South African rock band, The Dirty Skirts, are going to Dubai next week from to perform at the Middle East music industry conference and festival, Dubai Sound City, held 5 - 7 November 2009, along with fellow SA group, The Parlotones. 28 Oct 2009 11:44
A brand new V&A Waterfront Signature Event, the AQUAFestival, is a three-week long music and entertainment festival, set on a floating aquatic stage, which will showcase contemporary opera, ballet, jazz, rock, pop, tribute shows and a daily circus from 15 December until 6 January 2010. 27 Oct 2009 11:03
[Sindy Peters] Thieve, another product of the Bellville “rock city” generation, recently launched their debut album, GOLD. Unfortunately, while this northern suburb of Cape Town has produced successful musicians in the form of Fokofpolisisekar, Van Coke Kartel, New Holland, aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Foto Na Dans, Jax Panik and Ashtray Electric, who have all made quite a name for themselves on the South African rock scene, Thieve doesn't quite meet the grade. 27 Oct 2009 09:36
In recognition of the first anniversary of the music icon's death, a commemorative event, “SA pays tribute to Miriam Makeba” will take place from 7 - 9 November 2009 in Gauteng, including a free, public concert at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 7 November 2009. 27 Oct 2009 07:16
The D'Aria Summer Concert Series 2009 will bring you some of the best SA musicians on stage at a breathtaking new venue, together with the best wines and delicious picnics on the lawn till sunset. 26 Oct 2009 15:55
Entries for the 16th Annual MTN South African Music Awards, which will be held in April 2010, will open on Monday, 2 November 2009. 23 Oct 2009 11:46
The Forbidden Fruit Music Festival will be held 13 - 15 November 2009 at Klein Plasie in Worcester. The scheduled line-up consists of 18 South African artists, including Zebra & Giraffe, Prime Circle, Cherry Vinyl, Just Jinger, aKING, Kurt Darren, Josie Field. 23 Oct 2009 09:42
November's MTV base night will be held at Latinova in Rosebank, Gauteng, and is themed as "I'm hot and you're not". Da L.E.S, will be MCing the event. 22 Oct 2009 13:46
[Ruth Cooper] New Holland's second album Exploded Views is an "explosion" of eclectic sounds including pop, rock, electro and dance. Hailing from the Northern Suburbs the birthplace of most bands these days, one might not be mistaken for expecting a certain type of sound, but New Holland surprises with their latest offering. Sounding international and radio friendly Exploded Views is a most enjoyable and diverse listen. 22 Oct 2009 10:47
From 31 October onward, Saturday Sunset Supper Concerts will be held at Solms-Delta. Visitors will be able to enjoy a leisurely supper outside Fyndraai restaurant and listen to the special music of the rural Cape 22 Oct 2009 10:04
Elton John will be returning to South Africa in March 2010 on his solo tour “Under African Skies”. He will be joined in four relaxed, picnic-style concerts in Joburg, Durban, PE and Paarl by long-time collaborator and renowned percussionist, Ray Cooper. 22 Oct 2009 09:37
On Friday, 13 November 2009, the South African band The Parlotones will perform a one-off show at GrandWest's Grand Arena, prior to their 5fm World Tour to promote their new album “Stardust Galaxies”. 21 Oct 2009 15:30
Just Jinjer`s US Tour has been postponed because of last-minute visa problems. The band was ready to leave for the US on Sunday to do a Coastal Tour with Vertical Horizon. 21 Oct 2009 15:13