The alternative music channel, MK, is asking for submissions for its 2012 Music Video Project. Companies can pitch on behalf of any artist or band they believe complements MK's progressive channel strategy and bands and record companies can approach an SA production company to do so. 25 May 2012 09:41
ISOchronous are to launch their "Live In Germany" DVD on 2 June, 2012.The DVD features the band's 10-city tour of Germany, which took place in October, 2010, and features them playing in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Mannheim, Hannover, Frankfurt and Dortmund. 23 May 2012 09:36
It was announced earlier this week that Mi Casa's eponymous debut studio album on Soul Candi Records has earned RISA Platinum status, having sold more than 40 000 copies. 23 May 2012 09:23
Electro-wizards and graphic artists The Partyharders, together with Highbloo, will be embarking on their first SA tour and will be playing in Cape Town on 1 June and Joburg on 2 June, 2012. 21 May 2012 12:10
Classical artist André Rieu has added another show to his forthcoming SA Tour. Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra will now also perform at the Coca-Cola Dome on Saturday, 18 August, 2012. Tickets are now on sale. 21 May 2012 09:57
The dates for Rocking The Daisies 2012 have been announced as Thursday, 4 to Sunday, 7 October, 2012. This year the camping area will be open on Thursday evening and there will be campsite entertainment. There will also be an earlier start on Friday and an earlier close on Sunday. 18 May 2012 11:14
This weekend marks the beginning for the annual Road2Rock event taking place on Saturday, 19 May 2012 at the DKH Estate & Resort, just outside Cape Town. The lineup features Taxi violence, The Plastics, Mr Cat & the Jackal, and more. With organisers promoting a quality experience, expect quality sound, quality lighting, quality visuals and quality bands. 17 May 2012 11:02
[Keenan Oakes] The windy sounds of an upbeat brass section drifted down the stairs, past the temporary photo booth and onto the street as we headed towards Mercury Live on Friday night. 17 May 2012 09:43
A weekend of great music, good food and festivities is planned for the Drumbeat Festival on 1 and 2 June, 2012, at the Birchwood Hotel, View Point Road, Boksburg. Mi Casa, HHP, Lira, Jazzanova, Toya Delazy, Zahara, and Sibongile Khumalo will be among those appearing. 14 May 2012 14:01
Paul Almeida is to be the opening act for Roxette when they play on 3 June at the Coca Cola Dome, Joburg, 5 June at the ICC Durban Arena, and 8 June, 2012, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town. 14 May 2012 10:16
[Eugene Yiga] There were a lot of surprises at this year's Net Prophet. Who knew that an iPad cover (not an iPad, just the cover) would be auctioned for over R20 000? Who knew that a particularly inquisitive member of the audience, quickly dubbed "Question Guy", would become a Twitter trend unto himself? And who knew that Jeremy Loops and his folksy tunes would cause the crowd to erupt into such thunderous applause? I caught up with Jeremy a little later to find out more. 11 May 2012 11:00
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, which will be held in Newtown, Johannesburg, from 23 to 25 August, 2012, will have local giants and international stars as headline acts, the organisers have announced. 10 May 2012 10:03
Irish female singing sensation Celtic Woman will be performing in South Africa as part of their Believe Tour. They will play the Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Joburg on 28 September and the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 2 October, 2012. 8 May 2012 12:02
The big winner of the 18th South African Music Awards was singer-songwriter Zahara, who both opened the recent awards ceremony with her hit single Loliwe and won six awards to add to the two awards that she won on the previous night. 8 May 2012 11:42
Angola
Botswana
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Cote D'Ivoire
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Mauritius
Seychelles
Algeria
Egypt
Morocco
Zambia
The alternative music channel, MK, is asking for submissions for its 2012 Music Video Project. Companies can pitch on behalf of any artist or band they believe complements MK's progressive channel strategy and bands and record companies can approach an SA production company to do so. 25 May 2012 09:41
ISOchronous are to launch their "Live In Germany" DVD on 2 June, 2012.The DVD features the band's 10-city tour of Germany, which took place in October, 2010, and features them playing in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Mannheim, Hannover, Frankfurt and Dortmund. 23 May 2012 09:36
It was announced earlier this week that Mi Casa's eponymous debut studio album on Soul Candi Records has earned RISA Platinum status, having sold more than 40 000 copies. 23 May 2012 09:23
Electro-wizards and graphic artists The Partyharders, together with Highbloo, will be embarking on their first SA tour and will be playing in Cape Town on 1 June and Joburg on 2 June, 2012. 21 May 2012 12:10
Classical artist André Rieu has added another show to his forthcoming SA Tour. Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra will now also perform at the Coca-Cola Dome on Saturday, 18 August, 2012. Tickets are now on sale. 21 May 2012 09:57
The dates for Rocking The Daisies 2012 have been announced as Thursday, 4 to Sunday, 7 October, 2012. This year the camping area will be open on Thursday evening and there will be campsite entertainment. There will also be an earlier start on Friday and an earlier close on Sunday. 18 May 2012 11:14
This weekend marks the beginning for the annual Road2Rock event taking place on Saturday, 19 May 2012 at the DKH Estate & Resort, just outside Cape Town. The lineup features Taxi violence, The Plastics, Mr Cat & the Jackal, and more. With organisers promoting a quality experience, expect quality sound, quality lighting, quality visuals and quality bands. 17 May 2012 11:02
[Keenan Oakes] The windy sounds of an upbeat brass section drifted down the stairs, past the temporary photo booth and onto the street as we headed towards Mercury Live on Friday night. 17 May 2012 09:43
A weekend of great music, good food and festivities is planned for the Drumbeat Festival on 1 and 2 June, 2012, at the Birchwood Hotel, View Point Road, Boksburg. Mi Casa, HHP, Lira, Jazzanova, Toya Delazy, Zahara, and Sibongile Khumalo will be among those appearing. 14 May 2012 14:01
Paul Almeida is to be the opening act for Roxette when they play on 3 June at the Coca Cola Dome, Joburg, 5 June at the ICC Durban Arena, and 8 June, 2012, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town. 14 May 2012 10:16
[Eugene Yiga] There were a lot of surprises at this year's Net Prophet. Who knew that an iPad cover (not an iPad, just the cover) would be auctioned for over R20 000? Who knew that a particularly inquisitive member of the audience, quickly dubbed "Question Guy", would become a Twitter trend unto himself? And who knew that Jeremy Loops and his folksy tunes would cause the crowd to erupt into such thunderous applause? I caught up with Jeremy a little later to find out more. 11 May 2012 11:00
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, which will be held in Newtown, Johannesburg, from 23 to 25 August, 2012, will have local giants and international stars as headline acts, the organisers have announced. 10 May 2012 10:03
Irish female singing sensation Celtic Woman will be performing in South Africa as part of their Believe Tour. They will play the Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Joburg on 28 September and the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 2 October, 2012. 8 May 2012 12:02
The big winner of the 18th South African Music Awards was singer-songwriter Zahara, who both opened the recent awards ceremony with her hit single Loliwe and won six awards to add to the two awards that she won on the previous night. 8 May 2012 11:42
