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March 2014 - Issue 01/03/14

IN THIS EDITION! RAMFest 2014 INCEPTIO - The Dangerous Rock Duo The Awakening Anthology SA Tour DSTV & 94.7FM Parklife Festival DSTV UB40 SA TOUR Francois Van Coke Solo Tour Kris Kristofferson Live in SA Universal Music South Africa Reigns the 2014 Metro FM Music Awards Upcoming Events, PAST EVENTS, ALBUM REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS AND MUCH MORE INSIDE... 721025 720327 201403

IN THIS ISSUE INCEPTIO- The Dangerous Duo - Page 3

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dstv UB40 SA Tour ft. Ali Campbell - Page 8 The Awakening Anthology XV SA Tour - Page 10 - 11

Greetings friends,

RAMFest 2014 - Page 12 - 13

Since our humble beginnings in 2007, the SA Music News newspaper and website have undergone a few face-lifts and changes to keep up with the times.

Kris Kristofferson LIVE in SA - Page 16

After careful consideration, lots of discussions and endless meetings, we have decided to change the ‘’look’’ of SA Music News from our regular ‘newspaper’ to a more manageable size and will now be bringing you SA Music News in a magazine for your reading pleasure.

SA Blues Breakers - Page 23

We are also looking for freelance writers and photographers all over South Africa (as well as internationally) that would like to join our SA Music News family, and who can bring their own unique style and talents to our magazine.

It’s a XOO out there - - Page 26

We have no also introduced a “”Classi%eds Section’’ at the back of the magazine where artists can advertise your unwanted equipment, advertise your products or services etc.

BeBe Winans to rock Carnival City - Page 33

A GOODLUCK Documentary Production - Page 17 KT Tunstall & Donavon Frankenreiter - Page 18 V&A's Summer Sunset Concerts return - Page 19

Holiday Inn Express Songwriting Competition - Page 24 Universal Music South Africa Reigns the 2014 Metro FM Music Awards - Page 26 Joss Stone LIVE in SA for 1 night only - Page 25 Beats Music and Topspin joins forces - Page 25

Backsberg Picnics are back - Page 29 KDAY Music Festival - Page 30 Tori Amos returns to SA - Page 31 Ryan Sullivan releases ‘Your Eyes’ - Page 32

Loud Rage signs Shadow Society - Page 34 5FM con#rms resignation of station manager - Page 35 Carl Cox con#rmed as #nal Burn Residency Mentor - Page 40 Cash & Ressy - Page 41

To advertise in our magazine, please send us an email to info@samusicnews.com for more information and rates.

Dagger Gang - Page 41 Mos Def - Page 42 CLASSIFIEDS - Page 45

SA Music News Staff Conrad Roets SA Music News Founder & Editor-in-Chief Red Room Records - Marketing & Promotions Manager Music2Deal Ambassador - South Africa Playboy Magazine South Africa Ambassador Tel: +27 71 124 8408 Email: editor@samusicnews.com Magz Tilling Margaret Tilling Photography - CEO SA Music News Partner & Of#cial Photographer Tel: +27 82 415 8601 Email: magz@samusicnews.com Cover: Glenn Huges - KINGS OF CHAOS SA TOUR 2013 Info: info@samusicnews.com Of#cial Website: www.samusicnews.com - Interview with Glenn Hughes to follow in our April 2014 publication - Photo by Magz Tilling

Inceptio is an Original & Cover Rock Duo. Recreating some of the greats such as Mumford & Son, Pink, Tracey Chapman, Nina Somone, Foreigner to Janice Joplin and Cyndi Lauper just to name a few. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lose yourself in the moment while listening to Classic Tunes from today and yesterday that have been renovated with a modern touch and Rock feel. The "Dangerous-Duo" features Yvette Barnard who has been performing around the country for years, spreading her vocal abilities nationally, inspiring some along the way and always giving a top class performance while constantly having the ability to bring the house down. Her most recent claim to fame has been her role as "Pink" in various touring Barnyard Theatre shows. Jared Gunston, Endorsed by Hughes & Kettner Ampli%cation, founding member of Chromium, Silent Sneakers and Dalektashio, Gunston has always been involved in various Projects be it as a Touring Artist or as a Producer in Studio. Highest quality is always %rst priority. Recent claim to fame would be opening for Metallica at FNB Stadium. Inceptio create their own backing tracks to ensure the highest quality come performance day. BOOK INCEPTIO TODAY! We book around 2 months in Advance, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often worth sending us an email, so we can try %t your event into our schedule. Email: bookings@inceptio.co.za Cell: +27 79 364 2227 (Jared) Cell: +27 72 026 1164 (Yvette) www.inceptio.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/inceptioza Revernation: www.reverbnation.com/inceptio Twitter: www.twitter.com/inceptioza

Copyright Basics: Exclusive Rights, Licensing lingo, and more by KEITH HATSCHEK (http://blog.discmakers.com) It makes sense to protect and copyright a song if you hope to pro%t from its recording and public performance – but how does music copyrights work? So you’ve written a new song. It may have the potential to be a hit, but one thing is certain: it makes sense to properly protect and copyright a song if you hope to pro%t from its recording and public performance. How do music copyrights work? What is required to have ownership of your song’s copyright? Why should you register it with the Library of Congress? What are some of the common music licenses that generate income for songwriters? What is a copyright? According to attorney Don Passman’s authoritative book, All You Need to Know About the Music Business, a copyright is a "limited duration monopoly." When the founding fathers %rst established copyright in intellectual property, the term of that exclusive control was fourteen years. Since that time, copyright duration has been extended, to the point that today, once you properly register your song’s copyright, you and your heirs will have exclusive control of it for your own life, plus seventy more years. While most songwriters or their publishers copyright a song and register the copyright with the Library of Congress (LOC), due to the way the law is written, a copyright actually exists the moment you %x your song in any tangible medium. So by recording it, writing out a lead sheet, or simply typing out the lyrics and printing them, you have created a tangible copy and at that moment in time, your song is protected by copyright. So why bother to register your new song with the Library of Congress? Because until such time as it is of%cially registered as a new work with the LOC, you have some, but not all of the various protections that copyright law provides. The %rst and most important result of registering your song with the LOC is that a permanent and unequivocal date of copyright registration is established. Should your song be used without your consent, this date will be used by a court of law to af%rm that the use or unauthorized adaptation occurred after you registered your song. Such unauthorized use is commonly referred to as an “infringement." Once your song has been registered, the full weight of copyright law can be used to protect your song, should it be used unlawfully. Penalties for using a copyrighted work without permission can be substantial, running anywhere between $750 and $30,000 for each infringed work.

If a defendant willfully infringed, that is, he or the label bankrolled these master she knew your song was protected by recordings. copyright, statutory damages can rise to Record labels quickly realized these $150,000 per infringed work. master rights represented a new stream One more bene%t of registering your song is of royalty income and began to exploit that if you have a valid LOC registration for them. When you hear an original your song and the court decides in your recording of a Motown classic such as "I favor, the infringing party will likely have to Heard It Through the Grapevine" by pay your legal fees in addition to whatever Marvin Gaye in a motion picture, Motown/Universal has granted a master statutory damages are required. license to the %lmmaker, while the A copyright owner’s #ve exclusive rights songwriter’s publishing company, in this Once you have a song that you’ve case Stone Agate/EMI Music Publishing, registered with the LOC, you have the granted a song license to use the music foundation to exploit your song to earn in the %lm. So in this way, a recording of a money. Song copyright owners enjoy the song has two copyrights simultaneously same %ve exclusive rights that any author of existing: one in the underlying song, a a novel, screenplay, painting, poem, or second in the master recording of that other intellectual work has. These include song. the right to exclusively: For the DIY band that has released its own album, they can simply send in a 1. Reproduce the work copy of their %nished album to the LOC 2. Distribute the work and register both the songs and the 3. Perform the work in public master recordings to receive full 4. Allow a derivative work to be made 5. Display the work in public (applies mostly protection. Then, if a %lmmaker wishing to use their song were to contact the to visual media and artwork) band, they would be in a position to Anyone making unauthorized copies request a license fee for both the song without a copyright owner’s permission, use AND the master use, assuming the distributing unauthorized copies, using a budget allowed for such fees. In practice, sample without permission, or allowing the %lmmaker might have a limited performance of the work in public without budget, but remember that if you own proper payment of public performance your song and your master recording, royalties is in violation of one or more of you actually hold two distinct copyrights. these exclusive rights. Licensing lingo: In the world of music In practice, songwriters will often assign licensing, there are various types of their song’s copyright to a music publisher in music licenses, each of which is referred o r d e r t o m a x i m i z e t h e r e v e n u e to by one of more common terms. It opportunities. It then becomes the job of the makes sense to learn these basic terms publisher to develop as many licensed uses so that if you are speaking with a music of your song as possible. Such uses may publisher or anyone wishing to use one of include cover versions of your song; your songs or master recordings you are placements in TV, %lm, and video games; starting from a common point. Here are use of your song in a commercial, greeting four of the more common terms used in card, or on a compilation album. In music licensing. exchange, the songwriter will normally share the revenue 50-50 with the publisher. Mechanical License: This is the permission to use your song to record, Whenever your song is performed on radio manufacture, and distribute a new sound or TV, it generates a public performance recording of your song. Even if you are royalty that the three U.S. Performing Rights recording your own song for a record Organizations (PROs) – ASCAP, BMI, label, under the terms of your contract, SESAC – monitor and then collect a royalty the label will need to secure a mechanical on the behalf of the songwriter and license before making the records and publisher. Each writer may only af%liate with offering the song as a download. (Yes, downloads count as a record and as one of the PROs. such, the publisher or songwriter must Song vs. Master copyrights: Prior to give advance permission to distribute or 1972, the recording of your song was not sell a song online.) Mechanicals, as they protected by copyright, although the are frequently referred to, are audio-only u n d e r l y i n g m u s i c a l i d e a s , u s u a l l y licenses. represented by the lyrics and music that made up your song, were covered. At that Synchronization License: Any use of time, Congress changed the law to extend your song in support of a visual medium is a synchronization (or synch, for short) copyright protection to sound recordings. license. When you hear a song used on a TV show or motion picture, a synch This meant that for artists signed to one of license was secured to pay the publisher the major record labels, the sound for that use. recordings they made in the studio usually became the property of the record label, - Continued on page 16 based on the fact that in almost all cases,

DSTV UB40 SA TOUR FEATURING ALI Gates open: 15h30 in Cape Town and at About MultiChoice 11h30 in Joburg MultiChoice started as the CAMPBELL ADDS LOCAL FLAVOUR Concert starts: 17h45 in Cape Town and 12h00 in Joburg Duration: 07hours 30 mins in Cape Town and 06 hours in Joburg Tickets: General Admission: R395 VIP: R1495

subscriber management arm of MNet. Today it is the leading multichannel digital satellite television operator across the African continent. Its dynamic technology platform and varied bouquets of After the announcement that UB40 featuring Ali channels, built on a foundation of Campbell are going to tour South Africa at the Friday 4 April - Cape Town: compelling premium entertainment, beginning of April, reggae and music fans from all http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid has seen MultiChoice grow its corners of the country are thrilled at the prospect of =409563846 business to 3.7 million subscribers hearing classics such as 'Red Red Wine' and Saturday 5 April - Johannesburg: across South Africa. 'Kingston Town' live. http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid About Heart 104.9FM =409563887 HEART 104.9FM – We are Cape Now, even more reason to secure tickets and get excited, Seed Experiences is proud to announce Follow UB40 SA Tour on Facebook for Town's Beat - One of the Western that a top local line-up has been con%rmed to further announcements, and listen out to Cape's top commercial radio perform alongside the reggae legends. Heart 104.9 FM and Kaya FM. Keep an eye stations Heart 104.9FM - a trusted on their social pages and website for more member of the community, a thought leader; an all-round entertainer Mango Groove will make a special appearance at information on the events. that's in touch with the values both the Cape Town and Johannesburg shows, Capetonians hold most dear. Each #UB40SA bringing their classic and well-known sound to fans. day, we enjoy the rewards of a #DStvUB40 Mango Groove have packed out venues in South "ercely loyal, highly interactive Media Partner Africa on their own so they are the perfect relationship with a fan base well over complement to the UB40 vibe. half a million strong MANGO GROOVE, FRESHLYGROUND, HOT WATER, MICHAEL LOWMAN AND TRENTON & FREE RADICAL TO PERFOM ALONGSIDE REGGAE LEGENDS UB40

Cape Town will also see highly energetic and entertaining performances by Hot Water and Trenton & the Free Radical, who combine the sounds of reggae and pop in a truly South African way. Johannesburg will see legends Freshlyground take to the stage and showcase their infectious tunes along with rising star Michael Lowman, who will open up the day of music and good times at Emmarentia Dam.

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DStv presents UB40 featuring Ali Campbell tickets have been selling fast so we advise fans to get theirs as soon as possible. You do not want to miss this monumental and unforgettable day out at Val De Vie Estate in Paarl and Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg.

About Kaya FM KAYA FM re#ects the lives of the predominantly black, urban listener between the ages 25 – 49 living in Gauteng. The station broadcasts both music and talk. KAYA FM 95.9 broadcasts in English on the FM frequency signal 95 (Dot) 9, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The current listenership stands at 561,000 per average day and 1,353,000 per average 7 days.

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The Awakening will be playing 7 shows across South Africa in support of their latest release, "Anthology XV". The album, now available on iTunes, features 21 songs spanning 15 years of music releases by The Awakening. Every song has been re-mixed, re-worked or re-recorded. The selection includes all the essential tracks, alternate versions, new versions and 2 brand new songs, "Fault" and "Beneath Your Feet". Since relocating to the US, The Awakening released their 8th album, "Tales Of Absolution + Obsoletion" in 2009, toured extensively and completed work on "Anthology XV". Front man and songwriter Ashton Nyte released his 5th solo album, "The Valley" in 2010 and has recorded 2 new solo albums, one in English and one in Afrikaans, due to be released in 2014. Other highlights included tours from New York to New Orleans, a feature on PRI’s “The World” (on National Public Radio), headlining the HM stage at the Cornerstone Festival and an on-air performance on “Border Crossings” to over 125 million listeners. The Awakening has enjoyed a dedicated following in South Africa since the release of "Risen" in 1997, featuring their rendition of "The Sound Of Silence", now a cult classic. Numerous nation-wide tours, headline slots at festivals like Oppikoppi and Ramfest and extensive radio and media support have maintained The Awakening's iconic status and fueled the necessity for another South African tour. Support acts for The Awakening’s Anthology XV SA Tour TERMINATRYX, an Industrial Metal band from CPT have been announced as support for the 2 CPT shows, which will take place 28 March at Mercury Zonnebloem and 29 March at Aandklas Stellenbosch. The Stellenbosch show will also be an acoustic show which must be seen. In 2002 Paul & Sonja kicked against the barrage of pandering radio-pop, commercial love songs and second rate American HipHop imitations in their native country of South Africa, by creating TERMINATRYX - blending their love of hard- and electronic music, with that of the moods created by Sci-Fi / Horror / Extreme movies, perceptions of the world around them, and a touch of sexually charged danger to initialize their own dark edged Industrial-Rock movement, something of which there is a short supply in this beautiful, sunny country with a dark and bloody history to initialize their own dark edged Industrial-Rock movement, something of which there is a short supply in this beautiful, sunny country with a dark and bloody history. Other support announced was FSpot, this sexy and dark electronica and alternative rock group is making big waves in the SA Music industry. Fspot is in a league of its own and therefore the perfect %t for The Awakening. Fspot will be supporting at all the shows except the 2 CPT shows. They will be live on stage with The Awakening on 20 March at Rumours Lounge (JHB West), 21st March at The Doors (Edenvale), 22nd March at Zeplins Rock Shack (Pretoria), 27 March at Barnyard Vereeniging (Vaal). Federico Fernandez frontman and founder of Fspot is a multi-talented, multi-faceted and multi-instrumentalist musician, actor, poet and producer. He has simultaneously founded and embarked in 3 music projects: a rock band called SON OF 1OOO, which has placed various singles on mainstream radio and toured the country; PROYECTO LIBERTAD, a Latin band of the likes of Santana and an Alternative/electronica project called Fspot. He has been in the music industry for more than 20 years and knows what entertainment is, he keeps the crowd interested until the last second of the show with a well put together audio visual show. The Awakening www.the-awakening.com www.facebook.com/theawakeningof%cial www.twitter.com/theawakeningsa www.youtube.com/theawakeningsa

Terminatryx http://www.TERMINATRYX.com https://www.facebook.com/Terminatryx https://twitter.com/TERMINATRYX

Fspot http://www.the-fspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/fspot http://www.twitter.com/the_fspot http://www.the-fspot.com/

RAMfest has grown to be a highlight on the annual South African Music Festival calendar. An unforgettable experience with a collective of like minded music lovers; save those dates and join us for a mind blowing adventure into the realm of Real Alternative Music!

Trivium and Camo & Crooked is scheduled to take to the stage on Saturday night. Herewith the complete line up for the weekend:

Red Heart Rum Stage Friday: Vuvu Vultures, Gangs of RAMTouring, in association with Hilltop Live, is bringing you a stellar line up of Ballet, ISO, Foals, Biffy Clyro. incredible local and international acts in Saturday: Them Bandits, Man As 2014: These international bands have sold Machine, Martin Rocka & the Sick millions of albums, won coveted awards, Shop, Newtown Knife Gang, Pestroy, charted on the Billboard 200 and play major Trivium, Killswitch Engage.

Saturday: Hugs on Drugs, Not Sean vs RNDM CTZN, Muzi, Half & Half, Liver, - Mr Green, Protoculture, Niskerone, Camo & Krooked, RudeOne

Stellenbrau Carnival Stage Thursday:The Martin Brothers, Carri Wolfe, Justin Swart, Jet Black Camaro, Black Market Riots. Friday: Comedy, Sutherland, C o m e d y, E l e v a t e d M o t i o n , festivals worldwide. Comedy, Mr Cat & the Jackal. Monster Stage Saturday: Comedy, Yo Grapes, Ladies and Gentlemen, the long wait is Friday: Climate Control, Agro, Facing Comedy, Aidan Martin, Comedy, over, and in vowing to always bring you the very best in alternative music, RAMfest the Gallows, Taxi Violence, Haggis & The Frown. 2014, presented by Red Heart Rum, Bong. proudly offers you: Saturday: Poverty of Ideals, Theatre T i c k e t s a v a i l a b l e f r o m Biffy Clyro (Scotland), Killswitch Engage Runs Red, Urban Vitamin, Loveglove w w w . r a m f e s t . c o . z a o r (USA), Camo and Krooked (Austria) Pyrotechnics, ShortStraw, Black Cat plankton.mobi. The ticket prices will featuring Dynamite MC (UK), Foals (UK) Bones, Fuzigish. vary during the next few months, the and Trivium (USA.), Protoculture (SA), earlier you buy your ticket, the Gangs of Ballet (SA), ISO (SA), Pestroy Olmeca Stage better the price. Only valid ticket (SA), Taxi Violence (SA), Martin Rocka & Friday: Ambush, Phizicist, Mr Mon, holders can take part in the Sick Shop and many more. Benson, Blindfolders, Twelv Live, merchandise competitions on Biffy Clyro and Foals will be performing on Prototype, Haezer, Grimehouse. RAMfest social media pages. the Friday night and Killswitch Engage,

Saturday: Hugs on Drugs, Not Sean vs RNDM CTZN, Muzi, Half & Half, Liver, - Mr Green, Protoculture, Niskerone, Camo & Krooked, RudeOne

Comedy, Aidan Martin, Comedy, The Frown. Tickets Sales: Available at: http://goo.gl/wuiZKF, from www.ramfest.co.za or plankton.mobi. The ticket prices will vary during the next few months, the earlier you buy your ticket, the better the price. Only valid ticket holders can take part in merchandise competitions on RAMfest social media pages. All tickets for JHB include full weekend camping.

Kris Kristofferson honoured with the and Entertainment World, Cape Town on 26 Carnival City, Johannesburg; Tickets: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award March 2014. Floor Seated – SOLD OUT The 56th Grammy provided a sneak peak of what South Africa can expect in March when Country Music Hall of Fame member, Kris Kristofferson, received a Lifetime Achievement Award and performed to this exclusive audience at the ceremony, only two months before his South African tour kicks off. Kris Kristofferson received the award at a special invitation-only ceremony that was held during Grammy Week on Saturday, 25 January 2014. A formal acknowledgment was also made during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards broadcast where performed alongside Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Blake Shelton to much acclaim. Kris Kristofferson is part of an all-star class of 2014 inductees that include the Beatles, Mexican musician Armando Manzanero, Zydeco artist Clifton Chenier, the Isley Brothers, German band Kraftwerk and pioneering violinist Maud Powell. "It is a great privilege to recognize such an exceptional group of honourees and celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to the recording industry," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy.

R550 Retractable Seated Kris Kristofferson, Carnival City show is R 5 0 0 G e n e r a l S e a t i n g ( R a k e d heading for sold out status. If you are a fan Auditorium) book now to avoid disappointment. 26 March 2014 - GrandWest Arena, NB: There are many ticketing scalpers and GrandWest Casino & Entertainment resellers out there, be sure to book through World, Cape Tow P l a n k t o n . m o b i d i r e c t l y t o a v o i d nTickets: disappointment, overcharging, or ticket R600 Floor Seated; R550 Retractable cancellation. Seated & R500 General Seating (Raked Auditorium) Tour Dates: Tickets are available on 22 March 2014 - Big Top Arena, Carnival www.plankton.mobi City - Continued from page 4 generate tens of thousands of dollars shared by the publisher and writer. Blanket Licens: Ever wonder if Queen earns a royalty when you hear "Bohemian Rhapsody" blaring over the sound system at your local bowling alley on Rock ‘n’ Bowl night? They do.

The three PROs typically secure annual agreements with any business or venue that features music playback or performance as part of its operations. The cost for such blanket licenses varies "This astoundingly unique and gifted group depending on the size of the venue and have created some of the most distinguished typical audience size. and in&uential work in our musical history. Their legacies are timeless and legendary, For example, the blanket license fees paid and their creativity will continue to in&uence by Madison Square Garden to use music during a NBA basketball game will be and inspire future generations."Hilltop proportionally higher than your local bowling alley pays. South African tour for Kris Kristofferson. Kristofferson will perform at the Big Top Arena, But both types of venues help add to the Carnival City, Johannesburg on 22 March songwriter and publisher ’s revenue 2014 and Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino streams when a song is frequently played.

Master License: This is the license neededto use a master sound recording in any commercial setting. Record labels often control most masters performed by top artists as they invested the money to record them in the %rst place. However, more bands are deciding to take the totally independent route, which will often result in the band retaining the master rights for their sound recordings. When such a band gains enough notoriety to attract the interest of a TV or %lm music supervisor, they may be in a position to pro%t from granting a master license and a song license if they also wrote the song in question. Note: This article does not offer a complete explanation of music copyright and licensing matters. It’s best to get the advice of an experienced entertainment attorney or music licensing expert before entering into any binding music license agreement. - Keith Hatschek is a regular contributor to Disc Makers Echoes Blog and directs the Music Management Program at University of the Paci%c.

‘This Might Sound Crazy’. The documentary was launched at With producer Ben’s objective the international electronic to %nd unique sounds in the m u s i c f e s t i v a l A m s t e r d a m volatile Namibian climate and Dance Event, where Ben hosted vocalist Jules’ challenge to two workshops demonstrating overcome her writer’s block, ‘Sampling In Nature’ to a host of t h e b a n d r e c o r d e d t h e i r international electronic music remarkable second album producers and DJ's. Creatures Of The Night. Once again back on top of their game, GoodLuck now launch Already having spawned the hit the documentary and share their Trickery, the album is creating epic experiences with South waves across not only South African audiences. African radio, but also the globe. D o c u m e n t a r y Te a s e r : T h e b a n d % l m e d t h e i r http://youtu.be/b_2ASenNhWs experience and now launch their %rst documentary entitled

A GOODLUCK DOCUMENTARY insurmountable challenges, the results speak for themselves. PRODUCTION group plunged into planning,

Following the tear-away success of their 2011 self-titled album, from which eight top ten hits were spawned, South African live electronic act, GoodLuck, set out to record their highly anticipated sophomore release, Creatures of The Night. Looking for a challenge and desperate for a change, the band left behind the mechanics and con%nes of their studio, in search of ambient sound and inspiration in the vast and inhospitable Namibian outback. Ignoring the seemingly

researching meteorological patterns to %nd a window in the weather. Developing portable solar panel technology enabled them to power their energyhungry studio, silently, and %nd ways to include the environment in their recordings. In an industry bombarded by computer-made beats and regurgitated samplings, GoodLuck were determined to bring heart and organic sounds back into electronic music. This has never been attempted by a South African act – and the

Breakout Management and DStv are excited to announce that KT Tunstall & Donavon Frankenreiter will be performing at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Thursday, the 20th of March.

Thu, 20 March 2014: PARKLIFE FESTIVAL - Cape Town

KT Tunstall is no stranger to SA Music fans and has had countless hits on radio with singles such as "Suddenly I See", "Other Side of the World", "Black Horse & The Cherry Tree", "Hold On" and "Saving My Face".

Gates Open: 6pm

Line-up: KT Tunstall & Donavon Frankenreiter Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Ticket Price: R345/person (Children Under 6yrs old Free)

She's released four albums, achieved 4 Ticket Link: million sales, was nominated for the Mercury https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=4095293 Music Prize in 2005, won one Ivor Novello and 68 one Brit Award. She's best known for her incredible live performance and brings it to SA Follow PARKLIFE online: in March. Of#cial Website: http://www.parklifefestival.co.za/ Music Video link to "Suddenly I See"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEoUa0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParklifeSA Hlso Twitter at @ParklifeSA Donavon Frankenreiter has built a very loyal SA fanbase through the surf and indie music scene. As an American musician and surfer, and long-time friend of Jack Johnson, his debut self-titled album was released in 2004 on Johnson's Brush%re Records through Universal Music. He released his 5th Studio album Start Livin' in 2012 and SA fans will be looking forward to hearing him perform songs such as "It Don't Matter", "Free", "You" and "Shadows". Music Video link to "It Don't Matter"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBdS6Ug 77lc

Following Rivkah, Glen Hartmann â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who has performed alongside major SA acts such as Jack Parow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will bring his passion for differing styles of music to the stage at 6pm. Ending off the evening will be Mean Black Mamba, performing with Dave Ferguson, at 6.30pm. The band is known for their foot-stomping roots music that grooves listeners' bodies and souls and will be joined on The V&A's Summer Sunset Concerts return in March with an exciting line- stage by harmonica player Dave Ferguson who has up guaranteed to help visitors enjoy the best of Cape Town summer performed internationally for many years. evenings without spending a penny on entertainment. Audiences will be entertained by Warrick Ryan and CODA Fiery funk-hop act Bed on Bricks, who are known for their incendiary, the following weekend, with Warrick Ryan kicking off their hard-rocking performances, will take the stage on Saturday, 15 March, at back-to-back performances at 5.30pm on Sunday, 30 6pm to give V&A visitors a Saturday evening worth remembering. The March. Ryan's music has been described as 'dirty pop', with band has garnered great success in recent months as a support act for hit his latest single, 'In the End' being described as an UK band Bastille on their SA tour. 'optimistic break-up song' laced with dub-step, drum and bass and electronic in&uences. V&A visitors will be treated to three back-to-back concerts on Sunday, 23 March, as Rivkah Hope, Glen Hartmann, and Mean Black Mamba with Taking the stage at 6pm is the ensemble group CODA, with Dave Ferguson all take the stage one after the other. Singer-songwriter electric strings (violin and cello), saxophone and DJ to Rivkah Hope started her music career at age 7 with a violin in hand, and create a signature music style that traverses different has been sharing her emotional music with audiences ever since. genres.

Have you got what it takes to #SwitchOnTheNight with Olmeca and DJ at RAMfest 2014? With a stellar line up of incredible local and international acts like Camo & Krooked, RAMfest 2014 promises to be an unforgettable experience that will allow music fans to have an unrivalled pass into the realm of Real Alternative Music. And with one of its sponsors – Olmeca Tequila, fans will be able to experience the ultimate in the people, places and products that #SwitchOnTheNight. Olmeca Tequila is known as the ultimate party-starter, and the brand ran a DJ search for 4 local DJs who will be given the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the DJ line-up and start the party by opening up the Olmeca Electro Stages in Jozi and Cape Town at this year's event. In order to win a DJ spot, the mix masters simply needed to show the judges what they had and what it will take to ignite the dance music scene by submitting their best 30 minute mega mix. Five %nalists per event will be chosen and voted upon by fans on social media to determine the 2 winning DJs per city who will occupy the Friday or Saturday opening slots. Winners will be announced soon! And for the fans, you can win a backstage ‘’Meet and Greet’’ with the EDM artists from the Olmeca Tequila Stage for the ultimate #OlmecaRamfest experience. For more information visit: https://a.pgtb.me/mz6PBz

This highly anticipated theatre production featuring top South African blues artists Albert Frost, Gerald Clark and Natasha Meister is hitting the stage at this year's ABSA KKNK arts festival in Oudshoorn. Bringing the history of blues, the sounds of the guitar and the vocal brilliance of these artists together into one energetic celebration of this great genre of music. Exploring eras like Country Blues, Chicago Blues, British Blues, Guitar Slingers and Modern Blues, Frost, Clark and Meister reveals how this style of music in&uenced them and how the Blues shaped them into the musicians they are today. An intimate journey, jam packed with Blues hits and heart stopping original material. These artist will take you beyond the Blues and gently lay you back down, rock you back and fold you double with laughter. This is most de%nitely a production not to be missed if you are a fan of music.

The SA Blues Breakers show dates: 2 - 5 April @ Club Al Capone - R100 per person Tickets available at Computicket:

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L e e L i n Te o , D i r e c t o r o f B r a n d Management, Holiday Inn Brand Family, IHG said; “The 2012 Songwriting Competition in South Africa was a great success, so we're now looking to celebrate the incredible talent and diverse music culture across four locations that are key to the brand's growth. We can't wait to see - and hear - the i n d i v i d u a l i t y, c r e a t i v i t y a n d resourcefulness of singers and songwriters who can identify with Holiday Inn Express and our guests.”

Sing it to Win it with Holiday Inn Express - Singer songwriters invited to hum, strum and trill their way to winning the Holiday Inn Express Songwriting Competition

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To be in with a chance of winning and echoing Tresor's success, participants have to compose an original song which includes a mention of 'Holiday Inn Express' Holiday Inn Express has launched its 2014 in the lyrics. Entry is via the Holiday Inn Songwriting Competition in four countries Express Songwriting Facebook App. across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Amateur and professional musicians, and Even the less musically-talented can get bands and solo acts in South Africa, the involved by picking their favourite tunes United Arab Emirates, India and Indonesia and voting for them on the Facebook App's have the chance to show off their savvy 'Listen & Vote' section. musical skills and win great prizes. The top 10 songs in each country with the The competition comes off the back of the highest number of votes will then be rated successful 2012 Holiday Inn Express by a panel of judges to choose the ultimate Songwriting competition held in South Africa. winner. The winner of the 2012 competition, Tresor Riziki, is now an accomplished multi-platinum The judges include: Graeme Watkins, selling singer songwriter, who has signed a singer from The Graeme Watkins Project; worldwide agreement with Universal Music Tresor Riziki, singer-songwriter and winner Publishing Group and has been featured of 2012 Holiday Inn Express Songwriting a c r o s s S o u t h A f r i c a n a i r w a v e s a n d Competition (South Africa), and Rolling international music channels such as MTV Stone editor Miles Keylock; Lee Lin Teo, Director of Brand Management, Holiday ZA, MTV Base and Trace TV. Inn Brand Family, IHG (InterContinental Tresor, who is also one of the 2014 Hotels Group)’ competition judges, said: “Winning the competition was incredible and has given my The winner in each market will be professionally %lmed performing their hit career a huge boost. and be promoted around the region, I would encourage all aspiring artists to get together with an array of other prizes involved in this amazing Songwriting including room nights at Holiday Inn Competition, especially as this year's Express hotels. contestants will have the chance to have their

The top 10 songs will be judged on the following criteria: originality and creativity of the lyrics, song composition, melody and arrangement, contestants' performing ability and the incorporation of the Holiday Inn Express brand personality. Submissions open on World Music Freedom Day on 3 March 2014 and close on 31 March. The grand winners from each market will be announced on the 15th April. For more information visit fb.com/holidayinnexpress or to listen to 2012's short-listed songs, visit: https://soundcloud..com/holiday-innexpress-sa Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information

Universal Music South Africa Reigns the 2014 Metro FM Music Awards Universal Music South Africa proved once again that it's not a party without them at th the 13 Metro FM Music Awards (MMA). The st awards, that took place on the 1 of March in Durban, were dominated by artists from the Universal Music South Africa camp. Mafikizolo went home with three MMAs, including Best Produced Album, Best Duo/Group and Best African Pop Album for their album Reunited. Uhuru took the most prestigious award of the evening, Song of the Year, for their track “Y-Tjukuja”, from their album Our Father. “Y-Tjukuja” also landed them the award for Best Collaboration, as it features Oskido, Professor and DJ Buks. MMA newcomer, Nomfundo Xaluva collected the award for Best Urban Jazz Album for her debut album, Kusile. Character's Self Control received the award for Best Kwaito Album, while Heavy K won the Best Dance Album category for Respect the Drumboss 2013 “Universal Music South Africa is delighted with all the accolades received by our talented artists at this year's MMAs, we are very proud of all of them,” says Pino Di Benedetto, Marketing Director of Universal Music South Africa This year's Metro FM Music Awards, hailed as one of SA's biggest music events, was hosted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Government, City of Durban and BP South Africa. The ceremony was held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Conference Centre (ICC) in Durban on Saturday the 1st of March 2014 For more info on The Metro FM Music Awards, please visit www.metrofm.co.za

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Big Concerts is pleased to announce soul singer Joss Stone will be performing for one night only a t t h e B i g To p A r e n a , C a r n i v a l C i t y Johannesburg on 2nd April 2014 Joss Stone rose to fame in late 2003 with her multiplatinum debut album, ‘The Soul Sessions’, which made the 2004 Mercury Prize shortlist. Her second album, the similarly multi-platinum ‘’Mind, Body and Soul’ topped the UK Albums Chart for one week and spawned the top ten hit “You Had Me” Stone's most successful single on the UK Singles chart to date. Both the album and single received one nomination at the 2005 Grammy Awards while Stone herself was nominated for Best New Artist and she became the youngest British female singer whose debut album topped the UK Albums Chart.

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Her third album, Introducing Joss Stone (2007), achieved Joss Stone Ticket & CD Give-Away Competition gold record status by the end yielded the second-ever highest debut for a British female solo artist on the To enter the competition and stand a chance to win a set of double tickets and Joss’ CD “Best of Joss Stone 2003 – 2009”, simply email us Billboard 200. your answer to ONE easy question! Stone released her fourth album, ‘Colour Me Free!’ Question: What was Joss' 3rd album called? (2009), which reached the Top 10 on Billboard. Stone Email us your answer along with your cellphone number and ID number released her %fth album, LP1, (2011), which reached the to competitions@samusicnews.com Top 10 on Billboard. COMPETITION RULES: You have to be 18 years and older to enter. Joss Stone has sold over 14 million albums worldwide Proof of identi%cation will be required to claim your prize. Prizes does NOT and has earned numerous awards and accolades, include transport to and from the venue, accommodation, drinks & food etc. including two Brit Awards and one Grammy Award out of This will be for your own account. By entering the competition, you agree to %ve nominations. be photographed for the SA Music News website and newspaper if and Don’t miss you chance to catch this soul superstar one when required. night only live in South Africa. Another Big Concerts SA Music News will NOT at any time share, divulge any of your personal Experience. information to ANY 3rd parties without your prior written consent.

It Creeps Closer like the Undertow to the Animalled* As the date for the inaugural XOOXITY festival creeps and bass group can expect to hear the tracks that shot the group into closer, Hilltop Live continues to add both a wide selection of playlists and festivals across the globe including – 'Count on Me', 'Let musicians and artists to the already impressive line up. You Go', ' Lost & Found' as well as 'Duppy Man', 'Alive” and 'Blk n Blu'.XOOXITY is not an EDM festival. XOOXITY is about the Announced earlier this month, local artists Bittereinder and combining of the senses and experiences, combining art, tech and Sibot & Toyota with UK producer, DJ Fresh with Messy MC music genres. Debuting at the XOOXITY Pre-Party on 1 May and will now be joined by Spoek Mathambo, Yesterday's Pupil, heading to the main XOOXITY festival on 3 May will be Champions of The Frown, Christian Tiger School, DJ Fresh (5FM) and Mr the Sonarverse (COTS) Sakitumi and the GRRRL and Haezer. Brainchild of Cape Town DJ and producer – DJ Invizable, Champions Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound, of the Sonarverse is an epic superhero story set in Azania (a futuristic Rusko brings a highly driven energy and fun approach to the earth with only one continent – Africa) that revolves around music – dubstep massive, quickly coining his own take on the genre where the weapons of choice for our hero's and villians – musical that infected millions around the world. His sound appeals instruments. to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions are more adventurous in formula, sound and DJ Invizable is joined throughout the battle by Computer General energy. (Dubmasta China – one of SA”s leading reggae MC's), The Shadow (Andre Geldenhuys from Machineri), Admiral Anarchy (Maurice Making up the trio of headline internationals, one of the most Paliaga from The Dirty Skirts), Sephooko (Eve Rakow from The exciting producer duo's from the UK*, multi award winning, Frown), Hlaho (Lindiwe Suttle) and Inge Beckman. platinum record selling producers, writers and musicians – Chase & Status. This is NO LOVE STORY! Expect a fast pace, incredible and creative Performing their DJ set at XOOXITY Pre-Party (1 May 2014) visuals combined with music, all with the theme of Africa as another and at the main event in JHB (3 May 2014), fans of the drum planet in our galaxy!

Join Backsberg on Sunday the 16 of March for live acoustic tunes by South African band, Mr Cat & the Jackal Relax in a beautiful vineyard setting, bring your friends and family and laze on the lawns. Enjoy a beef burger or Karoo lamb wrap, sip on chilled Backsberg wines and listen to the melodic tunes of some of SA's superb local talent. Mr Cat & The Jackal is a unique %ve piece multi-instrumental group often described as experimental acoustic folk whilst exploring blues, tango, pirate, Balkan and Irish themes. With a circus of sounds created by foreign and handmade instruments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their live performance calls for a complete theatrical experience. The band formed in 2006, originally devoted to writing musical scores for theatre productions. They received a KANNA nomination for their work in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' (Die Storm, KKNK), and a 'Fiesta' award nomination at Aardklop in 2010 for the soundtrack of 'Die Kortsondige Raklewe van Anasasia W' composed with Braam du Toit to mention only a few of the projects MCATJ also compose for. Their debut album, Themes and Variations, was released in November 2007. In March 2 0 11 , M C AT J r e l e a s e d t h e i r m u c h anticipated second studio album, Sins & Siren Songs, to raving reviews and critical acclaim. The group spends its time in their studio writing, inventing and building instruments and song structures. Gertjie, Jacques, Pierre, JC and Johan all come from diverse musical backgrounds and aim to one day spread their Galilean gospel like galigaskan wearing fools on a galiot with a game plan. Pre-sale tickets for the concerts are available from www.plankton.mobi for R100. Tickets are also available at the gate for R120 or R60 with a valid student card. Children under 12 years get in free when accompanied by an adult. Admission to concert venue starts at 15h00, with the opening act starting at 16h00 and the main act at 17h00. Bring blankets, chairs and good vibes. For the full line-up of bands, directions, comments, and more information on the series, please visit www.facebook.com/backsbergconcerts. For more information, please contact Alana Ridley at alana@backsberg.co.za or call +27 21 8755141 Website: www.backsberg.co.za

K-Day Music Festival 2014 - A day of celebration and quality South African Music. Date: 29 March 2014 Location: Paarl Ticket price: R80 - R180 The South African Community will be able to gather in their multitudes, enjoy a picnic in the sunshine at a safe and secure outdoor venue, Val De Vie Estate. 94.5 Kfm is Proudly South African - and proud of SA Music

Tickets can be purchased at Computicket. Nwabisa Gubu I PR Intern I 94.5 Kfm I 567 Cape Talk + 27 21 446 4700 (Switchboard) 011 5064890 (direct) Check out their web sites: leadsa.co.za ● highveld.co.za ● kfm.co.za ● 702.co.za ● capetalk.co.za ● ewn.co.za For more information visit www.kfm.co.za

Last year Tori Amos also launched her most ambitious project to date as a composer, along with book writer Samuel Adamson, when their musical The Light Princess premiered at London's National Theatre for the start of an initial run until the end of last month, with a possible extension. At the prestigious UK Evening Standard Drama Awards earlier this year, The Light Princess was nominated for Best Musical and leading lady Rosalie Craig won the Best Musical Performance category.

EIGHT-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE TORI AMOS RETURNS TO SA AS PART OF WORLD TOUR Following her highly successful %ve concert sell-out SA tour in 2011, eight-time Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter, pianist and composer, Tori Amos returns to South Africa at the end of June 2014 for four performances only as part of her world tour in support of her latest album, Unrepentant Geraldines.

Fuelled by this array of unique projects and experiences Unrepentant Geraldines is both one further step in the artistic evolution of one of the most successful and in&uential artists of her generation and a return to the inspiring and personal music that Amos is known for all around the world.

Tori Amos begins her SA Tour at the Teatro at Montecasino on Thursday, 26 June and Friday, 27 June commencing at 8pm followed b y t w o c o n c e r t s a t t h e C a p e To w n International Convention Centre on Sunday, 29 June at 6pm and Monday, 30 June at 8pm. Performing in bars and clubs since the age of 13, Tori Amos has since evolved into one of the most respected and inspiring live performers. She believes that some songs sound better performed live and has toured relentlessly since 1991, making the stage one of the fundamentals of her exceptional career. Rolling Stone magazine voted her one of the best live performers of all time. The release of Unrepentant Geraldines, her 14th studio album, is supported by an extensive world tour starting on 7 May in Dublin and including shows at London's Royal Albert Hall and concert dates in Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow, Warsaw, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Thereafter Tori Amos will tour major cities across the USA including Las Vegas, New York, Washington DC, Miami and Orlando. Local promoter Charl van Heyningen is delighted that Tori Amos has included South Africa in her latest world tour and is pleased to

welcome her back to perform for her many fans. Unrepentant Geraldines will be released in South Africa on 12 May. Unrepentant Geraldines is a return to her core identity as a creator of contemporary songs of exquisite beauty following a series of more classically inspired and innovative musical projects of the last four years. These have included the seasonal collection Midwinter Graces, the classically in&uenced Night of Hunters, and Gold Dust, a collection of orchestral re-workings of songs from across her career.. Released in October 2012 Gold Dust included Flavor, which was remixed by the late DJ Peter Rauhofer and peaked at No.. 1 on the Billboard Hot Club Dance Chart in February 2013.

Tori Amos has sold over 12 million albums, has played over a thousand shows and has won numerous awards. Since the release of her debut album Little Earthquakes 20 years ago in 1992 where she pushed boundaries with her confessional style of songwriting, Amos continues to be adored, picking up new fans along the way, romanced by her messages of empowerment, tenderness, acerbic assertiveness, and of course her utterly peerless sound. A pioneer across multiple platforms, Tori Amos was the %rst major label artist to offer a single for download. She has had her songs turned into graphic novels and has produced groundbreaking videos throughout her career. Ms. Amos is also a noted humanitarian and cofounder of RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), which is the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; largest anti-sexual assault organisation. Following the phenomenal response to the sellout 2011 SA tour, a high demand for tickets is anticipated for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tori Amos concerts.

The track builds nicely towards the climax, which is a &urry of quirky hooks following the break that closes the record with a huge rise in energy. It’s a great debut on MNL from Ryan.” From the Label: “We're happy to welcome South African artist Ryan Sullivan on board with the lovely, warm and laid back track 'Your Eyes'. Ryan has been turning heads with releases on well respected labels such as Baroque, Manual Music and his own Triple%re imprint. On remix duties you'll %nd the return of one of our residents, the Amsterdam based Romanian artist Alex Preda who turn things up a notch with his complex and clever interpretation.” About the Label: The Manual Music company currently houses three record labels: Manual Music, it’s sub label MNL, and sister label Cinematique. Manual Music was established by Dutch DJ/producer Paul Hazendonk, initially as a sub label of the infamous Basic Beat record company. The label gained fame in the international electronic/techno community with its %rst release, ‘Robotfood’ by Petter and has grown a solid reputation since. In 2009, Paul Hazendonk left the Basic Beat company after more

RYAN SULLIVAN - ‘YOUR EYES’ RELEASE BY MNL than 8,5 years and adapted the Manual brand name for his own company, simply calling it Manual Music. RECORD LABEL Cape Town based producer, Ryan Sullivan, has just released his latest record on Manual Music’s MNL Label. The track, entitled ‘Your Eyes’ is a mellowing combination of deep and tech house and takes the listener and the dancer on a laidback, melodic journey.

ThE label takes care of the management, publishing, digital distribution and releasing of music on it’s labels across a wide range of genres within electronic music, spanning electro-pop, indie electronica to straight forward dance&oor techno.

The track marks the %rst time Ryan has used his own vocal on one of his productions, and now that he has found his voice, should be the %rst of many future vocal experiments. Your Eyes also explores a lighter and more housey-side to Ryan’s production style, which typically holds a signature progressive current.

Links: Ryan Sullivan: http://www.ryansullivan.co.za Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/your-eyes/1244187 MNL Label: http://www.manual-music.com/ Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/ryansullivan/sets/your-eyes-manual-musicmnl Soundcloud Original Mix: https://soundcloud.com/ryansullivan/your-eyes-out-soon-onmnl? in=ryan-sullivan/sets/your-eyes-manual-music-mnl Soundcloud Alex Preda Remix: https://soundcloud.com/ryansullivan/your-eyes-alexpredaremix?in=ryan-sullivan/sets/your-eyes-manual-music-mnl Listen to Ryan’s previous release on Manual Music: Anemone on Manual Music's Manualism 4.0 compilation. http://www.beatport.com/release/manualism-4-0/310831

You can hear hints of his progressive in&uence inside the dulcet of his original mix for Your Eyes. Ryan is known for his emotive sound, unique productions and dynamic DJ sets. Support and appreciation for the track has come from the likes of Dave Seaman, Logiztik Sounds, Paul Hazendonk and Mitch A l e x a n d e r, w h o a l s o r e v i e w e d t h e f u l l r e l e a s e f o r Of%cialRelease.com. He writes, “Your Eyes’ is a very well crafted piece of electronic music that’s got soul and a great nose for the dance &oor…

Loud Rage Music signs Shadow I responded with “A label that appreciates our music and enjoys Society! it, as well as wants to help take us to Loud Rage Music is proud to announce the the next level”. addition of a new band in its roster: Tampa Bay, Florida based Symphonic Extreme We found those qualities in Loud Metal act SHADOW SOCIETY featuring Rage Music and are looking members of Deicide, Circle II Circle and forward towards the next chapter for all of us! Plus, the label is based and Shadow Society is that name. in Transylvania, can you get any The band self-released an excellent debut more dark and metal than that?” Judging by their impressive debut EP, “Into the Unknown”, in 2013, and are EP, Into the Unknown”, I have no now working on completing the tracklist for Rob Thoth ( Shadow Society doubts the band will deliver an EarthOrder of Ennead!

their upcoming debut album due to be out vocal and founding member) “We shattering full-length album, so keep are very pleased to work with and your eyes on Loud Rage Music and on Loud Rage Music later this year. for such a promising band as Shadow Society for this album's Here's what the two parts had to say about Shadow Society. developing story!” Adrian (Loud this new agreement: “We are very excited to Rage Music owner) be working with Adrian and Loud Rage Tampa Bay, Florida gave the World Music. When he approached the band and some of the most influential names in Death Metal, it’s time for a new asked what we were looking for name to emerge from those gifted Breakout Management is pleased to present Frank Turner live in Cape Town at Mercury Live on Sunday 23 March 2014, supported by Jon Shaban Frank Turner is a critically acclaimed English singersongwriter who has spent years on the road plying his brand of honest and passionate folk/punk. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released %ve solo albums, two rarities compilation albums, one split album and %ve EPs. Turner's %fth studio album, Tape Deck Heart was released on 22 April 2013. (Music Video link to "The Way I Tend To Be" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5O2M5GaEA) Jon Shaban is the founding member of local band, The Shabeen, and joins Frank Turner on stage as the support act on the evening. Tickets are R200 per person and available online at https://parklife.nutickets.co.za/frankturner SUN, 23 March 2014: FRANK TURNER @ Mercury Live, Cape Town Line-up: Frank Turner, supported by Jon Shaban Venue: Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Road, Zonnebloem, Cape Town Doors Open: 7pm Ticket Price: R200/person Ticket Link: https://parklife.nutickets.co.za/frankturner https://www.facebook.com/frankturnermusic https://www.facebook.com/TheShabeenMusic https://www.facebook.com/ParklifeSA http://www.parklifefestival.co.za/ Follow us on Twitter: @ParklifeSA

ST PATRICK'S DAY TO PAINT THE WILD CLOVER FARM GREEN THIS SATURDAY! St Patrick's Day is but a stone throw away and the Wild Clover Farm, in association with 4Leaf Agency, is throwing the mother of all St Paddy's day parties to celebrate this Saturday the 15th March! Here's what you can look forward to: · Music performances all day long including SA Idols #nalist Mark Haze and other local groups Boomslang Alley, Long Time Citizen, Ratrod Cats, De Wallen Band and Skelmbosch Irish Dancing Displays Plenty o'drink including Irish staples such as beer and whisky Delicious food stalls Live rugby screening as France take on Ireland Irish dress theme -“Release your inner leprechaun!” Beautiful outside venue with views of table mountain The Wild Clover Farm and Wild Clover Brewery supports responsible drinking and driving and will be offering a shuttle service from the Neelsie to the Wild Clover every hour on the hour for R10 a trip – so there is no excuse not to let your hair down! The event starts at 12pm and ends at 12am and tickets are still available at Quicket www.quicket.co.za/events/4344-st-paddy39s-day-the-wild-clover-in-association-with-4leaf-agency/

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DATES: Saturday, 15th March 2014 @ 7.00pm & Sunday, 16 March 2014 @ 4.00 pm - extra show VENUE: Big Top Arena, Carnival City TICKETS: R300 – R700, available from Computicket

Six-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary gospel, R&B and soul singer BeBe Winans is set to record his next album in South Africa, and tickets are &ying. The legendary singer will perform at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City, on 15 & 16 March when he will be recording his live CD & DVD. With a string of hit singles under his belt and a family full of gospel singers, this seasoned performer is sure to be spectacular in the &esh. BeBe won his %rst Grammy Award in 1989 – Best Male Soul Gospel Performance – for his contribution to his brother's musical album, and has seen resounding success ever since. BeBe's self-titled %rst solo album was released in 1997, featuring the international crossover hit 'I Wanna Be the Only One', which was followed by another six solo albums which featured a wide variety of music. Hits to look out for during his live performances include 'It All Comes Down To Love', 'Africa', 'When You Love Someone', 'Humpty Dumpty', and 'Coming Back Home'. The experienced musician has won a total of six Grammy Awards, ten Dove Awards, six Stellar Awards, three NAACP Awards, and one Soul Train Music Award. In addition to recording and performing, BeBe started his own record label, The Movement Group, in 2003, and currently hosts the nationally syndicated BeBe Winans Radio Show. SAMA Best Duo Group hit-makers Jaziel Brothers will open the performance for BeBe, who will perform with a full live band. Tickets are available at Computicket, starting at R300

2,355 million listeners (RAMS, December 2011) Aisha was instrumental in rolling out the 2010 FIFA World Cup programming on 5FM, the around the clock programming and coverage of the death of Former President Nelson Mandela as well as the strategic delivery of a fresh youthful offering in the Stations content and lineup year on year. 5FM has won a variety of prestigious awards locally and has been nominated for a number of awards internationally during this time.

Aisha Mohamed says â&#x20AC;&#x153;5FM is a brand that I am truly passionate about. I've been blessed over the last four years to have held the title of Station Manager.

The brand remains dynamic and competitive. I have had many amazing experiences with the station, and have had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary people. Whilst I leave the station, the brand will always remain in my heart.

It has been an exceptionally rewarding challenge and I look forward to the next chapter in my career at the SABC. â&#x20AC;? Aisha leaves 5FM to grow within the SABC stable for a senior position within the commercial portfolio at SABC TV. The 5FM team wishes Aisha the very best in her new role.

5FM is sad to con#rm the resignation of Station About 5FM: 5FM is the entertainment powerhouse for youthful South Manager, Aisha Mohamed.

Africans, offering the most popular contemporary music and entertainment. As a national Top 40 hit music radio station, 5FM is on

Appointed to the position of Station Manager at the age of 29, the pulse of local and global music and content trends; thereby breaking records for the youngest Station Manager 5FM has ever offering audiences access to, and an opportunity to be part of, the had. 5FM's Aisha Mohamed is and was a pioneer in the greater steps energy and dynamism of a fast changing youthful community. of moving the brand forward. Her long and enduring history at 5FM The irreverent but stylish brand personality is augmented by a line-up %rst started when she joined the station's marketing team from 2003 to of on-air talent like no other in South Africa and is the primary source of 2008.

music & lifestyle trends for a nation of cool and trendy young adults. 5

5FM = (Music) [i.e. to the Power of 5]!

Aisha worked her way up as the Marketing Manager, before accepting an offer to work for MTV Networks Africa as Marketing Manager for MTV Base, MTV Europe in Africa, VH1 and Nickelodeon. Aisha then returned to 5FM in 2010 as the Station Manager which entailed looking after a team of over sixty on-air talent, management, operational and behind-the-scenes staff.

Under Aisha's careful guidance, vision and continued contribution as %rst, Marketing Manager and then Station Manager; 5FM grew from strength to strength and that was re&ected in its extraordinary crosscultural listenership appeal. The station also experienced a growth by over a million new loyal listeners to its highest audience to date of

Jack Parow is taking it to the next-next-level with Nag van die Lang Pe! e. It is released as a double album showing oﬀ both his roman"c and dangerous sides.

The acous"c part represents Parow's roman"c side with brand new composi"ons and reworked older hits. The reworked songs include Byellville, Eksie Ou, Tussen Stasies, Hard Partytjie Hou and other favourites.

NAG VAN DIE LANG PETTE is probably Jack Parow's kiefest album to date. This is his third studio offering and is released as a double album showing off both his roman"c and dangerous sides... and it is finally here! Nag van die Lang Pe! e includes 11 acous"c tracks, 12 new electric tracks and 6 comedy skits by Radio Raps.

Expect epic collabora"ons with Valiant Swart, Francois van Coke, Pierre Greeff and Mr. Cat & the Jackal. Parow cruises into a new wide-open landscape with acous"c guitars, double bass, percussion and dark Blues riffs, which is a first for South African Hip Hop. This part of the album was produced by Jus"n de Nobrega and Loki Rothman.

The infamous dangerous side is represented pumping new electric beats and kief collabora"ons that will make th CARL COX CONFIRMED AS 1 3 c o n s e c u t i v e y e a r o f h i s old ladies scared. Dirt Nasty, Francois van Coke, Klipwerf F I N A L B U R N R E S I D E N C Y residency at Space Ibiza this Boere Orkes, Naaldekoker, Rian Zietsman from Taxi summer. MENTOR Violence and PHFAT collaborates on this album. After the phenomenal success of last year's program, which saw thousands of applications across 90 countries worldwide, burn Residency has %rmly cemented itself as the biggest global DJ competition Thousands have already applied, all – committed to %nding and nurturing hoping to be in with the chance to the next DJ superstar. realize their dreams and become the next superstar DJ, with %ve young Back for its biggest and best year hopefuls winning a summer long y e t , n o t o n l y a r e t h e r e % v e residency spinning the decks at some residencies up for grabs now, in a of the hottest clubs in music mecca, new twist for 2014 they are raising the stakes by introducing a 100,000 Ibiza. EUR grand prize which will be invested in one %nalist's DJ career. Apply and upload your mix on: https://apps.facebook.com/burnreside What sets burn Residency apart ncy/apply-and-upload from all other contests of its kind is its commitment to creating the next DJ Vote for your favourite DJ on: superstar. https://apps.facebook.com/burnreside Its unique and demanding bootcamp ncy/residency/dj-pro%les program is the ultimate platform to A true veteran and pioneer of the do this, giving contestants a once in electronic music scene, with a career a lifetime opportunity to experience spanning four decades, Carl will be on %rst hand every aspect of life on the hand during the bootcamp to share his island; receiving expert tuition and own unique and highly valuable insight extensive guidance from Carl and into what it will take to become the next Pete, building vital industry contacts top resident DJ. and gaining maximum exposure to Quite something from a man who is ensure them the best possible start in a world that to many would about to go into a record-breaking otherwise be out of reach.

With just days to go until entry for this year's competition closes, burn Residency have enlisted the skills of international dance music icon Carl Cox as their %nal headline mentor.

Nag van die Lang Pe! e includes 11 acous"c tracks, 12 electric tracks and 6 comedy skits by Radio Raps. Twenty nine tracks make that a whole lo$ a Jack Parow in one package!

The ﬁrst singles and music videos to be released are Bloubek from the electric side and Tema van jou Lied (Theme of your Song) with Valiant Swart from the acous"c side. Links: Twi! er: @JackParow Facebook: www.facebook.com/jack.parow iTunes: http://bit.ly/1dDNtFJ

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hip-hop. Their versatile lyrics and beats are both unique and hypnotic. Dagger Gang believes that staying true to your uniqueness is the way to separate you from the pack you are h placed in. We are categorised as hip-hop but our movement is e way beyond that.

The Group comprises of four members and two associates. The t members are: Young Shadoe (South Africa), Token s (Mozambique), Mike (South Africa) and Hyperlect (Botswana). c The two associates are: Thato and Ink.

e c Young Shadoe, Token and hyperlect are the rappers of the group and Mike and Hyperlect are the beat makers of the group.

Brief bio: Young Shadoe, Token, Hyperlect all started rapping back in high school, though they never knew it their meeting was the beginning of a movement that will last after high school. The trio later met Mike who is way younger than them. His beats were We have been to community radio stations and the response to our different and matched with their style of rap so they took him to music has been great. form a rap group. We are in the process of promoting our debut single called “They g Dagger Gang was the name %nally given to the nameless believe”. The single is currently play listed on VOW FM and is doing e group. The group has performed at numerous events trying to great.

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2 When we get on stage the crowd doesn't want us to leave the y stage. At other times whereby the music system stops working e we are able to ignite the show by performing acapella.

group that loves to make good music and want to share it with the world, we just need an opportunity. For our music visit www.reverbnation.com/daggergang or follow us on Twitter @daggergang or on Facebook DAGGER GANG Cash & Reezy made a name for themselves with their smashing lead single Turn It Up which sets the mood and turns any blue Monday into a club lived Friday. Turn It Up is circulating within campus radio stations, MP3 download sites such as Songcastmusic, KasiMp3, MTV (ArtistLink), Soundcloud and on social media networks, so is their upcoming single ‘Its All Good’.

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They have an intro music video out for promotional purposes, turn it up (music video) in the early stages of production and working on shooting music videos for their next upcoming singles namely Autobiography and Its All Good. Cash and Reezy have also done opening performances for several musical acts like The Soil, Sol Phenduka, Deepa Trybz, Zakwe and Julian Graham just but to mention a few.

Cash & Reezy: Recording Hip Hop artists, Producers, Pro Tools10 HD engineers, composers, songwriters, Cash&Reezy Empire Founders... Introducing the freshest duo on the map! Cash and Reezy is a male Hip Hop duo born and bred in the East Rand with a distinct sound, blending two styles of rap (commercial and underground) with the common goal of making good music. Childhood friends with different musical in&uences and af&uent talents they met in 2012 at a sound engineering/music school and decided to put their differences aside, merge their unique styles respectively capturing the best of both worlds, which gave rise to the group and album First Impression.

As the album entails they are determined and destined on making an impression in the South African Hip Hop music scene with their music and with a tour being planned their mission is to build a fan base in different areas of the country to offer homegrown quality music to the masses and to expand the brand internationally and worldwide. Links: www.mtv.com/artists/ca sh-reesy/

Mos Def (Grammy nominated Hip Hop Artist and Multi Award Winning Actor to deliver the Key Note Address at Music Exchange) MUSIC EXCHANGE – South Africa's premier music, %lm and entertainment programme returns to Cape Town City Hall, on the 7 and 8 March 2014, and this year the list of guest speakers is %lled with nothing shy of true heavyweight material. Music Exchange's latest coupe is the inclusion of Mos Def (aka Yasiin Bey) who will open this year's forty-eight hour investment in our entertainment economy. Music Exchange is expanding its traditional music focus to include %lm and entertainment, by securing the attendance of Mos Def - aka Yasiin Bey, who has successfully crossed over from music into %lm thanks to acclaimed roles in The Italian Job, Def Poetry, 16 Blocks, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Dexter, among others. South African-born %lm score composer Dr Trevor Jones, who has carved out a successful career in Hollywood and composed over 120 projects for %lm and television returns as Music Exchange board member this time. Delegates can look forward to the renowned composer and mentor presenting a talk on his collaborations with the likes of Irish super group U2 and Sinéad O'Conner. Jones' music scores remain the stuff of legend. These include Excalibur, The Dark Crystal, Notting Hill, Runaway Train, Angel Heart, The Last of the Mohicans amongst many more Hollywood Blockbuster movies.

of Charles Webster's tracks was held last year at the ADMT Electronic Dance Music workshop, the winner will have his remixes released worldwide the week before the 2014 edition of ADMT.

Music Exchange extends itself even further by hosting quarterly workshops and Master Classes throughout the year explains Founder of Music Exchange Martin Myers.

Panel discussions will draw on the expertise of industry heavyweights, Benjy Mudie, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, AKA, Jimmy Nevis, Sophia Foster , R J Benjamin ; Vicky Sampson, Auriol Hays , Estelle Kokot, PJ Powers ; Roeshdien Jazz and Selim Kajee, as well as Mozambican jazz musician Moreira Chonguica.

Music Exchange hosted the following workshops and Master Classes last year. · 17 May 2013 – Workshop on Songwriting Skills and %nding your Voice with RJ Benjamin was held at Cape Town City Hall

Diverse subjects covering every aspect of the African and global entertainment economy will be unpacked and shared by the very best in their respective disciplines. From the importance of arts and culture, insights into international trends, working in Africa, marketing, multi-media distribution mechanisms, right through to rights protection and how to be seen and heard in a market cluttered with noise, MUSIC EXCHANGE will deliver it all.

The inclusion of Germany's World Economic Forum awarded Global Leader for Tomorrow recipient Tim Renner, will deliver global insights and cement its reputation as the critically important, game-changing event that it's clearly become.Tim Renner, who is also Managing Director of Motor Music has T h e m o v e r s a n d s h a k e r s o f t h e developed artists such as Rammstein, entertainment industry are expected to converge on the City Hall in their numbers Portishead and 2Pac. during the two-day event, from musicians Rammstein album "Sehnsucht" sold more than to marketers and strategists, to network, 500.000 copies in Germany. In the US it sold discuss, collaborate, learn and be more than 1 Million copies which made the enriched by the latest global trends, album to the most famous German speaking knowledge and insights. album of all time. “Music Exchange is essential for anyone in This year will also include the launch of the the industry who wants to connect with the remix of Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse song “Jive correct stakeholders - be it in electronic Soweto recorded nearly 30 Years ago by dance music, digital trends, entering the International Electronic Dance Music (EDM) live music scene or learning how to generate new income streams,” explains UK pioneer Charles Webster Chairperson Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. The He returns to Music Exchange under the ADMT diversity of topics is truly inclusive and (African Dance Music & Technology) hat and global, delivered by in&uential thought will will host a 2 day intense workshop and leaders. interactive sessions by 2 world class DJ/producers; Charles Webster from the UK Another Industry %rst will be a speed (Defected, Miso, Foliage, House Afrika, networking session where every delegate Freerange amongst many others) and will have the opportunity to share 5 CapeTown's Dino Michael (Good Hope FM, DJ minutes with their top 10 and get Syndicate, Motherland Distribution, Defenders connected to the single most powerful entertainment assembly yet. of the Deep etc.) A remix competition for attendees to remix one

· 21 August 2013 – Lecture Series on “Can music be a vehicle to advance the culture of human rights? International Human Rights Day with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at Wits University · 25 and 26 November 2013 - Master class at South African College of Music with International Film Composer Dr Trevor Jones It was important to us that we take Music Exchange to the people, there is huge interest to host Music Exchange in all three Metropolitan Areas and plans are already on the way. MUSIC EXCHANGE promises to be an intense, extensive immersion for those newly curious, right through the biggest and best in the business. What does the future hold for the entertainment industry? Find out by booking for this vital window on the local and global entertainment economy, at Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets nationwide. Visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 915 8000. Tickets cost R220 for a single day's access to Music Exchange 2014, or R400 for the full two-day event. Music Exchange 2014 Commercial link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t11Ng2 IYIuM&feature=player_pro%lepage For more information contact: Martin Myers E-mail: info@musicexchange.co.za Mobile: +27 83 448 4475

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