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Weekend this way

Wondering what to put in your diary this weekend? Well look no further. The next few days see, Swedish indie electronic band Little Dragon return to Cape Town and Joburg, T.I. headline at Jack Daniels Boomtown in Jozi, and the huetiful Colour Run stampede through Green Point. While Nando's Mass Hysteria kicks off it's hilarious proceedings tonight.

In other news, find out what locals think of SA's chances in the Rugby World Cup, I interview Gangs of Ballet about their latest EP and Daniel Dercksen reviews local film Abraham.

New competition sees you stand the chance to win two tickets to the Camphill Music Festival featuring Just Jinger and Beatenberg!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories
What SA thinks of our #RWC2015 chances
This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on the Springboks' chances of making it to the finals of the #RWC2015... read


Abraham, a profound and consummate masterwork

Daniel Dercksen

Abraham is undoubtedly one of the best South African films ever made, a profound and consummate masterwork from industry legend, Jans Rautenbach that marks his first film in 30 years. Read

Gangs Of Ballet on Form

Ruth Cooper

Today sees the release of Gangs of Ballet's EP 'Form&Function'. We had a little digital chit chat with drummer Josh Klynsmith about the new EP, as well as adjusting to the threesome band life. Read

Little Dragon to tour SA

Following a sold out tour of South Africa in 2012, Little Dragon are to return to South Africa with another album under their belt and a live show that has thrilled audiences around the globe... Read

Music
Dates announced for Carly Rae Jepsen's SA tour
Two dates have been announced for Carly Rae Jepsen, the Grammy award-nominated multi-Platinum-selling Canadian recording artist, as part of her 'E.MO.TION' album release in South Africa. read
TI to headline Jack Daniel's Boomtown
Following the Jack Daniel's Boomtown Durban, the promoters have announced the launch of Jack Daniel's Boomtown Joburg, which will take place on 17 October, 015, at Zoo Lake Sports Club in Parkview. read
17th Cape Town International Jazz Festival to host an all-star line-up in 2016

Issued by espAfrika

espAfrika, organiser of the 17th Cape Town International Jazz Festival, has announced an exciting all-star line-up of artists that are set to deliver an exceptional and unforgettable live music experience to take place on 1-2 April 2016 in Cape Town... read
Stars celebrate Homo naledi

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

South Africa's musical stars will line up to celebrate a "farewell" concert at the Cradle of Humankind on Sunday, 18 October, to mark the end of the temporary exhibition of Homo naledi... read



Theatre
The man behind The Beatles

Daniel Dercksen

Explore the mindscape of the man behind The Beatles with the witty and touching Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles, which is now on at the Theatre On The Bay until 17 October. read
Mass Hysteria returns to the Mother City
Nando's presents Mass Hysteria, is heading back to Cape Town after entertaining thousands of comedy fans up north during its Joburg run, to where the real seat of government is: Cape Town's Artscape Theatre. read
Movies
Soulful Life will break your heart

Daniel Dercksen

If ever you wanted to spend a week with James Dean, the superb Life is an outstanding film that transports us to New York of the 1950s when Dean was at the beginning of his career... read
A walk you will never forget

Daniel Dercksen

A definitive dream is magnificently celebrated in The Walk, a film that showcases the craft and art of filmmaking at its finest. read
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to SA
The annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to South Africa in October. read
Art
ACT Scholarships winners announced
The 2015 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships finalists put on a stellar showcase for audience members after a demanding week of rehearsals. read
R2,6m for chest of drawers

Issued by Strauss & Co

A chest of drawers sold for close on R2,600,000 at Strauss & Co's auction held in Cape Town on 12 October, drawing gasps from the packed saleroom... read
Events
Cape Town to host SA's first Ocean Festival
The inaugural South African Ocean Festival will take place from 21 October to 8 November 2015 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town... read
Giant slide comes to Sandton
Slide Jozi is a family day on Saturday, 17 October, 2015, for both adults and kids of six years of age and older that gives a 300-metre slide down West Street, Sandton with the city's concrete landscape as the setting for the ride. read
Travel
Why do we travel?
We live in a fast-paced world, often with limited or no time to spend with our loved ones. Travel has long been one great way to make time to spend with loved ones... read
Sport
Great sporting moments and their sponsors

Boris Dzhingarov

Sports sponsorship is big business... read
Capitec to sponsor the Cape Town Color Run
The Cape Town Color Run will be held on 17 October, 2015, at the Green Point Stadium at 9am for 10am. read
Multimedia
aKing - In Loving Memory
aKing - In Loving Memory
aKing release music video for In Loving Memory off album The Morning After. Written and directed by Barry de Villiers. - View/Rate
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New events to diarise
Half-Price Sushi and Entertainment Evenings
African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa - 15 Oct 2015, Caledon


Warm Up Sessions
Protea Hotels - 15 Oct 2015 to 17 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Wandile Mbambeni Live on KWV Sound Stage
The Avant Garden - 17 Oct 2015, Cape Town


Empower self defence workshop
Empower Self Defence - 17 Oct 2015, Cape Town


Four Seasons The Westcliff and Jonathan Butler
Four Seasons The Westcliff - 20 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Lillian Dube's 70th Birthday Celebration
Celebrities for Good Causes Foundation - 22 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Selleria Equipe World Cup
Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm - 22 Oct 2015 to 25 Oct 2015, Krugersdorp


Gcina Mhlophe Memory House Launch
JT Commuincation Solutions - 24 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
ShimmyBeach Club - 30 Oct 2015 to 31 Oct 2015, Cape Town


BZN Music Hits Come to Cape Town
Lumico - 31 Oct 2015, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Energizer Jump City Challenge - Durban
Shift Concepts - 16 Oct 2015, Durban


Sifiso Nene in Baby Mama Drama
Whacked Special Project - 17 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Retail Therapy on Auction
Stephan Welz & Co - 20 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Cape Town


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