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The Parlotones and Locnville combine for Redefined at Carnival City The best of South African rock and electronic hip hop collide at Carnival City in October when multiplatinum-selling rock band, The Parlotones, and multi award-winning electro duo, Locnville, come together for a rare music spectacular – Redefined . The concert – originally scheduled for August but postponed due to leader singer, Kahn Morbee, suffering vocal cord damage – is confirmed for Friday, 10 October 2014 at the Big Top Arena. “What a coup for Carnival City to host two of SA’s biggest bands together for a show that is sure to redefine the parameters for these exceptional artists and their massive fan bases. With the best of local rock and electronic hip hop colliding on stage, this is an experience not-to-be-missed,” says Jaco Saaiman, Entertainment Manager at Carnival City. The Parlotones will headline the Redefined concert, performing a rocking two hour set. Fans are set to get “up clo...

Trevor Noah takes friends on NationWILD tour with Tsogo Sun “There's two kinds of people in the world; people who know there's two kinds of people – and people who want to be the third kind.” Trevor Noah In a first for South Africa’s favourite comedian, Trevor Noah has hand-picked five young, yet-to-become-household-names for a nationwide group comedy tour to seven of Tsogo Sun’s entertainment destinations. The NationWILD Comedy Tour features Trevor Noah, who will host the show, together with Dillan Oliphant, Eugene Khoza, Dusty Rich, Loyiso Madinga (LoyMad) and Robby Collins at The Ridge in Witbank, Hemingways in East London, Golden Horse in Pietermaritzburg, Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment in Durban, Emnotweni in Nelspruit, Goldfields in Welkom, and Silverstar in Krugersdorp. The first show runs for two days at The Ridge from 29-31 August, and the last show is from 15-16 November in Silverstar. “Tsogo Sun is proud to be a part of this innovative and...

Muldersdrift set to rock this September                        Muldersdrift is abuzz with anticipation as the annual 947JoburgDay with MTN and Peace Starts 2014 events draw nearer.  This is the 14 th 947JoburgDay with MTN and the second one to be held in Muldersdrift at The Crocodile Creek Polo Club. All tickets have been sold amounting to 30 000 people expected at the event on 13 September. “It’s brilliant hosting this event in our area and is a great opportunity for visitors to get a feel for Muldersdrift and all it has to offer,” says spokesperson for the Muldersdrift Communication Action Group (MCAG) Gaby Burgmer. The local music-only concert will see 15 acts take the stage including Mafikizolo, Prime Circle, Jeremy Loops, Goldfish, and more.  Ebrahim Jooma, Brand Activation Manager for Primedia, says The Crocodile Creek Polo Club is ...

Levi’s® Pioneer Nation Festival Braamfontein, 25 th September 2014 Innovation thrives in challenging times. When the chips are down and the odds are high, when the prospects look bleak…that’s fertile ground for those with guts, with vision, those who view the status quo as something that should be changed, and not adhered to. And these are the people that globally iconic brand Levi’s® is celebrating with the first ever Pioneer Nation festival, taking place in Braamfontien, Johannesburg on the 25 th of September 2014. Pioneer Nation aims to help young South Africans design a passionate, productive future for their generation. Pioneer Nation is all about young people passionately pursuing originality with an understanding of how to convert that to income. Pioneer Nation celebrates productivity, encourages dogged self-confidence and promotes economic independence and sustainability above all else. By creating a platform for this generation’s most exciting entrepren...

The maker of The Free Electric Band is coming to Carnival City The legendary singer and songwriter Albert Hammond – the maker of the legendary hit The Free Electric Band – is touring South Africa in October and will make a stop in Gauteng for one performance at The Big Top Arena, Carnival City on the 12 th .   The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee will bring the stage to life, performing hits from throughout his music career as well as some new material from his latest album, Legend II. With a music career spanning more than 50 years, Hammond – known for songs like The Peacemaker and It Never Rains in Southern California – has a spectacular show in store for fans. “Expect to hear all his timeless hits, including beloved ballades like When I need You and The Air That I Breathe . It’s going to be a truly magnificent sing and sway-along experience,” says Carnival City’s Entertainment Manager, Jaco Saaiman. Hammond has been a chart-topping singer and songwr...

STER-KINEKOR’S ‘GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY’ EVENT IN SEPTEMBER IS A BEAUTIFUL AND FUNNY LOVE STORY, BEGIN AGAIN To celebrate the arrival of spring – and new beginnings, Ster-Kinekor’s movie choice for the next ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’ event is a beautiful, romantic comedy. Begin Again is the story of random hearts brought together by their passion for music. Enjoy the special pre-screening of this humorous love story with your favourite girlfriends, as you are pampered and entertained on Wednesday, 10 September, from 19:00, at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas. Begin Again sees song-writing duo Gretta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Levine), who have been dating since college, decide to seek their fortunes in New York City. When Dave is signed by a major label, temptation proves too powerful for him to resist and the couple call it quits. Crestfallen, Gretta fights to get back on her feet until one night, while performing in the East Village, she catches the attention of ...

Personalised Christmas gifts from  Prin t stagram Christmas is a time for giving – and the best gifts are those that show that love and care has gone into them. Printstagram has developed a range of products in good time for gift-givers to create beautiful and personalised gifts for young and old, men and women, which display talent and innovation, along with love and care. Gift cards – with photographs and personal messages on the front – are available in two sizes in packs of 20, 50, and 100 priced from R199.95 for 20 cards sized 10cm X 10cm; canvas prints of photographs of people or places make stunning gifts, priced from R149 for a 200mm X 200mm to R1 499 for an A0 size print; hardy and attractive cell phone covers featuring pictures of precious people can be created for R249; and photobooks full of wonderful memories can be designed on Printstagram’s easy to use software for R299 or R449 depending on the covers selected. A brand new special Christmas ...

TASTE NEDERBURG'S PASSION FOR SA'S HERITAGE, THIS NATIONAL BRAAI DAY The Red Table at Nederburg in Paarl is hosting a braai of note in celebration of Heritage Day (aka National Braai Day) on Wednesday, September 24 at 12:00. Offered at R260* per person and R100* per child under the age of 13, the sensational spread starts with a refreshing glass of Nederburg bubbly on arrival. Then it's on to a mega-mix of cultures with mezze platters loaded with bread sticks, hummus, olives, sundried tomatoes, basil pesto, cauliflower fritters, lamb koftas and smoked salmon roulade. Next up is AAA-grade sirloin steak, juicy pork belly and tiger prawns, as well as side dishes including four different salads, corn on the cob and traditional pap and sheba (tomato and onion relish). A variety of desserts, including Amarula and guava baked pudding, rounds off a truly delicious experience. Soft drinks and a wide selection of Nederburg wines will be on offer at very re...

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Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition – conference line-up The Moshito Music Conference opens on 5 September 2014 with keynote addresses from Minister Nathi Mthethwa of the Department of Arts and Culture, Christoph Borkowsky of World Music Expo (WOMEX) and Monica Newton, deputy-director general of Arts & Culture. The plenary session opens with ‘When Music had a Conscience’. Delegates can then select from breakaway sessions on ‘Music Consumptions Patterns in South Africa: The Rise of Live Music’; ‘What Does Radio Want? Breaking your song on Radio’; or ‘Who Are We Making Music For?’ The afternoon begins with the second plenary, ‘What Does Print Media Want and Why is Your Story not on Page 3?’ and moves to workshop sessions in the late afternoon. These include such topics as ‘Starting Your Own Record Label/Publishing Company & the Legal Implications’ or ‘Using a Vocal Loop Pedal: There is a new voice in Town’. Following a presentation ‘Music from the Congo: ...

CHAOS RETURNS TO ROCK SA Kings of Chaos, the super-group featuring some of the very best rock musicians the world has ever known, is returning to SA. Venue:                 Sun City Superbowl Dates:                   Saturday 29 November 2014 Times:                   20h00 Prices:                   R495 – R1495 Tickets and bus tickets: Computicket – opens Friday 22 August @ 09h00 Venue:                 Grand Arena, GrandWest Dates:                 ...

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GUVON HOTELS & SPAS  HOW DO YOU SUPRISE THE CEO WHO HAS EVERYTHING? Secretaries from wide and far dread this time of year when they need to come up with yet another mind-boggling, awesome year end idea which has never ever been done before. I see you nodding in despair. Travel down Beyers Naude in the direction of the Randpark Golf Club, and in the leafy suburbs you will find The Fairway Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort. Set up at the hotel close the Fairway Spa, is the answer to all you sleepless nights: Sky Dining. Sky Events takes 22 diners up 40m in the sky at a time. With a wonderful view of the Randpark Golf Course greenery, guests can enjoy either breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, prepared by the Executive Chef and his excellent team. For year end functions the evening or sundown lift makes the most sense. The most jaded board of Directors will have a secret thrill as they bite into their grilled beef fillet while sipping on a beautiful Merlot, with a 36...

Morningside Shopping Centre gives shoppers more of what they want Morningside Shopping Centre is giving shoppers even more daily shopping variety tailored to their tastes and needs by adding more and bigger stores to the popular centre. Boosting its choice of quality and convenient grocery shopping, a 1,500sqm Woolworths Food store is set to open in the centre, and will include a Woolworths Café. The Bread Basket bakery and delicatessen will re-open soon on the centre’s lower level and Findings’ jewellery and accessories has also joined the centre’s retail mix. “We’re thrilled to welcome Woolworths and Findings to Morningside Shopping Centre. They are great additions to our centre and have been selected especially for our shoppers,” says Centre Manager, Sharon Henry. “ At the same time, we are taking the opportunity to polish the centre’s retail mix for shoppers with more services and larger ranges added to some of our established stores. Customers will al...

CELLAR RATS  SPRING WINE   FESTIVAL benefiting Woodland School Sunday 7 September - 11.00am to 3.00pm at the “Old Mill”, Magaliesberg The Spring Wine Festival, will be held on Sunday 7 th September, in aid of the Woodland School in Magaliesberg.  Our emphasis is on tasting South Africa 's best wines in a tranquil outdoor setting. To this end, more than 100 producers will present in excess of 600 products for the adult tasters’ enjoyment. This is a family festival, with supervised entertainment for children whilst the parents relax and enjoy the wines in the countryside. It is a relaxing, fun family day and great value with over 600 products available for tasting ( designated drivers get in free ). Some of the wine estates (in alphabetical order) confirmed:- Alvi's Drift Wines International; Anura; Arniston Bay; Ashton Cellars; Axe Hill Winery; Backsberg; Bartinney Cellars; Be...