Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsMen's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor, Popular Mechanics , by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation.
AwardsDiscovery Channel honoured as SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) has been honoured as the SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012 as part of the annual SatCom 2012 Africa event. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
Media NewsTopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 JulyThe 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss', and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. It has been announced that actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00.
Media NewsTwitter blanket drive for Cape TownThe #TBDZA - Twitter Blanket Drive - hits Cape Town in May, with a dynamic Tweet-up event on Saturday 26 May at the Hilton Hotel. The power of social networking and in particular that of the South African Twitter community has flexed its muscles in the annual Twitter Blanket Drive (“#TBDZA” and @TBDZA ), which is currently underway.
Media NewsCNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling MozambiqueCNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu.
EntertainmentThe Baxter celebrates Africa MonthTo celebrate Africa Day and Month, the cast of the sensational production ‘The Brothers Size’, currently on at the Baxter Flipside until 9 June, will take to the stage at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga East on Saturday, 26 May at 13:00.
Media NewsNew 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelvesThe new Viva! issue of Migrate , the official magazine of the Loerie Awards , is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign – Viva African Creativity Viva!
Media NewsSecond Getaway International a visual delightThe second edition of Getaway International hits the streets on Monday, 28 May, a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with on an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations.
Entertainment3s exhibition: a first for artistsThree won’t be a crowd when TUT academics Professor Ingrid Stevens and Ariana van Heerden join fellow South African artist Susan Sellshop for an exhibition called 3s . It will be held in the Tina Skukan Gallery in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, in June.
Media NewsMotoring news hot of the press in AutoweekIn the latest edition of Autoweek , Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater gets thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsMen's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor, Popular Mechanics , by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation.
AwardsDiscovery Channel honoured as SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) has been honoured as the SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012 as part of the annual SatCom 2012 Africa event. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
Media NewsTopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 JulyThe 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss', and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. It has been announced that actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00.
Media NewsTwitter blanket drive for Cape TownThe #TBDZA - Twitter Blanket Drive - hits Cape Town in May, with a dynamic Tweet-up event on Saturday 26 May at the Hilton Hotel. The power of social networking and in particular that of the South African Twitter community has flexed its muscles in the annual Twitter Blanket Drive (“#TBDZA” and @TBDZA ), which is currently underway.
Media NewsCNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling MozambiqueCNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu.
EntertainmentThe Baxter celebrates Africa MonthTo celebrate Africa Day and Month, the cast of the sensational production ‘The Brothers Size’, currently on at the Baxter Flipside until 9 June, will take to the stage at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga East on Saturday, 26 May at 13:00.
Media NewsNew 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelvesThe new Viva! issue of Migrate , the official magazine of the Loerie Awards , is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign – Viva African Creativity Viva!
Media NewsSecond Getaway International a visual delightThe second edition of Getaway International hits the streets on Monday, 28 May, a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with on an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations.
Entertainment3s exhibition: a first for artistsThree won’t be a crowd when TUT academics Professor Ingrid Stevens and Ariana van Heerden join fellow South African artist Susan Sellshop for an exhibition called 3s . It will be held in the Tina Skukan Gallery in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, in June.
Media NewsMotoring news hot of the press in AutoweekIn the latest edition of Autoweek , Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater gets thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentJPO to host ‘poet of the violin’, Joshua BellThe JPO has announced that violinist Joshua Bell will be performing two concerts at the Linder Auditorium during his South African tour in August and September. Bell will be the featured soloist performing with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra during its symphony concerts on Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday, 30 August.
Entertainment!Kauru: Made in Africa exhibition to open in SandtonThe Department of Arts & Culture will play host to 17 visual artists from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in celebration of Africa Day at Sandton Art Gallery from 25 May to 23 June. Curated by Andile Magengelele in conversation with Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition features leading African art practitioners.
EntertainmentNative Rhythms signs first Pan-African artist to Sony MusicNative Rhythms Productions’ first Pan-African offspring, Isabel Novella, (Mozambique) will be showcased on 27 May to an exclusive audience at the Native Rhythms Lounge alongside Kunle Ayo. Even before dropping her début album – scheduled for release by Native Rhythms and Sony Music - she is already developing a demanding tour schedule between now and December, including a European summer tour.
EntertainmentAdam Lambert's Trespassing débuts at #1 on Billboard Top 200Adam Lambert’s sophomore album, Trespassing , has débuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart. This marks Lambert’s first #1 début. His first album débuted in the #3 position in 2009. Additionally, Trespassing debuted at #1 on the SoundScan Chart and Digital Albums Chart in Canada.
Media NewsBBC channels offer up reality and royaltyBBC Lifestyle viewers can look forward to the season four premiere of Come Dine With Me: Supersize , while BBC Entertainment begins airing EastEnders five days a week and BBC Knowledge screens The Making of a Queen .
EntertainmentAfrican Tapestry tours to various schools in JohannesburgThis production is an updated version of the National Children’s Theatre’s ground breaking flagship production ‘Songs and Tales Under African Skies’ which, since it premiered in the early 90’s, has played to full houses locally and internationally including the UK, Germany and Mauritius.
Media NewsVO5 turns hairstyling into an artThe Art of Stylin’ website is a photo library of hair styles, and tips on how to achieve ‘the look’ using VO5 styling products. Consumers are encouraged to express their individuality by creating a hairstyle using VO5 products and then uploading a photo to the Art of Stylin’ website. These trendy individuals are then encouraged to ‘like’ and comment on the styles of others.
Media NewsRevamp marks Ride’s move to brand statusBarely six months after joining RamsayMedia’s Custom Publishing stable, Ride is poised for significant expansion. The magazine sees a complete makeover from the July issue, with a blog site, weekly webletter and social media launching to coincide with the new new-look title’s on-sale in mid-June.
Media NewsRevving it up with Cars in Action OnlineIn the latest Cars in Action Online Newsletter, the latest news from the Monaco F1, driver impressions of BMW’s 5 series hybrid and Honda’s Civic hatch and spy pictures of the next 911 GT3 testing at the Nürburgring.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsMen's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor, Popular Mechanics , by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation.
AwardsDiscovery Channel honoured as SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) has been honoured as the SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012 as part of the annual SatCom 2012 Africa event. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
Media NewsTopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 JulyThe 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss', and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. It has been announced that actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00.
Media NewsTwitter blanket drive for Cape TownThe #TBDZA - Twitter Blanket Drive - hits Cape Town in May, with a dynamic Tweet-up event on Saturday 26 May at the Hilton Hotel. The power of social networking and in particular that of the South African Twitter community has flexed its muscles in the annual Twitter Blanket Drive (“#TBDZA” and @TBDZA ), which is currently underway.
Media NewsCNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling MozambiqueCNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu.
EntertainmentThe Baxter celebrates Africa MonthTo celebrate Africa Day and Month, the cast of the sensational production ‘The Brothers Size’, currently on at the Baxter Flipside until 9 June, will take to the stage at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga East on Saturday, 26 May at 13:00.
Media NewsNew 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelvesThe new Viva! issue of Migrate , the official magazine of the Loerie Awards , is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign – Viva African Creativity Viva!
Media NewsSecond Getaway International a visual delightThe second edition of Getaway International hits the streets on Monday, 28 May, a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with on an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations.
Entertainment3s exhibition: a first for artistsThree won’t be a crowd when TUT academics Professor Ingrid Stevens and Ariana van Heerden join fellow South African artist Susan Sellshop for an exhibition called 3s . It will be held in the Tina Skukan Gallery in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, in June.
Media NewsMotoring news hot of the press in AutoweekIn the latest edition of Autoweek , Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater gets thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentJPO to host ‘poet of the violin’, Joshua BellThe JPO has announced that violinist Joshua Bell will be performing two concerts at the Linder Auditorium during his South African tour in August and September. Bell will be the featured soloist performing with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra during its symphony concerts on Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday, 30 August.
Entertainment!Kauru: Made in Africa exhibition to open in SandtonThe Department of Arts & Culture will play host to 17 visual artists from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in celebration of Africa Day at Sandton Art Gallery from 25 May to 23 June. Curated by Andile Magengelele in conversation with Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition features leading African art practitioners.
EntertainmentNative Rhythms signs first Pan-African artist to Sony MusicNative Rhythms Productions’ first Pan-African offspring, Isabel Novella, (Mozambique) will be showcased on 27 May to an exclusive audience at the Native Rhythms Lounge alongside Kunle Ayo. Even before dropping her début album – scheduled for release by Native Rhythms and Sony Music - she is already developing a demanding tour schedule between now and December, including a European summer tour.
EntertainmentAdam Lambert's Trespassing débuts at #1 on Billboard Top 200Adam Lambert’s sophomore album, Trespassing , has débuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart. This marks Lambert’s first #1 début. His first album débuted in the #3 position in 2009. Additionally, Trespassing debuted at #1 on the SoundScan Chart and Digital Albums Chart in Canada.
Media NewsBBC channels offer up reality and royaltyBBC Lifestyle viewers can look forward to the season four premiere of Come Dine With Me: Supersize , while BBC Entertainment begins airing EastEnders five days a week and BBC Knowledge screens The Making of a Queen .
EntertainmentAfrican Tapestry tours to various schools in JohannesburgThis production is an updated version of the National Children’s Theatre’s ground breaking flagship production ‘Songs and Tales Under African Skies’ which, since it premiered in the early 90’s, has played to full houses locally and internationally including the UK, Germany and Mauritius.
Media NewsVO5 turns hairstyling into an artThe Art of Stylin’ website is a photo library of hair styles, and tips on how to achieve ‘the look’ using VO5 styling products. Consumers are encouraged to express their individuality by creating a hairstyle using VO5 products and then uploading a photo to the Art of Stylin’ website. These trendy individuals are then encouraged to ‘like’ and comment on the styles of others.
Media NewsRevamp marks Ride’s move to brand statusBarely six months after joining RamsayMedia’s Custom Publishing stable, Ride is poised for significant expansion. The magazine sees a complete makeover from the July issue, with a blog site, weekly webletter and social media launching to coincide with the new new-look title’s on-sale in mid-June.
Media NewsRevving it up with Cars in Action OnlineIn the latest Cars in Action Online Newsletter, the latest news from the Monaco F1, driver impressions of BMW’s 5 series hybrid and Honda’s Civic hatch and spy pictures of the next 911 GT3 testing at the Nürburgring.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentTUT dance season kicks off Renaissance , the dance season of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts, promises to warm up the coming winter evenings - the production kicks off in the Breytenbach Theatre on Tuesday, 5 June, and ends on Saturday, 9 June.
EntertainmentHigh-voltage entertainment with Face The Music Face The Music is the new high-voltage, high-entertainment hit from award-winning Follow Spot Productions. It will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 6 to 23 June before a run at the National Arts Festival . The show combines chart-topping songs and dazzling dance moves with the fun format of a musical game show.
EntertainmentHugh Masekela to blow the Lyric awayJazz legend Hugh Masekela will return to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino for two nights of live heritage music on 8 and 9 June. This is a great opportunity to see this iconic jazzman live in concert before he joins Paul Simon on key dates of his Graceland Tour in Europe in July.
EntertainmentNoite Portuguesa heading for the LyricThe Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino will be celebrating the vibrant culture and rich heritage of South Africa’s Portuguese community on 2 June with Noite Portuguesa , an evening of music and dance with a spectacular cast of more than 20 performers.
Media NewsBBC Entertainment embraces royal celebrations in JuneIn honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (which celebrates her 60 th year of reign), BBC Entertainment (DStv channel 120) will broadcast a number of the events being planned to celebrate this anniversary. These include the Thames Pageant and the BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace .
EntertainmentTUT students end their first semester on a dramatic noteDepartment of Drama and Film (Drama), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will present its annual Rostrum Roulette Festival from Tuesday, 19 to Friday, 22 June. The Festival, with the theme The Mardi Gras, featuring a line-up of 26 must-see drama productions, will take place on the Arts Campus.
Entertainment ReviewsLosing yourself in The CoveWhile Ron Rash’s incredibly descriptive novel hits many of the right spots when it comes to dramatic fiction with a romantic tinge, The Cove almost tries too hard to excel in its genre, leaving its readers with an overwhelming sense that the story being told has been twisted from an endearing tale to an overworked saga.
Media NewsEntertainment for all on MGM in JuneWith the channel's 'Movie of the Week' series taking place during June, TopTV's MGM (channel 113) will be looking to offer viewers an entertainment bouquet that has something for everyone.
EntertainmentWarm up this winter at GracelandThere’s endless entertainment at Graceland, Secunda in June with Nicholis Louw and the grand final of Battle of the Bands. July is just as hot with spectacular Show Girl SA , Micasa and some rollicking fun with Robbie Wessels.
EntertainmentThird Getting Published workshop to be held in JuneAllaboutwriting will present its third Getting Published workshop with David Chislett in Johannesburg on the evening of Tuesday, 12 June. Unlike many writing courses, this short course looks at what you need to be doing and thinking about while writing (and after) in order to get published.
EntertainmentNEA Young Performer Awards 2012 winners announcedThe final round and award ceremony of the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) Young Performer Awards 2012 took place on Saturday 19 May. Just over 20 finalists took to the stage at the Joburg Promusica Theatre, competing for the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund prize money of R50 000, with R10 000, sponsored by Artslink.co.za , being awarded to the Best Overall Performer.
Media NewsSAARF board commits to future-proofingMembers of the SAARF board have pledged anew their commitment to working together to ensure the future of the foundation. Under newly elected chairperson Clare O’Neil, SAARF board members, who represent all sectors of the media, marketing and advertising industries, made a formal commitment at SAARF’s recent AGM to work together as a unified body in the best interests of the industry resource.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsMen's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor, Popular Mechanics , by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation.
AwardsDiscovery Channel honoured as SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) has been honoured as the SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012 as part of the annual SatCom 2012 Africa event. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
Media NewsTopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 JulyThe 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss', and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. It has been announced that actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00.
Media NewsTwitter blanket drive for Cape TownThe #TBDZA - Twitter Blanket Drive - hits Cape Town in May, with a dynamic Tweet-up event on Saturday 26 May at the Hilton Hotel. The power of social networking and in particular that of the South African Twitter community has flexed its muscles in the annual Twitter Blanket Drive (“#TBDZA” and @TBDZA ), which is currently underway.
Media NewsCNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling MozambiqueCNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu.
EntertainmentThe Baxter celebrates Africa MonthTo celebrate Africa Day and Month, the cast of the sensational production ‘The Brothers Size’, currently on at the Baxter Flipside until 9 June, will take to the stage at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga East on Saturday, 26 May at 13:00.
Media NewsNew 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelvesThe new Viva! issue of Migrate , the official magazine of the Loerie Awards , is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign – Viva African Creativity Viva!
Media NewsSecond Getaway International a visual delightThe second edition of Getaway International hits the streets on Monday, 28 May, a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with on an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations.
Entertainment3s exhibition: a first for artistsThree won’t be a crowd when TUT academics Professor Ingrid Stevens and Ariana van Heerden join fellow South African artist Susan Sellshop for an exhibition called 3s . It will be held in the Tina Skukan Gallery in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, in June.
Media NewsMotoring news hot of the press in AutoweekIn the latest edition of Autoweek , Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater gets thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentJPO to host ‘poet of the violin’, Joshua BellThe JPO has announced that violinist Joshua Bell will be performing two concerts at the Linder Auditorium during his South African tour in August and September. Bell will be the featured soloist performing with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra during its symphony concerts on Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday, 30 August.
Entertainment!Kauru: Made in Africa exhibition to open in SandtonThe Department of Arts & Culture will play host to 17 visual artists from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in celebration of Africa Day at Sandton Art Gallery from 25 May to 23 June. Curated by Andile Magengelele in conversation with Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition features leading African art practitioners.
EntertainmentNative Rhythms signs first Pan-African artist to Sony MusicNative Rhythms Productions’ first Pan-African offspring, Isabel Novella, (Mozambique) will be showcased on 27 May to an exclusive audience at the Native Rhythms Lounge alongside Kunle Ayo. Even before dropping her début album – scheduled for release by Native Rhythms and Sony Music - she is already developing a demanding tour schedule between now and December, including a European summer tour.
EntertainmentAdam Lambert's Trespassing débuts at #1 on Billboard Top 200Adam Lambert’s sophomore album, Trespassing , has débuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart. This marks Lambert’s first #1 début. His first album débuted in the #3 position in 2009. Additionally, Trespassing debuted at #1 on the SoundScan Chart and Digital Albums Chart in Canada.
Media NewsBBC channels offer up reality and royaltyBBC Lifestyle viewers can look forward to the season four premiere of Come Dine With Me: Supersize , while BBC Entertainment begins airing EastEnders five days a week and BBC Knowledge screens The Making of a Queen .
EntertainmentAfrican Tapestry tours to various schools in JohannesburgThis production is an updated version of the National Children’s Theatre’s ground breaking flagship production ‘Songs and Tales Under African Skies’ which, since it premiered in the early 90’s, has played to full houses locally and internationally including the UK, Germany and Mauritius.
Media NewsVO5 turns hairstyling into an artThe Art of Stylin’ website is a photo library of hair styles, and tips on how to achieve ‘the look’ using VO5 styling products. Consumers are encouraged to express their individuality by creating a hairstyle using VO5 products and then uploading a photo to the Art of Stylin’ website. These trendy individuals are then encouraged to ‘like’ and comment on the styles of others.
Media NewsRevamp marks Ride’s move to brand statusBarely six months after joining RamsayMedia’s Custom Publishing stable, Ride is poised for significant expansion. The magazine sees a complete makeover from the July issue, with a blog site, weekly webletter and social media launching to coincide with the new new-look title’s on-sale in mid-June.
Media NewsRevving it up with Cars in Action OnlineIn the latest Cars in Action Online Newsletter, the latest news from the Monaco F1, driver impressions of BMW’s 5 series hybrid and Honda’s Civic hatch and spy pictures of the next 911 GT3 testing at the Nürburgring.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentTUT dance season kicks off Renaissance , the dance season of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts, promises to warm up the coming winter evenings - the production kicks off in the Breytenbach Theatre on Tuesday, 5 June, and ends on Saturday, 9 June.
EntertainmentHigh-voltage entertainment with Face The Music Face The Music is the new high-voltage, high-entertainment hit from award-winning Follow Spot Productions. It will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 6 to 23 June before a run at the National Arts Festival . The show combines chart-topping songs and dazzling dance moves with the fun format of a musical game show.
EntertainmentHugh Masekela to blow the Lyric awayJazz legend Hugh Masekela will return to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino for two nights of live heritage music on 8 and 9 June. This is a great opportunity to see this iconic jazzman live in concert before he joins Paul Simon on key dates of his Graceland Tour in Europe in July.
EntertainmentNoite Portuguesa heading for the LyricThe Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino will be celebrating the vibrant culture and rich heritage of South Africa’s Portuguese community on 2 June with Noite Portuguesa , an evening of music and dance with a spectacular cast of more than 20 performers.
Media NewsBBC Entertainment embraces royal celebrations in JuneIn honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (which celebrates her 60 th year of reign), BBC Entertainment (DStv channel 120) will broadcast a number of the events being planned to celebrate this anniversary. These include the Thames Pageant and the BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace .
EntertainmentTUT students end their first semester on a dramatic noteDepartment of Drama and Film (Drama), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will present its annual Rostrum Roulette Festival from Tuesday, 19 to Friday, 22 June. The Festival, with the theme The Mardi Gras, featuring a line-up of 26 must-see drama productions, will take place on the Arts Campus.
Entertainment ReviewsLosing yourself in The CoveWhile Ron Rash’s incredibly descriptive novel hits many of the right spots when it comes to dramatic fiction with a romantic tinge, The Cove almost tries too hard to excel in its genre, leaving its readers with an overwhelming sense that the story being told has been twisted from an endearing tale to an overworked saga.
Media NewsEntertainment for all on MGM in JuneWith the channel's 'Movie of the Week' series taking place during June, TopTV's MGM (channel 113) will be looking to offer viewers an entertainment bouquet that has something for everyone.
EntertainmentWarm up this winter at GracelandThere’s endless entertainment at Graceland, Secunda in June with Nicholis Louw and the grand final of Battle of the Bands. July is just as hot with spectacular Show Girl SA , Micasa and some rollicking fun with Robbie Wessels.
EntertainmentThird Getting Published workshop to be held in JuneAllaboutwriting will present its third Getting Published workshop with David Chislett in Johannesburg on the evening of Tuesday, 12 June. Unlike many writing courses, this short course looks at what you need to be doing and thinking about while writing (and after) in order to get published.
EntertainmentNEA Young Performer Awards 2012 winners announcedThe final round and award ceremony of the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) Young Performer Awards 2012 took place on Saturday 19 May. Just over 20 finalists took to the stage at the Joburg Promusica Theatre, competing for the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund prize money of R50 000, with R10 000, sponsored by Artslink.co.za , being awarded to the Best Overall Performer.
Media NewsSAARF board commits to future-proofingMembers of the SAARF board have pledged anew their commitment to working together to ensure the future of the foundation. Under newly elected chairperson Clare O’Neil, SAARF board members, who represent all sectors of the media, marketing and advertising industries, made a formal commitment at SAARF’s recent AGM to work together as a unified body in the best interests of the industry resource.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentMusic from the silver screen at the Baxter Cinema Serenade will showcase some of the greatest and most popular arias, jazz standards and ballads ever written at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio for two weeks only from 2 to 16 June at 19:00 nightly, with a matinee on Saturday, 9 June, at 15:00.
EntertainmentArtscape celebrates 10 years of youth jazzArtscape’s Youth Jazz Festival will celebrate its first decade of existence this year with seven soloists performing on Saturday, 2 June. Directed and conducted by jazz trumpeter, educator and performing artist Ian Smith, Kevin Gibson (drums), Andrew Ford (piano) and Wesley Rustin (double bass) will form a jazz ensemble to accompany the soloists. The festival runs from 19:30 until 22:00.
EntertainmentNew Writing festival moves on to DurbanLudolf Parker’s poignant Saying Goodbye to Amelia won the Johannesburg leg of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . Durban is to host the drama finals and the national finals of the festival – one of the country’s most respected projects to encourage innovative new scriptwriting - which will take place at the Catalina from 1 to 3 June.
EntertainmentConference looks at music-related researchThe South African Society for Research in Music’s sixth annual congress will be hosted on the TUT Arts Campus from 19 to 21 July. This is a milestone event for the Department of Performing Arts of the Faculty of the Arts. The congress will be held in its newly acquired state-of-the-art facilities in Building 22.
Media NewsMampi waves goodbye to Upville in Big Brother StarGameMampi became the first Upville housemate to be evicted from Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 27 May, live on DStv channel 197 and 198 at 20:00 CAT. The Zambian was sent home after receiving the fewest country votes from Africa this week. She was also the most-nominated Upville housemate, with six nominations from her peers.
EntertainmentBullet For My Valentine to headline Oppikoppi 18Welsh metal-core band, Bullet For My Valentine will be making their South African début at OppiKoppi 18 in August. Bullet for My Valentine comprises lead singer and rhythm guitarist Matthew Tuck, drummer Michael 'Moose' Thomas, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Michael 'Padge' Paget and bassist and backing vocalist Jason 'Jay' James.
EntertainmentLefra Productions hits the roadLefra Productions will be touring some of its productions in the following months - shows such as Liewe Heksie, Groet die Grotoupa, the Colletts, Afrikaanse Musiekfees 11, Groet die Grotman, My Vrou se Man se Vrou and the Halleluiah Gospel Festival .
Media NewsTwitter Blanket Drive pronounced 'a huge success'As the country prepares to beat the winter chill, Capetonians and people from all over South Africa opened up their hearts to add warmth to those less fortunate in the National Twitter Blanket Drive South Africa, #TBDZA, held at the Hilton Cape Town City Centre Hotel on Saturday, 26 May.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentAdrian Galley for Tonight Neither Hamlet at NAFActor, journalist and scriptwriter, Adrian Galley, will perform in Tonight Neither Hamlet at the National Arts Festival . Directed by Christopher Weare, recent recipient of the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, the show is presented by KBT Productions and Dowling Sisters Productions, and will be performed daily at the Princess Alice Hall as part of Cape Town Edge.
Media NewsNG KIDS reveals young artist winnersThe winners of the NG KIDS Young Artists Competition, proudly sponsored by Bostik, are revealed in the May issue of NG KIDS . This year’s competition was a resounding success with over 1 300 entries being received in the three categories: collage or mixed media, 3D sculpture, and drawing and painting.
Media NewsJoburg Style tackles environmental issuesIn Joburg Style 's first environmental edition, which will hit shelves on 23 May, the magazine embraces the theme with its cover girl, Miss Earth Joburg Kirsten Carls, loved for her Bollywood looks and eco-credentials but also for her brains and humility. Then there’s local cooking treats on the food pages that reiterate the need to prepare seasonal food at home.
Media NewsForeign film and TV incentives set to boost job growthRecent amendments to the foreign film and television incentive scheme - which will benefit foreign film makers through government rebates - will not only result in a positive boost for the South African film industry, but will also benefit related industries such as specialised local insurers, tourism, and catering, helping to stimulate job growth.
EntertainmentHip Kulcha programme is for the hip and musicalThis Youth Day the Playhouse Grand Foyer will be a hive of activity as aspiring musicians, hip hop lovers and music experts discuss day-to-day music business. The Hip Kulcha programme on Saturday, 16 June is scheduled to coincide with national youth day commemorations.
EntertainmentR.J. Benjamin to release new album while nurturing local talentRenowned vocalist, songwriter and producer RJ Benjamin who is about to release his latest studio offering and final album, ‘Inside’, whilst producing Kelly Khumalo's fifth studio album and penning new material for artist such as Lira, Sindi Nene and Tshedi, says he will never let go of his passion to develop South Africa's future stars.
EntertainmentThose Indian Guys are back, "bigger, browner and twice as funny" Those Indian Guys are back by popular demand, with their sequel Those Indian Guys "2" at Suncoast Casino’s SunZone this June. The original show, Those Indian Guys , was written and conceived by Sans Moonsamy and Kaseran Pillay, two versatile performers who promise that the follow up skit is “bigger and browner”.
EntertainmentA season for everyone in GrahamstownThe 38 th National Arts Festival runs from 28 June to 8 July in Grahamstown. Within the broader structures of a fabulous programme, a number of mini-festivals catering for specialized tastes or celebrating deeper partnerships are taking root.
Media NewsTop entertainment coming up on TopTVHighlights coming up on TopTV across its numerous channels include Greatest Wedding Shockers, Exorcist Files, Fatal Encounters , the second season of Nightmare Next Door and Royal Holiday Homes , among others.
EntertainmentSoweto Theatre to launch on 25 MayAt long last, the Soweto Theatre is ready for action. Its first stage production will be none other than The Suitcase , an emotive and poignant piece of theatre based on the short story by academic, writer and literary critic Es’kia Mphahlele, which will take to the brand-new stage on 25 May.
AwardsDMMA announces new category for the Bookmarks AwardsThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), a non profit organisation that aims to grow and sustain a vibrant and profitable digital industry, recently announced that it will be launching a new category at this year’s Bookmarks Awards , which would recognise companies that had made the greatest contribution to the digital industry in 2012.
Editorial DeskIs social media replacing news sites as a news source?On Twitter , News24 has over 131 000 followers, Times LIVE has over 46 000 followers and Mail & Guardian has over 51 00 followers, with these figures growing by the day. This week, Melanie Heyns looks at the various news sites’ presence on social networks and how it affects their actual website views.
EntertainmentGifted duo to perform for JMSAvigail Bushakewitz (violin) and her pianist brother, Ammiel, are a gifted young duo with roots in both South Africa and Israel. They will be performing for the Johannesburg Musical Society in the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 10 June at 17:00.
EntertainmentPeter Hayes triumphs in Cape TownPeter Hayes recently walked away with double honours in the Cape Town regional of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . His new play, Suburbanalia , won both the Jury award and the audience favourite award.
EntertainmentENO and British Council announce Mini OperaEnglish National Opera announces Mini Operas, a world-wide online search for composers, writers and film makers to seek out emerging opera talent. Three competitions to find future stars of all the components of creating an opera will be launched online allowing everyone to submit entries for one or more categories.
EntertainmentEinstein's ripples of space-timeThe Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is pushing the frontiers of science to try and catch the gravitational waves or “ripples of space-time” first predicted by Einstein in his theory of relativity almost a century ago.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsMen's Health outperforms other men's magazines by 47%The 2012 first quarter ABC results are out and Men’s Health continues to dominate the men’s market with an audited circulation of 74 903. The magazine outperformed its nearest competitor, Popular Mechanics , by more than 24 000 copies. Year-on-year, the magazine has grown 6.3%, entirely due to growth in paid circulation.
AwardsDiscovery Channel honoured as SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) has been honoured as the SatCom Broadcaster of the Year 2012 as part of the annual SatCom 2012 Africa event. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
Media NewsTopTV to screen the BET Awards on 3 JulyThe 2012 BET Awards have been billed as 'too big to miss', and the network has brought out the big guns for hosting the 2012 awards. It has been announced that actor Samuel L Jackson will host this year's ceremony, which will be screened on BET (TopTV channel 190) on 3 July at 20:00.
Media NewsTwitter blanket drive for Cape TownThe #TBDZA - Twitter Blanket Drive - hits Cape Town in May, with a dynamic Tweet-up event on Saturday 26 May at the Hilton Hotel. The power of social networking and in particular that of the South African Twitter community has flexed its muscles in the annual Twitter Blanket Drive (“#TBDZA” and @TBDZA ), which is currently underway.
Media NewsCNBC Africa opens its seventh bureau in bustling MozambiqueCNBC Africa, a CNBC International franchise owned by Africa Business News, has entered into a joint venture with Mozambique’s state broadcaster, Televisão de Moçambique (TVM), and will open a bureau in Maputo. CNBC Africa’s country bureau representative will be Sunnyboy Mshengu.
EntertainmentThe Baxter celebrates Africa MonthTo celebrate Africa Day and Month, the cast of the sensational production ‘The Brothers Size’, currently on at the Baxter Flipside until 9 June, will take to the stage at the Zolani Centre in Nyanga East on Saturday, 26 May at 13:00.
Media NewsNew 'Viva!' issue of Migrate hits shelvesThe new Viva! issue of Migrate , the official magazine of the Loerie Awards , is now available at Exclusive Books and CNA stores. Viva – literally ‘long live’ – is synonymous with the global struggle for freedom, and is the theme of this year’s Loeries’ campaign – Viva African Creativity Viva!
Media NewsSecond Getaway International a visual delightThe second edition of Getaway International hits the streets on Monday, 28 May, a visual feast and invaluable guide for travellers with on an eye on exploring London during the Olympics as well as other overseas destinations.
Entertainment3s exhibition: a first for artistsThree won’t be a crowd when TUT academics Professor Ingrid Stevens and Ariana van Heerden join fellow South African artist Susan Sellshop for an exhibition called 3s . It will be held in the Tina Skukan Gallery in Faerie Glen, Pretoria, in June.
Media NewsMotoring news hot of the press in AutoweekIn the latest edition of Autoweek , Ferrari’s controversial FF four-seater gets thoroughly tested, Fiat threatens Mini’s grip on the high-end small car market and all the news and results from the Pro Tour in Cape Town.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentJPO to host ‘poet of the violin’, Joshua BellThe JPO has announced that violinist Joshua Bell will be performing two concerts at the Linder Auditorium during his South African tour in August and September. Bell will be the featured soloist performing with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra during its symphony concerts on Wednesday, 29 August and Thursday, 30 August.
Entertainment!Kauru: Made in Africa exhibition to open in SandtonThe Department of Arts & Culture will play host to 17 visual artists from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in celebration of Africa Day at Sandton Art Gallery from 25 May to 23 June. Curated by Andile Magengelele in conversation with Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition features leading African art practitioners.
EntertainmentNative Rhythms signs first Pan-African artist to Sony MusicNative Rhythms Productions’ first Pan-African offspring, Isabel Novella, (Mozambique) will be showcased on 27 May to an exclusive audience at the Native Rhythms Lounge alongside Kunle Ayo. Even before dropping her début album – scheduled for release by Native Rhythms and Sony Music - she is already developing a demanding tour schedule between now and December, including a European summer tour.
EntertainmentAdam Lambert's Trespassing débuts at #1 on Billboard Top 200Adam Lambert’s sophomore album, Trespassing , has débuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart. This marks Lambert’s first #1 début. His first album débuted in the #3 position in 2009. Additionally, Trespassing debuted at #1 on the SoundScan Chart and Digital Albums Chart in Canada.
Media NewsBBC channels offer up reality and royaltyBBC Lifestyle viewers can look forward to the season four premiere of Come Dine With Me: Supersize , while BBC Entertainment begins airing EastEnders five days a week and BBC Knowledge screens The Making of a Queen .
EntertainmentAfrican Tapestry tours to various schools in JohannesburgThis production is an updated version of the National Children’s Theatre’s ground breaking flagship production ‘Songs and Tales Under African Skies’ which, since it premiered in the early 90’s, has played to full houses locally and internationally including the UK, Germany and Mauritius.
Media NewsVO5 turns hairstyling into an artThe Art of Stylin’ website is a photo library of hair styles, and tips on how to achieve ‘the look’ using VO5 styling products. Consumers are encouraged to express their individuality by creating a hairstyle using VO5 products and then uploading a photo to the Art of Stylin’ website. These trendy individuals are then encouraged to ‘like’ and comment on the styles of others.
Media NewsRevamp marks Ride’s move to brand statusBarely six months after joining RamsayMedia’s Custom Publishing stable, Ride is poised for significant expansion. The magazine sees a complete makeover from the July issue, with a blog site, weekly webletter and social media launching to coincide with the new new-look title’s on-sale in mid-June.
Media NewsRevving it up with Cars in Action OnlineIn the latest Cars in Action Online Newsletter, the latest news from the Monaco F1, driver impressions of BMW’s 5 series hybrid and Honda’s Civic hatch and spy pictures of the next 911 GT3 testing at the Nürburgring.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentTUT dance season kicks off Renaissance , the dance season of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts, promises to warm up the coming winter evenings - the production kicks off in the Breytenbach Theatre on Tuesday, 5 June, and ends on Saturday, 9 June.
EntertainmentHigh-voltage entertainment with Face The Music Face The Music is the new high-voltage, high-entertainment hit from award-winning Follow Spot Productions. It will be performed at Kalk Bay Theatre from 6 to 23 June before a run at the National Arts Festival . The show combines chart-topping songs and dazzling dance moves with the fun format of a musical game show.
EntertainmentHugh Masekela to blow the Lyric awayJazz legend Hugh Masekela will return to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino for two nights of live heritage music on 8 and 9 June. This is a great opportunity to see this iconic jazzman live in concert before he joins Paul Simon on key dates of his Graceland Tour in Europe in July.
EntertainmentNoite Portuguesa heading for the LyricThe Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino will be celebrating the vibrant culture and rich heritage of South Africa’s Portuguese community on 2 June with Noite Portuguesa , an evening of music and dance with a spectacular cast of more than 20 performers.
Media NewsBBC Entertainment embraces royal celebrations in JuneIn honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (which celebrates her 60 th year of reign), BBC Entertainment (DStv channel 120) will broadcast a number of the events being planned to celebrate this anniversary. These include the Thames Pageant and the BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace .
EntertainmentTUT students end their first semester on a dramatic noteDepartment of Drama and Film (Drama), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will present its annual Rostrum Roulette Festival from Tuesday, 19 to Friday, 22 June. The Festival, with the theme The Mardi Gras, featuring a line-up of 26 must-see drama productions, will take place on the Arts Campus.
Entertainment ReviewsLosing yourself in The CoveWhile Ron Rash’s incredibly descriptive novel hits many of the right spots when it comes to dramatic fiction with a romantic tinge, The Cove almost tries too hard to excel in its genre, leaving its readers with an overwhelming sense that the story being told has been twisted from an endearing tale to an overworked saga.
Media NewsEntertainment for all on MGM in JuneWith the channel's 'Movie of the Week' series taking place during June, TopTV's MGM (channel 113) will be looking to offer viewers an entertainment bouquet that has something for everyone.
EntertainmentWarm up this winter at GracelandThere’s endless entertainment at Graceland, Secunda in June with Nicholis Louw and the grand final of Battle of the Bands. July is just as hot with spectacular Show Girl SA , Micasa and some rollicking fun with Robbie Wessels.
EntertainmentThird Getting Published workshop to be held in JuneAllaboutwriting will present its third Getting Published workshop with David Chislett in Johannesburg on the evening of Tuesday, 12 June. Unlike many writing courses, this short course looks at what you need to be doing and thinking about while writing (and after) in order to get published.
EntertainmentNEA Young Performer Awards 2012 winners announcedThe final round and award ceremony of the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) Young Performer Awards 2012 took place on Saturday 19 May. Just over 20 finalists took to the stage at the Joburg Promusica Theatre, competing for the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund prize money of R50 000, with R10 000, sponsored by Artslink.co.za , being awarded to the Best Overall Performer.
Media NewsSAARF board commits to future-proofingMembers of the SAARF board have pledged anew their commitment to working together to ensure the future of the foundation. Under newly elected chairperson Clare O’Neil, SAARF board members, who represent all sectors of the media, marketing and advertising industries, made a formal commitment at SAARF’s recent AGM to work together as a unified body in the best interests of the industry resource.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
EntertainmentMusic from the silver screen at the Baxter Cinema Serenade will showcase some of the greatest and most popular arias, jazz standards and ballads ever written at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio for two weeks only from 2 to 16 June at 19:00 nightly, with a matinee on Saturday, 9 June, at 15:00.
EntertainmentArtscape celebrates 10 years of youth jazzArtscape’s Youth Jazz Festival will celebrate its first decade of existence this year with seven soloists performing on Saturday, 2 June. Directed and conducted by jazz trumpeter, educator and performing artist Ian Smith, Kevin Gibson (drums), Andrew Ford (piano) and Wesley Rustin (double bass) will form a jazz ensemble to accompany the soloists. The festival runs from 19:30 until 22:00.
EntertainmentNew Writing festival moves on to DurbanLudolf Parker’s poignant Saying Goodbye to Amelia won the Johannesburg leg of the fifth PANSA/NLDTF Festival of Reading of New Writing . Durban is to host the drama finals and the national finals of the festival – one of the country’s most respected projects to encourage innovative new scriptwriting - which will take place at the Catalina from 1 to 3 June.
EntertainmentConference looks at music-related researchThe South African Society for Research in Music’s sixth annual congress will be hosted on the TUT Arts Campus from 19 to 21 July. This is a milestone event for the Department of Performing Arts of the Faculty of the Arts. The congress will be held in its newly acquired state-of-the-art facilities in Building 22.
Media NewsMampi waves goodbye to Upville in Big Brother StarGameMampi became the first Upville housemate to be evicted from Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 27 May, live on DStv channel 197 and 198 at 20:00 CAT. The Zambian was sent home after receiving the fewest country votes from Africa this week. She was also the most-nominated Upville housemate, with six nominations from her peers.
EntertainmentBullet For My Valentine to headline Oppikoppi 18Welsh metal-core band, Bullet For My Valentine will be making their South African début at OppiKoppi 18 in August. Bullet for My Valentine comprises lead singer and rhythm guitarist Matthew Tuck, drummer Michael 'Moose' Thomas, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Michael 'Padge' Paget and bassist and backing vocalist Jason 'Jay' James.
EntertainmentLefra Productions hits the roadLefra Productions will be touring some of its productions in the following months - shows such as Liewe Heksie, Groet die Grotoupa, the Colletts, Afrikaanse Musiekfees 11, Groet die Grotman, My Vrou se Man se Vrou and the Halleluiah Gospel Festival .
Media NewsTwitter Blanket Drive pronounced 'a huge success'As the country prepares to beat the winter chill, Capetonians and people from all over South Africa opened up their hearts to add warmth to those less fortunate in the National Twitter Blanket Drive South Africa, #TBDZA, held at the Hilton Cape Town City Centre Hotel on Saturday, 26 May.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Media NewsSony Entertainment goes back to blackThe ten-year wait is finally over as the third installment of the Men in Black series arrives on the big screen. In celebration of this exciting sequel, Sony Entertainment Television is allowing fans to play catch up with back-to-back viewing of the first two classic comedies that took the world by storm.
Media NewsSABC1 on a mission to restore sound relationshipsCome Sunday, 10 June at 17:30, SABC1 will introduce to its viewers a brand-new dynamic spiritual talk show titled Khwezela no Zanele Mbokazi . The show is hosted by author and former radio and TV presenter, Zanele Mbokazi, and is the brainchild of World Gospel PowerHouse.
Editorial DeskIs tabloid design in need of an overhaul?There’s something special about tabloid journalism. From bold take-no-prisoners typefaces to headlines and stories that beggar belief (tokoloshes and zombies, anyone?) this style of journalism has carved out a niche in the media industry. But with such stereotypical trends, is it possible for a publication to break the tabloid template when it comes to design choices? Samantha Cook investigates.
EntertainmentChoral Eisteddford winners to sing with KZNPOThe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) regional winners have been afforded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra. Competitors from 12 districts throughout KwaZulu-Natal will compete on Saturday, 2 June at the Playhouse Opera Theatre accompanied by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra.
EntertainmentChance Visitor to open on 7 June Chance Visitor is an exploration of geometric abstraction inspired by the artists’ relationship to urban spaces and unfamiliar environments, curated by Ricky Lee Gordon and Shallom Johnson at /A WORD OF ART. With an opening reception on 7 June at 19:00, the exhibition will run until 14 July.
Media NewsHarnessing social media to improve the customer service experienceSocial media is rapidly changing the face of the customer service industry. Networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter have given rise to a new breed of customer – one with a loud voice, and a number of very public platforms through which to make it heard. This is according to Deon Scheepers, head of sales and business development at Interactive Intelligence Africa.
Media NewsBrothers for Life Twitter campaign scoops international awardA Twitter campaign by Brothers for Life, the men’s movement that encourages more responsible lifestyles, has garnered a 2012 Bees Award , an international accolade recognising the best use of social media. Brothers for Life’s Twitter Army campaign, which won the Best Use of a Micro-blogging Platform category, was conceptualised and implemented by advertising agency Joe Public.
EntertainmentDALRO licences Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacularsDALRO has received the sole mandate to licence major Andrew Lloyd Webber works to schools, universities and amateur dramatic societies. This includes musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor ® Dreamcoat .
Media NewsSABC1 introduces brand-new local comedy seriesFrom the creator and producers of the multi-award winning comedy, City Ses’la , SABC1 presents the spin-off show, Ses Top La , a 13-part 24-minute comedy series that will start airing on the channel on Friday, 1 June at 19:00.
EntertainmentChild prodigy Ethan Bortnick back at the LyricEleven-year-old musician Ethan Bortnick will returns to the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City for one night only on 20 June as part of his massive world tour. The performance by the American musician, composer, actor and philanthropist is powered by Yamaha, Nissan SA, Standard Bank and the Scoinshop.
EntertainmentProcol Harum cancels South African performancesBig Concerts has announced that the scheduled appearance of Procol Harum on the British Invasion Tour of South Africa has been cancelled. Lead singer and founder member of Procol Harum, Gary Brooker, severely injured himself after a fall in Cape Town on 29 May, and is in a serious but stable condition.
Media NewsJustin Bonello’s Ultimate Braai Master competition heats up in KwaZulu-NatalSouth African celebrity chef and veteran presenter, Justin Bonello, together with a team of impressive culinary personalities and local chefs put 35 short-listed Kwa-Zulu-Natal teams through their paces at the Ultimate Braai Master reality TV competition’s second regional audition event, held at Wild Coast Sun Resort and Casino on Saturday, 26 May.
People on the MoveSAARF elects Clare O’Neil as first female chairThe South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has a new chairperson at the helm of its Board. The first woman to ever hold this position, Clare O’Neil replaces Sarel du Plessis, CEO of the Marketing Association of South Africa, and chairperson of SAARF since May 2007.
Entertainment ReviewsLiving Below Luck Level with Barbara ErasmusCan you imagine the sickening realisation flooding through you when something is clearly wrong with one of your parents and Alzheimer’s is probably the cause? This is the horror that local author Barbara Erasmus brings to life in her latest novel, Below Luck Level .