What’s going to be the party of the year, be sure to join thousands of party goers in the annual Fun in The Sun outdoor music festival. It’s bigger and better, with over 100 artists on 3 stages including International DJ Mike Williams who is sure to amp up the party vibes! Hosted at Hazelmere dam in Durban – a…
The first seven finalists in the inaugural Shisa Nyama Awards have been chosen Shisa nyama has become synonymous with authentic food, friends, family and good times. And, of course, loads and loads of flame-grilled meat. The Shisa Nyama Awards were created in recognition of the value of this South African cultural phenomenon. The judging process kicked off on 1 July…
What better way to ease into Spring than to head outdoors and enjoy local musos pouring out their beats, as you lounge on the lawn and sip a glass of wine in the beautiful Durban Botanical Gardens. Back by popular demand, Mi Casa returns to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake stage following a successful international tour. The award-winning…
Some of Southern Africa’s finest voices will be on display when choirs take to the stage at the Kwazulu Natal regional championships of the Old Mutual National Choir Festival at the Ethekwini City Hall in Durban on Sunday, 04 September. Billed as a choral showdown, featuring more than 100 choirs from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Swaziland. This annual competition…
Eight of South Africa’s much-loved music artists and bands have signed up for Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio on 23 October 2016. The line-up was revealed during East Coast Radio’s special 6am to 6pm outside broadcast from California Dreaming at Durban’s Dairy Beach today. Locnville, Kyle & Shekinah, Beatenberg, TiMO ODV, Matthew Mole, AKA, Nasty C and Freshly…
Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment believes so much in investing in local musical talent, they began monthly music sessions called SUNDAY BEATS! Sunday Beats are free monthly music performances that take place at the SUNCOAST Amphitheatre monthly on a Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. Local artists from all over KwaZulu-Natal are invited to perform at each event with Suncoast paying…
Big Concerts has confirmed that ska/reggae band Grassy Spark will be opening for UB40 when they tour South Africa in November 2016 with their ‘Red Red Wine Tour’. Cape Town: 5th and 6th November 2016 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Durban: 10th November at the Durban Botanic Gardens Johannesburg: 12th November at the Ticketpro Dome Presented by Heart FM, East…
Durban-born Josh Wantie [pronounced Von-Tee] released his 2nd single ‘Fall Again’ the same day as the pre-order on iTunes for his debut EP ‘Paper Crown’ went live and he’s been waiting eagerly for this day to arrive. I had the opportunity to have a quick Q & A to get to know Josh a bit better. It goes a little something like…
Now in its 11th year, the annual White Mountain Festival is coming up from 29 September to 2 October 2016 and is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning setting while enjoying a great line-up of some of the best acoustic acts in the country. Known for its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, the festival is held…
It’s time to relax and unwind with local R&B trio, the Renae Soobiah Trio at Suncoast Sunday Beats! Having matriculated from New West Secondary, Renae Soobiah enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal where she graduated with a BM in Music, Media and Communication in 2007. In 2008 she furthered her qualification with a BA Honours Degree and majoring in Research…