Tuesday, December 4, 2012

OLD MUTUAL & HILLTOP LIVE in collaboration with BTE VO1SS present CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT




The OLD MUTUAL MUSIC IN THE GARDENS SERIES invites families to join in the Christmas cheer at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens on the evening of 8 December

The BTE VO1SS, formerly known as The Black Tie Ensemble, will perform together with the Field Band Foundation and the internationally acclaimed Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

Summer holidays are calling and many are looking forward to special days like Christmas to gather around the tree and open gifts from their loved ones. For others, the festive season will just be another moment in time when gifts remain a fantasy. But the Jakaranda Child and Family Care Centre, caring for children up to the age of 18, has hope that proceeds from this year’s Old Mutual Carols by Candlelight will brighten its children’s festive season.

The OLD MUTUAL MUSIC IN THE GARDENS SERIES invites families to join in the Christmas cheer at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens on the evening of 8 December 2012. The BTE VO1SS, formerly known as The Black Tie Ensemble, will perform together with the Field Band Foundation and the internationally acclaimed Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

Since its formation in 1999, the BTE V01SS has focused on developing and nurturing South African artists, both professionals and beginners. Their unique approach to music has propelled them to the top of the classical music genre, with numerous awards and performances in countries such as Austria, Zambia, Japan, Namibia and China.

Bandile Mngoma, sponsorships manager at Old Mutual, says: “This is a celebratory show that promises to ignite the spirit of unity, giving and appreciation among people. We encourage families to attend the Old Mutual Carols by Candlelight, enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens and the magical moments it will bring to make this an unforgettable experience.”

In what certainly promises to be an enchanting evening of music and dance, the Field Band Foundation will kick off proceedings with one of their perfectly choreographed marches. “This band is also passionate about skills development for youth and spends time incorporating an after-school programme of music and dance,” adds Mngoma.

Tickets for the concert are available at www.ticketbreak.co.za at a cost of R50. Children under 13 are free and stand a chance to receive Christmas-themed goodies. Gates will open at 18h00 and the concert will end around 20h15. Everyone is welcome to bring picnic baskets and blankets. On-site restaurant and tea garden available. Both serve alcoholic beverages.

Old Mutual will donate proceeds from this concert to the Jakaranda Child and Family Care Centre in Pretoria. The centre’s main objective is to protect, care and develop children who have been subjected to trauma, abuse, molestation, poverty and neglect. In keeping with the spirit of giving, concert-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries to the concert.

These will be donated to the centre to help make the children’s festive season a joyful one.

On behalf of Old Mutual, we would like to offer 10 sets of double tickets to our readers.

TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A SET OF THESE DOUBLE TICKETS, SIMPLY EMAIL US YOUR NAME AND CELLPHONE NUMBER


COMPETITION RULES
1. Entry to the competitions is restricted to ONE entry per person please.
2. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
3. Automated entries or third party entries will be disqualified!
4. Competitions are open to SA residents only unless otherwise stated
5. Competition is open to ALL AGES.
6. The Winners will be chosen at random from all valid entries.
7. The Winners will be announced on Friday 7th December 2012, and will be contacted via SMS,
Email and his/her names displayed on our website, as well as announced on Facebook and
Twitter.
8. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
9. The competition will run from Monday 3rd December 2012 until Thursday 6th December 2012.
10. Tickets will be emailed to the winners.

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