Tuesday, 15 January 2013

INDUSTRY VACANCIES / CLASSIFIEDS

      ·   If you are looking for an intership and you have a diploma or a degree in Media related studies; this may be a great opportunity for you. SABC is offering Internship opportunities for 2013 in various fields of study. Check link: http://bit.ly/SwneNK
Closes on 21 January 2013

     ·  Looking for solid experienced camera operator for work in Qatar, experience essential, no chancers please, 16 jan to 20 feb, chris@cinesky.co.za 


     · Looking for an Afrikaans speaking person to be a voice over artist for an interesting Afrikaans/Nama documentary that is to air this year in March. The documentary is about Khoisan being the first indigenous people. Auditions on the 16 January at 10:00. NEMISA 21 Girton Road, Parktown...
      For more info:  productions@nemisa.co.za  

·    · Junior to Mid level editor to join Hack Media for a full time position. FCP or Premier Pro experience is a must. Any DSLR and animation experience is a bonus. For more info:  jarredbeaton@ gmail.com

      · Stellenbosch - Looking for extras to play as patients in a hospital scene this coming Saturday. Please send your photo AND contact details to thomasextras@gmail.com

·      ·  CALLING TRANSCRIBERS
Looking for transcription costs for video with embedded timecode to log sheet, some English to English and some isiXhosa to English. Footage is in Cape Town and Durban but can be shipped (almost) anywhere.

For more info: warren @ firestarter . co . za

      · Afrikaans  Actors required: Johannesburg / Centurion.
Male 20 - 33
Female 17 - 30
Please send your email address and a picture to production@mimeticorp.com 

     · Looking for a producer based in Eastern Cape with documentary experience for 2 possible documentaries this year. Would be good if you can shoot (5dMk3) as well.
For more info: mariusvangraan@mac.com


      · Looking to hire an HD Live Graphics system from 21 January for 11 days. (JHB) Email me at ilana @ onairmedia.tv if you have anything, or if you know of a dealer or facility that might have one to hire. (prefer Deko, Inscriber, XPression, PP Clarity, or Chyron)

To have any of your vacancies or classifieds posted: mpho@showbizprod.co.za

Monday, 14 January 2013

Orange AFCON SOUTH AFRICA 2013 Opening Ceremony Set to Dazzle…


The Orange AFCON SOUTH AFRICA 2013 is without doubt the talk of the town; or the continent
for that matter; and with only a few days to go, the stage is set for the Opening Ceremony of
2013’s most exciting soccer tournament – the 29th Edition of the Orange Africa Cup of
Nations SOUTH AFRICA 2013. The Opening Ceremony, starting at 16h00 on January 19th,
precedes the kick-off match at the National Stadium and promises to be a dazzling spectacular
of African pride! Rehearsals boast a cast of more than 520 dancers, singers, stilt walkers
and gymnasts. The Opening Ceremony fully intends to live up to the theme “Celebrate Africa –
 The Beat at Africa’s Feet”.

The team behind the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, enlisted by the Local Organising
Committee (LOC), boasts an impressive arsenal of South Africa’s finest live-production talent -
event production company VWV Group, are renowned for the dazzling technical and
production mastery they displayed in delivering the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Opening
and Closing Ceremonies.



“As the LOC, we were very clear in our brief to the production company” explains the LOC
Chief Communications Officer, Sipho Sithole “We instructed them to deliver an event that will
raise Africa to its feet through an artistic and creative display that would showcase Africa at
her finest, in all our beauty, diversity, and of course, celebrate our sporting prowess. They have responded with a creative that we can truly describe as spectacular, and is reflective of an
event that is truly African – they’ve done us all proud. “

The theme lives through the ceremony’s various performance elements – from performing artists,
to the vibrantly outfitted traditional & contemporary dancers, & cultural elements creatively
inserted into the event, ‘Celebrate Africa – The Beat at Africa’s Feet’ reverberates throughout.

Clever usage of the unlikeliest instruments from women pounding the traditional mortar & pestle,
to larger-than-life African beadwork as performance art, and giant drums powered by tumbling acrobats, skillfully combined with the rhythm pounded out by the dancers – all work to create a dramatic sound and visual effect. The beat of African drums is a constant refrain, creatively
woven through the different aspects of the show.

“Creatively, we wanted to present a showcase that lived out the theme, and celebrated the
 different aspects that make us unique as Africans – all in a world-class ceremony,” explains
VWV’s Jameson Hlongwane, opening ceremony project director “Equally importantly, the event
had to represent us as a soccer-loving continent. To do this, we obviously had to bring some of
our finest performers on board. They’ve been rehearsing their hearts out for months now, and
the results are mind-blowing! We can hardly wait for everyone to see it, it’s a truly incredible spectacle!”

That said, there is little doubt that the Opening Ceremony will be a dazzling display of the colours, sounds and rhythms that make us uniquely African. Saturday, January 19th 2013 is the date. The National Stadium –Soweto, the place. The teams – South Africa’s Bafana Bafana versus Cape Verde, and Angola vs Morocco – come Celebrate Africa - The Beat at Africa’s Feet!

Montana Finale Special



The second season of Montana is coming to an end this Tuesday, 15 January 2012 at 20H30pm. Mzansi fo sho will showcase a special 1 hour epsiode as we reach th e climax of mzansi's favorite drama series.
The KCC is in a world of trouble when Vuks maliciously cancels the headline act. Malusi is thrown out by his father, leaving Luyanda distraught. The voting ends and a new mayor is announced.  Will Dalene’s dreams come true?

Patrick’s showdown with Malusi leads to a potentially fatal decision by Luyanda. Vatiswa’s mistake comes back to haunt her and Noli – in the form of Charles. Victor supports Noli – but can anyone do anything to help the KCC now?

SABC 1 CHANGES DURING AFCON


AFCON 2013 is here and SABC1 – the home of Soccer – will play a perfect host to this continental soccer tournament starting with the opening ceremony on Saturday 19 January and, ending in fine style with the final game scheduled for Sunday 10 February 2013.Mzansi Fo Sho viewers will be taken on a fun-filled African soccer journey where they will be able to watch the AFCON games lives. SABC1 will screen a total of 28 AFCON matches.

Major changes will be effected to the normal SABC1 schedule to accommodate the soccer spectacle. The 16h30 – 24h00 timeslots will be mainly affected by these changes, which are meant to ensure that viewers do not lose out on their favourite shows during the tournament. Key shows that will be mainly affected by these exciting developments include the following: Generation; The Bold & The Beautiful; Nguni News; Zone 14; Real Goboza; Selimathunzi, and Friends Like These.



The good news for viewers is that our sister channel, SABC2, has agreed to temporarily accommodate some of SABC1’s key shows on its schedule in their usual timeslots for the duration of the tournament.
SABC1 shows will be carried as follows on the SABC2 schedule during the AFCON tournament:
o 17h45 – Siswati/Ndebele News Bulletin
o 18h00 – The Bold & The Beautiful
o 19h30 – The Xhosa/Zulu News Bulletin
o 20h00 – Generations
o 20h30 – Zone 14

Below is the game / broadcast schedule:



And that boys & girls.... is a wrap!!!!!!!!!!!


Monday, 3 December 2012

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.

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

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. 

Cover Photo

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

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

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

Monday, 19 November 2012

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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Friday, 16 November 2012

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

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

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.


  •  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

Thursday, 1 November 2012

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

Thursday, 25 October 2012

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 parking
http://www.cafevaccamatta.co.za/
Twitter: Vaccamatta

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

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


Monday, 15 October 2012

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.