Nova - “the movie”
Based on the title track of Sterling's debut album, “Nova”, and directed by SAMA-Award winning director Lara Hollis and supported by a 30-piece specialist film crew, this Tour-de-Force of a music video required a total of 35 costume changes (including some amazing Gavin Rajah outfits) and no less than 30 "locations", spanning over 50 years of cinema.
"Lara has done a breathtaking job", says Carina, flautist and leader of the quartet. "We could not have asked for a more amazing concept, we believe it captures everything Sterling encompasses at the moment - glamour, beauty, talent, power, emotion, strength, and most of all, FUN! We had a great time reenacting various scenes from iconic movies, and it was challenging but fun trying to briefly fill the acting shoes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie, amongst others! We're confident that the video will appeal to a wide audience, and are very excited about the response!"
Sterling announced at the video launch that they will be performing a large scale show at the Artscape Opera House on 13 February @ 20:00 , which will be filmed for their Live DVD. “We are expecting all our fans to join us on this very special evening, and are looking forward to filling this 1500-seater with a vibrant audience who will be playing a very important role in the production, which should be the first of its sort on the South African circuit”.
Cost is R100 - R150; Tickets are available at Computicket.
Sterling has had a bumper year so far, and has undoubtedly lived up to the media's description of them being SA's “Instrumental supergroup”. Apart from the release of the album (Nova) in March, and the music video, highlights included:
* 5 International performances (including Dubai and the Seychelles)
* All Access (MNet magazine program) chose Nova as their theme song
* Sterling secured sponsorships with Samson (high tech wireless systems) and Kobus Dippenaar (designer)
* Many high profile Performances across SA (including IPL Opening matches, opening of Cape Town stadium, International AIDS Day concert at Artscape, etc), many of which included comprehensive live worldwide broadcasts
* International on stage collaborations with disco legend Boney M, and locally with artists like Loyiso and the Bala Brothers, Wendy Oldfield and Anna Davel.
The members' obvious talent and energy, and their interesting backgrounds (flautist Carina Bruwer is also a record-holding marathon swimmer, electric cellist Ariella Caira is a qualified actress, electric violist Magdalene Minnaar is an acclaimed soprano, and electric violinist Eriel Huang is actively involved in the Asian community of South Africa) continues to fascinate and charm the public, media and critics alike, and has - together with the release of Nova - The Movie - cemented this group's reputation as one of the top acts from South Africa.
