Ballet takes the spotlight in new Classic FM programme

One of Business and Arts South Africa's key media partners, Classic FM, is putting ballet well and truly in the spotlight with a brand new programme.

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa

21 Sep 2009

‘Ballet Bouquet' is the name of the show that is broadcast on Classic FM 102.7 which started on Saturday September 5th from 6 - 7pm.

The programme is shining a light on ballet music and also includes a weekly five-minute interview with a variety of individuals involved in ballet including producers, choreographers, dancers, and set designers. ‘Ballet Bouquet' will also feature a round-up of what's on in the local ballet and dance world.

Classic FM currently also partners Business and Arts South Africa on ‘No Jacket Required', a Saturday show hosted by well known impresario, raconteur and conductor Richard Cock.

Going out each Saturday between 15h00 and 16h00 ‘No Jacket Required' introduces the listeners to the people behind the many cultural initiatives that thrive in Gauteng.

Recent interviews on the popular show have featured Gregory Maqoma talking on 10 years Vuyani Dance Theatre, Ismail Mohammed of the National Arts Festival, Millard Arnold of Murray & Roberts talking about the Keiskamma Arts Project and Business and Arts South Africa CEO, Michelle Constant in conversation about the recent 12th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American.

For more information please visit http://www.classicfm.co.za.

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) is an internationally recognised South African development agency which integrates the Arts into, and contributes to, Corporate's commercial success. With a suite of integrated programmes BASA encourages mutually beneficial partnerships between business and the arts.