Are you the next Live presenter?

Do you think you have what it takes to become the next Live Show presenter? 

SABC1 & the popular Friday-night music show, Live, presents Phase 1 of the Live Talent Search process by calling on all aspiring presenters to enter the national auditions process on-line via the Channel’s website, at wwwsabc1.co.za.

 The on-line registration site was activated on Friday 03 February 2012, closing on Friday the 10^th. Applicants will be required to fill in an on-line application form and a motivation paragraph of “Why they want to be a Live presenter.” Applicants must be between the ages of 19 – 24 and proficient in both English and Nguni. Terms and Conditions apply. 

 “We are excited at SABC1 to once again present this not-to-be-missed opportunity to the youth of Mzansi to showcase their skill & talent on national television. We encourage them to register in their numbers, and to make full use of this process of auditions, for a chance to become a presenter on one of channel’s key music properties,” says Vukile Madlala – Channel’s Publicity Manager. 

 

The Process 

Step 1: Fill in the Online Audition Registration Form (Name/ ID No/ Contact Details/ Province.

Step 2: Complete all the Audition tasks. (A paragraph on 'Why you want to be the next Live presenter)

Step 3: Upload a picture of yourself and/or a 2 minute video.

Step 4: Selection of 200 finalists from the national registration process.

Step 5: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via sms of the regional audition details

Step 6: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to do regional screen tests (4 people per province – Top 32)

Step 7: Panel selection to produce the Top 4

Step 8: The Top 4 will be invited to participate in the final round in the Live studio in Johannesburg.

Step 9: The viewers will have a final say in voting in their favourite guest presenter to join the LIVE team. 

The public will be kept informed of developments and additional details regarding other phases to the auditions process will be made available at the appropriate time(s).

Watch the space for updates!

 

Thrilling celebrity show on Vuzu

A shocking, scandalous and downright sexy new celebrity show is heading for Vuzu this February. 10 Over 10 debuts on Wednesday 15 February at 19:30, and turns a scalding hot spotlight on local celebrity culture.                 

 The 13-part series has been developed exclusively for Vuzu - covering everyone from musicians to TV and film stars, fashion designers and models, sport personalities and comedians, and many, many others who fall under the hugely popular celebrity catchall.

 Each episode of 10 Over 10 will feature a countdown of the Top 10 celebrity stories. The scandals, the sexy sirens, the dirtiest love rats, the raunchiest sports stars, the bad boys and girls are all game – making it perfect viewing for celebrity-mad Vuzu viewers. Adding to the impact will the input of a range of social commentators, whose witty, blunt, straight forward and downright funny comments and voiceovers will up the ante on 10 Over 10.

 Whether it is celebrity love lives or scandals, model catfights or the worst hair weaves, misbehaving sports stars or against-all-odds winners on the field, triumphant musicians back from rehab or cosmetic surgery addicted TV stars, 10 Over 10 puts it all in the spotlight.

 Airing on Wednesday 15 February, episode one gets right to the heart of youth culture through the massive social network, Twitter. On a show titled Celebs on Twitter – The Good, The Bad, The Outrageous, 10 Over 10 takes a tongue-in-cheek look at those celebs and socialites who get people talking, day and night. Boasting a feisty voiceover and comments from a range of celebs, this opening salvo is not-to-be-missed!

Be prepared to be shocked, outraged, tantalized and, most of all, entertained with 10 Over 10, starting Wednesday 15 February at 19:30 – only on Vuzu.

Idols goes even more Pro!

Popular host ProVerb becomes Idols co-producer

The eighth season of M-Net’s hit talent competition Idols kicks off in Sandton this Saturday [4 February] and this year the show’s popular host, ProVerb, will also be calling the shots behind the scenes. Pro has joined forces with legendary Idols director Gavin Wratten, who has directed all seven seasons of Idols to date and also produced season 6 and 7.

  

ProVerb, who launched his television career on Channel O, has been a rapper since 1999 achieving success with albums such as The Book of ProVerb, Manuscript, and Write of Passage. Some of us might remember ProVerb as the technical producer of The Fresh Breakfast Show on YFM as well as The Avenue 3 to 6 with Glen Lewis and Idols judge Unathi on Metro FM, and he is currently pursuing his radio career on 94.7 Highveld Stereo. Proverb has hosted two Miss SA broadcasts and lectured in TV production and radio at Damelin College. Season eight of Idols is a co-production between M-Net and Mzansi Magic and will be broadcast on both channels from June 2012.

 

 The first auditions for Idols Season 8 will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre tomorrow (Saturday, 4 February)

• On Saturday, 11 February auditions move to Durban, at uShaka Marine World; 
• On 18 February it’s Cape Town’s turn at the Grand West Casino Entertainment World; 
• On Saturday, 25 February, the final round will take place at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Kliptown, Soweto

Muvhango's 'Dr Lefu' back on screen

Rebecca Tshabalala & Lebo Pelesane

“Thandi’s Story” is about a young, intelligent, beautiful HIV counsellor who finds herself having to be counselled after making a bad decision one night with a colleague. When she finds out that she is HIV positive, she takes her ex –lover to court for attempted murder.

Thandi’s Story will screen as part of eKasi: Our Stories and will air on 6 February. It features Rebecca Tshabalala (Thandi) and Lebo Pelesane (who plays Andile Nare). This will be their first appearance in the eKasi stories. Below is what they have done before on television respectively:

·         Rebecca Featured in SABC’s old dramas Mama’s Love.

·         Lebo Featured in Muvhango as a character known as Dr Lefu

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Written By: Johann Abrahams

Johann Abrahams is the former executive producer of the programme Special Assignment. He graduated from the University of Kansas in the USA in 1994 with a degree in Journalism and Film. He has worked for the SABC for 17 years and has won many awards for his work. He is currently focusing on his freelance career in the production of feature documentaries and films.

Directed By: Muntu Zwane

Muntu started in the acting industry in 1987 as an actor in Zikethele Produced by Scy Productions.  Muntu also acted in several productions – in 1996 he became an AD for Soul City 2, and has become an AD more for than fifty production including Soul City 4, Zero Tolerance 1&3 and Soul Buddyz. 

In 2003, he started directing in for Soul Buddyz under the guidance of Bobby Heaney. He also directed the award-winning Bay of Plenty, Tshisa and Machansa, which premiered at the 2010 Durban Film Festival. He also directed “My Dream, Your Freedom” which was screened at Italy’s Youth Film Festival in 2007.

Catch Thandi's story on the eKasi: Our Stories slot on Monday 6 February on e.tv

THE SABC TO LIGHT UP THE 35TH ANNUAL J&B MET

KANIVO RETURNS WITH A WINNER

Following the overwhelming success of his first single JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS, Joburg based rapper Kanivo returns with a fresh brand new single titled WINNER featuring Nani, a track which is set to become a street anthem around South Africa.

Unlike his previous single release, which was up for download at a fee, this time around this banger is available to the public as a free download.

"There's a lot of people that support me based on the buzz that has been created on social networks but they don't necessary know my music, so I felt as a way of giving back, I will release a song that will be downloaded for free," says the Hip Hop artist

Kanivo's first single JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS featured talented vocalist, TV personality and actress Miranda Mokhele known for her roles in Tshisa, Mthunzini.com and Rhythm City. JOZI CITY OF LIGHTS was on high rotation on Gauteng youth radio station YFM for six months and it amassed a sizeable amount of mobile downloads and was even picked to be used for a soundtrack of a movie.

However Kanivo says, with this single, the ambition is bigger. "The aim is to have a national footprint. To extend to other territories and open up new markets."

This single features the vocals of talented singer Nani, another gem who will release her debut African Soul album through Kanivo's artists management agency KamLINE this year. "We are working hard on delivering a solid product for Nani, I can't wait for people to hear her sounds."

But perhaps one of the biggest star attraction about Kanivo's new single is its producer Ab Crazy. The Cashtime Fam member and solo artist, well known for his smash hit Man Of The Moment, has been churning out hits for a number of artists of late and Kanivo holds him in high regard.

"I personally feel that he's the best producer in the country right now and I'm looking forward to doing more work with him," he mentions.

The release of WINNER marks Kanivo's long awaited release of his debut album titled THE K-WORD. The album will be released digitally in the next couple of weeks, which Kanivo explains, is to create enough demand before he ventures into the physical copy sphere.

"It wouldn't make business sense to hurry up the process of getting into retail outlets when the awareness is still being created. So far my strongest presence has been in the cyber space; hence I felt a digital release is appropriate." But copies are available if you order them.

Here is the link to WINNER - Kanivo ft Nani (Produced by Ab Crazy) http://bit.ly/yobsIv

WINNER HAS ALREADY BEEN PLAYLISTED ON YFM

For more info LIKE his fan page on facebook - Kanivo (RSA) or  check his profile Themba 'Kanivo' Makamo. You can also follow him on twitter @Kanivo or visit his blog www.kanivothek-word.blogspot.com

Arts administration internship opportunity

Applications are invited for a three-month arts administration internship at the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT).

The internship will offer the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience working closely with the ACT team on various aspects of project management. The training will build upon the intern’s theoretical knowledge in an applied setting and contrast theory to practice.

The internship is designed to refine writing, verbal, and analytical skills and to reinforce a sense of professionalism and professional work ethic. The intern will be challenged to contemplate matters relating to project implementation, logistics, financial management, marketing, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, analysis and reporting. The candidate will gain an overall awareness of the operating structure of ACT and understand the relationship between the Trust and the community in which it operates.

Applicants should be entry-level professionals and must be based in Johannesburg. The internship is a full-time commitment and commences on 1 March until 30 May 2012.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to complete an online application form by no later than 6 February 2012. No late applications will be considered and only successful candidates will be contacted. ACT reserves the right to not make an appointment.

Follow the link below to submit an application: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHc4Z3RaTHF1MF9McW52ejBtcmpnbnc6MQ

The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is South Africa’s premier independent arts and culture funding and development agency. Follow ACT on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actorgza or Like the Trust’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arts-Culture-Trust-ACT/162339817162875.


ABOUT THE ARTS & CULTURE TRUST (ACT)

ACT provides funding for all expressions of arts and culture, including literature, music, visual art, theatre and dance, and the support extends to festivals, community arts initiatives, arts management, arts education and arts administration. It embraces all aspects of arts and culture advancement such as training, the creative process, and the development of sustainable infrastructure.

ACT funds are allocated to projects by an independent Board of Trustees, comprised of leading arts practitioners and administrators. By using ACT as the conduit for corporate social investments in artistic and cultural activities, private sector companies rest in the secure knowledge that their investment is being judiciously applied to maximum effect.

Go to www.act.org.za for more information about ACT and the Trust’s funding programmes, criteria for assessment or to submit an application online.

ANC’s Tshihombudzo Concert to be re-screened

Due to popular public demand SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho will re-screen the ANC’s Centenary Concert titled, Tshihombudzo, on Tuesday 17 January 2012, at 21:00. The concert was staged as part of the ANC’s 100 Year’s Celebrations and initially aired on SABC1 on Sunday 08 January 2012, at 20:00. The Tshihombudzo Concert is a marathon 2-hour event featuring some of Mzansi’s finest artists, musicians and performers.

 Some of the big-name acts to grace the historic occasion include the current toast of Mzansi – Zahara – sharing the stage with the likes of Soweto Gospel Choir, Simphiwe Dana, AKA, Judith Sephuma and Liquideep. More seasoned artists and musicians include Jonas Gwangwa, Dorothy Masuka, Caiphus Semenya, Hugh Masekela, Vusi Mahlasela, and Ray Phiri.
 


Simphiwe Dana (The New Age)



 “In response to public demand, SABC1 is pleased to bring back on air this historic musical event telling the story of the struggle for emancipation. And what a more fitting way to tell this unique Mzansi story than in music, song and dance,” says Vukile Madlala, the Channel’s Publicity Manager.”

The ANC’s 100 years celebration event was a live event that uniquely combined theatre, musical theatre, star musical performances and documentary material. All these elements were weaved together to tell the story of the struggle and to capture its historical significance.

 Make sure to catch this exciting 2-hour extravaganza on Tuesday 17 January 2012, at 21:00 – exclusive to SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!

Roxy Burger returns to ONE Gospel

Roxy Burger, who is widely known for presenting SABC 3’s Flash, has returned to ONE Gospel and will be presenting the new season of ‘Unashamed’ with Xylon van Eyck.

Roxy Burger is a South African actress and television presenter best known as a presenter for KTV on M-Net. She was a celebrity contestant on the M-Net reality competition Survivor South Africa: Maldives, in 2011. She began her career at the tender age of 10 years old, starting with the odd TV commercial. This early period in her career also made space for a leading role in an international Disney made-for-TV movie as well as a Discovery Kid’s television series, Scout’s Safari, which went on to win an Emmy Award for Best Children’s Television Series.

Her kids presenting career culminated in her being chosen to represent KTV at the 2007 Kid’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California. After finishing matric, Roxy enrolled in a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Johannesburg, in Audiovisual Production Management. She presented and produced Teen Gospel Live which broadcast live four days a week on the DStv religious channel ONE Gospel, beginning on 4 November 2007.

‘Unashamed’ is a show where celebrities can tell the world about their relationship with Jesus. It’s a show where the story is more important then the set, the make-up and what others will think. It’s show about freedom, truth and God. Unashamed holds nothing back. The two presenters, Xylon and Roxy, go deep in conversation with the celebrity guests about the reality and rawness of being a Christian. They talk about doubts and fears and how peal back the layers of “perfect” Christianity.

Catch Roxy on ONE Gospel’s ‘Unashamed’ every Monday at 7pm.