When I Grow Up I Want To Be... The lead actor in OZMA's silent movie - The Lost World. OZMA is a French Jazz band that will be ending their World Tour performing at ISEA2018, at the KZNSA Gallery on Tuesday 26 June. The band comprises of Stephane Scharle on Drums and Composition; Edouard Sero-Guillaume [...]
In association with Concerts SA, iSupport Music Business presents guitarist BeeTsho at Seaman’s Corner in Hammarsdale on the 30th June at 7pm and at Luthuli Museum in Groutville on the 7 July at 11am. “I have been working on new material and cannot wait to present it to new audiences. It is a uniquely African [...]
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate Madiba as they close their 2018 World Symphony Series Winter Season Playhouse Opera: 28 June 2018 The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, eThekwini’s world-class orchestra, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of our former President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in a concert finale of their World Symphony Series (WSS) on Thursday [...]
a Gambiologia Robot, or a Free Sunshine Robot, or an African Robot. Fancy creating your very own robot ahead of the ISEA2018 exhibition taking place at the KZNSA on Tuesday 26 June. The week-long cultural ISEA2018 programme starts this Friday with a variety of workshops, including the KZNSA. The workshops at the gallery start tomorrow [...]
Thursday 21 June The Fête de la Musique also known as World Music Day is an annual global music celebration that takes place on 21 June, during which people are urged to play music and attend concerts. In Durban – the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra will be hosting a symphony concert this evening (Thursday 21 June), [...]
SPAR Women’s Race 10/ 5km Challenge - loads of fun and entertainment Jonsson Kings Park: Sunday 24 June Three larger than life and utterly gorgeous singers will take to the stage to entertain participants at this year’s SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge in Durban on Sunday, June 24. Beautiful Bee, Saxy Sthe and Mysterious Michelle are [...]
Having a giant time in Mini Town, performers from KickstArt’s The BFG romp around Durban’s iconic spot, stepping over diminutive Durban and getting into character ahead of their show which takes place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from this week. Pictured here are giants, Bryan Hiles who plays the big friend giant, and Mpilo Nzimande [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR 105.1 talks to.... Holly Rey (22) AfroElectro House music performer, youth literacy campaigner and chess ambassador 1 What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? We are the country’s biggest asset, if we tap into our own personal strengths and abilities and [...]
Berea Mail Father’s Day pic Just like Dad! Trading a microphone for a soft serve is Milan Edwards (5) pictured helping dad, Mark Edwards, ahead of Fathers Day, who has his hands full over the next few weeks as Durban comes alive with a multitude of fabulous events. Mark is on the organising team of [...]
Friday 30th June A Homage to musical legends at The Jazzy Rainbow This performance by vocalist Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane at The Jazzy Rainbow is part of the Concerts SA Venue Circuit which aims to foster a love and support for live music in our communities, as well as anchor small and medium sized venues in [...]
The annual focus on Youth during the month of June and, more specifically, 16 June, gives rise to questions around the issues facing youth, and the role and participation of youth in society. The obvious issues facing young people in our South African society are the issues of education, unemployment and poverty. These are immediate [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR talks to.... Refeloa Zililo (26) Sailing Instructor for Sail Africa 1 What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? Our different cultures, diversity and our democracy. And of course, our beautiful country and the fact that there is a world of opportunities [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR talks to.... Mpilo “Straw” Nzimande (27) Actor and Performer with KickstArt What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? The greatest thing is that we are growing up in a democratic country, where there are endless possibilities. What is the single biggest [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR talks to.... Jake Savage (12) What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? You have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of cultures. And from this we can learn so much about people’s differences but also that we have so much [...]
Acknowledging that the focus this week is on young people with Youth Day on Saturday, guest conductor Brandon Philips and Russian cello player, Alexander Buzlov - both of whom work extensively with young people - enjoyed the sun between rehearsals and detoured via the beachfront skateboard park. Brandon Phillips is the Artistic Director and Conductor [...]
Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km - Sunday June 24 As thousands of people will be descending on the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium precinct for the Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge on Sunday, June 24, participants and supporters are reminded to plan their route to the race, as there are a number of road closures that will [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR talks to... Huven Moodley (10) KZN Youth Orchestra percussion player from Redham School 1. What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? There are many more opportunities for us youngsters. We live in a better environment for us to pursue the things [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature Today DYR talks to..... Tiashan Moodley (14) KZN Youth Orchestra alternating concert master / violin player from Clifton School 1.What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today Technology today provides everyone including the youth with access to unlimited information and knowledge which enables us [...]
Harbour: 26 – 29 June Kicking off the incredibly busy patch of sailing here in Durban, the third Inter-Varsity Match Racing hosted by Point Yacht Club gets underway in the harbour from 26 – 29 June. Back to defend their title, Stellenbosch University will be keen to maintain their 100% record in this event. Lead [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature DYR talks to..... Thobani Zwane (30) Director, Script Writer, teacher, Y-Art at the YMCA 1. What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? South Africa is full of great opportunities for the youth to choose their career, to be what they want to be! [...]
Durban Youth Radio: Youth Week feature DYR talks to..... Aviwe Annita - 24 Greater Durban YMCA Youth Co-Ordinator 1. What is the greatest thing about being a young person in SA today? The greatest thing about being a South African youth today, is the opportunities that I have, the choices that I am allowed to [...]
Heels over Head raises funds for North Coast Courier Orphan Fund as part of 10 year anniversary tour iSupport Music Business presents Heels over Head in Ballito. The all-female jazz band will visit Sound Café on Sunday 17 June at 12pm for a special Father’s Day Lunch and to raise funds for the North Coast [...]
In association with Concerts SA, eclectic Jozi outfit The Muffinz’ national tour- which began in Bloemfontein before heading to Mpumalanga, now comes to KwaZulu-Natal. Currently in their 7th year of existence, the 4-piece band presents The Muffinz On The Road To: Where You Are’, a month-long touring project which includes live performances and music workshops. [...]
Saturday 16 June 2018 The ever proactive YMCA which provides holistic support for young people, will be hosting a creative fun day on June 16 to re-invigorate their presence in KwaMashu. The KwaMashu YMCA has an active Arts club, “Y-Arts”, where volunteer Thabani Zwane helps to train interested locals in drama, writing, music and dance [...]
Royal Moscow Ballet Playhouse Opera: 28 July: 2pm and 6pm Royal Moscow Ballet will be returning to South Africa in July with a programme entitled Crown of the Russian Ballet for two shows only in Durban on Saturday July 28 at 2pm and 6pm. This time they bring a ballet programme featuring new works not [...]