SA Music News Magazine January 2015

January 2015 - Issue 01/15

interview with carli j. myers NATALIE CHAPMAN 90DAYS 180GIGS TOUR VEEKAY - I AM MUSIC FOKOFPOLISIEKAR - DAGDRONK

LET KAHN SERENADE YOU IN THE GARDENS THIS VALENTINES DAY INTRODUCING OUR ‘’KIDS MUSIC CORNER’’ THE MUSICIANS SOCIAL MEDIA CHECKLIST UP THE CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL PROTEST THE HERO RETURNS TO SOUTH AFRICA THE CURIOUS INCIDENT (UK) - PENNY LONESOME THE SCRIPT SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR ONE DIRECTION - ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR GEARING UP FOR SPLASHY FEN 2015

and LOADS MORE INSIDE...

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CONTENTS IN THE NEWS The Jameson Vic Falls New Year’s Carnival - Page 6 The Musicians Social Media Checklist - Page 14 - 15 The Curious Incident (UK) new EP release: Penny Lonesome - Page 16 New HemelBesem Music Video “Moenie Worrie Nie” - Page 27 Umlilo's New Fashion Funeral 'Chain Gang' is to die for - Page 29 Charities we support - Kensington Lions Club - Page 35

FOKOFPOLISIEKAR PRESENTS: DAGDRONK Blonde Ale - Page 38 2015 is FRANCOIS VAN COKE’s year - Page 39 Van Ryn's Distillery claims yet another award - Page 40 Loco Dice Tours SA with NPO Bridges For Music to support Educational Projects - Page 41 (Continued on Page 43)

Sons of Settlers and Riders Connection bid farewell to South Africa - Page 45

UPCOMING EVENTS Let Kahn serenade you in the Gardens this Valentines Day - Page 5 Natalie Chapman’s #90Days 180 Gigs Tour 2015 - Page 7 Protest the Hero returns to South Africa - Page 12 Up the Creek Music Festival 2015 - Page13 The Script South African Tour 2015 - Page 18 - 19 Ultra Fest returns to SA - Page 20 - 23 One Direction - On The Road Again Tour 2015 - Page 28 Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance - Dangerous Games SA Tour - Page 31 Michael Bublé South African Tour 2015 - Page 34 Backsberg Picnic Concerts for 2015 - Page 42

FEATURES & INTERVIEWS

Ministry Live in South Africa - Page 43

Veekay - I AM MUSIC - Page 4 Introducing our ‘’KIDS MUSIC CORNER’’ - Page 8 - 9 Interview with Carli J. Myers - Page 10 - 12 Kwaggabees - Afrikaans Rock - Page 24 KILLCODE - Southern Infused Metal/Rock (New York) - Page 35 Readers Contributions - The way to Succeed and the way to suck eggs - Page 41

CONTACT DETAILS Conrad Roets - 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 SA Music News Partner & Of!cial Photographer Tel: +27 61 489 6346 Email: magz@samusicnews.com Info: info@samusicnews.com Of!cial Website: www.samusicnews.com

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Well ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, another year has come and gone and we have seen and experienced some really amazing concerts, festivals and other events during the past year, and 2015 promises to be yet another amazing year !lled with even more fun and music for South Africa.

This year we will again see many international artists and performing acts visiting our beautiful country, and bring us even more exhilarating performances and memorable moments and stories to tell your grand-children one day.

To accommodate our ever crowing (and younger) fan base, we have now also introduced a ”Kids Corner’’ for our younger (and future) generation with a love and passion for music, and that has an interest in media and journalism to be able to share their musical experiences and knowledge with our readers, as well as gain valuable hands-on practical experience in the music and media industry (See page 8).

We are inviting our readers to send us your ideas and suggestions for what you would like to see in our future publications.

We are also inviting any freelance writers (local and internationally) that would like to contribute your stories and articles for publication.

For more information contact us on info@samusicnews.com

Cover: Carli J. Myers - Photo by Magz Tilling© at Magz Tilling Photographic Studio, Fourways Contents Page Photo: Kataklysm - Photo by Magz Tilling©

Towdee from the Motswako out!t Morafe and his popular hip hop and !lmmaker cousin Thainnokhu. The effect of DJ Sbu's philanthropy work on Veekay is evident.

Veekay is also a social entrepreneur and does his own charity work by collecting clothes and books which are in turn donated to the needy through what he calls the 'Veekay One Love Campaign', giving to the less fortunate and spreading the message of love. Veekay believes that what the world needs right now is one love.

The !ve people that he would invite for dinner are Patrice Motsepe, Russel Simmons, DJ Sbu, Bonang Matheba and Ralf Gum. Veekay advices those thinking of venturing into the music business to be patient and to do it for the right reason by being passionate about your craft and brand. 'There'll always be those who don't believe in you so when they throw bricks at you, take them and build a mansion. Always remember where you come from.’ Mahikeng based multi talented artist and producer, Veekay is ready to take over Mzansi after his hit songs One Love, Chasing Shadows, Tonight and Summer Love became a craze in Germany, England, Australia, USA, Netherlands and Portugal.

The 27 year old appears very humble, loves and respects people. He describes himself as crazy about music and ever smiling; a very ambitious person who doesn't believe in quitting and a budding philanthropist who believes in changing people's lives with his music.

Four singles picked up from Veekay's debut album, Summer Love, Chasing Shadows, Tonight and One Love have enjoyed considerate airplay and high rotation internationally.

becoming a South African icon and trendsetter, Veekay took part in the EMI etv Backstage Music competition in 2005 which was aired on the local broadcaster, eTV. Veekay made it onto the Top 10 for North West province leg and today says that talent search shows are important because this is where musicians meet music executives, 'there is someone watching you and if you give it your all it becomes easier for recording companies to sign you after you expose them to your talent'.

Veekay's music is a mixture of soulful vocals on house beats which have deep, tribal and electro elements. Upon sending some tracks to Soul Candi, he got a call back for a meeting where he presented more of his work. One of his tracks, 'Come With Me' ended up being is licensed to Soul Candi Records.

Now South Africans will !nally get a taste of Veekay's infectious house beats and melodic voice after the album debuted locally, the local 'The most important lesson I've learnt is to release took place on the 26th of December always give my all in everything I do, 2014. sometimes you only get one shot at something so one must go for it Veekay has the natural talent that allows him to wholeheartedly and never be scared of the effortlessly produce hits in the house, hip hop outcome. It's better to fail trying than fail and other music genres. without trying'.

A boy who grew up playing in the dusty village of Magogoe Tar in the North West province in South Africa, Veekay has come a long to hone his craft and to have one of his tracks being licensed by Soul Candi Records as an addition to his accolades.

People who have inspired Veekay from his childhood through his journey into becoming seasoned house artist include the likes of Michael Jackson. Veekay is inspired by the King of Pop's song writing abilities and musical concepts.

Although Veekay started performing at weddings at the age of seven, he fell in love the idea of becoming a musician in 2004 while in matric. With his sight squarely !xed on

He also singles out legendary DJ and producer Oskido particularly for his humble personality despite the success. Closer to home Veekay draws inspiration from

M o r e a b o u t Ve e k a y : S i g n e d a n international music publishing deal with Source Music Publishing/ Sheer Sound, a licensing deal with Soul Candi Records for a track called 'Come With Me' and digital deals with Songcast Music and Static Plastic Distribution which has seen his album being released on top music websites like Nokia Ovi Store, Mtv, iTunes, Beatport, Junodownload, TraxsSource, Mxit, Emusic to name a few.

Track record includes being featured on a track by Limpopo based producer Tphonikz, 'Singing With Angels', the song is now licensed to Peng Africa Records owned by legendary house music DJ and producer Andy Compton in England, UK. Album released, 'One Love' is released under his label Hypnotic Melodies Entertainment, he has just !nished working on his follow up album called 'I Am Music' which w as released in November 2014.

LET KAHN SERENADE YOU IN THE GARDENS THIS VALENTINE'S DAY Valentine's Day 2015 will be a day to remember when Parlotones front-man Kahn Morbee brings an electrifying solo set to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake starlight concert at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 14 February.

We all know him as the singer of multi platinum-selling act The Parlotones, one of South Africa's most successful pop-rock groups ever, with seven studio albums and several South African Music Awards under their belt.

Now, Kahn is bringing a more soulful but no less impassioned style to his !rst solo album, Salt, which is due for release in 2015.

Lovers, couples, friends and families who treat themselves to a romantic evening under the stars at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Valentine's Day will be given a sneak preview of his powerful new material, alongside a selection of the Parlotones' most memorable hit songs. Kahn will be accompanied by the exceptional Durban City Orchestra.

This very special and intimate starlight concert by one of South Africa's !nest singer-songwriters is the latest in a series of live concerts hosted by the Durban Botanic Gardens, one of South Africa's most important biodiversity locales – and Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens.

Besides being a verdant and picturesque setting for chilled-out outdoor picnic concerts featuring the country's most outstanding musicians, the well-maintained Durban gardens also focus heavily on conserving signi!cant and threatened plant species from subtropical climates around the world.

“Valentine's Day is a time for romance and companionship, and we can think of no better way to celebrate this occasion than by having the supremely talented Kahn Morbee performing in the gardens.

His powerful music and stirring delivery are guaranteed make you fall in love all over again,” said Bandile Mngoma, Old Mutual's sponsorship manager. “People usually associate the annual day of love with the colour red, but this Valentine's Day we are going to be painting the botanic gardens green – Old Mutual green,” he quipped.

Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome. A variety of food and refreshments will also be on sale. Gates open at 16:30 for pre-sold tickets and at 17:00 for on-the-day ticket sales. Show starts at 19:00 All children are welcome at the KidZone for extra fun and games .

“It's the colour of freshness, empowerment, new beginnings and Tickets are available online at www.web"ckets.co.za positive futures. It's going to be an exceptional evening of music by moonlight”.

Secure parking is available on the Juventus ground. Entrance to all parking is off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road, adjacent Ticket prices: Pre-sold tickets are R130 and R150 on the day. to the Botanic Gardens and the Munies Hockey Field also off Children aged 8-12 pay R60; kids under 8 are free. lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.

THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR, AT ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD AT THE JAMESON VIC FALLS CARNIVAL

Followed by the charismatic Zambian Winky D, dressed in a full vibrant orange suit with matching headdress and shoes, he had the audience in the palm of his hand, calling out 'We are all ninja's”, he got everyone in the spirit to ring in the New Year.

For the second year in a row the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival (JVFC) totally rocked the spectacular Victoria Falls as over 5,000 revelers from all over the world descended on the national heritage park for an unforgettable New Years' experience. Three days of sensational music, adventure and adrenalin activities set at one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

South African chart toppers Beatenberg took to the stage next and although their lead singer Matthew lost his voice and was unable to perform they promised to give everyone a special DJ set and they de!nitely delivered with their indie house mix including their own hits Pluto, Chelsea Blakemore and Rafael.

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The festival kicked off on the 29 of December with the sold-out Train & Secret Bush Party. 500 lucky ticket holders had the chance to take a beautiful old world steam train through the Vic Falls wilderness while local DJ, DJ Francis created an exceptional atmosphere for the universal partiers, all connected through their love of music and adventure.

With local and African artists like South Africa's Dan C and Toby 2 Shoes and Botswana's Sebastian Dutch the experience continued off the train, deep in the bush, set amongst Africa's wildlife and lit up by green Jameson glow sticks and a canopy of African stars. th

After an extraordinary !rst night, for the !rst time ever, on the 30 of December the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival burst into a multicoloured hue of celebration with the Colour Festival! CU Rage from Namibia quickly set a tone for day's festivities while attendees, dressed in white, grabbed their packets of pink, green, yellow, blue and orange powder. Zambian Eleftherios Mukuka, South African Anthea Scholtz, and Namibian Rob Macson & Nic Fourie kept the crowd jamming while they threw their packets in the air and covered the blissful partiers in neon shades.

As expected New Year's eve was the highlight of the exciting festival. Set at the local Vic Falls Farm School, thousands of local and international attendees turned out for a New Year's unlike any other. Zim's afro-classic band Intotal opened the night with their live jazz infused set.

The crowd went crazy for local legend, Oliver Mtukudzi, who, through his uniquely soulful set, united the global fanbase, with his humble yet passionate presence. The crowd hanging on his every word and movement, a true highlight of the evening.

Gold!sh completely took over the stage with their engaging theatrical performance starting off with a dramatic Lion King intro reminding everyone of the beautiful setting.

Their energized set included a spectacular laser show, huge in'atable balls, live instruments and their renowned screen animations. The night reached a climax with the engaging local MC Tinashe, cheering the crowd on for the New Year's with a 1 minute countdown, culminating in the moment, where all present ushered out the old year and together, welcomed in the new year, all to the backtrack of Gold!sh's addictive dance hits, African adorned stilt walkers weaved through the crowd and LED poi dancers on the stage all joined in the sensational New Year's moment! Zimbabwe's Jason Le Roux kept the festival attendees on the dance 'oor with a great DJ set and Judgement Yard closed the epic evening with their trademark dance-hall tunes.

Despite the rain party lovers couldn't stay away from carnival and grabbed their DStv ponchos, creating a sea of blue-hooded party people sipping on Jameson. Whether you were getting your name printed on a Coca Cola can or chilling in the rustic outdoor Zambezi beer garden, the festival kept overjoyed attendees in the New Year's spirit.

Special thanks to our great partners, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Winner – Eco-Logic Award for Climate Change (2011); Finalist – DStv, GWM South Africa, Zambezi Lager, Fly Africa, ZiFM, Coca- Eco-Logic Award in Transport (2011); Finalist – Mail and Guardian Future Greening Awards (2012); Winner in the Bookmarks Awards Cola and Burn Energy Drink for their support.

Festival organizers Seed Experiences stayed true to their environmental ethos by bringing Environment Africa onboard to give festival goers the option to 'green their ticket' by donating $5 with which the organization plants a tree on their behalf.

(2013) Finalist in the Bookmarks Awards (2012); nominated in the 'Best Music Festival' category for the MK Awards (2012 & 2013); awarded the Highly Commended A Greener Festival Award (2012 & 2013); Winner – Eco-logic Awards in Transport (2012) and Winner – Eco-logic Awards in Recycling (2012).

Were you there? Check out the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival About MultiChoice Facebook page for photos and to be the !rst to hear about the MultiChoice started as the subscriber management arm of M-Net. 2015 lineup.

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Today it is the leading multi-channel digital satellite television operator across the African continent. Its dynamic technology platform and varied bouquets of channels, built on a foundation of compelling premium entertainment, has seen MultiChoice grow its business to 3.7 million subscribers across South Africa.

MultiChoice provides its DStv services to different market segments.

The DStv bouquets cater for different lifestyles and pockets, from entry level to Premium. DStv is also available as a niche service for the Indian and Portuguese communities. M-Net and SuperSport are About Seed Experiences part of the MultiChoice stable, which delivers premium channels and Seed Experiences is renowned for delivering world-class events content to a growing number of subscribers. DStv Media Sales, DStv to their fans such as Virgin Mobile Presents The Lumineers, Mobile, MWEB, DStv Online, CommerceZone, SmartVillage and Bastille SA Tour, Virgin Mobile Presents John Newman, UB40 SA NMSCom also form part of the group.

Tour, Sonar presented by Olmeca Tequila, Rocking The Daisies and, The Pet Shop Boys. With Passenger, Ben Howard and Sowing the Seeds already on the cards for the "rst few months of 2015, fans can only expect the best live music performances, great experiences, and top production.

MultiChoice is one of the outstanding examples of a pioneering South African company, owned by Naspers, an international player providing entertainment, technology and e-commerce services.

MultiChoice's involvement in South Africa goes beyond its core business. Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and through technology, Accolades include: Winner – Climate Change Leadership Award enables individuals and communities to help themselves ultimately in the Small to Medium Business Category (2009 and 2010); leading to growth of the economy of the country.

overnight but we can make small changes in our own lives and the lives around us that could impact one person at a time and in time have an enormously positive effect.

This had been the most challenging, gruelling, emotional and exhilarating months of my life. I am exhausted, inspired, motivated and excited about what I have started. This is only the beginning." - Natalie Chapman, April 2014 Natalie Chapman is a proud ambassador and Board Member of Epic Foundation, which was founded by Alta McMaster at the beginning of 2013. Having experienced various traumas in her own life, Alta has a deep understanding of how lonely and helpless one can feel if no-one reaches out a helping hand.

Through her personal experiences Alta was encouraged to provide that helping hand to others in the form of assisting with the empowerment of survivors of trauma.

SA singer/songwriter, Natalie Chapman kicks off her Chapman will be raising much-needed funds for this incredible organisation and others around South Africa through her #90Days2015 tour at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria

performances and fundraising events.

Natalie Chapman completed what was considered by many to be an impossible task: 90 performances in 90 consecutive days in 90 Schedule announced - All bookings and logistical planning for Chapman's #90Days2015 lie solely on the multi-talented different towns from January to April 2014.

Singer/Songwriter's shoulders. The mammoth task of securing Covering more than 13 500 km across South Africa, and reaching 180 venues began the moment she completed her !rst #90Days thousands of individuals with her message of hope, motivation and tour in April 2014 and continues still‌ music, it was no surprise that she was awarded a LEADSA Hero Award for her efforts in May 2014. #90Days is about giving a voice to Due to the nature of the tour and the fact that she works on a philosophy of trust for the project there are times when venues survivors of violent and sexual crimes. and towns pull out at the last minute. Promises are of course Chapman will kick off the epic journey on Wednesday, 28th January broken but as with the last tour, Natalie moves forward on a with “Day 1 of #90Days2015: Natalie Chapman and Friendsâ€? at the system of faith in human kindness and she is determined to beautiful Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria. overcome any hurdles on the way to reaching her incredible goal.

She will be joined on stage by some of SA's !nest acts including Josie Field, Andra, Raoul and Black Friday, Garth Taylor and Shotgun Tori. The schedule is therefore always subject to change but Natalie is The #90Days2015 tour will run from Wednesday, 28th January to con!dent that for her 2nd tour, she has secured an incredibly Monday, 27th April 2015. She will travel over 15 000 kms across strong network and commitment in communities in the towns she South Africa, visiting 90 different towns and performing 180 gigs in 90 plans to visit. consecutive days. With just a few weeks to go until she embarks on what is thought to be the !rst mission of its kind, this feisty and extremely passionate musician will endeavour to spread her message of hope and awareness to all corners of South Africa plus visits to Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho.

A call to action Chapman's #90Days project would not have been possible or successful without the support of many individuals, businesses and organisations in each of the towns on the tour schedule.

From sponsorships of accommodation, venues, food, Music and Mission - united again! organising and involvement, the various towns that made up the The objective of #90Days2015 is simple for Natalie Chapman: to #90Days2014 tour contributed signi!cantly and made an reach one person in each town to encourage survivors to speak out invaluable contribution to the impact of the tour. about their experiences in order to !nd healing, and to also motivate and mobilise everyday South Africans to get involved in helping Natalie Chapman is now calling on all communities, venues, companies and musicians in South Africa to get involved in order women, men and children who have suffered an ordeal. to help her make #90Days2015 even more impactful and far Apart from spreading her message at performances in community reaching than the last! As preparations continue, Natalie is in halls, live music venues, and theatres, Chapman will also be need of help setting up the community based performances in performing at women's and children's shelters, children's homes and each of the towns listed in the schedule. schools during the day to motivate and encourage our youth to protect themselves, speak out when they become victims and Anyone wishing to get involved can contact her on change the future of the country by being involved in creating better thelocalelementsa@gmail.com communities for themselves. In 2015, Chapman will also be adding prisons to this list as she believes that we should be speaking to the perpetrators as well - people who have so often been victims themselves.

Encouraging change through hope - The stories of inspiration and mobilisation after her visits this year poured in and everyday South Africans have, in their own capacity, begun to make a change in their communities. #90Days2014 in Natalie's own words: "This journey has been life changing for me. I could never have guessed that what many South Africans needed was to simply start a conversation they had never had before; that planting the seed would be enough. I am more determined than ever to tell my stories and inspire individuals to get involved in the solution to this dire situation.

The reality is we cannot change our society, government and police

C I S U M KIDS ER! CORN

Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? Well, here at SA Music News Magazine we decided to change all that, and in order to involve our younger (and future) generation, we are dedicating a whole section of our magazine (and website) to kids and teenagers aged 7 17 that loves and have a passion for music, and that is also interested in learning more about the music and media industry, and that would like to share their knowledge and experiences with our readers, and get some practical hands-on experience at the same time.

If you would like us to !nd out more on how to get involved, or get your children, or even your school involved, please email us on info@samusicnews.com for more information - Also see www.samusicnews.com/news/kids_corner.html

PRIME CIRCLE School Project by Amber Tilling-Richards (Heronbridge College, Fourways, Age 11)

Amber Tilling Richards Amber does not only have a love and passion for music, she is also an aspiring little photographer, and an amazing little activist against Rhino poaching in South Africa and is also a Youth Board Member for One More Generation America.

"Amber Tilling-Richards - My Mom and Dad own the Royal Kruger Lodge close to the Kruger National Park. I love to visit there during my school holidays as I love animals and nature. You can see our Lodge on www.royalkruger.com I go on as many game drives and walks as I can and I enjoy s p o t t i n g G o d ’s b e a u t i f u l creatures. I have seen the Big

5 and many other beautiful organizations so that we can animals. preserve the rhino’s in South Africa for all the generations to Recently I was privileged to come. meet Olivia and Carter from OMG and their parents. We all This year, I participated in a 7-km travelled to the Lodge along walk to raise funding for the with a !lm crew and people protection of rhinos and won a from Rhino SA. This was to !lm rhino art competition. a documentary for television.

Although I may be a musician, I am so sad when I see what is singer, dancer or a game ranger going on with rhino poaching in when I grow up, I South Africa and I was so know for certain that happy to see the wonderful whatever I do, I will work being done by Olivia and a l w a y s t r y t o Carter. I really wanted to do p r e s e r v e o u r more myself. animals, nature and When they invited me to the environment. become a Board Member of OMG, I was over the moon.

Also Rhino SA made me one of their champions and I look forward to working with these

difference. Thank you for this opportunity!"

OMG recently collaborated with our friends at Dance To Be Wild and Children 4 Conservation and collectively we launched the 1,000,000 Footprints for Africa campaign.

As a respected initiative in the !ght to stop poaching on the African

I really look forward to meeting all the other kids involved in OMG and to Amber Tilling-Richards helping making a

continent, 1,000,000 Footprints to Save Africa invites everyone to join the children of the world in a symbolic walk across Africa!

Our vision is to gather the footprints of children around the world – we hope to amass suf!cient footprints to reach from Cape Town to Nairobi, embracing all countries facing the continuous onslaught against its wildlife and its people. We are asking kids around the world to embrace our campaign and join-in on the fun.

We are seeking community organizations and schools everywhere to gather together and place their footprints on sheets or canvases and send them to us.

Recently our South African OMG board members Margie Kolver and our youth board member Amber Tilling-Richards participated in an nine school blitz along with our friends at Dance To Be Wild and Children 4 Conservation where they presented the conservation program to over eight thousand students.

Here are some of the highlights from their visit.

The below comments are from Margie:

Amber talking to the school kids on Rhino Poaching

''The team has just returned from the most amazing Eugene took some awesome photos and video footage of the !nal three week up in Marloth Park with the 1,000,000 Footprints schools, Monique, aged 14, took to the stage with Jax and Amber and assisted with the presentations. for Africa campaign – WE HAVE BEGUN!!!!!!!!

Jax Bath, Cheryl Cook and myself arrived at Royal Vanessa and Eugene have developed a fantastic website for the campaign Kruger Lodge on Tuesday afternoon to a warm with some amazing interactive pages. We were also joined by Chris Daniel welcome from Vic Richards, Amber, Jules and the and Bonngi’s Quest – the kids LOVED Chris in his rhino suite!!! We were able friendly staff. As usual, their hospitality knew no bounds to give each school a whole pile of Bongi’s Quest books!!! and spent a wonderful evening in the boma eating Sheila and Johnny joined us on Saturday when we took 18 of these children Jules’ delicious food and chatting to the other guests at (2 from each school) into the Kruger Park and a !nal braai at a holiday resort the Lodge, which included a newly-wed couple from – Henk van Rooyen in Marloth Park.

Singapore.

WHAT AN AMAZING TIME!!!! We have all returned exhausted but !lled with An early start and a meet up with Velile Mabaso from an incredible sense of achievement!!!

Nkomazi FM, our anchorman and liaison, saw our campaign begin in the remotest areas in Nkomazi Here are a few comments from our Youth Board Member Amber: District, Mpumalanga = all surrounding the Kruger We want to show the world we will not accept Rhino Poaching.

National Park!!.

WE WANT TO PUT OUR FOOT DOWN – SAY NO TO RHINO POACHING 9 schools in three days – over 8000 children impacted and on board with the 1,000,000 Million Footprints!!!!! We visited some schools in the Kruger to tell them about the terrible things the poachers are doing to our Rhinos and other animals and to get them to help in collecting 1 million footprints If you would like to learn more about getting involved, please contact any one of the email addresses below for more information and make sure you visit the 1,000,000 Footprints for Africa website: http://.onemillionfootprints.org Contact Details General inquiries should be directed to: info@onemillionfootprints.org and or info@onemoregeneration.org African inquiries should be directed to: Margie 083 738 4606 or margie@onemoregeneration.org Vanessa 079 517 6517 or vanessa@onemillionfootprints.org Amber and Jax taking footprints

At every school we were met by thousands of eager children ranging in age from 5 yrs to 17 yrs, Jax and Amber faced these audiences and delivered, sometines in the most dif!cult circumstances, the most powerful message.

Both girls did a stirling job talking to and teaching these children!!!! It was a wonderful sight to see and I am so very proud of them both. Velile was a gem and helped with crowd control, translations and generally engaging the crowds.

We were joined on Friday by Eugene and Vanessa Theron and their three kids (Children4Conservation) – Monique being one of the campaign’s. ambassadors.

All other inquiries both US and International should be directed to: Carter and Olivia at info@onemoregeneration.org

SA Music News Magazine interview with Carli Interview compiled by Conrad Roets - SA Music News Magazine Editorin-Chief SAMN: When did you know that you wanted to become a musician/artist?

Carli: During my high school career.

SAMN: Which instruments do you play?

Carli: I play a little bit of piano (not a lot though – something that I wish was not true!!)

SAMN: What was the !rst tune/s you’ve learned?

Carli: Love Is All Around, The Locomotion and Let It Be SAMN: Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? Carli: I admire so many artists but I think my ultimate favorite, because of her vocal and performance abilities, would de!nitely be Christina Aguilera SAMN: Which famous musicians have you learned from?

Carli: SO many!! Michael Jackson, Maroon 5, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Santana, The Carpenters.

SAMN: What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?

Carli: Some of these include: Sunday afternoon band practice. As a little girl, singing with my dad whilst he played the guitar. Watching my mom dance at Latin American Ballroom Dancing Championships and wanting to learn. Watching professional stage musicals. Performing live in musicals and in competitions.

Carli J. Myers - Photo by Magz Tilling© at Magz Tilling Photographic Studio, Fourways

From it`s insidious, hypnotic bass line, jagged guitars and sultry lead vocal, it`s crystal clear from the outset that “Clutch” is no ordinary song and Carli J Myers is no paint-by-numbers pop singer. A highly motivated multi-talented singer, dancer, actress, writer and Organisational Psychology Masters student, Carli, who is a vegetarian since birth and who maintains peak physical !tness in a variety of ways, has lived and breathed music from an early age. Indeed music runs deep in her family, both her father and brothers are accomplished song writers.

SAMN: Were you in'uenced by old records & tapes? Which ones?

Carli: Yes, The Carpenters de!nitely stands out! Growing up I was also very in'uenced by musicals - I used to watch and learn them backwards. Some of my favorites are Grease, The Sound of Music, My fair lady, Annie.

SAMN: Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD's?

Carli: The World’s Classic Rocker’s CD! When I was younger my family took me to a live performance at the Canyon Club in Los Angeles. We saw the live performance of the World Classic Rockers show – this had members from Toto, The Eagle, Steppenwolf, Journey as well as other renowned artists. I got their CD and still absolutely love listening to it !!

SAMN: How do you handle mistakes during a performance?

Carli: Laugh and/or cry inside, smile and KEEP GOING !! ;)

SAMN: Do you still get nervous before a performance?

Not satis!ed with honing her vocals through training and Carli: I de!nitely do winning singing competitions, Carli fronts her own band `Pacawa` who were recently !nalists in Joburg`s Battle of the SAMN: What advice would you give to beginners who are nervous?

Bands.

Carli: Nerves can be good and often help us to perform our best. As Drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as Christina long as we have worked hard and have prepared well, we need to try Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Pink, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, convert those nerves into a positive adrenalin – I don’t think it’s easy for Adele, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson and anyone! classic bands like Bon Jovi, The Beatles and The Carpenters, Carli has her eyes !rmly set on her goal of achieving SAMN: How often and for how long do you practice?

Carli: When I have something new to learn and/or perfect, I will recognition as a respected performing artist and writer. practice it for many hours until I am satis!ed (I am quite a perfectionist Her debut single “Clutch” was written by American writer Shea when it comes to my music (but I think that is a good thing;))!

Seger and its edgy alt-pop direction is glove perfect for Carli`s SAMN: What do you practice - exercises, new tunes, hard tunes, etc.? distinctive voice.

Carli: That’s a very broad question… I’d have to say all of it (depending Produced by multiple SAMAAward winning producer Crighton if I’m working on a speci!c project or whether I am just trying to keep Goodwill and legendary A&R maven Benjy Mudie, the song vocally !t)! was snapped up for worldwide digital release by leading independent company Next Music. One of South Africa`s SAMN: What type of band would you describe “Pacawa” as? leading fashion and lifestyle magazines, Grazia, was so Carli: Pacawa is a melodic and beat driven soft rock band with impressed on hearing the single they scheduled an extensive elements of funk and a bit of jazz. fashion shoot with Carli, an unheard of mark of recognition for SAMN: Tell us the brief history of your band an unknown artist.

Carli: Well, we started out as a few keen music lovers wanting to jam a With her meticulous work ethic, dedication to her craft and bit – that led us onto a competition which solidi!ed our con!dence that sultry good looks, Carli J Myers seems set to smash the this had potential for way more than just a chilled afternoon jam. traditional pop barriers with her brand of sassy, adventurous music.

Our original material written by Patrick Kelly was by all accounts a very high standard and so people wanted to hear the songs – for us there is nothing better than people singing along to the band’s original material.

SAMN: What inspires you to do what you do?

Carli: That is a tough thing to explain in words. The best way I can explain the answer to that is in terms of the different emotions that music creates in me – the emotions of exhilaration, of love, and of SAMN: What are your dreams and goals movement. Music provides a powerful for your band? medium of expression. It is that sensation of Carli: We would love to have the support feeling alive when I sing that tells me that I of a great record label to help us take the can’t really live without my music. band as far as possible.

SAMN: What advice would you give to fellow SAMN: Who writes the songs, what are artists or bands? they about?

Carli: Make sure that you love what you do Carli: Our talented guitarist, Patrick Kelly, because the sincerity always comes through writes the songs for Pacawa and then in the delivery. watches how the songs take shape as the rest of the band provides input – the SAMN: What are some of your pet peeves? process is really enjoyable and seems to Carli: Sound engineers who don’t really work very well for us. The songs are know what they doing, because they make predominantly centered around matters of you try to sing above the sound of the drums. the heart.

I mean even Christina Aguilera is going to have problems competing with a full electric SAMN: How do you promote your band band if her mic is too soft! and shows?

Carli: Through the various social media SAMN: How does music affect you and the platforms - we are on Facebook, Twitter, world around you?

SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Carli: As I have said, my music has become something that I now can’t live without and I SAMN: Describe your show, visual and think a part of that is because of the emotions musically it creates in me. I actually once came across Carli: Well we don’t rely on stage effects a quote that I think best answers that and props, but as a band we provide an question. The quote goes “that moment energetic set !lled with beat melody and when you hear a song and every word lyrics suf!cient to capture the audience. describes your situation perfectly”. In our Perhaps at a later stage we’ll incorporate everyday life I think we all relate to music in pyrotechnics into our show ;) haha! some if not many ways SAMN: What do you think about SAMN: What's the best and worst thing downloading music online? about playing in clubs?

Carli: As an artist I think it’s a great way to Carli: Playing at clubs is actually a great way get one’s music ‘out there’ but I don’t of honing your sound and skills because in support downloading pirated versions of order to grab the attention of people there, the song – artists work hard for what they who have perhaps not come speci!cally to produce and I feel that they deserve to hear you, you have to be on your best game. also receive monetary recognition.

It gives a great practice ground for larger SAMN: What's your outlook on the record venues. One of the challenges of playing in clubs is that since people are just there industry today?

Carli: I think that the record industry has milling around and perhaps drinking and taken a substantial downturn as hard copy eating, you can tend to be ignored - but that sales have plummeted and so in order for is also part of the game and also toughens record companies to survive, they have you up! I’d therefore say that the worst thing had to become very innovative to prosper. about playing in clubs is the fact that the They are now reliant on online promotion, facilities available are usually not of a high sales and downloads which is de!nitely standard and thus the quality of the sound the way of the future. Uploading YouTube that the audience and the performers hear is videos is clearly becoming bigger and not always very good – as such it makes the bigger. I think it’s likely that a lot of artists performance more challenging. are going to have to allow songs to be From Magz (SA Music News Magazine given away without charge just to Partner & Magz Tilling Photography establish a name and a reputation for Owner): How did you enjoy your shoot themselves. But on the other hand, experience and why? through YouTube, artists are immediately Carli: The shoot day was incredible!! It was exposed to an international audience, great fun! I arrived here at SA Music News which is a great advantage. with a full suitcase of clothes, shoes and SAMN: Tell us a story about a day in your accessories. I didn’t know what to expect but was excited to !nd out! After myself and the life.

Carli: Well, a cool experience for me lovely Magz and Chantel !nalized my out!ts, happened after Grazia had released their we began the preparation of my hair and feature on me. I was walking into the gym makeup. The morning and afternoon that and a stranger came up to me and said followed was extremely fun and enjoyable. “sorry to bother you but are you a singer? I Each look was unique and had a different saw you in Grazia Magazine?” – the 'are. We had such a good time together power of marketing – that was really cool!! smiling, laughing and dancing to Clutch!

I knew it, it was late and the sun was setting - I had hardly noticed the time pass because we were having such a good time.

I was also delighted to meet Amber (Magz’s daughter and a beautiful new fan) and have some pics with her – we danced, we smiled and we had a great little chat – a de!nite highlight! I really enjoyed the shoot experience – the excitement, warmth and enthusiasm from all involved (Magz, Conrad and Chantel) made the day one of my favorite experiences! I was not expecting the spoiling I received so thank you so much!!

From young Ambi (SA Music News Magazine - Junior Journalist in Training): Ambi: When did you write your !rst song and what inspired you?

Carli: I wrote my !rst song in matric and it was inspired by an overseas tour that I went on when I was 16.

Ambi: Who supported you the most through your career?

Carli: Both my wonderful parents Ambi: What’s the most exciting moment that’s happened in your career?

Carli: I would have to say each time I receive a message from someone I do not know telling me that they love my single Clutch and that they can’t wait to hear more– that feeling is most incredible!

Ambi: Besides us... who’s the most crazy person you’ve met and why?

Carli: I’d have to say my brother Adam – he randomly decided to add two middle names to his birth name and seems to always “adopt” the body language and accent of any foreigner he comes into contact with in a caricature way and somehow manages never to offend them … he always makes new friends and it becomes very entertaining to watch!

Ambi: How do you prepare before a performance?

Carli: Before I go onto stage I like to warm up my voice, give my body a bit of a stretch to loosen up and relax, and jump up and down to get the blood 'owing and the energy up ;) Ambi: What’s the best advice that you can give kids who would like to be a singer like you?

Carli: Always take what you do seriously but don’t take yourself too seriously. I think it’s about working hard and consistently and doing your best – after that we can’t control what happens Ambi: Who’s your role model and why?

Carli: I actually have many role models. My brother once said to me that he admires something in every person who is close to him and that is why he has chosen the friends he has. This made me think a lot. I now look up to many different people and try model my life and behaviors on all the good qualities of those closest to me. But 2 people I most certainly consider to be my role models are my parents – they both

they both exhibit such amazing and admirable qualities.

Ambi: Have you been involved in any charities and in what way? Which are your favourite areas to support Carli: During high school I was a part of a group that would bring an underprivileged school to our school every Wednesday afternoon. We used to make them lunch and !ll the afternoon with fun interactive games and sports.

It was a wonderful experience because we got to know the children from the school and developed a great relationship with them! One of my favorite areas to support are charities that are aimed at bettering the lives and futures of children.

Ambi: What’s the funniest mistake you’ve ever made?

Carli: Well I have been told that when I was a little girl I fell of the jungle gym and hurt my chin. I then ran to my mom crying “Mommy! I hurt my beard!” :) Ambi: You seem to be so full of amazing energy … where can I get some? J Carli: Hehe! Aww thanks! I am the kind of person who likes to be very active – to be honest I’m not sure where it comes from but I think one of the places that I get my energy is from training – I love to run, swim and gym and I always feel more energized when I am !nished exercising!!

Photos taken by Magz Tilling© at Margaret Tilling Photographic Studio, Fourways - 061 489 6346

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2015 is also Up the Creek`s 25 birthday – and we are going to town!... well, of course not literally… but be assured that the twinkly platteland stars will shine down brightly on the happiest valley in the Malgas area.

Zebra & Giraffe

It is time to gear up for the annual Up the Creek Music Festival: a cocktail of superb live acts; all day activities and wacky antics at the fantastically original river stage. Leave the gobbledygook of everyday life behind; grab your sunblock, bling bikini, funky lilo and buddy and head on over to the Breede River– your ultimate music and party getaway weekend awaits!

The line up for 2015 promises to blow your sunhats off with Wow! and includes some of best live acts that South Africa currently has to offer: Zebra & Giraffe, Taxi Violence, Beatenberg , AKING, Dave Ferguson, Bye Beneco, Shortstraw, Hot Water, The Black Cat Bones, The Kiffness, The Ballistics, Stoker, Red Huxley, Scicoustic, Piet Botha & The Lyzyrd Kyngs, Gerald Clark, Mean Black Mamba, Manny Walters, Basson Laubscher, John Wizards, Al Bairre, Christian Tiger School, Gateway Drugs, Manouche, Grassy Spark, Nomadic Orchestra, December Streets, Shaun Jacobs Band, Diamond Thug, Bandelero, Qadasi, Sawagi (JPN) and Kite Rider.

For some off-the-wall fun we are also adding some Laughter Yoga with Kiki Toga and Bitchy Bingo with Mary Scary. th

2015 is also Up the Creek`s 25 birthday – and we are going to town!... well, of course not literally… but be assured that the twinkly platteland stars will shine down brightly on the happiest valley in the Malgas area.

Festival organiser, Caitlin Hanley, tells all to: “come prepared for hours in the sun, 'oating on the cool Breede River, listening to some of SA's top artists. Once the river stage comes to an end you can expect the tone to keep climbing.

Punters will be treated to surprises at every turn and as each night comes to an end at the Jagermeister main stage, the music will continue at the new Hunters Stage.

Up The Creek has something for everyone; in terms of music styles, a variety of food options, camping with or without your cars, and and enter your details. We'll mail (yes post, not email) you your great selection at the various bars so that everyone walks away in a very own Up The Creek 2015 sticker for your car. There are shared state of mind; happy and content.” monthly prizes and festival tickets for both those who stick and MK MUSIC KOMBI: This year MK will be back in the form of a spot. Type, mail, stick, click. Good luck! colourful Music Kombi. Leading Creekers, as the Pied Piper once did UP THE CREEK 2015 TICKET SALES: with the rats, down to the Sedgwicks River stage, back up to the Hunters stage and across to the Jagermeister Main stage. Loaded Ticket sales are open: R750.00 at h! p://utc.nu"ckets.co.za/ with musicians following the lead of our very own Pied Piper, DJ Tickets are for whole weekend access only (arrive any day Thurs – Dirtroad, the MK kombi will entertain Creekers throughout the Sun). weekend.

Whether between two bars, at the festival gate, down on the We will keep next year's festival the same comfortable size you've riverbank or even half way up that 'hill,' nothing will seem impossible. come to love, however unfortunately no under 18`s at Up the You can expect to enjoy live performances atop the kombi's rooftop Creek 2015. stage, a bevy of DJs from within the kombi's belly and perhaps even an appearance from our visiting Drag Queen, Mary Scary.

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FOOD COURT: Once again Sedgwicks Old Brown will be sharing the warmth and creating a food court like no other. Under their Bedouin you'll be privy to a comfort and vibe as only Sedgwicks can share.The Cape Town food trucks contingent are journeying up to the Creek to bring you the widest range of delicious food.

And in true Sedwicks style it just keeps getting better, your breakfast will be accompanied by live music next year and giveaways will be a plenty. Groking won't be accepted (when is it ever!?) but you can absolutely bibble away to your hearts` content.

CREEKSPOTTER COMPETITION: Make sure you sign up for an Up The Creek 2015 Sticker and stand the chance of winning awesome prizes! Find the #Creekspotter app on our Facebook page

to look at integrating Instagram and/or Snapchat as a part of your strategy.

What kind of content is most likely to connect with your fans?

Take a look at other musicians who are likely to share a similar fan demographic and see what works: Do videos or photos often get the most shares? Are they receptive to direct calls to action to join newsletters, buy tickets, albums, etc.?

Does humor work well as a tool to engage fans consistently? Do they express an emotional connection and/or loyalty to personal entries, be it through blog posts, Facebook posts, videos, Instagram

The musician' s social media checklist where they live, what income bracket they photos, or tweets? likely !t into, what other interests or

Don't get off on the wrong foot with your passions they have, and what other Your strategy - Set goals social media marketing, do your research, musicians they are likely listening to.

Do you have goals (short-, medium-, and make a plan, and connect with your target l o n g - t e r m ) a n d p r o p e r K P I ' s ( ke y Where do your fans spend most of audience from the start. performance indicators) in place to monitor their time online? your progress?

Marketing your band and your music on the Knowing where your fan base spends digital landscape, it's easy to get lost focusing most of its "me is cri"cal to your being Plan your promotions your time and efforts on the wrong sites and successful.

Social media can be a great way to engage connecting with the wrong people.

You may like Facebook, but if your fans

your fans when you don't have much going

on between album cycles and tours, but Ideally, you'd take the time and have an are in their teens, you may want to look at you should always have a focus on what's opportunity to think through the who, how, integrating Instagram and/or Snapchat as coming next in your pipeline so the rest of what, where, and why so that all of your efforts a part of your strategy. your digital strategy can effectively work are connecting you to potential fans and in'uencers within your niche from the get go.

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connect with your fans?

Break your bigger goals into smaller Unfortunately for most, the excitement (or Take a look at other musicians who are steps dread) of diving in takes precedence, and this likely to share a similar fan demographic It's likely that your medium- and/ or longfocus on getting started overshadows the and see what works: Do videos or photos term goals may re'ect what project (be it process of thinking things through, and even if often get the most shares? an album, mixtape, show, or tour) is you do take the time, social media is an evercoming down the pipeline, but it's changing environment, which means that no Are they receptive to direct calls to action important to think through your goals at all to join newsletters, buy tickets, albums, single strategy will work forever. levels to ensure that your social media etc.? Does humor work well as a tool to strategy helps to move you closer on a So whether you are just getting started, or engage fans consistently? daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and want to audit your existing efforts, using the checklist below can help ensure that your Do they express an emotional connection efforts propel you toward your goals, because and/or loyalty to personal entries, be it

yearly basis.

Build your list ultimately, your goals as a musician are what through blog posts, Facebook posts, Do you ask for contact info, or at least an really matter and will direct you to the tasks videos, Instagram photos, or tweets? email address, from fans at least once per and metrics that make the most sense for you. week via social media?

Where do your fans spend most of Market research

their time online?

Do you know who your fans are?

Knowing where your fan base spends

Know what you are measuring

Social media is a great conversation and Consider who is most likely to connect with most of its time is critical to your being engagement tool, but it's not always a your style of music. Be realistic and put some successful. You may like Facebook, but if great direct marketing tool, your fans are in their teens, you may want serious thought into how old your fans are,

To this day, the best way to directly market hard work. Make sure that your PR are posting consistently re'ects your voice (and sell) to your fans is via email.

Company has all the information and within your own fan community or within materials they need to effectively do their your niche/genre community at large.

So while you are focusing on connecting to work. fans, peers, and in'uencers on a daily basis,

Solicit help - Do you offer ample

ask for email addresses so that when the Branding opportunity for your fans to get involved? time comes to put up a pre-sale for your Are your socials all consistent in look, Are the calls to action strong enough that album or announce ticket sales for your next feel, and message? you actually seen results? tour, you can reach out directly to your fans With the strategy nailed down, you need to via email where your message and call to make sure that your digital presences work Asking for email addresses is one thing, action is guaranteed to reach them.

together, and that each digital property (i.e. but you also want to focus on creating y o u r w e b s i t e , F a c e b o o k , Tw i t t e r, opportunities for your fans to get involved

Are you paying attention to the analytics Instagram, etc.) all re'ect the same vision with you as often as possible. that matter? so that your fans can follow you and With the advent of social media came the comfortably interact with you across these This gives your fans a way of feeling a obsession with analytics. This has led to multiple channels. sense of belonging and an emotional tie to such an abundance of statistics and metrics you and your music, which will help down that it can be dif!cult to know what you Do you link to your website in all social the line to create super fans – those fans should be paying attention to. pro!le bios? who are most willing to buy your music, If social media is a conversation tool, your merch, and tickets, and who are most Think through your strategy and look at only website should be the conversion tool. Your likely to evangelize you to others. the metrics that matter, and put everything website must always be up to date with your else aside. Do Facebook likes really matter latest focus, be it a newsletter sign-up form, Be consistently present via your social as a metric when you are focused on your a way to purchase your new album or buy channels album pre-sale? tickets to your tour, etc.

Not only is it important to create consistency in the frequency of your posts, Do number of favourites on a Tweet really With that said, the bio you use on any of so that fans become accustomed and matter when building your newsletter is your your social channels must have a link back ultimately expect to hear from you, but it's primary focus? Does traf!c to your website to your website so you increase your also critical that you actually be present. matter when you are focused on ticket chances for these conversions to happen sales? The answer to these may be yes, but anywhere that your fans !nd you. not necessarily.

Posting content but never following up with comments is a big no-no as it doesn't

Is your contact information up to date reward your fans' engagement with the It's really important to understand how each and available on all social pro!les? proper sense of community and effort you make (or your fans make) re'ects You never know when someone is going to belonging. your goals, and to focus in on the analytics come across your music and want to book that show growth and progress towards your band, help to fund your next project, or Social media the smart way those goals. simply connect you to someone who can By using the checklist above, you'll be able open doors for you down the line.

to determine your audience, !nd them, and create a winning content strategy that

How big is your promo budget?

Social media gives you the opportunity to Making sure your contact information is engages while moves the dial towards post content for free anywhere you want, but obvious and available is the most basic achieving your goals. Keep this checklist this doesn't mean that paying for increased thing you can do – in fact it's so easy that it's handy as you may !nd yourself wanting to exposure is wrong, or should even be off the often an afterthought. revisit your direction and strategy as time table. goes on. Of course, this checklist could be In addition, nothing will turn people off more added to as well.

A part of creating an effective strategy is than a website link that doesn't work, or an understanding how much of a budget you email that gets bounced back.

Let us know what you would add to this have and can afford for things like checklist to make it as comprehensive as advertising.

possible by emailing us your comments to Does all your social content maintain info@samusicnews.com Hiring a reputable and reliable PR Company the voice you feel best represents you with a well established name in the music as an artist?

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When not writing and playing: Cavey is a Jack The Ripper tour guide and sober bar crawl host Diaz makes sure that the Indonesian Airforce has planes to 'y.

Dan equally provokes and prevents riots near Oval Cricket ground.

Mirko mashes up Flight of the Bumble Bee with Iron Maiden on classical guitar.

The Curious Incident arrived back in SA on 24 November to promote their new EP: “Penny Lonesome” with a national tour from 25 November – 13 December.

Their wickedly tongue in cheek single - “Money” debuted on BBC London in October and can also be heard on various SA radio stations. The of!cial iTunes release date for the EP is 26th of Jan 2015. Pre orders are now open: bit.ly/PennyLonesomeSA Listen to Money here: soundcloud.com/the-curious-incident The EP consists of 4 news songs: The !rst single Money hit the SA radio waves in October last year: Tongue-in-cheek teasing of the lyrics of some of the band`s favourite modern artists Aloe Blacc and Sam Smith.

The Hunt: An eclectic and somewhat unexpected style mash with a positive blow-out chorus best suited to a Caribbean jump around; “The Curious Incident ripped the studio apart...Cavey, the lead Diane: A Tale of youthful love in a school-time crush that's bloomed singer, moves like the love child of Steven Tyler and Rambo.” into an Elvis-approved marriage; Please Don't Say: Perfect for telling Elma Smit (MNET Studio 1, South Africa) that special someone (lover, friend, politician) to shut the hell up.

"Their relentless and infectious energy and enthusiasm when performing live makes them one of the top live bands to see in COMPETITION: What is the most curious incident that has happened to you? Tell us on twitter (#tcioftheyear) or in 200-300 words on London" Leanne Sherman (It's All Indie, UK) Facebook and stand a chance to win a copy of the EP and some of the The Curious Incident (UK) is the Alternative Pop embodiment of band`s awesome T-shirts. that roller coaster feeling in your belly! A band of multinationals wearing their hearts on their sleeves; their music has a little The Curious Incident has also recently released the of!cial video RHCP, a little Sting, a little Winehouse, a little Bruno Mars and a for their current single “Money.” No actual Piggy's were harmed lot more thrown in depending on the weather. in the making of this video. Pennies do hurt when they fall from the sky.

They have supported some of their heroes including The Zombies and have been lucky enough to play in the UK, Coke and dish washing liquid were used as cleaning aids prior to Switzerland and Canada. The band had their !rst SA tour in 2012 eating the pennies - those scenes didn't even make the cut!

THE BAND: The unusual thing about the band members is that they represent four countries: a diverse bunch of great musicians that came together to see the rest of the world stage by stage!

Link to watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=GleAj2Ycd6I&feature=youtu.be

Cavey Roberts @caveyroberts - (vocals & guitar) - representing Fans can keep an eye out on www.thecuriousincident.com for S o u t h A f r i c a & T h e N e t h e r l a n d s ; M i r k o P i c o n e s e updates on their tour schedule. @mirkopiconese - (lead guitar) - representing Italy; Dan Bowery Social media links: @dmbowery - (bass) - representing England twitter.com/curiousincident and Diaz Meidiawan @curiousdiaz13 - (drums) - representing facebook.com/thecuriousincident Indonesia facebook.com/events/732214220208761/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

Turning Tricks Entertainment in association with Jagermeister proudly presents PROTEST THE HERO LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA 2015 In September 2014, Protest The Hero made their live South African debut in front of a crazed legion of fans at Krank'd Up 2014. The onceoff performance saw fans from all over South Africa and neighbouring countries make the pilgrimage to Johannesburg for what can only be described as a historical show.

It soon became very clear that the South African legion wanted their Canadian heroes to come back as soon as possible, and that's all Protest The Hero needed to hear to set the wheels in motion for their speedy return.

Protest The Hero will be resuming their love affair with South Africa for 4 exclusive club shows during the course of April and May 2015. Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria: Prepare to have your minds blown!

About Protest The Hero: Having developed a cult following since their inception in 2001, Protest the Hero has toured relentlessly, sharing stages across the world with acts such as Bullet for My Valentine, Underoath, Parkway Drive and Avenged Sevenfold, and released the critically-acclaimed albums Kezia, Fortress, Scurrilous and Volition. They have rede!ned the metal genre and will be bringing their technical prowess to South African audiences in April / May 2015 Protest The Hero South Africa Tour 2015 is proudly sponsored by Jagermeister and Music Connection.

Watch the Protest The Hero “Underbite� music video below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HjTs-y-ZQo&list=PLqWpe8Z5neDB4A1xK3_mDMTnIz38SUlQ Tickets went on sale at R275 each from Thursday, 18 December 2014 nationwide through www.compu"cket.com as well as at Computicket outlets and Checkers stores.

Big Concerts con!rmed that Irish smash hit pop/rock band The Script will be returning to Johannesburg, as well as Cape Town and Durban, in support of their new album 'No Sound Without Silence'. Don't miss out; catch th them live in Johannesburg on 4 February 2015 at Coca Cola Dome. Presented by 947 and M-Net. Due to logistical reasons, the venue and date for The Script and Phillip Phillips concert in Johannesburg has changed. The new itinerary will be: Johannesburg: Wednesday th 4 February at The Coca Cola Dome.

All tickets purchased for the previous itinerary will be valid for this new itinerary, and Johannesburg ticket holders will have the option to exchange their tickets for any of the new seated options that have been made available for this concert from Wednesday th 14 January 2015.

Any ticket holders that are unable to make the new itinerary may obtain a refund before th Friday 30 January 2015 by contacting either Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or Big Concerts on 011 759 7215.

The Johannesburg event will also feature a ho

host of local bands including Gangs of in support of their new album 'No Sound Ballet, Beatenberg, Good Luck and Without Silence'. One of the biggest singles of 2012, the quadruple platinum 'Home' Shortstraw. announced Phillip Phillips as a singer / The Script have scored a huge amount of guitarist to the world. success globally by selling over 20 million records world-wide with all 3 albums going Centering on the American Idol season 11 multi-platinum throughout the world. 'Hall Of winner's rich, raspy vocals and masterful Fame', the lead single from the last album guitar skills, 'Home' served as the lead #3, was a world-wide number one single single from 'The World from the Side of the with over 5 million sales, 133 million Moon' – a platinum selling album that shot to YouTube views and over 100 million Spotify number 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart upon its release in November 2012. plays.

His debut album, produced by Gregg Wattenberg (Train, O.A.R) also features the platinum single 'Gone,Gone,Gone' and 'Where We Came From'. Phillips spent most of 2013 on the road with Matchbox 20 and Their latest single 'Superheroes' from their John Mayer for his Born and Raised Tour. fourth album 'No Sound Without Silence' is Performing live offers a sense of freedom currently in the Top 20 of the Kia Top 40 SA that Phillips !nds essential to making music with iTunes on KFM and 947. The music video for 'Superheroes', directed by He commented 'we just go out there and Vaughan Arnell, was shot in Alexandra, jam out and try to make it different and exciting, instead of playing the songs Johannesburg. exactly how they sound on the album.

Big Concerts also announced that Phillip Phillips will be joining The Script on their It's all about real musicians playing real South African tour dates in February 2015 music that we're passionate about and just Their previous #3 world tour spanned over 11 months and saw them play sold out shows in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

having a good time, and hopefully we're giving the crowd a good time too'. The Script have scored a huge amount of success globally by selling over 20 million records world-wide with all 3 albums going multiplatinum throughout the world. 'Hall Of Fame', the lead single from the last album #3, was a world-wide number one single with over 5 million sales, 133 million YouTube views and over 100 million Spotify plays.

Their previous #3 world tour spanned over 11 months and saw them play sold out shows in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Fans will be treated to an evening of all their hit songs including live including 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved', 'Breakeven', 'For The First Time', 'Nothing' and 'Hall Of Fame' and more.

Their last South African tour was a complete sell-out so fans are encouraged to get tickets early. The Script have scored a huge amount of success globally by selling over 20 million records world-wide with all 3 albums going multi-platinum throughout the world.

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Ultra Music Festival returns to South Africa on Wednesday, 27 August 2014.

13th and 14th February 2015, and if the Having hosted the largest electronic music success of the !rst event in February 2014 festival in African history in 2014, Ultra South was anything to go by, the next one will be Africa™ is returning for its 2015 edition with even bigger. Tickets went on sale last month even grander plans; kicking off with the and the 10, 000 allocated early birds sold out in announcement of a storming Phase One just one day, that's before any international line-up! artists have even been announced!

Not ones to sit back and miss out on an opportunity like this, 5FM have con!rmed that the national broadcaster has come onboard

With Early Bird admission already sold out due to unprecedented demand, advance entry tickets will begin on sale at R850 for both events, with VIP versions being sold at R1 250 and R1 500 for the Cape Town and Johannesburg events respectively.

Russell Faibisch – Founder, Executive Producer and CEO of Ultra Music Festival

Headlining the First Phase are some of and Ultra Worldwide™ shared his dance music's most sought-after acts, with excitement, saying: current DJ Mag #1 Hardwell set to make his “As Ultra expands to all corners of the

the Ultra bandwagon as one of the of!cial

!rst appearance at the festival alongside globe, continuing to bring the festival to

media partners for 2015.

fellow debutants Armin van Buuren and new frontiers, there truly may not be a A x w e l l ^ I n g r o s s o . F u r t h e r m o r e , ! r m more beautiful location than South Africa.

“We are really excited to be one of the of!cial favourite Martin Garrix will be returning to the The memories that everyone came away media partners for Ultra SA 2015 and to be grounds where he so memorably whipped with after the inaugural edition were aligned to a Miami based premier dance the locals into a frenzy during his sets at the timeless. The fans there are truly festival that is ranked in the Top 10 largest previous edition. music festivals globally.

The eclectic and diverse sounds of the As the leading entertainment and lifestyle festival that were so strongly established in

passionate, and they encompassed what loving the music and indeed our experience is all about. We are raising the bar in February, bringing Ultra back to

brand for youthful South Africans, 5FM its !rst outing will also remain prominent, South Africa in a big way. We're looking continues to be !rst to market on air in the with the headliners big-room sound !nely forward to growing the event there for dance music space.

Ultra SA will complement 5FM's on air offering

balanced with the inclusion of some of South many years to come, and making Ultra Africa's biggest and best talent. This South Africa a destination festival that

includes the Cape Town-based funk duo every music fan should experience at least as the leader in local and global electronic once in their lifetime."

Gold!sh, underground tech-house star dance music and will feature some of our Black Coffee, as well as an appearance from Adam Russakoff – Executive Producer, iconic DJs in the entertainment line-up,” says the legendary house out!t Fresh & Talent Booker and Director of Business 5FM marketing manager Natalie Frank.

Euphonik. Other acts to round out the truly Affairs for Ultra Music Festival and Ultra The partnership will mean that not only will spectacular Phase One include hometown Worldwide added:“First year shows usually tend to be replete with growing 5FM have exclusive access to certain content mix specialist Roger Goode, budding house pains, but with South Africa it just instantly and international acts when they hit our shores superstar DJ Kent and renowned producer worked. It certainly helped that we had a next year, but 5FM listeners will be rewarded Protoculture. massive line-up and the energy really with exclusive ticket purchase options and Pre-registered fans will have the chance to transcended to the crowd. Ultra South special deals such as the chance to purchase exclusively purchase their tickets at 9am Africa turned out to be a very special show a limited amount of early bird tickets via a SAST on Thursday, 6th November before for our team, the Artists and most secret link that will be shared on the 5FM they go on sale to the general public the importantly the fans lucky enough to be th website and social media channels from following day Friday, 7 November. there to witness history in the making.

Continuing with our trend of coming stronger the hard-hitting track, 'Apollo' and his community. After a hugely successful every year, our second edition in South Africa scorching collaboration with Dyro and Bright launch event, Hardwell is now on the surely won't disappoint as evidenced by this Lights, 'Never Say Goodbye', as well as his road with worldwide travels for this new t r e m e n d o u s " r s t p h a s e l i n e - u p single 'Dare You' have become some of the t o u r n e w c o n c e p t . S p a n n i n g 6 announcement." biggest records over the past couple of years. continents the tour has seen sold-out Shaun Duvet – Founding partner of Ultra His performance at the 2013 Miami Ultra s h o w s i n J a k a r t a , S i n g a p o r e , South Africa™ said: “To say that Ultra has Music Festival would go on to become the Bangalore, Mumbai, Lisbon, London, changed my life is an understatement. It is an stuff of legend. Clocking up a staggering 6 Mexico City, Cape Town, Johannesburg, absolute honour to part of such an incredible million views in just 8 weeks, Hardwell's set Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, Manchester, global family. In year 1 of Ultra South Africa we broke all records for the most watched Ultra Edinburgh, Belfast, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, set the tone, now in year 2 we have learned a live broadcast during UMF with over80,000 Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, making I Am Hardwell one of the must whole bunch of new tricks and can't wait to people watching his set via the feed. show the South African public an experience they will never forget!”

Following on from his 2012 Tomorrowland set,

see shows over the past two years.

which to date has received over 21 millions Announcing the next phase of the I Am views on YouTube, Hardwell returned to the Hardwell tour, Hardwell took to the main stage of Tomorrowland in 2013 where he streets of New York's for a Times Square played yet another inimitable set that took a takeover where he revealed the !nal frenzied Tomorrowland audience on a ride of a chapter of the world adventure will culminate in North America with shows lifetime.

This time the live-set amassed in excess of 1 million views in just a few days and has currently been viewed over 22 million times on YouTube; the inexorable rate at which his DJ sets are viewed by fans around the world has made him the single most in demand live set

Music maturity came swiftly for the now artist in the electronic scene today.

in Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Va n c o u v e r, L o s A n g e l e s , M i a m i completing his mammoth journey at the world renowned Madison Square Garden in New York for what will no doubt be a spectacle !nale for Hardwell's global scaling party concept.

During the 2013 edition of Amsterdam seasoned-veteran Robbert van de Corput, A true festival–straddling superstar his sets Dance Event, Hardwell held the world better known as Hardwell. At the age of 25, the have conquered arena's at the most premiere of his 'I Am Hardwell' young Dutch titan capped off a 10 year journey prestigious and crowd-pleasing of parties in documentary in Amsterdam's oldest and when he was crowned World's No.1 DJ in the the world such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, most famous cinema, Tuschinski.

2013 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll cementing his Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Electric position as the electronic scenes newest Zoo, Cream!elds, UMF Europe, Coachella, The documentary provides a captivating superstar DJ and becoming the youngest ever EDC London, Future Music Festival, inside-look on Hardwell's rise. With the winner of the coveted Top 100 DJs award.

To m o r r o w W o r l d , G l o b a l G a t h e r i n g , motto - "If you can dream it, you can do it”. The !lm is now being shown in In 2014 the Dutch megastar did it again - being Mysteryland, Dance Valley and various selected cinemas around the world. crowned World's #1 DJ in the 2014 edition of Sensations, including Amsterdam's. While his DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs Poll for a second Las Vegas residency at Hakkasan with his 'Go The rise of Hardwell as a young boy from consecutive year. Having already created a Hardwell Or Go Home' event series has the city of Breda into a ripened legacy that would put most of his counterparts cemented his position as one of the international super-heavyweight has become an inspiring tale for all. to shame this award-winning DJ, producer, forerunning DJ stars in the US club scene. musician, label owner and lover of all things In April 2013 Hardwell launched his most Coming full circle from a dream to reality music has not only helped shape the current ambitious project to date when he unveiled his of wanting to become the '#1 DJ in the state of EDM, but has left an everlasting I Am Hardwell world tour concept at World', we can be assured that the imprint on it.

Amsterdam's Heineken Music Hall to a6000 Hardwell name, face, and brand is a

Label boss of Revealed Recordings and capacity crowd.

force that will drive electronic dance

collecting a plethora of Beatport #1's (no less A spectacle of unprecedented musical vision music for years to come... than 7 consecutive #1's in 2013 alone), his and production detail, the entire show was Armin van Buuren studio output has never been more proli!c or broadcast live on a HD feed to 100,000's of A man driven by an unbridled and more on point. Records such as his anthemic fans around the world and placed a solid relentless passion for music, a born hit 'Spaceman', 'Three Triangles (Losing My marker to the immense popularity of perfectionist, striving to stay on top of the Religion)', 'Countdown', 'Jumper', alongside Hardwell's position within the dance scene he's helped to grow. The 'ag-

experience. He unites millions, not only that has taken place every March since its through the gigs in his challenging schedule, inception in 1999, Ultra Music Festival but also through his Armin Only and A State celebrated its 16th anniversary March 28of Trance world tours.

30, 2014 by bringing over 165,000 music

Armin has the privilege to perform at some of enthusiasts to the sold out event in the City the world's biggest and best festivals, clubs, of Miami. events and shows. One of the highlights in Boasting the hottest names and the !nest his career was Armin's performance for the talent to be found anywhere on the planet, new King and Queen of The Netherlands, U l t r a Wo r l d w i d e i s n o w t h e m o s t Willem-Alexander and Máxima.

international festival brand in the world by

Together with the Royal Concertgebouw far, as it continues to transport the Orchestra, in front of the monarchs and unrivalled experience from its Miami bearer of the trance movement, one of the biggest scenes in EDM worldwide

15,000 fans, he performed both 'The Bolero' 'agship event to an ever-growing number as well as an orchestral version of the title of destinations and fans all over the globe.

track of his 'Intense' album. During the Add in their pioneering live stream, 'Ultra A down-to-earth guy, living the extraordinary 'koningsvaart', a special, cultural boat-trip in Live' and Ultra Worldwide is able to bring life of one of the world's most popular DJ's. the city of Amsterdam, the King and Queen the festival experience online to over 15 Armin van Buuren is always on the move, surprised both the crowd as well as Armin by million unique viewers globally. whether through the music he creates in his getting on stage and dancing along. Another Over the past 16 years, literally thousands studio, or bound to the next high-end club or highlight was Armin's DJ set at the of the world's most iconic DJs, producers festival somewhere around the globe.

Museumplein in Amsterdam in July 2010, and live acts have mesmerized audiences

Armin: "It's not just love for music, it's my during the honouring of the Dutch soccer with awe-inspiring sets at Ultra events in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Ibiza, passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a team. hobby, it's about a way of living. Music is Even though the national team lost in the Korea and of course Miami. Each and essential to my life.”

FIFA World Cup !nal, they partied like they every new global edition has been founded on the same successful formula that has For more than 15 years, the Dutchman has were the absolute winners, and so did the been perfected over 16 years in Miami, been living to the rhythm of his own, 200 000 strong crowd. That's exactly what combining the most diverse electronic international success. A 5 times number one Armin's sets are all about. After the 2013 talent with the most technologically position in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's summer season has ended, with his own advanced, large scale festival productions Top 100 poll is the result of his loyalty to fans, residency at the world's biggest club, in the world. his creativity in the studio, the perseverance Privilege in Ibiza, Armin kicks off a new with which he hosts his weekly radio show A Armin Only world tour, based on his In 2014, Ultra continues to push the State of Trance and the energy he transcends 'Intense’album. The Dutch edition of the boundaries, bringing its unparalleled to the crowds in front of him.

Despite the heavy pressure that comes along with being the world's most popular DJ, Armin

show, with two nights at the Amsterdam combination of cutting edge production and Ziggo Dome, sold out within only a few the world's best electronic acts back to its hours.

previous strongholds and to new frontiers

across the globe. With brand new editions has always kept his focus on the music. And With the brand new Armin Only tour, Armin brings a unique and exclusive show, in South Africa and Japan this year already, that's exactly what keeps him going. unfolding the many layers of his 'Intense' 2014 will see Ultra in nine countries and !ve No matter how many hours Armin van Buuren continents across the globe. album. has travelled to get there, as soon as he About Ultra South Africa enters the DJ booth, the Dutchman has his full For the latest news on which other amazing focus on the music, the crowd and how these acts will be setting the stages alight at Ultra Ultra Music Festival, the World's Premier South Africa™ and to keep up-to-date with Electronic Music event, is an internationally two will combine.

As soon as the beats of his !rst record have kicked in, the room lights up and chanting !lls the air. To witness a set of Armin van Buuren is

all other news and information, stay tuned to renowned event that was launched in 1999 the official website and Ultra South Africa™ in Miami, Florida.2014 saw Ultra expand

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into nine countries and !ve continents; one of which was Africa. The inaugural Ultra

South Africa was brought to the country by into the music and be one with the people Ultra Worldwide, founded by Russell Electric Music. around you.

Faibisch, is the global brand of the World's th Ultra South Africa took place on 14 and Mixed seamlessly, he created his own style Premier Electronic Music event Ultra Music th Festival. An internationally renowned event 15 February in Cape Town and and sound, making his DJ sets a unique

Johannesburg respectively, attracting a total of 40 000 dance music lovers to party with the hottest line-up seen in the country at that time; including TiĂŤsto, Krewella, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Blasterjaxx, Afrojack and more, as well as a host of local names including DJs Fresh and Euphonik, Black Coffee and Gold!sh. In total 9 internationals and over 100 local acts played the multiple stages to crowds that partied for over 12 hours in each city.

Ultra South Africa returns in February 2015 with an even bigger and better show. Check out ultrasouthafrica.com for more information.

About MultiChoice MultiChoice started as the subscriber management arm of M-Net. Today it is the leading multi-channel digital satellite television operator across the African continent.

Its dynamic technology platform and varied bouquets of channels, built on a foundation of compelling premium entertainment, has seen MultiChoice grow its business to 3.7 million subscribers across South Africa.

MultiChoice provides its DStv services to different market segments. The DStv bouquets cater for different lifestyles and pockets, from entry level to Premium. DStv is also available as a niche service for the Indian and Portuguese communities.

M-Net and SuperSport are part of the MultiChoice stable, which delivers premium channels and content to a growing number of subscribers. DStv Media Sales, DStv Mobile, MWEB, DStv Online, CommerceZone, SmartVillage and NMSCom also form part of the group.

MultiChoice is one of the outstanding examples of a pioneering South African company, owned by Naspers, an international player providing entertainment, technology and e-commerce services.

MultiChoice's involvement in South Africa goes beyond its core business.

Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and through technology, enables individuals and communities to help themselves ultimately leading to growth of the economy of the country.

Kwaggabees is gevind deur Righard van Heerden en Hennie Het jy al gehoor van die Boesman se love song, die plaas in die Dippenaar. Twee jong Afrikaner manne wat 'n passie vir musiek en Hartsvallei, die wind op kromdraai en My Land waar die kranse die afrikaanse taal gevind het. antwoord gee.

Die twee boesemvriende van die klein dorpie Parys het die projek Kwaggabees is vir oud en jonk, lank en kort, dik en dun, pienk en saam aangepak en Kwaggabees is geb么re in die Lente van 2012. blou. Kaggabees is net vir JOU! Saam het hulle die album geskryf en elke woord is gewas, Die musiek is geskep met die doel om die Afrikaner trots te lig na gepoletoer en gesuiwer tot dit pas in hierdie unieke skryfstyl van nuwe hoogtes, asook vir plesier om die braaivleis vuur saam vriende die album. en familie, feeste, pubs en enige plek waar jy musiek hoor.

Met Righard van Heerden op die akoestiese kitaar en sy unieke sang styl, is die musiek vars en kreatief.

Kwaggabees het in die laaste paar maande verho毛 gedeel saam met, Adam Tas, Lianie May, Armand Hofmeyer, Steve Hofmeyr, Met 'n verskeidenheid van musiek.. Wat jou voet laat hop, jou Nicolas Louw, Ray Dylan en DJ Ossewa, net om 'n paar te noem. heupe swaai en jou laat langarm draai. Dit is trotse musiek met Kwaggabees was ook al by groot feeste regoor SA. baie passie.

Gaan kyk gerus na ons musiek video My Land Musiek wat jou laat verlang na jou oupa se plaasdam en die youtube.com/watch?v=9EnlaE4H378 melodie van jou verlore helfte se swanesang.

Start gearing up for Splashy Fen 2015 With less than three months to go until Splashy Fen 2015, now would be a good time to start planning ahead for this year's festival which takes place over the Easter long weekend from 2 to 6 April, coinciding with the school holidays and student breaks.

Tickets are currently on sale at Computicket for the Early Bird price of R500, which includes camping for the entire four-night, !ve-day festival. This offer runs until the end of December, after which normal advance tickets will cost R625. Plus, the !rst 500 ticket-holders will also get their hands on a Jose Cuervo festival pack containing a squeeze bottle, poncho and kit bag!

South Africa's longest-running annual music festival, Splashy Fen has been going strong since 1990 and every Easter sees thousands of people descending on a farm near Underberg in KwaZuluNatal for a long weekend of live music in a spectacular mountain setting.

According to festival organiser Pedro Carlo, visitors to this year's event can look forward to more stages, a fresh layout, and an awesome line-up of the very best in SA music, with the likes of Shortstraw, The Plastics, aKING, Beast, Taxi Violence, KAHN, Hot Water and Urban Creep among the !rst batch of acts to be announced.

“We'll also be adding bag jumping, dirt boarding and a trail run to the mix, as well as an all-new comedy bill and an even wider variety of food and drink outlets, all geared towards making the Splashy experience as much fun as possible," says Carlo.

“For many people, Splashy has become an annual tradition, and if you've never been before, then it de!nitely deserves a spot at the top of your 'mustdo' or ‘bucket list!”

For more information, visit www.splashyfen.co.za or contact 031 563 0824

New HemelBesem music video "Moenie Worry Nie" Afrikaans rapper HemelBesem has released the music video to his new song "Moenie Worry Nie".

The song “Moenie Worry Nie” is a song that appears on his new upcoming album which will be released in the next few days. It features Dennis Stander and Gian Groen on vocals, as well as violinist Rayelle Goodman of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra on the violin.

The new video was shot at various locations in and around Cape Town and was directed and produced by Desmond Denton & Marinus Denton of Imagenheart Productions.

A few noticeable faces like musicians Auriol Hays, Karen Kortje, Francois Van Coke, DJ Ready D and Emo Adams; SA Table Tennis Champion Shane Overmeyer and many more came through to the shoot and made appearances in the video.

Since going live on YouTube last week, the music video has received lots of positive feedback and comments on social media.

For more information on HemelBesem, follow HemelBesem on twitter at @HEMEL_BESEM or visit the BLM Music website at www.blmmusic.co.za Follow HemelBesem on Twitter: @HEMEL_BESEM HemelBesem on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hemelbese m View the "Moenie Worry Nie" music video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= NiJtRwJCJjs For more information or bookings please contact: Bevan Moleveld info@blmmusic.co.za

THE 'ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 SA TOUR' - Presented by Drop Off Point: At the bus hub drop-off on Landbou Avenue within the stadium precinct. More details to be released nearer the time. Park 94.7 Highveld Stereo, KFM and M-Net. Another Big Concerts and Ride: Available to purchase through Computicket Experience Park and Rail: Timetable to be released by PRASA nearer the Last year One Direction released their record-breaking third time.Shuttle Services: For more information or to book a seat please call Khosina 073 176 1126 or Louisa 082 868 6224 album 'Midnight Memories', which saw them named as the st

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brief and play with a colour that is considered safe and easy to coordinate.

The most exciting part was going into the Cape Town jungle and picking out interesting garments from young to mature talent," says Mataruse.

With a stellar team of Cape Town creatives and talent including st DOP/editor, Jared Paisley, editor Stephen Horn, 1 camera assistant Zeon Van Zyl and production designer Chantel Clark amongst many others behind Carson, the vision of the song was brought to life.

Carson says: “The concept of Chain Gang was inspired by Umlilo's track as well as the current state of youth culture in South Africa. I wanted to explore the 'scene kids' and play with the notion of a church that the young and hip would attend, a dark portrayal of a UMLILO UNVEILS FUNERAL FASHION FILM FOR 'CHAIN place of worship where deities are replaced with fashion designers, GANG' labels, shoes and gold.

Kwaai Diva Extraordinaire Umlilo caps off a successful 2014 with a I wanted to imagine what would happen if these scene kids had to new music video to die for. CHAIN GANG is the second single off attend a funeral, and express the idea that for the youth very few the upcoming 'Aluta' EP and showcases a side of the South African things carry meaning anymore.” performance artist the world has never seen before.

Watch 'Chain Gang' The song, written, produced and sung by Umlilo, explores the dark, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmQ4hywTZNE&feature=em pretentious and ever 'eeting world of modern gangs, where money -upload_owner is the only currency and fashion is a religion.

Listen/Download 'Chain Gang' https://soundcloud.com/umlilosa/chain-gang-1 “We live in a world where people keep getting gunned down everyday for all sorts of reasons they cannot control from skin PRODUCTION NOTES: colour, religion, poverty or sexuality. At the other end of the Written, Produced and Directed by Katey Carson spectrum is this vacuous pursuit of money and bling.

Featuring: It all has a chain effect making us all part of a chain gang whether Umlilo as Rita Vein and Father Karl we like it or not. The song explores this perpetual cycle to survive, Stylist: Art Mataruse to live and die with dignity in this modern jungle,” says Umlilo.

Director of Photography: Jared Paisley 1st Assistant Camera: Deon van Zyl Written, produced and directed by Katey Lee Carson, the voguish Of'ine Editor: Jared Paisley fashion funeral sees Umlilo channelling fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld Online Editor: Stephen Horn with styling expertise from Art Mataruse and lead creative make-up Lead Creative Make-Up Artist: Charli JvR for INGLOT Artist Charli JvR for INGLOT. Mataruse enlisted some of Cape Make Up Artists: Simone Rossouw, Kim Cloete, Hilary de Town's best designers including Lukhanyo Mdingi, Maxine Villiers Friessnegg, Elizabeth Megan Thebus, Birch and Elm, M4S and Production Designer: Chantel Clark Renee Nicole Sander.

Production Co-ordinator: Thaakirah Behardien "When approached to style Chain Gang I pretty much jumped on it Gaffer: Ryno Nortje because I've been wanting to work with a lot of black at one go. The Grip: Matthew Robinson challenge (something I enjoy) was to stick to a fashionably dark Production Assistants: Frances Botha, Sidni Forbes, Rudi .......

Gremels BTS Photography: Michael Currin Designers: Lukhanyo Mdingi, Maxine Friessnegg, Elizabeth Megan Thebus, Elme Bekker & Crystal Birch - Birch and Elm, Luiz Delaja - M4S, Renee Nicole Sande Also Featuring: Zani K Moleya, Thembalethu Wolf Mfebe, Caterina Gouws, Kelsey Carson, Chantel Clark, Amelia Shelley Baldwin, Travis van der Riet, Gavin Mikey Collins, Wendell Barlow, Cynthia Fan, Sheldon Michaels, Angelo Antonio Valerio, Georgina Warner, Simoa Ke!ra Nangle, Jazzara Jaslyn, David Ralph Viviers, Kyle Wallace, Adri Borman, Adyan King, Morgana Marengo, Lesala Mampa, Robert Peter Haxton, Winston Alec Golden, Kireon McShane Special Thanks: Wild Spaghetti, Theatre Arts Admin Collective, Media Film Services, Kalahari Pictures, Michael Murphy, Irfaan Fredericks UMLILO Contacts: Facebook: www.facebook.com/UmliloSA Tumblr: www.umlilosa.tumblr.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Umlilo_SA Hashtag: #CHAINGANG #FASHION2Ddie4 For more information, bookings please contact: naasMUSIC Email: info@naas.co.za Tel:+27 73 048 0057

MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE: Con!rmed South African Tour Dates Dates: 14th July 2015 – 9th August 2015 – limited 4-week season DANGEROUS GAMES

Venue: Teatro at Montecasino New Production Con!rmed for South Africa – July/August * Michael Flatley will make a guest appearance in the !rst 2-week run of the 2015 tour from 14th July 2015 – 26th July 2015 Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games is a spectacular new staging of the traditional masterpiece – comes to Peak Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening and Saturday and Johannesburg from 14th July 2015 for a limited 4 week run Sunday afternoon. at Montecasino, presented by RSG and M-Net. Another Big Off Peak Times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evening.

Concerts Experience Ticket Prices: Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games is choreographed Peak Price featuring Michael Flatley: R510 – R680 and directed by Michael Flatley and stars James Keegan, Off Peak Price featuring Michael Flatley: R455 – R625 Morgan Comer and Mathew Smith as the Lords Of The Peak Price: R340 – R510 Dance.

Off Peak Price: R285 – R455 And during the !rst two weeks of the run, Michael Flatley will Tickets on sale now from Computicket make a special guest appearance in shows from 14th July 2015 – 26th July 2015, giving fans the opportunity to see him For more tour information, visit www.lordofthedance.com or www.bigconcerts.com perform in South Africa for the last time.

With all the visceral precision and thrills of the original, Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging including Holo-Gauze™ screen technology; displaying holographic-effect projections, new costumes and choreography.

With 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed by Michael Flatley, and new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

“I’m blown away by the remarkable talent and abilities of the great cast we’ve gathered” says Flatley.

With 200 plus dates planned across 15 countries over the next 18 months, Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games has just completed a sold-out run at legendary venue the London Palladium and due to popular demand will transfer to the West End’s Dominion Theatre next year for a six month run, opening on 9th March 2015.

Photos by Magz TillingŠ

B

ig Concerts recently con!rmed that the multi Grammy award winning, Canadian superstar, Michael Bublé, will be returning to South Africa in 2015 for 4 special concert dates.

Catch him live in Durban on 17th March 2015 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Cape Town on 19th M a r c h 2 0 1 5 a t C a p e To w n S t a d i u m a n d Johannesburg on 21st and 22nd March 2015 at The Dome. Presented by 702, East Coast Radio and MNet. Michael Bublé has achieved global sales of 45 million albums in the course of his extraordinary decade long career. His previous ‘Crazy Love’ tour sold out in 80 US cities and was seen by over 2 million fans worldwide including 5 sold out dates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, while the album ‘Crazy Love’ has now passed 7.6 million sales.

Bublé’s last CD, the multi-platinum ‘Christmas’, was the second biggest selling album of 2011 following Adele and has spent almost 2 and half years on the album chart. His latest release ‘To Be Loved’ debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Magazine Top 200 pop charts.“ To Be Loved” produced by Bob Rock was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles and includes a mix of standards as well as four original songs all cowritten by Bublé. “After All” one of the four originals was co-written and performed by fellow Canadian Bryan Adams.

The new album also includes hits previously recorded by some of Bublé’s musical heroes including the Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”, Frank Sinatra’s “You Make Me Feel So Young”, the Jackson 5 early ‘70’s smash “Who’s Loving You”, Jackie Wilson’s “To Be Loved” and the Elvis Presley classic “Have I Told You Lately”. Bublé was joined by actress Reese Witherspoon on the classic Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet “Something Stupid”.

Bublé commented about his new tour ‘I’m very excited to get back on the road and perform for my fans. It’s been a while but we’re rested up and ready to have a big party on stage every night’.

His stage show is propelled by a string of hits including “Home,” “Everything”, “Haven’t Met You Yet,” Hollywood” and his latest smash “It’s a Beautiful Day” along with the superstar’s distinctive interpretations of classics like “Cry Me a River,” “Feeling Good,” and Save the Last Dance for Me”.

After record sales from his previous South African tour, fans are encouraged to book their tickets as e a r l y a s p o s s i b l e t o a v o i d disappointment.www.michaelbuble.com Tour Itinerary Durban - Tuesday 17th March 2015 - Moses Mabhida Stadium Ticket Price: R340 – R790

Cape Town - Thursday 19th March 2015 @ Cape Town Stadium Ticket Price: R395 – R1075 Johannesburg - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2015 - The Dome Ticket Price: R510 – R1135 Tickets are on sale from www.bigconcerts.com and Computicket

Kensington Lions Club (Non-Pro!t Organization) Kensington Lions Club is part of the largest service organisation in the world. A group of community volunteers who have become friends, working together to better the lives of those around us whilst having a whole lot of fun and fellowship at the same time Kensington Lions Club are involved in many local charities and do as much volunteer community service where in need. Some of their projects include food and blood drives as well as aiding and assisting with the blind in connection with guide dogs South Africa.

KILLCODE is a !ve piece band based in New York City. Their unique sound is a product of their diverse in'uences and has been described as “Southern infused Metal / Rock with modern vocals.”

In 2012, they entered the studio once again with Juno nominated producer Stacy O'Dell (who produced both prior EPs) to record the full length, twelve song selftitled effort, KILLCODE.

KILLCODE's songs are hooky super The Album charted in the #2 position for charged sing along Anthems with BIG the week of 8/18/12 on BILLBOARD MidGuitars and Driving Rhythms.

Atlantic Heatseekers Charts. CME records recently re-released the Album via Forming in 2008, vocalist Tom Morrissey Mega force/Sony Red with two bonus and guitarist Chas laid the foundation with a tracks, which will extend the bands reach couple of songs they recorded at Chas' even further. home studio. After recruiting long time musical companion Erric Bonesmith on In December of 2013, KILLCODE parted bass guitar, KILLCODE found its form with ways with Pat Harrington and welcomed the addition of Pat Harrington on guitar and DC Gonzalez on guitar. DC, known as lead Rob Noxious on the drums. guitarist for the rock band PANZIE, has proven to more than just !t in…..his style With all members coming from established complements what KILLCODE already projects prior to KILLCODE, the band had going on and it has reinvigorated the quickly raised eyebrows and landed on bills band as they head into the studio now in with the likes of Godsmack & Sevendust. spring 2014, with producer Joey Zampella KILLCODE also provided main support to (best known as guitarist for legendary Brett Scallions on the Re Fueled East Coast bands Life of Agony, Carnivore, and tour.

Stereomud).

To date, band has released To Die For (a six song EP released at the end of 2008), and a second six song EP, Taking it All, which was released in 2010. Both EPs charted well nationally and gained the band critical acclaim worldwide.

The band has enjoyed an ever growing fan base both nationally and internationally, they continue to headline and sell out prominent marquee venues, and they are now touring nationally including major music festivals.

The song “Breaking Away,” off of Taking It All, was featured in the inspirational documentary, DRESSED, directed by David Swajeski and starring fashion designer Nari Manivong and "6am Again", which appears on both their debut EP, "To Die For " and the self titled full length album, has been featured on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius.

KILLCODE is at the top of their game and they are not showing any signs of slowing down. They are ready and able to take their rightful place alongside the biggest rock acts out there.

They are currently engaging in a new project to uplift schools and help teach reading to children. Amongst these they also do work in old age homes, abused family shelters, girl's homes and help deliver food to families that are in !nancial crisis.

They basically accept any monetary or non perishable goods from food to toiletries to stationary and clothes or blankets. This is just some of the things they are doing and will grow in doing more projects especially in the year to come.

Kensington Lions Club are always desperate for help because the more they get the better they can make the local areas by dispensation.

Kensington Lions Club work in Kensington, Bertrams, Malvern, Yeoville and other neighbouring areas where possible.

Contact Details CLUB PRESIDENT: CATHERINE HOWELL Email: kensingtonlionspresident@gmail.com CHARTER MEMBER: KYLE SHEEHAN Email: kyledonshe@gmail.com

FOKOFPOLISIEKAR PRESENTS: DAGDRONK Blonde Ale - For everyone who loves Fokofpolisiekar and beer!

Fokofpolisiekar wishes you all the best for 2015 and thanks you for all the support during the years.

The band will be celebrating the launch of their !rst craft beer offering, ''Dagdronk'', with what they do best: 3 punk rock shows and loads of beer.

Dagdronk launch details: Date: 31 January 2015 Venue: Aandklas Pretoria Contact: 012 362 3712 Time: 10pm Tickets: R60 p/p Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/32529693 1001270/ Date: 4 February 2015 Line-up: Fokokfpolisiekar & De Wallen Venue: Klein Libertas Teater, Stellenbosch Contact: Dawid 021 883 8164 Performance time: 10pm Tickets: Pre-sold R50 from www.bit.ly/13xSEu4 At the door: R60 p/p Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/355200727992857/ Date: 13 February 2015 Line-up: Fokofpolisiekar, De Wallen & DJ's – Francois Van Coke, Hunter Van Coke, Jaco Snakehead Venter, Johnny Rehab, Valkie Van Coke.

Venue: The Assembly, Cape Town Contact: info@theassembly.co.za

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465 7286 Time: Doors open at 21:00 Tickets: Early bird: R50 p/p (only 100 available) from http://bit.ly/1zG0kGL

Wynand Myburgh, Francois van Coke, Hunter Kennedy, Jaco Snakehead Venter, Johnny de Ridder - Photographer: Adriaan Louw

FOKOFPOLISIEKAR are opening the taps. The band, in association with Sir Thomas Brewing Co, will launch four different craft beers. The !rst series is a 440ml 'Blonde Ale' and goes by the name, DAGDRONK (direct translation: Day Drunk) DAGDRONK will only be sold per box at a cost of R640 per box consisting of 16 beers. The cost includes delivery everywhere in South Africa. Orders can be placed on Die Bende's website on www.fokofpolisiekar.co.za/#beer Wholesalers and retailers can order from fokof@sirthomasbre.com The other three craft beers will go on sale on the following dates: 02 March - 01 June, Autum - IPA (Indian Pale Ale) 02 June - 01 September, Winter - Red Irish Ale, infused with Rooibos 02 September - 01 December, Spring Weiss beer

NB: Only for sale to over 18's. Drink Pre-sold tickets: R60 p/p (only 200 available) responsibly. Don't drink and Drive. from http://bit.ly/1zG0kGL /1zG0kGLbook.com/events/15252960643870 “We love you. Love yourselves.”

Fokofpolisiekar

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en 'n eksklusiewe akoestiese snit, Skree, op Kant B gaan verskyn. Op dieselfde dag sal hy Moontlik Nooit gratis vanaf sy webwerf beskikbaar maak.

Plek: Café Barcelona, Pretoria Adres: Hoek van Delmas- & Barnanrdstraat, Elardus Park Besprekings: 012 345 3602 Vertoning: 20h00 Kaartjies: R80

Kant A - Moontlik Nooit bewys Francois se vordering en vooruitgang as skrywer en Datum: 26 Februarie 2015 musikant, en lê in beton sy plek as leier van die Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew Suid-Afrikaanse rock 'n roll koninklikes.

Plek: Mystic Boer, Potchefstroom Adres: James Morokastraat Lirieke: “Is daar enigiets vir ons oor? Vertoning: 20h00 T y d r a a k m i n e n e k w e e t Kaartjies: R40 Ek gaan moontlik nooit die antwoord hê nie.” Datum: 27 Februarie 2015

Fotograaf: Hayden Phipps - h! p://haydenphipps.com

Kant B - Die B-kant bevat 'n akoustiese weergawe van die liedjie, Skree , wat eksklusief op die plaat te kry is. Hierdie weergawe van Skree was spesi!ek opgeneem vir die 7" kortspeler.Die kortspeler kan nou vanaf Permanent Record vooruit bestel word.

2015 is FRANCOIS VAN COKE se jaar

Moontlik Nooit 7” Single Bekendstelling Toer:

Die tyd kom nader - Een van die grootste Suid-Afrikaanse musiekvrystellings van 2015 is oor agt weke hier. Francois van Coke gaan aan die begin van April sy debuut solo album bekend stel.

“Ek dink dit is beslis anders as Van Coke Kartel en Fokofpolisiekar. Ek wou iets doen wat getrou aan myself is, baie persoonlik en nie beperk is tot 'n sekere musiekstyl nie.” Francois van Coke Francois het saam met ou en nuwe vriende gewerk met die maak van hierdie besonderse album. Bekende name sluit Jedd Kossew, Karen Zoid, Laudo Liebenberg, Hunter Kennedy en Arno Carstens in.

Die album word uitgereik deur Supra Familias en gaan bekend gestel word by KKNK in Oudtshoorn in April, gevolg deur 'n nasionale toer.

Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew Plek: Aandklas, Pretoria Adres: 498 Hildastraat, Hat!eld Vertoning: 20h00, Kaartjies: R40

Tydens hierdie toer gaan Francois van Coke en Jedd Kossew drie nuwe liedjies van die komende album, tesame met Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel treffers, opvoer.

Datum: 20 Februarie 2015 Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew Plek: Die Boer, Durbanville Adres: Chenowethstraat 6 7”VINYL OMSLAG - Fotograaf: Hayden Besprekings: 021 979 1911 Phipps Vertoning: 20h00 Datum: 28 Februarie 2015 Kaartjies: R120 Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Datum: 21 Februarie 2015 Kossew Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew Plek: The Horse & River, Vanderbijlpark Plek: Berties, Gordonsbaai Adres: 38 Chopinstraat Adres: The Boardwalk, Harbour Island Vertoning: 20h00 Besprekings: 021 856 3438 Kaartjies: Free Vertoning: 20h00 Kaartjies: R50 Vir datums en informasie vir die April Album Bekendstelling Toer Datum: 24 Februarie 2015 Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew gaan na: Plek: Grid & Grill, Benoni Adres: 80 Pretoria Rd, Ryn!eld Webtuiste: h! p://francoisvancoke.co.za Besprekings: 011 849 8845 Twitter: @FrancoisVanCoke Vertoning: 20h00 Facebook: Kaartjies: R50 h! ps://www.facebook.com/francois.va

In aanloop tot die solo album se vrystelling, sal Francois saam met Permanent Record 'n 7” kortspeler-plaat op 20 Feburarie 2015 uitreik Datum: 25 Februarie 2015 ncoke waarop sy eerste enkelsnit, Moontlik Nooit, Program: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew

Huawei South Africa is excited to con!rm its of!cial sponsorship of the highly anticipated second edition of Ultra South Africa, through its recently launched Huawei Culture Club.

Ultra is one of the world's most powerful dance events and the South African edition is set to thrill over 40,000 electronic dance music fans across Cape Town and Johannesburg with international headline artists like Armin van Buuren, Axwell^Ingrosso, Hardwell, Martin Garixx, DVBBS, Gorgon City and Oliver Heldens.

Fresh from its launch late last year, Huawei Culture Club is fast growing into one of South Africa's top platforms for fans to access the best music and entertainment events around the country.

“With Ultra being the largest Electronic Dance Event in the world, it falls in line and resonates with our brand, Huawei encourages people to Live Large and experience life boldly. Like our latest large screen devices, Ultra allows you not only to broaden your horizons but also to see more, do more and experience more” says Yudi Rambaran, Huawei's Product Marketing Director for South Africa.

More international glory as Van Ryn's Distillery claims yet another award

Its sponsorship of Ultra South Africa will mean Huawei Culture Club users have immediate access to exclusive Ultra ticket discounts, giveaways, DJ The Best Distillery Tour in the world is on your doorstep at content and news through the Club's digital app hub and physical the Van Ryn's Distillery in Stellenbosch – this according to experiential zones at the events. judges at the 2015 Distillery Experience Awards.

As its !rst offer to Ultra South Africa fans, the Club is offering a R100 discount on all Ultra tickets purchased through the Huawei Culture Club Around the world, tourists visit distilleries while on holiday in search of unique cultural experiences, and with app (limited quantities). brandy's long history in South Africa – it was brought here Already thousands have downloaded the Huawei Culture Club app and in the 1800s by Dutch sailors – there is much to tell, received access to app-only discounts, content and more. Be part of the culminating in recent awards for Van Ryn's such as Best growing community – download the app from the Google Play Store here to Worldwide Brandy and International Brandy Producer of secure your Ultra ticket discount and chances to win. The app will soon be the Year. available on iOS. The Best Distillery Tour award celebrates the About Huawei Culture Club effectiveness of thoughtful distillery tours. Judges were in A digital and physical hub of news, information, tickets, concerts, DJs and search of the most innovative tour that offers tourists an content. Huawei Culture Club is where some of the hottest events in South educational and memorable experience into the Africa are born and executed. Already Huawei Culture Club has been part of production and distillation of spirits.

Space Ibiza SA, Peachy SA, NYE South Africa and now Ultra South Africa.

Judges commented that the Van Ryn's team was clearly Become part of the global community at the forefront of music culture and proud of their work. “They are obviously very focused on gain exclusive access to discounts, promotions and more. what they are doing and work hard to deliver it well.

Visit www.huaweicultureclub.co.za or download the app on Google Play It is an impressive tour and great visitor numbers show that they offer visitors something quite different and interesting – such as the cooperage and the presentation on how barrels are put together.

The tour also integrates well with other attractions on site.

(Van Ryn's)… offers informative and rich content delivered in an interesting way.”

Van Ryn's brand home manager Fre-Nay Brown said the award was fantastic news. “The team is extremely dedicated to creating a memorable and entertaining experience and we hope this award will encourage locals who have not yet visited us, to come and try our premium brandies, learn about the magic of distillation and discover for themselves why South African brandies are worldclass.”

The Van Ryn's Brand home, at Van Ryn Road, Vlottenberg, Stellenbosch has the following opening hours: Tastings: Mondays - Fridays 09:00 to 18:00 (17:00 May to September) Saturday - 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday - 11:00 - 16:00 (October to April only) Distillery tours: Monday - Friday 10:00, 11:30, 15:00 Saturdays - 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 No tours on Sundays For more information visit www.vanryns.co.za or call (021) 881 3875

Store. #HuaweiCultureClub is powered by Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with the vision to enrich life through communication.

In retrospect it was perhaps a little naive, I mean we still only play to 10 people after all these years.

Now please do not misunderstand me, I am not blaming the more “successful” bands, I am not even pissed at the promoters or the club owners......I am pissed off at the apathy that we all have towards our scene.....I am pissed off at our fundamental 'aws as human beings...

Morne Linell - Photo by The Rock!nder

“The way to Succeed and the way to suck eggs...” - An observational view of the South African Metal scene – by Morné Linnell I have been paying live music for approximately 12 years; prior to starting a band I supported the scene, going to go watch bands like Groinchurn, VOD, etc. I have endeavoured to remove myself from the “politics” of the scene as I have found that it is just a distraction from the end goal, to enjoy playing metal live.

Having said this though, I feel I need to voice my opinion, not that I expect to change anything, but I feel it would be cathartic, and is that not the point of having the internet, the proverbial soap box.

From personal experience I have noticed a recurring trend in our scene, hard work and determination will not get you anywhere, dedication even less so. If you want to be successful, you have to be able to swallow. Now I know that is crude and perhaps harsh of me, but this is my rant and I will phrase it however I want.

In the band I play for now we have 1 simple rule, we will not get on a stage with the taste of dick in our mouths...

LOCO DICE TOURS SA WITH NPO BRIDGES FOR MUSIC TO S U P P O R T E D U C AT I O N A L PROJECTS

Announcing the !rst of!cial fundraising tour for this year, Bridges for Music is proud to welcome German DJ and electronic music producer Loco Dice on his !rst visit to South Africa this February.

Loco Dice's tour forms part of Bridges for Music's fundraising initiatives for educational projects like its music and multimedia school in Langa -- or the various scholarship programmes that have already helped underprivileged That is my !rst bug bear, the second one is South African artists to perform on global the mere fact that we as humans can't help stages like Tomorrowland or Glastonbury. ourselves, we have to compartmentalise all Loco Dice has wanted to re-connect with aspects of our lives, i.e. we can't just be his African roots for some time, and this opportunity provided the perfect united under the banner of SA metal, no, we opportunity. Some of his tracks are huge have to have the hardcore scene, the death hits among the South African house metal scene, the black metal scene, the scene, like "El gallo Negro". He will also new school vs. the old school scene where take it beyond the gigs and support the local scene on a grassroots level. you are not allowed to just enjoy metal.....it has resulted in an already tiny scene being The tour will consist of two fundraising shows in Johannesburg. The !rst show so fragmented that I honestly feel there is no will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at hope.

Truth, where he will be playing alongside some of South Africa´s most promising Having said all this, I realise that it may artists like Culoe de Song , Ryan M u r g a t r o y d a n d Tr a n c e m i c s o u l . appear like a case of sour grapes, and to a Soweto's Zone 6 will be the venue for the certain degree I concede it may well be. But I second show, a special night supported by know this will not change anything and you local icons Black Coffee and DJ Shimza know what? I am !nding it very dif!cult to with the participation of local icons Vinny Da Vinci, Jullian Gomes and Da Capo. care either way.

Loco Dice will host a special workshop at the Kliptown Youth Centre, located in the Goodbye, good luck and thanks for all the heart of Soweto. !sh!!!!!

All of the proceeds from the fundraising shows will go directly to Bridges for Music, Keep it metal \m/ thanks to support from Red Bull Studios in Cape Town, who are covering all expenses of the tour, and Loco Dice, who is committing his time to support this cause. The public can support the initiative by purchasing tickets to the show or donating via a special crowd funding platform created for this tour: www.justgiving.com/locodice.

Allow me to elaborate....” We all support the cool bands, because it's cool to support them, and I dare not stray from the pack, I will not form my own opinion... I will not go to a s h o w w h e r e i t ' s a l l “underground/unknown” bands, as inherently, they all suck...

Bridges for Music have been raising money to build a music and multimedia school in the township of Langa, Cape Town with the goal of empowering the community through music.

The non-pro!t organisation's main goal for 2015 is to ensure the music school is sustainable over the next three years by securing additional funding.

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Enjoy great South African musicians play live at the Backsberg Picnic Concerts Series Join Backsberg on Sunday afternoons from 15 February to 15 March 2015 to enjoy some amazing local bands, with the breath-taking farm scenery as a back-drop.

Bring your friends and family to laze on the green lawns, enjoy the natural surrounds and watch great live gigs as the sun sets at Backsberg.

Savour a delicious hamburger or Karoo lamb wrap and sip on chilled Backsberg wines while listening to the tunes of some of SA's incredible talent The line-up includes: 15 Feb - Bed on Bricks 22 Feb – Mean Black Mamba 01 Mar - Piet Botha & Akkedis Band 08 Mar – The Blues Broers 15 Mar – Mr Cat & the Jackal 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 the concert venue starts at 15h00, with the opening act starting at 16h00 and the main act at 17h00.

The head-lining artists invite local fresh talent to the show to open their gigs, giving the next generation of young musicians a stage to impress the crowd.

Look forward to a great experience. 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 informa!on, please contact Alana Ridley at alana@backsberg.co.za Marketing & PR Co-Ordinator Backsberg Estate Cellars Tel: +27 (0)21 8755141 Web: www.backsberg.co.za

The school aims to become a creative hub where these young, talented individuals are able to pursue their dreams and develop skills, through a shared passion for music. The aim is also for the school to become a landmark in the community of Langa.

Through various fundraising initiatives BFM has already raised over R2-million in funds, which covers the initial build of the school. Most notably a highly successful charity cycle in 2014 organised by Resident Advisor from London to Amsterdam (during ADE) raised over £100,000 (R1,8m) with the support of over 2,800 donors and the sponsors of the cycle (Native Instruments, ADE, Pioneer DJ and SONOS).

Thirty riders in total were able to take part in the challenge thanks to Resident Advisor who covered the costs of the cycle to enable 100% of the donations to go to the Langa music and multimedia school.

BFM have more exciting fundraising events planned for the year, including the Tale of Us tour and The Breathe Sunshine Unity Jam Festival. Further details will be announced closer to the time.

Tickets: Get your tickets for the Truth show on www.residentadvisor.net/bridgesformu sic and for Zone 6 (Soweto) show on Computicket.

If you can´t come to the shows but you still want Workshops: to support, donations can be made here: Workshop will be held on: th CPT: Friday 6 -3pm-6pm in Gugulethu www.justgiving.com/locodice th JHB- Sunday 8 2pm-4pm – Kliptown Saturday 7 February at Truth 21:00 – 03:00 (Soweto) - SKY Youth Centre Early Bird Ticket: R100.00 Standard Advance: R120.00 The aim of these workshops is to create a cultural exchange between an international Sunday 8 February at Zone 6 Soweto 21:00 - artist and the local producers. We will talk 03:00 about life, music, career, and more.

Advance Ticket: R100.00 We want to inspire the youth in those Perform: communities. The workshop in Kliptown will Are you a rising artist? Want to play at one of the be followed by a small braai and jam session with local producers. shows? Send a letter of motivation and S o u n d c l o u d l i n k s o f y o u r m u s i c t o To book a seat at the workshops please email: workshops@bridgesformusic.org or connect@bridgesformusic.org reach out via Bridges for Music's website.

The Legendary Ministry Live in South Africa (One Night Only)!

Industrial Metal Godfathers Ministry are set to tear the faces off Johannesburg on 4 March 2015. The band are playing a once-off show as part of their current world tour at Carfax in Newtown Johannesburg and will be supported by South Africa's very own Terminatryx and The Slash Dogs.

With a pioneering history spanning over 30 years the band was formed in 1981 by lead singer Al Jourgensen, originally as a new wave synthpop out!t. They subsequently changed their style to industrial metal in the late 80s.

Ministry found mainstream success in the early 1990s with their most successful album Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs (1992) and touring as part of the Lollapalooza festival.

After 27 years of performing, Jourgensen decided to end the band in 2008, claiming a reunion would never happen. However, in August 2011, a reunion was announced when Ministry con!rmed they would play one of their !rst shows in four years at the

Wacken Open Air Festival in August 2012.

Ministry released a new album titled Relapse in March 2012, that was followed by a world tour. Following the death of long time guitarist Mike Scaccia, Ministry released their last album From Beer to Eternity in September 2013.

Tickets are R480 and available through

www.witchdoctorproduc"ons.com and www.compu"cket.com

Sons of Settlers and Riders The Playing for Change outreach Connection bid farewell to initiative South Africa with a !nal show The bands also endeavoured to take The beloved folk band from Cape To w n , S o n s o f S e t t l e r s , h a v e announced that they are leaving our shores in March this year to pursue their dream of a music !lled life in Germany.

They are re-mastering their debut album in America, Lullabies for the Restless, for its European debut in September. The band released their !rst single from this upcoming release, Stay Together, as a free download at the end of last year.

their music to people who may otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience a live show.

Sons of Settlers hosted a concert to the children at the Zisukhanyo Senior Secondary School in Gugulethu, where they performed with the kids so they could express themselves through singing, dancing, rapping Photo by: Yannick Tiefenthaler and playing marimbas.

DETAILS:

They played at the Rock for Unity Date: Friday, 30 January event which bene!tted the Download Stay Together here: community watch of the Tableview Venue: Blah Blah Bar www.sonsofsettlersband.bandcamp. area.

Address: 84 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town com/ The band also performed and played Contact: 082 349 8849 Sons of Settlers bade farewell to all with some music loving toddlers at a their favourite places on the East Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/765710236845136/ crèche in Dunoon.

Coast during The Playing for Change tour.

Come see why 250 people jammed so hard to the music Riders Connection helped out with a that they nearly fell through a wooden deck during Riders During this tour, they tested the small sur!ng competition held for the concept of hat donations instead of underprivileged from the Dunoon Connection and Sons of Settlers' New Year's Eve show in area in a successful attempt to infect Nature's Valley. the customary cover charge. them with their love of music.

They really showed their appreciation Gerdus Oosthuizen and Le-Roi Nel from Sons of Settlers for our music and vision through their Read Gerdus Oosthuizen's interview are busy recording Riders Connection's !rst full length direct response in the form of the with MK: album before they return home to Germany in February. generous donations that they gave www.mk.dstv.com/2015/01/22/nYou can listen to Riders Connection's EP, Natural Sound us.” nuwe-hoofstuk-wag-vir-sons-of- System here: www.soundcloud.com/riders-connection According to Le-Roi Nel from Sons of settlers/ LINKS – Riders Connection: Settlers, local crowds really took to The Final Show Riders Connection's performance Twitter: @ConnectRiders and found that they were better Fresh from The Playing for Change Facebook: www.facebook.com/ridersconnection received in South Africa. “In Germany tour with their friends from Berlin, Reggae and beat-boxing is quite big Riders Connection, they will play Tumbler: www.ridersconnectionblog.tumblr.com/ and more common. their !nal show together in South Africa at The Blah Blah Bar, in Cape LINKS – Sons of Settlers: In South Africa beat-boxing is quite Town, on Friday, 30th of January. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonsofsettlers unconventional, and you could see This show will also serve as the that the crowd's reaction to them of!cial good bye concert for Sons of Twitter: @SonsofSettlers during the tour was something very Settlers.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/sonsofsettlers special”, says Le-Roi.

Photo by: Martin Strauch

Casting co-ordinator Vacancy

Make up Artists Wanted – MAC

Seeking an outgoing, self motivated Cosmetics casting co-ordinator who has experience sourcing work and placing models and talent for all industry needs including promotions, catwalk, photographic and covering all advertising campaigns through all advertising mediums including print, online and especially television.

Requirements: Must have previous experience as Model Casting Coordinator; Must be 'uent in MS Of!ce and Outlook; Excellent communication skills; Photographic studio in Fourways is seeking Sourcing and booking experience - Not make up artists who use MAC kits. Ad hoc basis. An ability to teach a make up course essential, but an advantage. an advantage.

Experience as a Professional Model an Please email your CV and portfolio link or advantage; Marketing, promotions and website. (Alternatively a few low res images if events experience; Training certi!cate in no website) magz.t@mweb.co.za or call on model management; Ability to speak in 061 489 6346 front of an audience Duties: Talent search, research and align suitable models for assignments; Supervision and oversight of test shoots and modelling assignments where possible; Act as liaison between the Client, production staff and the models.

Must be based near Fourways, Sandton.

Own transport and laptop essential.

Please email your CV with contractible references, cover letter and photo of yourself to magz.t@mweb.co.za

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