Cotton Fest Returns With A Johannesburg Showcase That Will Feature Over 160 Local Acts
The much loved hybrid festival celebrating South African music, fashion and sport, Cotton Fest, has confirmed its line-up for the 2023 edition scheduled to be held in Johannesburg on 04 February. Founded by the late Riky Rick, Cotton Fest has quickly risen above the ranks as one of the most anticipated and attended arts and […]
A’Rise by Heineken Event Review
If you ask the organisers, they’ll tell you that A’Rise by Heineken creates shared experiences while highlighting individual scenes, and the bright minds and talents that power them. Testing that theory is a matter of attending the event and experiencing all that it has to offer. The experience did not disappoint. Highlighting individual scenes means […]
Arise by Heineken readies to launch with Tobe Nwigwe
A’Rise by Heineken is coming and they’re bringing Tobe Nwigwe with them. The new event property is a multi-layered platform that gives iconic tastemakers the opportunity to connect with rising local talent within music, fashion, and art across South Africa. The first event is taking place in Johannesburg on the 3rd of December and will […]
After 15 years Back to the City Festival is firmly rooted in SA’s hip hop heritage
On his aptly titled song “Nostalgia” off Marco Polo’s Port Authority album, legendary hip hop artist Masta Ace reminisces about the early days of hip hop, punctuating his second verse with the line “Hip hop used to be so thick in the air, when it was there, you ain’t even need a kick and snare…”. […]
Nike x Patta Academy x Mamakashaka launch The Next Wave
The Patta Academy is a talent school that stimulates young entrepreneurs, and uplifting their community is central to their core focus. The academy was created by the Patta brand that started out as a streetwear store but rose in prominence to become one of the most sought after worldwide. Their collaborations with sportswear giant Nike […]
Focalistic is leading the entertainment army assembled for Night Embassy’s closing party
The night called and the ambassadors answered. Jägermeister’s Night Embassy has had an epic run but all good things must come to an end. To close off the experience, Night Embassy is throwing a closing party with with Focalistic heading up the army of entertainers for the night. Moon Valley Studios in Bez Valley plays […]
Groove Biennale ups the ante with DORMANTYOUTH in an experience featuring Pabi Cooper this weekend
Groove Biennale is the fourth and final Night Embassy residency that has seen the other three ambassadors, Unmuted, Other Village People and Kombonation creating bold new nightlife experiences at iconic spaces in Jozi and Soweto, with the support of Jägermeister. Now it’s DORMANTYOUTH’s turn to make their mark, with a nocturnal pavilion that will host […]
Burna Boy to headline DStv Delicious Festival this year
After a two year hiatus, DStv Delicious will return in 2022 and Burna Boy is to headline the festival. At a media launch on Wednesday night, festival organisers made the announcement that the international food and music festival is to return on Heritage Day weekend and, as custom, will be hosted at the Kyalami Grand […]
Jägermeister’s Night Embassy brings Kombonation’s Kaofela Kaofela to life this weekend
Jägermeister’s Night Embassy has returned to Joburg nightlife. The mission? A residency programme centred around ‘Freiraum’, a space for unbridled self-expression and unlimited creativity. They relaunched on the 15th of June by hosting an epic party down at the Old JSE Building in Newtown, with sets by DBN Gogo, Blxckie, and ByLwansta. The mission continues […]
The SA Music Awards nominations for 2022 are out
On June 7th, the 28th annual SA Music Awards nominees were announced during a nomination party held in Randburg, Johannesburg. The event was also shared via livestream on the SAMAs YouTube account and was attended by A-list celebrities, some of whom were announced as nominees as well. The SAMAs were last hosted in person two […]
Strictly Soul is spearheading an R&B movement in SA
Through the Strictly Soul parties, DJ Akio and his team are spearheading a palpable R&B movement that is as sensual as it is fun and lighthearted. Curating night parties of strictly R&B and soul music is a task that is dear to the DJ and it is the seriousness and commitment with which he imparts […]