BE PART OF THE MONSTER ENERGY FESTIVAL

Empire Events presents THE MONSTER ENERGY FESTIVAL at Montecasino. The under 18 and South African outdoor festival is about to become history, as you BREAK OUT INTO THE DECEMBER VACATION!

Featuring 5FM's DJ FRESH, as well as AMY LECTRIX, Monsters JED BEATBOX, DJ REIN, MR EDWARDS, HEADPHASE (All the way from CPT Longstreet), KYLE S DJ & our 3 UPCOMING DJ winners chosen by YOU & DJ FRESH!

THEME: UV GLOW SENSATION under the night sky.The first 2000 people will get a UV TANK TOP OR BEATER, when presenting their ticket at the entrance of the festival. Don't know what to do with the top you've arrived in? We giving you the option to come in an old top, change into your UV EMPIRE GEAR and drop your top into the big white bins at the entrance for donation to kids for Christmas!

The festival will take place from 4pm till 11pm - YES 1 MORE HOUR of FESTivity added to BLOW YOUR MIND AWAY.

GET THERE AT 4PM FOR THE INTRO- First 200 non-vip's will get a MONSTER ENERGY DRINK on entrance! UV Professional Dancers, Glow Sticks, UV lights, light up mobile bars & fire throwers are just a few of the glow sensations that you'll experience. 

MONSTER FEST ALSO PRESENTS THE MONSTER ENERGY SKATE COMPETITION WITH MONSTER SKATERS FROM ALL AROUND SA, TAKING YOU TO THE EDGE!

MONSTER ENERGY VIP SOLD OUT

GENERAL: R150 ONLINE at www.facebook.com/empireeventsza  CLICK 'BUY TICKETS'
R 170 SKOOBS Montecasino & Empire Agents around JHB Look out for Empire Agents in their Empire Agent Tops & flat caps.

*The first 2000 tickets include R 100 TANK TOP OR BEATER - Tickets Limited!!

Bring cash for Food & Drink Bars. No alcohol will be served at the Festival.
Please note that this is a non-smoking event.

SABC1 spreads the 16 Days of Activism messages through song…

Starting on Wednesday 28 November 2012, SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho will launch its 16 Days of Activism Campaign with an enlightening song and video offering – featuring 16 Mzansi artists. The title of the theme song is – Think It Over. 

The campaign is a product of a creative partnership between SABC1 and Muthaland Entertainment. The aim is to raise awareness with the channel’s audiences and to raise funds to donate to NGO’s addressing the issues of abuse against women and children.

Popular artists featuring in the video song, produced by Amu, includes; Ishmael, Nthabi, Kabomo, My Selwyn, Teepee, Peanut Gallery, Nolly Nolz, Malik, Nancy G, Proverb, Nothende, Jay Stash, and Kelly Khumalo. The video will also features a number of SABC1 icons including Lerato Kganyago, Mpho Putini, Boity, Sophie Ndaba, Kedebone Mkhabela, Winnie Modise, Aaron Moloisi, Warrick Stock, amongst others.

“Our aim through this campaign is to utilize pop culture to raise public awareness regarding these issues and to ultimately change social behaviour,” says Dichaba Phalatse, SABC1’s Portfolio Manager responsible for Entertainment. The song will also receive extensive airplay on our sister radio stations during the campaign period. Other elements to the campaign will include supporting messages by various participating artists and channel icons both on radio and television. 

The campaign’s twitter handle is @sabc1-16days and the Facebook page is: SABC1 16 Days of Activism Against Women & Children Abuse. The official hashtag for this campaign is #thinkitover.   The song is downloadable at the cost of R5 by sms-ing the words, 16DAYS, to the number 31755. The sms cost is R1.50

The Fridge, Mandisa & Sabelo Mthembu on one stage!!!!!!!!

Ladies & Gentleman, Boys & Girls.... If you do not know what SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST means.... Then get your pretty self to the last edition of UP & COMING - which happens every last Wednesday of the month at Katzy's in Rosebank.

The 2012 FINALE of UP & COMING stage will be blessed by none other than the first lady herself, Mandisa Bardill, Sabelo Mthembu & The Fridge.

 

Mandisa is best known for her role as Michelle, on the South African sitcom Nomzamo. She has graced theatre stages locally and in London, performing in her capacity as actress and singer in renowned productions such as David Kramers Kat and the Kings and Disney’s The Lion King. She has been featured in several local films including, Kalahari Harry, Rifle Road and Akin Omotoso’s Man on Ground.

 

Sabelo Mthembu is a new, up and coming South African musician whose music transcends all racial and cultural boundaries. He was a top 12 contestant on SA Idols in 2007 and later set on to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. He describes his music as African soul that marries musical elements of jazz, classic and pop. Visit his website to listen to some of his music. (www.sabelomthembu.com)

Last but not least, The Fridge!

‘The Fridge’ are a three piece neo-jazz band which consists of Samkelo Mdolomba on vocals, Mothusi Thust on guitars and Adebayo Omotade on drums. This bold remix of jazz that combines the sounds of African Folk music with a soulful serenity, makes listening to ‘The Fridge’ pure gold. For anyone that is a fan of jazz, especially new world music, you will quickly recognise the work of ‘The Fridge’ as artful elegance and musical mastery.

Check Out their music on http://www.reverbnation.com/thefridgesa

Gospel Meets Jazz featuring Bongi & Collin

Gospel meets jazz, an intimate concert by multi-award winning songstress Swazi Dlamini joined by friends such as Bongi and Collin as well as Dlamini`s Songs & Psalms Ensemble from Durban. A musical journey and celebration with no limits to creative expectation.  The Theatres intimate setting will provide the perfect ambience for her 7 piece band and string quartet under the direction of musical genius Tshepo Mngoma. She will perform songs from the Award winning Gospel meets jazz album which is now available on DVD.  Tickets R120 - R150 at Computicket/Shoprite.

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Daddy 24/7 back on our screens

Daddy 24/7 series 2 is a formatted television reality show based around the lives of 4 first-time dads between ages 25 and 35 years and their toddlers aged 3-4. The show, in its 2nd season, will start airing on SABC1 from Tuesday 20 November 2012, at 18h30. In this show, four fathers pack their bags and take their toddler and go to the Daddy 247complex for 30 days. Will they cope in this new world? These fathers are challenged to take care of their toddlers and become primary care givers, where they will have to deal with the trials and tribulations of nurturing a toddler for 30 days 24/7.

Our dads challenge stereotypes – they are on a journey to prove that fathers can take care of their children. They want to change the perception that dads are not only there to provide financially towards the upbringing of their children. They want to stop the “ATM dad’s syndrome” and drive the principles of a “21st century dad” and in the process stand a chance to win prices to the value of R120 000

In the 1st episode, the dads and their toddler leave their homes and take off to the Daddy 24/7 complex to start their journey in becoming better fathers. This is a journey that will give the dads an opportunity to learn, better and enjoy being parents as primary care givers

Daddy 247 dads are young and vibrant. They come from different background all over Mzansi. These dads are aged 25 – 35 years and are first-time fathers. They all want to be fathers to their toddlers aged 3-5 years.

Our interesting and dynamic fathers live together with their toddlers at an isolated environment away from their natural homes where they are challenged for 30 days with child rearing tasks. Daddy 247 complex is equipped with all the latest amenities needed to raise a child. The complex is child friendly and way from the hassle and bustle of city life.

The show is hosted by the fabulous Nosiphiwo Matlabane, who is qualified Occupational Therapists with an interest in Paediatric Therapy.  The host serves as the agent in the show. She is the ‘no nonsense agent’ whose best interest is always of the child.

Catch this unique television experience on Tuesday @ 18h30 – exclusive to SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!

The Market Theatre and Metro FM present Comedy & Music Extravaganza

Christmas came early for us ART LOVERS....

The Market Theatre and Metro FM present Comedy & Music Extravaganza happening from the 13th of November 2012 to the 09th of December 2012. The Market Theatre has joined forces with Metro FM for this year’s festive season with a series of unmissable live performances by combining some of South Africa’s music and comedy icons.

The Market Theatre will set the stage alight in Jozi with a super-star line-up of leading performers. Music superstars such as Lira, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zahara, Oliver Mtukudzi, Trompies, Rebecca Malope and many more will entertain Mzansi audiences during a four week period. Comedy heavy weights – Mark Banks, Alan Committie, Siv Ngesi, Eugene Khoza, Trevor Gumbi and Tumi Morake are guaranteed to deliver side splitting humor that will leave you begging for more with their take on the state of the nation.

The Festival of Classical Music boasts some of South Africa’s finest classical performers from internationally renowned Opera Africa, Soweto Quadro and Inferno Opera. This will leave the audiences enthralled by some angelic, breakthrough opera, never experienced before at the Market stages.

The Market Theatre is the place to be from 13 November to 09 December 2012. Bookings are now open @ Computicket. Tickets are selling between R75 – R200.

 

Comedy Corner Line Up:

• Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 November @20h00

Siv Ngesi and Eugene Khoza

• Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November @20h00

Tumi Morake and Trevor Gumbi

Music Corner Line Up:

• Friday 16 November @20h00

The Soil and The Muffins

• Saturday 17 November @20h00

Zakes Bantwini

• Sunday 18 November @15h00

Paul Hanmer

• Thursday 22 November @20h00

Zahara

• Friday 23 November @20h00

Koldproduk and HHP

• Saturday 24 November @20h00

Oliver Mtukudzi

• Sunday 25 November @15h00

Rebbeca Malope

• Thursday 29 November @20h00

Lira

• Friday 30 November @20h00

Ringo Mandlingozi

• Saturday 01 December @20h00

Trompies and Thebe

• Sunday 02 December @15h00

Pastor Solly Mahlangu

Festival of Classical Music Corner Line Up:

• Tuesday 04 December@20h00

Inferno Opera

• Wednesday 05 December @20h00

Soweto Opera Quadro

• Thursday 06 December @20h00

Opera Africa

• Sunday 09 December @15h00

Soweto Opera Quadro

TV Industry Vacancies

• Show Producer needed for YOTV EXT4. Must be available immediately. Please send your CV'S to: mario@urbanbrew.co.za. VERNAC A MUST. Creative, good writer and need a understanding of kids shows. At least 5 years’ experience in TV. Jhb and must have own transport.

• Soudman with gear needed for Saterday 17 Nov. Please inbox me at hendrikbadenhorst@live.com

•  Seeking African Zulu speaking male actors between the ages of 23 and 35 to shoot a low budget short film in Mid December. The film will be shot in Johannesburg (Muldersdrift). Please send send an email to k.legoabe@yahoo.com with your CV if you are interested.

• Urgently looking for a Gauteng based Chinese actor for a shoot next Wednesday 20th November 2012 for a drama. All interested please e-mail pumzar@urbanbrew.co.za

• Would you like to add yourself as crew to developing projects? Or do you have a film you would like to develop? It's free! Just login and 'add yourself as crew'. http://www.filmcontact.com/projects

Auditions, Auditions, Auditions - Eastern Cape!

Do you have style, grace, elegance and the poise to present a Womans issue programme? (Think Motswako) . Baytv is looking for a mature female presenter ages 25-40 to present a lifestyle show. Auditions deatails:
Friday 2nd November at 13:00pm.
Baytv studios @ 29 Mount Rd, near North End Library.

Bring your best self - Goodluck!

About Bay TV

Bay TV was launched  in October 2011, and reaching Port Elizabeth and its surrounding areas including Bethelsdorp, Uitenhage, Ibayi, Despatch, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Motherwell, KwaNoBuhle and beyond, boasting 1.5 million viewers.
Since its launch on 1 October 2011, the station has made great strides in providing quality viewing entertainment to all facets of demographics residing in and around the Bay area. Broadcasting languages include English, Afrikaans and Xhosa, making it a diverse communications platform. General content covers local news, sport, youth, children, women's issues, current affairs, education, music and local culture.
Bay TV can be found on the UHF bandwidth at 735.25 MHz,bBy using a terrestrial aerial. The station is planning to go national via DSTV this year. This denotes huge growth now and in the future. Thus we are in a position to share this potential with local and national businesses.

http://www.bay-tv.co.za

MICASA LIVE @ Vacca Matta, Montecasino

Catch Micasa live on stage performing nothing but HITS from their debut album..."LAVIDA" "HEAVENLY SENT" "THESE STREETS"

J Something on the Vocals Bringing You Soothing Sounds, Mono T on the Trumpet and Dr.Duda on the Beat!!

Supported by:

Twins on Deck
Shluda da Guru
G-Funk
OZ
Capital

R100 normal
R150 VIP

ID’s will be checked at the door.


Cafe Vacca Matta – #66, Montecasino, Fourways
Secure Undercover parkinghttp://www.cafevaccamatta.co.za/
Twitter: Vaccamatta

Nomuzi Mabena nails the MTV Base search

 

The 21 year old, Benoni-born Nomuzi Mabena is officially a star after beating Cape Town’s Naledi Radebe and Durbanite Nomzamo Mbatha on the nationwide MTV Base VJ search. Nomuzi was announced the winner this past weekend at Taboo in Fourways.

Nomuzi Mabena

Celebrities Bonang Matheba, HHP, Azania Mosaka and Tim Horwood, who were the judges of the nationwide search; were present.  Sizwe Dhlomo, who won MTV Base’s first ever VJ Search in Africa in 2005 had the honour of announcing this year’s winner. Nomuzi will be seen alongside Sizwe Dhlomo on MTV Base and will also be a regular on e.tv’s Club 808 alongside ‘mommy-to-be’ Dineo Ranaka and DJ Mo Flava. Nomuzi will be seen on both MTV Base & Club 808 from Friday 26 October.



From left to right: HHP, Azania Mosaka, Nomuzi Mabena & Bonang Matheba



Creative Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa, Tim Horwood said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nomuzi to MTV Base as our newest VJ! Not only does she have talent, beauty and brains but she a strong sense of personal style and attitude that’s going to strike a real chord with youth audiences.”

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Nomuzi to the e.tv family. We look forward to the new and fresh vibe that she will bring to Club 808 and wish her all the best with her new venture, “ said Keshni Rajoo, Manager: Local production and programming, e.tv.



Club 808's Dineo & Moeti, who will be working closely with Nomuzi



Talking about her victory, a stunned Nomuzi, said, “I felt excitement, happiness and release all at the same time...  I’ve been working on this for such a long time, standing in audition queues, practising in the mirror.  To everyone out there who has a dream, I want to say: you can make it happen!”

South Africans can remember Nomuzi from the recent LIVE presenter search, having lost the title to Noluthando Shosha.

Sources: Sowetan/YoMzansi/Times



Phat Joe dumps Heart FM for MTN Play Radio



Phat Joe



Controvesial popular radio host and television presenter Majota Khambule, popularily known as Phat Joe, dumped Heart FM, to 'pursue other interests'. Phat Joe hosted his last show on Friday 12 October 2012; to focus his time and energy on Real Goboza, which he co-hosts with Pearl Thusi and on MTN's new cellphone radio service MTN Play Radio.

 

Phat Joe is known for hosting a variety of radio shows, a number of which resulted in him being fired for controversial remarks. Radio stations he has worked for include Radio Bop, Yfm, Metro FM, Kaya FM and Heart 104.9 FM.

ONE GOSPEL CALLS FOR GOSPEL MUSIC VIDEOS

ONE Gospel, Multichoices’ 24 hour Gospel Music channel on the DStv and GOtv platform is requesting gospel music video submissions from across Africa. The channel is particularly in search of gospel music from East and West Africa as part of a strategy to revitalize the channels offering.
 

The process to submit a music video is simple. After receiving the one page form from ONE Gospel all that is left is to drop your music video in the mail. Shortly after ONE Gospel will tell you whether your music video has passed the required broadcast standards and your video will be added to the tracklist to be playlisted exposing your video to audiences across the African diaspora. The channels unique positioning allows your video to be viewed by people in 47 African countries. 

ONE Gospel is about music; music from all genres, all spheres, all denominations, all people, all countries but most importantly its music with a message. Gospel music enjoys the largest following of any musical genre in Africa giving ONE Gospel the unique platform to reach audiences throughout East, West, Central and Southern Africa. Our content provides joy, purpose and a sense of spiritual wellbeing to our audience. 

To submit your music video to ONE Gospel simply email mvids@onegospel.co.za and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about seeing your video playlisted on Africa’s No. 1 Gospel Music channel. 

To learn more about ONE Gospel, please go to www.onegospel.co.za. Connect with the channel on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ONEGospel or join the conversation on Twitter at @onegospel.

LIVE presenter search - LAST day to VOTE!

SABC1’s LIVE Talent Search HOTS up

Popular  SABC1 music programme LIVE announced its talent search in February and received positive response from the youth who came in their thousands to the announced venues in the regions. The Top 4 Finalists was announced on 20 April and got the opportunity to co-host the show with Bonang.

The Top 4 Finalists are:

1.) Nomuzi “Moo-zlie” Mabena

Nomuzi “Moo-zlie” Mabena

 20 years old Nomuzi Mabena, affectionately known as “Moo-zlie”, is a confident, ambitious and determined young lady who is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Communication and English. Her hard working attitude and talent often commands the attention of those she interacts with. She has a special love for media and arts.

2.) Marv Mavrik (Mpumelelo Mavi)

Marv Mavrik (Mpumelelo Mavi)

23-years old Mpumelelo Mavi who describes himself as "positivity personified" is currently a TV Presenter on a community channel and am also in training to be a radio presenter on Voice of Wits Campus Radio. He is determined to be the best in the media industry (TV, Radio and Entertainment). He loves being around people and enjoys listening to music across all genres.

3.) Wade Delagey

Wade Delagey

23 years old Wade Delagey is not your typical white guy as he is fluent in isiZulu and has a keen interest in mzansi cultures. He has a background in radio having worked at Youth Radio as a presenter.  He also featured on SABC1 comedy series, Abo Mzala, as Jason. He is very creative and willing to learn. He loves to entertain people. He is currently employed by Mr Price Group.

4.) Luthando Shosha

Luthando Shosha

23 years old Luthando Shosha studied Interior Designs and started working as a show host on Kingfisher FM in 2011. She later joined Bay TV as a presenter. She loves adventure and spending quality time with loved ones and lives by the quote “The whole world steps aside for a person who knows where they are going.”

The voting process was explained when the top 4 finalists were announced on Friday night. Viewers are encouraged to SMS their votes via the Voting Line at 39060 and the Top 4’s voting codes are as stated below:

·         sms Luthando at 39060

·         sms Wade at 39060       

·         sms Nomuzi at 39060

·         sms Marv at 39060

The Top 4 voting process close at midnight on Wednesday 25 April, and this stage of the process will produce the Top 2 Finalists. 

The Top 2 will go through to the next round of eliminations where each finalist will get a chance to present an entire show with Bonang (Fridays the 27^th of April & the 4^th of May 2012). The ultimate winner will be revealed on the show on the 11^th of May 2012.

LIVE is screened every Friday night at 9pm on SABC 1.

PARLOTONES WORLD TOUR

Award-winning South African band The Parlotones will perform two shows at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena in Brakpan on 21 and 22 April, before immediately heading off on a world tour. After playing to local audiences, the band will head off to the USA in May for a 27-city tour, followed by Britain and Europe. The tour comes ahead of the release of their fourth studio album at the beginning of May.  Recorded in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, the album offers fans 12 brand new melodic rock tracks.

Explaining the title of their new album, band member Kahn Morbee says ‘Journey Through The Shadows’ is a metaphor for the human experience. You’re not given a guidebook or map at birth that guarantees the smoothest path. Ultimately, we all walk through with a candle that only allows us to see so far in front of ourselves. You never know what’s around the corner, so it’s an analogy for life.”

Since their first appearance in 2003, the band has performed to critical acclaim to audiences around the world.  In addition to their unique sound, they are also known for their polished stage performances and in addition to new tracks, fans can also expect to hear old favourites such as Beautiful.

The four-member band consists of Kahn Morbee on vocals and guitar, Neil Pauw on drums, Paul Hodgson on guitar, and Glen Hodgson on bass, piano and backing vocals.

 The show starts at 20h00 and tickets are available from Computicket between R161.00 and R212.00.

Phuti Khomo & Lucia Mthiyane joins Muvhango

SABC 2’s popular drama soapie, Muvhango family continues to grow and this time around we see the welcome addition of two talented actresses in the form of former Miss Teen SA, actress Phuti Khomo, and singer Lucia Mthiyane. Phuti will be playing the role of Carol Chabeli, the wife of Njabulo Chabeli played by our new recruit Gabriel Mini. She is a fashion designer and will be first seen on screen starting on Wednesday, 21 March.

Lucia & Phuti

Lucia Mthiyane will be playing the role of Selinah Mdluli, mother to Pearl (a receptionist at Mukwevho Holdings) a role played by Jo-Anne Reyneke. She will be seen on-screen starting on Tuesday, 03 April.

Phuti Khomo

 Phuti Khomo is has been making waves in the Entertainment industry for 10 years. She first made her debut on Generations as a bimbo named “Ginger” in 2001. She then moved on to winning the Ms South Africa Teen title in 2002, proving to be one of the Most Successful pageant titleholders in S.A. Phuti will be remembered as the Host of Rivals in Romance, Bali in Egoli: Place of Gold and as Phaphama Molefe in Mtunzini.com

Lucia Mthiyane, is an ex-school teacher and a singer. She is also the ambassador for Carducci Woman. Lucia is currently working on her Debut album and has completed a cook book that will soon be published. She is currently putting together a television cooking show with a difference.  People will remember Lucia Mthiyane as Lucia on Rhythm City and Deliwe on Mzansi.

Muvhango airs on weekdays on SABC 2 at 9pm