Grant’s Whisky Launches Exclusive #TripleGoodSessions in Johannesburg
Grant’s whisky is launching its first instalment of the Triple Good Sessions in Johannesburg on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Hosted at the Artivist in Braamfontein, this exclusive, invite-only experience is designed to bring together like-minded individuals who have a passion for celebrating collectiveness and success. The guests will be treated to Grant’s premium whisky and […]
Yogi Sip’s YOUNG@ART exhibition
Yogi Sip has a whole new look for Youth Month! They’ve commissioned David Tshabalala aka Slaying Goliath to produce a limited edition bottle for a refreshing take on what it means to be young in South Africa in commemoration of the month. Yogi Sip is also presenting the Young@Art exhibition curated by Slaying Goliath on […]
The Plug TV: BudX Takeover
The Plug in association with Budweiser presents a mini documentary on the BudX launch in Johannesburg together with the stories of three creatives that resonate with brand ethos ‘Be A King.’ Tarryn TNT, Una Rams and Tinuke Eboka.
Solange and Miguel to headline AFROPUNK Joburg 2019 festival
AFROPUNK, the world-renowned festival and movement, has announced the lineup for its critically acclaimed, two-day-long annual celebration, AFROPUNK Joburg, which will take place on December 30 and 31 at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. AFROPUNK Joburg’s 2019 edition continues to feature one of the most exciting and inclusive festival lineups in the world. Headlining the festival […]
Jägermeister presents Enter the Woods 2019
Saturday the 1st of June marks the fifth instalment of Jägermeister’s Enter The Woods. The brand’s premier event, it’s anything but ordinary. Enter the Woods is an experience, one that is hallmarked by multimedia exhibitions and displays curated to invoke all five senses. With the theme of this year’s campaign being Escape the Mundane, the […]
Yo! MTV Raps’ African Reinvention
30 years after the premiere of Yo! MTV Raps, MTV International announced that they were launching localised versions of the iconic series in different countries around the world. As a TV show that helped spread hip hop culture around the world at its inception, its rebirth in those countries is a touching tribute to the […]
Owning The Show – SA hip hop’s evolution
Words by Joey Drumz In the kaleidoscopic world of music and the arts, the ability to stand out has always been at the heart of any great success story. In whatever aspect of the game these mavericks have been involved in, their ability to take advantage of the changing way in which we create and […]
Episode 4 of Notes & Noise
Episode 4 of “Notes & Noise” is up. This episode sees Gavin Gutu and Mzwandile Sibanda hosted in studio as we discuss the politics of rappers who rep where they’re from and put on for their cities. We also discuss journalistic duty in growing the music industry, and the art of music critique before talking […]
Imraan Christian: The Storyteller
Meeting Imraan Christian, the person, is foreshadowed by the idea of Imraan Christian, the artist. Ours was an encounter at a vegan restaurant, surrounded by the fruit orchard and vegetable garden that supplies the farm-to-table establishment. Robed in a white long-sleeved linen shirt and a similarly slacked bottom, the idea of his ‘son of the […]
BudX Launches Kings of Music in Style
Words by Mercia Tucker One of the hallmarks of great artistry is the crafting of exceptional live performances that not only endear yourself to your audience but sets you apart from your contemporaries. It’s the trump card in the suit that is the development of their career, and one that elevates the ordinary fan’s appreciation […]
BudX Presents Kings of Music with Black Coffee
This Freedom Day, Budweiser presents #BudX Kings Of Music. Headlined by the incomparable Black Coffee, this event promises and incredible night of live music performances, bespoke fashion exhibitions, fashion giveaways, and more. In the heart of Braamfontein, Shine Studios will host this epic event overlooking the Johannesburg city skyline. Known around the world, Black Coffee […]
Rolo Rozay: The Hustler
The gatekeeper exists within every subculture. In social terms, a gatekeeper is an individual who upholds certain ideals and values that are critical to the behaviour of a particular group or society. Sneaker culture is no different. By virtue of that fact, the gatekeepers in sneaker culture or more commonly known as OGs, are those […]