Joburg

Auditions for The South African Ballet Theatre 2011

SABT LogoAuditions for The South African Ballet Theatre’s 2011 Graduate Programme will be held on Saturday 9 October 2010 at 10h00. The venue is The South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) studios at the Joburg Theatre, Hoofd Street, Braamfontein.

JPO annual Youth Concerto Festival 2010

JPO-_SAMET_005A cross-section of South Africa’s most outstanding young musicians will be joining the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra for its annual Youth Concerto Festival on 8 September 2010.

Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition 2010 Programme

Moshito_LogoThe programme and strong speaker line-up for this year’s Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition is set to get South Africa’s music business talking with its mix of contentious, topical and informative sessions.

Hands On! Mic Off! at Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition 2010

Moshito_LogoHands On! Mic Off!, a product of the National Arts Festival, and Business and Arts South Africa, presents another series of workshops at the upcoming Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition from 1 - 3 September 2010.

The Best of Satya Paul’ at The India Show - Fashion Extravaganza

Jacqueline_FernandezSatya Paul is all set to sizzle in Johannesburg with an exclusive showing of ‘The Best of Satya Paul’ at The India Show, a blue-chip trade and investment dialogue, organised by the Commerce Ministry of the Government of India, Confederation of Indian Industry and the High Commission of India . The collection ‘Zen, Zest, Zip, Zap and Zing’ will be unveiled and showcased during the fashion extravaganza on Monday 30th August 2010 at 8:00pm.

Women of the Sun Film Festival 2010

Women_of_the_sunWomen of the Sun, in conjunction with the Goethe Institute, the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) and the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), are putting African women filmmakers on the map with the launch of a seven day film festival to celebrate African Women Filmmakers, in Johannesburg (2nd – 9th September). The Women Of the Sun Film Festival (WoS Film Festival) will be the First African Women Film Festival to take place in South Africa, featuring 25 films by 23 talented women filmmakers from 15 African Countries with 15 of the filmmakers present at the screenings.

All-new Wits 969 Festival for 2010

The_Butcher_Brothers-4The all-new WITS 969 Festival 2010 offers a selection of highlights which have made the 969 km journey from the National Arts Festival, Grahamstown to Johannesburg.

National Treasures Exhibition launches at BASA Award Ceremony 2010

BASA_logoThe 13th annual Business Day Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards, supported by Anglo American, takes place at Hollard’s Villa Arcadia in Parktown on August 30.

Gaydar.co.za Fireman’s Ball 2010 powered by 5FM

Firemans_Ball_2010It is that time of the year again for stylish boys and girls to pull their hottest party fashion from the closet and start preparing for the Gaydar.co.za Fireman’s Ball powered by 5FM – blazing into Johannesburg on Saturday 2 October 2010.

Jeff Dunham - SA Tour - More Shows, More Sidekicks

JDunham_and_AchmedHe is already the biggest selling international comedian to ever perform in South Africa and now Jeff Dunham fans can enjoy another opportunity to see the voice behind the character catchphrases such as Achmed the Dead Terrorist’s "Silence! I Keel You!" and José Jalapeño’s "On A Steek!” live with another Cape Town show just added.

Arts Alive Alternative Spaces 2010 Festival

Awaiting_TrailThis August and September, Joburg will pulse with cutting-edge community plays as the Arts Alive Alternative Spaces 2010 Festival travels around the city, riding the crest of a township theatre revival.

West End Production Thriller Live at Montecasino & Grandwest

Young_Jackson_5_sequence_by_George_BodnarMichael Jackson may be “gone too soon” but his timeless music lives on forever in Thriller Live, a multi-media concert-styled celebration of the music and life of the legendary “king of pop” and the famous Jackson 5. Presented by Showtime Management and 94.5 Kfm, direct from London’s West End, Thriller Live brings the distinctive dancing and sound of many of pop music’s greatest hits to life in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Jock of the Bushveld - The Musical at Joburg Theatre

Jock_of_the_bushveldThe Masters of Musicals, Packed House Productions, producers of the classic hits The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I and the original South African hits, Dis Hoe Dit Was – Die Steve Hofmeyr Storie, Knypie Oppie Kant, African Queens, Ons Vir Jou and Shaka Zulu – The Musical, in proud association with Absa, now brings you Jock of the Bushveld – The Musical.

The Nando's Annual Comedy Festivals 2010

Nandos_Comedy_Festival_Comedians_resizeHunta Live is proudly bringing back the biggest laughs at this years’ annual trio Nando’s Comedy Festivals to be held at the ICC in Durban, the Teatro at Montecasino and the Baxter in Cape Town.

First up is the Nando’s Durbs Comedy Festival that will run from 23rd July – 25th July 2010 at the ICC.

Concert pianist, David Helfgott to Tour Sa in September

David_Helfgott_LandscapeLegendary concert pianist, David Helfgott, will embark on a tour of 4 concerts in September 2010, with performances in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.

Helfgott soared to international fame after the release of the Oscar award-winning film Shine, in which Geoffrey Rush gave a compassionate portrayal of the pianist.

Shaka Zulu The Musical at the State Theatre

Shaka_Zulu_the_musical_introPacked House Productions, in proud association with Absa, presents the celebrated story of South Africa’s legendary Zulu king, Shaka, in spectacular fashion.


The life and times of Shaka will be brought to the stage for the first time in musical form.  Shaka Zulu – The Musical the world-famous and heroic South African story has been created and produced by South Africans in celebration of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Joey Rusdien's Mixed DNA at the Lyric

Joey has conquered TV and cinema screens in addition to the comedy club circuit - in South Africa and beyond. He's difficult to miss in a crowd, with his spectacular neo-Afro and thick-framed, TV-like glasses. Of course, he'd never blend into a crowd anyway, as he has a variety of notions and opinions and has great difficulty keeping these to himself!

Bridal Africa Expo to acknowledge excellence at the Sandton Convention Centre (6 - 7 November)

F_ Wilson_ Fashion_ Design.JPGFor the first time ever in South African bridal history, a bridal exhibition will both acknowledge and award local specialist bridal designers and couturiers. The launch of the Bridal Africa Specialist Designer Award, to be hosted at Bridal Africa at Sandton Convention Centre on the 6th and 7th of November 2010, will see exhibiting SA designers design a “Red Carpet Showstopper” for a SA celebrity of their choice. The designer who delivers the best interpretation will win an international travel trip for two and can choose between London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong or Dubai.

Jazz and African Music Nights on Friday nights in the Rendezvous Theatre in Pretoria

SA_State_Theatre_Logo.jpgThe State Theatre again ended 2009 on a high note with its annual  Mzansi Fela Festival. The curtain goes up in February when we will host Jazz and African Music Nights every weekend until the end of the year.

Peoples Theatre announces crackerjack 2010 line-up

Production_pic_5.jpgThe Peoples Theatre is plunging into 2010 with a flourish, with The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Spot’s Birthday Party and More Adventures of Noddy all on the entertainment menu.

Israeli counter-tenor David D’Or SA Tour has been postponed, no dates supplied

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PLEASE NOTE: The Embassy of Israel regrets to inform you that due to circumstances beyond their control, they have had to postpone David D’Or’s tour to South Africa. The concerts were scheduled to take place at Regina Mundi Church on 25 October and at the State Theatre, Pretoria on 27 October.

Lucky Fish Music Festival Postponed till September 2010

Logo.jpgAuthentic Ideas and Route 28 Resort; the organisers of the Lucky Fish Music Festival, regret to announce the postponement of this year’s event until September 2010.

The Lucky Fish Music Festival was scheduled to take place from 3 – 6 September this year at the Route 28 Resort in Jagfontein, it has now been rescheduled to 2 – 5 September 2010 for economic reasons.

Winners of the 2009 National Eisteddfod Academy Awards

Top youth performers in the arts were rewarded at the sixth annual National Eisteddfod Academy Awards which was presented at the Arts Centre of the University of Johannesburg on Saturday 16 May.

Private Sector Investment in the Johannesburg Inner City

Investment in the Inner City is booming thanks to the continuous hard work by the Central Johannesburg Partnership (CJP) and the Johannesburg Inner City Business Coalition (JICBC).

A study recently completed by the CJP reveals that members of the JICBC have invested nearly R4 billion between 2006 to date in the Inner City of Johannesburg. The study, completed by Hans Jooste, General Manager of the CJP, also indicates that capital investment by the private sector in public space and including joint ventures is sitting at a staggering R27,4 million from 2006 to date. Further investment of R120 million in the public space is planned over the next three years.
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