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Classical ‘Effervescence’ in store

On Sunday afternoon 25 May, four musicians (three flautists and an accompanist), all of whom make contributions to SA’s vibrant musical landscape, will be offering Ndlambe music lovers a most exciting treat. The event takes place at…

Inkwenkwezi perform Easter classics

SUE GORDON What a difference an enthusiastic group of young musicians can make to one’s Saturday afternoon. And what a difference a year has made to the members of the Inkwenkwezi School of Artistry in terms of growth and confidence! The…

The Soil and Amanda Black in special concert

The Mandela Bay Arts Festival (February 22-March 2 2025) is the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s annual spotlight on the talented artists living and working in the area. From local stars to emerging talents, the programme includes…

Pianist’s standing ovation for Port Alfred

When you wander down a forest path in Port Alfred and stumble on a concert pianist filigreeing the air with Bach, Chopin and Grieg, you can probably get away with calling it a magical experience. That’s what’s been happening every day…

Kowie River Festival – 28 December 2023

Come and enjoy a day of fun and festivities in the Heart of the Sunshine Coast! Get your tickets today.

Outrage over R700K purse for music fest

Spending R700 000 of public funds on the Ecawe Music Festival is ill conceived and inappropriate, the Port Alfred Ratepayers and Residents Association (PARRA) says. The organisation says it’s a disgrace that Ndlambe Municipality approved…

Celebrating city’s impressive organs

Glorious music reverberated in two of Makhanda’s beautiful old churches on Sunday 2 October. The fourth of five ‘Organ Crawls’ featured the Baptist Church (founded in 1820, the oldest in SA) and Christ Church (1876, 1881). Some Ndlambe…

Music at the Mill – Sunday, September 26

A great afternoon at one of Bathurst’s iconic locations, and it’s free.

The man was seen playing his accordion outside the Life Bay View private hospital in Mossel Bay on Wednesday morning.Image: Charlotte Barnard

WATCH | ‘You are not alone’: Man braces cold to play music outside hospital for wife

A Mossel Bay man took his accordion, stood in the cold outside the hospital where his wife is receiving treatment in the Covid-19 wards, and played music she loves to remind her that she is not alone. Charlotte Barnard, who works as an…

SPRING PICNIC: Don’t miss out on attending the Sunday Spring Picnic at the Titi Jonas centre this Sunday

Spring Sunday picnic at Titi Jonas

A special Spring Sunday Picnic will be held at the Titi Joonas multipurpose community Centre on Sunday October 11. Entry to the event is free and the theme is denim and colour. There will be live music and the event will be broadcast on…

Boredom relief during lockdown

What are you and your family doing to relieve the boredom during the 21-day lockdown? How are you keeping everyone entertained and relaxed, or are you coping? Why not send us your photographs of what you are doing and, perhaps this is an…

MUSIC MAN: Full of music, Claude Samuel shared his story at his concert, held at Harry B’s in December Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Samuel relates his life in words and music

The audience at Harry B’s on Thursday December 19 was kept well entertained by The Claude Samuel Band, with Samuel on Rhythm and lead guitar, as well acoustic and slide guitar and percussion, along with Gerhard Germishuizen who supplied…

Great musical classics from the Viva Musica Ensemble

If the more classical side of music is your thing then let’s hope you attended the concert at Settlers Park on Saturday to hear the Viva Musica Ensemble as they made their musical journey, taking their guests along for the pleasant ride.…

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One-man band at ‘one-man’ show

Claude Samuel playing slide guitar and in a drum seat providing his own percussion, was one of the musicians who joined entertainer Rob Knowles for his first “One-Man Show, with Guests” at Harry B’s last Saturday night, which was also a…

Musical gifts for Bathurst township school

Once again the Pigs for People initiative run by the Historic Pig and Whistle Inn, and facilitated by front of house manager Natalie Brighton, was proud to be able to assist with a community upliftment project in the village. This time…