Conference to explore creativity as a currency

The Creative Currencies Conference will take place in Johannesburg from 6 to 8 August 2013 at the UJ Arts Centre, University of Johannesburg. Presented by the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) and University of Johanesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, the conference aims to develop, inspire and enable the creative sector, by sharing information with industry stakeholders. 17 May 2013 10:19

Bizcommunity.com

Reminder for Jozi students to enter Portfolio Night competition on Biz

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Branding, design or advertising students in Jozi, don't forget to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week Wednesday, 22 May 2013! Simply complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday 20 May. 16 May 2013 14:10

Bizcommunity.com

Be big on biz with Portfolio Night and Bizcommunity - competition

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] If you are a branding, design or advertising student in Johannesburg, by Thursday next week your life may have changed! After years of negotiations, the largest one-day advertising portfolio review in the world, Portfolio Night, is finally making it to Johannesburg, South Africa - and Bizcommunity, in conjunction with McCann Johannesburg, has one coveted ticket to give away. 15 May 2013 11:32

Business and Arts South Africa

Growing impact of environmental arts projects celebrated by BASA Awards

[Issued by Business and Arts South Africa] Since 2010, the Arts and Environment category of the BASA Awards, supported by Nedbank, has attracted a range of environmental arts project that have been created in partnership with South African businesses. 14 May 2013 13:05

Proper risk management for large-scale events

World-class acts Bon Jovi and Justin Bieber are performing two back-to-back concerts this weekend at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, following their successful shows in Cape Town. Around 200,000 spectators are expected. However, concerts of this magnitude bring their own potential hazards, and require stringent insurance cover, security measures and organisation. 9 May 2013 13:38

Howard Music

InHouse Productions and Howard Music pull out all the stops for Toyota

[Issued by Howard Music] Adam Howard has just returned from Cape Town, where he not only enjoyed some fresh mussels from the sea, but also pulled off one of the biggest musical events in Toyota's calendar! 7 May 2013 11:24

Strauss & Co

Strauss & Co goes vintage with South African haute couture legend, Chris Levin

[Issued by Strauss & Co] Strauss & Co, in conjunction with the charity, 'Vintage, with Love', are staging an auction of vintage couture from the personal archives of leading South African couturier, Chris Levin. 30 Apr 2013 09:51

Bizcommunity.com

Introducing a must for any industry event - Biz Featured Events

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] The next time you're needing to organise an event, make your branded Biz Event Calendar listing - aka Biz Featured Event - the first thing on your to-do list and use it to check events happening around the time. 18 Apr 2013 13:36

Everyone must get b*tches...

[Evert Lombaert] Now and again a video pops up on YouTube which simply can't be ignored. One has popped up, which sharply placed SA's privileged youth under the microscope and it's not all that rosy. 12 Apr 2013 15:26

Triple M Entertainment

Music business in Africa: a myth or reality at Music Exchange 2013

[Issued by Triple M Entertainment] Music in Africa will experience a new golden age says Yoel Kenan, the CEO of Africori a digital music rights company focused on Africa. 11 Apr 2013 11:21

Jazz Festival assists tourism industry to meet targets

This weekend will see the 14th Cape Town International Jazz Festival take place in the city, which is described as a major draw card on South Africa's social calendar. The event reportedly not only provides an opportunity to view international and local artists performing, but it also has a significant beneficial impact on the local economy and tourism. 4 Apr 2013 12:11

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse chats Music Exchange 2013

[Sindy Peters] Bizcommunity recently sat down with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse to talk about Music Exchange 2013 - the conference that's got tongues wagging and interest piqued within the entertainment industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Mabuse is a treasure trove of knowledge for any aspiring musician. 20 Mar 2013 10:55