Music

Jonathan Butler on Christmas Safari

19 December, 2012 by WotzUpSouthAfrica Leave a Comment

Athlone-born Jonathan Butler will set the stage ablaze at the Durban Christian Centre Jesus Dome on Friday 21st December for his eagerly anticipated ‘Christmas with Jonathan Butler’ concert, for one performance only. This South African native is no stranger to fame. His first single, ‘Please Stay’ released way back in 1974 at the tender age of 13, garnered him a Sarie award, our then-equivalent of a Grammy, and set the white radio tunes alight with his unique sound during apartheid. Not being one to be bound by conformity, his tunes are a unique mix, spanning diverse genres of R&B, soul, contemporary jazz and gospel. Butler moved to the United Kingdom in the early 1980s, where his music career flourished. Having

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Lifestyle

A Splash of a Christmas!

14 December, 2012 by WotzUpSouthAfrica Leave a Comment

This year, uShaka Marine World are again bringing us a splish-splash of Christmas festivity with their extra-special ‘Dolphins by Starlight’ extravaganza. Giving Christmas a unique Dolphin Coast twist, uShaka Marine World’s event extraordinaire Wayne R. Scott, vocal director Shelley Mclean and choreographer Shelly Hoggard have spiced up 100 Christmas favourites to suit mammals of all type alike. Featuring Dewald Louw of KykNET IDOLS fame, dinner theatre doyenne Marion Loundon and local choral talent Jonathan Johansen, this is truly a show to warm the cockles of a proper African, summer-Christmas heart. Calli Thompson is musical director and Durban songstress Shelley Mclean is vocal director. Black Coffee event specialists,

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Concert

Zebra and Giraffe – The Wisest Ones

20 August, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

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Zebra and Giraffe, hailed as on of South Africa’s most dynamic live acts will show you just why they are when they hit the road this September to introduce fans to their latest album, The Wisest Ones. Boasting an impressive collection of awards such as the 2009 South African Music Awards win for Best Rock Album, Collected Memories, and the same year, the MTV Africa Music Awards win for Best Alternative, Collected Memories, The Wisest Ones showcases the bands desire to experiment while solidifying their roots as one of SA’s most prominent alternative-rock groups. With big plans for the future and a very busy schedule lined up, the tour takes the band to the USA in October and to Europe in early 2013, but not before

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Music

Ard Matthews – First Offerings

20 July, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Ard Matthews, who’s recently released debut solo album First Offerings, will be performing live at Gateway Barnyard Theatre on August 6th 2012. Best known as the front man of local band Just Jinger and undoubtedly recognised as one of South Africa’s most prolific singer/songwriters, Ard made the decision to pursue a solo album in 2010 and dedicated himself to writing new material while travelling across the country and the world, drawing on experience, themes and thoughts making way for First Offerings. “This album has been a diary of my life in a way. It is a musical depiction of where I've been over the last couple of years, and I'm really excited to share it with you all. I hope that the public are

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Festivals

Andy’s Music Festival

17 July, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Attention: All lovers of music, festivals and camping! A weekend of top bands and live entertainment is on the way. Taking place on the 10th and 11th August 2012, Andy’s Music Festival at Zingela heats things up this winter. An unofficial jam session opens the festival on Friday the 10th August from 8pm with an impressive line-up of bands including Alter/Irving, The Lesser Evil and The K.G.B. band performing on the 11th from 2pm until late. A full programme of bands can be viewed on their website at www.andysmusicfestivals.co.za The festival takes place at Zingela along the banks of the Tugela River just off Weenen/ Colenso (Directions can be found on their website) offering an ideal setting for live-open-air music and a

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Concert

Fact Durban Rocks!

21 June, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Durban Rocks, we know this, and the best Fact Durban Rocks concert yet is set to get Durbanites grooving once again at People’s Park on July 7th. This year’s music event will be packed of top South African and Durban acts including local favourites, Big Nuz, who went platinum on their Pound for Pound album released last December. Lately they picked up the MTN SAMA for Best Kwaito to add to their 2 x Metro FM awards and Song of the year on Ukhozi FM and Gagasi FM. Other artists set to perform on the night are Mi Casa, AKA, Liquid Deep, Black Motion, Mahoota vs Vetkuk, Zakwe, Teargas, DJ Zinhle, DJ Cndo, Lvovo, DJ Fisherman, Joocy, Bhar, Spikiri, Funky G, DJ Kent, DJ Bongs, KingSfiso, Mzo, DJ Kotini, Vumar and many

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Art Scene

The Chelsea Preparatory School’s Arts Festival

26 May, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Chelsea Preparatory School’s Arts Festival takes place on the 9th of June 2012. “This annual event showcases dance, music, drama and fine arts performed and created by the children”, explains co-ordinator of the Cultural Department, Mrs. Gillian Atkinson. The festival is open to the public and all are invited to spend a day at the school and enjoy a line up of fun art, music and drama, supporting and encouraging our future talent. The school will also host the Kwa-Zulu Natal Youth Orchestra who will be opening the event, followed by John van de Ruit, author of the Spud series, who will be giving a brief discussion followed by a book signing. “I heart Market” will be running throughout the

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Music

LOWPROFILE Album Launch

25 May, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Live, The Venue (166 Stamford Hill / Mathews Meyiwa Road) host Durban band LOWPROFILE, who launch their recently completed and long awaited second full-length album, A Vulgar Display of Powerchords, tomorrow evening at 9pm. The MC for the evening is local comedian Jeremey Atkins, who will keep party goers entertained between sets. Fantastic giveaways sponsored by Glenwood Village Music, clothing and accessories from Decay Clothing, and a piercing and tattoo voucher from Sin on Skin Tattoos are up for grabs. There's also a chance to win a board from Gunslinger Longboards. The line up also includes E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N, DJ Weird Beard and DJ Fuego Heat. Tickets cost R50. per person and include entry into the lucky draw

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Music

Krystle T – Closer to her dreams

22 May, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Krystle Temmerman, aka Krystle T, is fast becoming one of Durban’s finest performers and is dedicated to seeing her dreams come true. Krystle started her exciting calling in musical theatre at a young age before branching out to focus on a solo career. In 2009 she auditioned for Idols and made it to the top 35 before being eliminated from the show, but this did not dampen her spirits, she continued to work hard and has since performed with national and international acts. Closer To The Fire, her debut album was released on her birthday last year, 11th August, because 11 is her lucky number. With music play listed in Texas, USA, Krystle hopes to represent South Africa all over the world. She describes her style as

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Lifestyle

Mother’s Day

11 May, 2012 by Wotz 1 Comment

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." ~Unknown Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. This year Mothers Day falls on Sunday 13 May. We take a look at what’s happening in Durban. Johnny Clegg and Cape Town based band, Hot Water will be making waves at Durban Botanical Gardens. Gates open at 2.30pm. Tickets are R130 and R50 for children. Bring your friends and family and slip blissfully into another week listening to music on the Durban Botanical Gardens lawns with a bottle of wine and a delicious picnic. Bookings through webtickets. Moonshadows, The Barnyard Theatre

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