
The Durban Symphonic Choir under Dr Ros Conrad will present its main event of the year, John Rutter’s stirring Requiem and other sacred music, at 2.30p m on Sunday August 16 at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Mariannhill Monastery. The choir will be accompanied by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Naum Rousine. Tickets at R100 each will be available at the door; children under 12 enter free. Call 082 374 3965 or visit www.durbansymphonicchoir.co.za.
Durban Symphonic Choir
A Woman, A Hat, A Bag, And Her Belly at the Stable Theatre
EBONYGYPSY Arts has partnered with the Bat Centre, the Stable Theatre and the Ethekwini Municipality to stage A Woman, A Hat, A Bag, And Her Belly. Continue reading
Enjoy smooth jazz with Heels Over Head in Hammarsdale
HEELS Over Head, the all-female jazz/pop band from Durban, will be performing in Hammarsdale for the first time in their career on Saturday, August 15. Continue reading
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