Saturday, July 15, 2017


Breakout Management and kykNET are excited to announce Prime Circle, FreshlygroundAnd The Graeme Watkins Project Complete The Line-up for the much-anticipated Midnight Oil - Live in Johannesburg concert taking place at Marks Park in Emmarentia (Johannesburg) on Saturday 29 July.
Legendary Australian Rock Band Midnight Oil announced their first show in South Africa in over two decades and Joburg is in for a treat as the concert features the group in its classic lineup. This exclusive South African show is part of the group’s most extensive world tour since their classic late 80’s/early 90’s albums like “Diesel & Dust”, “Blue Sky Mining” and “Earth & Sun & Moon” sold over 10 million copies around the globe.
Anyone with even a passing knowledge of music knows the basics of Midnight Oil’s story and how these musical innovators and social justice brought us anthems like “Beds are Burning”, “The Dead Heart”, “Blue Sky Mine”, “Forgotten Years” and “Say Your Prayers” plus a string of other hits. Their music makes you feel. Their lyrics make you think. And the combined impact live onstage is nothing less than a call to action.
MIDNIGHT OIL:
Rob Hirst – Drums + Vocals
Martin Rotsey – Guitar
Peter Garrett – Lead Vocals
Jim Moginie – Guitar, Keyboards + Vocals
Bones Hillman – Bass + Vocals
Tickets are on sale now from http://breakout.nutickets.co.za
EVENT INFO:
MIDNIGHT OIL Live in Johannesburg supported by KykNET
Featuring Guest Artists Prime Circle, Freshlyground and The Graeme Watkins Project
Date: Saturday 29 July 2017
Venue: Marks Park, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
Gates Open:11:00 / Concert Ends 17:00
Ticket Prices:
General Admission Standing: R495 (excl R25 ticket service fee)
Golden Circle Standing: R745 (excl R25 ticket service fee)
Tickets on Sale Now From http://breakout.nutickets.co.za
Ticket Sales from http://breakout.nutickets.co.za/midnightoil
No Transfers. No refunds. Ticket Sales Limited to 10 tickets per person.
Watch the KykNET TV advert for a taste of what to expect: https://youtu.be/VMgj3OQ0YdE
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Monday, July 11, 2016

Johnny Clegg & Friends in Concert


Real Concerts and Mix 93.8 FM presents Johnny Clegg & Friends in Concert at Teatro, Montecasino on 15 & 16 July.

Johnny Clegg, one of South Africa’s most prolific musicians, with a career spanning more than 30 years will bring his electric energy to Johannesburg for a very special two-night-only performance.

The show will be opened by singer/songwriter Tailor; the three-times SAMA nominated songstress, who is famous for her energy as a live act. Tailor is a force to be reckoned with, her diverse voice will take you through an emotional yet happy journey which will leave you inspired.

It has been over three years since Johnny Clegg has performed at Teatro, Montecasino. He returns with a show that promises to be a massive high quality production with all the best hits from Johnny Clegg, including Dancers and performances with Grammy winning Soweto Gospel Choir. Johnny will also be joined on stage by various musical friends such as Ross Learmonth of Prime Circle and Francois Van Coke, and stunning visuals which compliment Johnny’s hits throughout the years.

Johnny Clegg is hot off of his Spring Tour of North America, performing 35 shows in 42 days and travelled over 17,000 miles. He played in places like Alabama, Florida, Ohio, New York and Ontario amongst other places.
Johnny Clegg and friends in Concert

15 & 16 July, 2016 at Teatro, Montecasino. Show starts at 8pm 

Tickets on sale now at www.computicket.com or 0861 915 8000

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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Introducing Christall Lydia Kay

Christall - Set Apart Album Cover

Christall was born to sing. From the tender age of 7 years she was rehearsing her performances to the inspiration of Olivia-Newton John, Dolly Parton and The Village People.
As a solo artist and songwriter, her music still reflects some of these early influences, particularly, with regard to Christall’s electro dance pop sound which combines with subtle country and rock overtones.
Christall was born and raised in Durban, South Africa and now finds her home in Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Christall loves the studio and has worked on a number of recording projects which have culminated in her current EP Into the Sunshine soon for release through digital sales and on CD.
Christall’s combination of disco, pop, dance and country merge to create an electrifying sound that beautifully showcases Christall’s uplifting voice. Christall’s songs will with no doubt take you into the sunshine, providing inspiration, motivation and a beautiful way of looking at life.
Christall’s first single Set Apart off her Into The Sunshine EP soundtrack has already enjoyed much success both locally, and In the US, where it charted at no. 55 on the Billboard Airplay US charts.
Christall at JacarandaFM studios
Christall’s songs can be heard on over 30 radio across South Africa from small town community radio stations and retail radio stations to regional radio stations such as JacarandaFM and Radio Sonder Grense.
Christall has performed in a number of festivals, shows and concerts countrywide. Her lifestyle and music have also been featured on a well-known South African television variety show namely Top Billing.
In Durban, and while studying, Christall could be found performing at venues like the well-known beachfront nightclub, Sandpebbles. During this stint, she was fortunate enough to meet the famous English Pop band Right Said Fred, who offered Christall some direction and inspiration.
After her studies, Christall followed her music calling to New York City where she lived for 6 months, and teamed up with other local New York bands. Christall has always been involved in music projects some of which include collaborating with Afro-pop band Seed and showcasing her talent with them to Warner Bros Record Company.

Christall has also made a number of corporate appearances, including events like the annual Nedbank Green Day. Christall has often been involved with her local church. From a young age she sang in the church choir and since then went on to lead the praise and worship in a large corporate Sandton Church known as Rosebank Union.

Christall has trained under a number of established and gifted musicians. At school she excelled in Music Studies, learning to play the piano and always participating in the choir. Her music teacher once commented that she could hear Christall sing above the entire school of 600 girls so powerful is Christall’s voice.
At the University of Natal, she studied under voice coach, Patrick Lilly, who is now based in California. She is thankful to her numerous choir masters for teaching her the skills, stamina and devotion required to nurture a soloist’s voice.

In Johannesburg in the last few years she has worked with top voice coach Kyl’e who has aided in bringing out further textures and nuances in Christall’s velvet voice.
As a songwriter, Christall has not only developed her talent through writing and rewriting, but also by attending a number of songwriting courses and workshops some of which were hosted by South African music artist Xavier Saer.

Christall’s clearly crafted melodies with a clever lyrical structure are certainly what hit songs are made of, and this fine-tuning of her craft no doubt makes all the difference in the songs that Christall writes. Christall’s formal education consists of attaining a Bachelor of Social Science Degree as well as a Bachelor of Laws Degree, both from the University of Natal.
Christall Kay and husband Eddie Kay
She has also obtained a certification from the University of the Witwatersrand in the discipline of Music and Marketing, and is also a trained image consultant.
Christall has lived a colourful life thus far, and this inspiration is reflected in her music, such as the lyrics of the first two lines of the single Run Through the Fire: "‘You have a life that was meant to be lived; As high as the stars even if it comes crashing in"
When Christall left school she was thrown into the exciting world of High Fashion modelling where she shared the stage and a bedroom (they were room-mates) with Oscar award winning actress Charlize Theron in a popular television modelling competition.
Christall’s social circles have taken her to be seated next to President Bill Clinton at the annual Nelson Mandela Dinner held at Grand Central Station in New York City. She has enjoyed a meeting with Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Saxon Hotel In Sandton; has flown to London with the Black-Eyed Peas and some years ago ended up sitting next to the lead singer of Earth, Wind and Fire in a local Durban hospital who provided guidance about the music business to Christall.


Christall’s passion for life and her music, combined with her sensational talent provide for an enchanted musical experience that draws the listener into a free and inspired place.
Christall certainly has her feet on the ground, but one thing is “Christall” clear! She is always reaching for the stars! Her music belongs in the realm of fantasy, romance, enchantment and mythology!
Personally, she believes in using the power of imagination and energy to manifest the desires of your heart. Christall’s creed is to stay true to your spirit, and by connecting with your innermost feelings you can unlock valuable clues to the pathway of your true destiny.
These themes are prevalent throughout Christall’s music. No doubt about it, Christall is a New Age girl!
We are very excited to have officially signed Christall under the SA Music News Magazine banner, and we can't wait to be working with her and on her music career, so watch this space for more news and updates on Christall's career and upcoming performances.
 
Christall Kay - Set Apart Music Video
 
 
SABC3 Top Billing Insert
 
Links:
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/lydia.kay.750
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristallMusic
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/christallmusic
Website: http://www.christallmusic.com/
Music2Deal.com
News article on Music2Deal.com - http://music2deal.com/za/site/news#18412
Artists Offered on Music2Deal.com (Internationally) - http://music2deal.com/mymusic/artists
For more information, interviews or bookings please contact us on info@samusicnews.com or give us a call on +27 71 124 8408
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A SET OF DOUBLE TICKETS TO SEE SEPULTURA LIVE IN SA!


WE HAVE 1 SET OF TICKETS FOR CAPE TOWN & 1 SET FOR THE JOHANNESBURG SHOWS EACH TO GIVE AWAY TO OUR READERS

Witchdoctor Productions will be hosting Sepultura for a second tour of South Africa in September 2014. Arguably the biggest band ever from Brazil, their unique brand of tribal metal has seen this Third World Act rise to the top of the music industry.

SEPULTURA ARE:
Andreas Kisser (Guitars)
Derrick Green (Vocals)
Eloy Casagrande (Drums)
Paulo Jr. (Bass)

SA TOUR DATES & COMPUTICKET SALES:
Johannesburg - 12 September 2014 - Venue Carfax (Supported by Groinchurn & Boargazm)

Cape Town - 13 September 2014 - Venue The Assembly (Supported by Groinchurn & Ing)
http://online.computicket.com/web/event/sepultura_sa_tour_2014/837495423/423899073/



Tickets also on sale on Witchdoctor Productions https://witchdoctorproductions.com/product-category/tickets/
SEPULTURA ONLINE


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Friday, January 31, 2014

RAMFest 2014 - 6th -- 9th March, Witfontein, JR 512, Bronkhorstspruit, Johannesburg

 

 
RAMFest 2014
 
6 – 9 March, Witfontein, JR 512, Bronkhorstspruit, Johannesburg
RAMfest has grown to be a highlight on the annual South African Music Festival calendar. An unforgettable experience with a collective of like minded music lovers; save those dates and join us for a mind blowing adventure into the realm of Real Alternative Music!
RAMTouring, in association with Hilltop Live, is bringing you a stellar line up of incredible local and international acts in 2014: These international bands have sold millions of albums, won coveted awards, charted on the Billboard 200 and play major festivals worldwide. Ladies and Gentlemen, the long wait is over, and in vowing to always bring you the very best in alternative music, RAMfest 2014, presented by Red Heart Rum, proudly offers you:
Biffy Clyro (Scotland), Killswitch Engage (USA), Camo and Krooked (Austria) featuring Dynamite MC (UK), Foals (UK) and Trivium (USA.), Protoculture (SA), Gangs of Ballet (SA), ISO (SA), Pestroy (SA), Taxi Violence (SA), Martin Rocka & the Sick Shop and many more. 
Biffy Clyro and Foals will be performing on the Friday night and Killswitch Engage, Trivium and Camo & Crooked is scheduled to take to the stage on Saturday night. Herewith the complete line up for the weekend:
Red Heart Rum Stage
Friday: Vuvu Vultures, Gangs of Ballet, ISO, Foals, Biffy Clyro. Saturday: Them Bandits, Man As Machine, Martin Rocka & the Sick Shop, Newtown Knife Gang, Pestroy, Trivium, Killswitch Engage.
Monster Stage
Friday: Climate Control, Agro, Facing the Gallows, Taxi Violence, Haggis & Bong.
Saturday: Poverty of Ideals, Theatre Runs Red, Urban Vitamin, Loveglove Pyrotechnics
ShortStraw, Black Cat Bones, Fuzigish.
Olmeca Stage
Friday: Ambush, Phizicist, Mr Mon, Benson, Blindfolders, Twelv Live, Prototype, Haezer, Grimehouse.
Saturday: Hugs on Drugs, Not Sean vs RNDM CTZN, Muzi, Half & Half, Liver, - Mr Green, Protoculture, Niskerone, Camo & Krooked, RudeOne
Stellenbrau Carnival Stage
Thursday:The Martin Brothers, Carri Wolfe, Justin Swart, Jet Black Camaro, Black Market Riots.
Friday: Comedy, Sutherland, Comedy, Elevated Motion, Comedy, Mr Cat & the Jackal.
Saturday: Comedy, Yo Grapes, Comedy, Aidan Martin, Comedy, The Frown.
Tickets Sales: Available at: http://goo.gl/wuiZKF, from www.ramfest.co.za or plankton.mobi. The ticket prices will vary during the next few months, the earlier you buy your ticket, the better the price. Only valid ticket holders can take part in merchandise competitions on RAMfest social media pages. All tickets for JHB include full weekend camping.
Full weekend camping pass 01 Sept - 01 Dec, R600 - SOLD OUT!
Full weekend camping pass 02 Dec - 1 Feb, R650
Full weekend camping pass 02 Feb - 7 Mar, R700
Directions and GPS location of venue are on www.ramfest.co.za
Website: www.ramfest.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramfest Twitter: @ramfest (Tag: #RAM2014 )
RAMFEST CAPE TOWN will be happening over the same weekend 6 - 9 March at Elandskloof, Villiersdorp. The international acts will be performing on the alternative nights. (Trivium, Killswitch Engage and Camo & Crooked on Friday night and Biffy Clyro and Foals on Saturday night.) For more info please contact Liny Kruger at LK Mediabook  - liny@mweb.co.za
RAMTouring would like to thank our RAMFfest 2014 sponsors: Red Heart Rum, Monster Energy, Olmeca Tequila, Stellenbrau, MK, Music Connection, Hunter`s and Plankton.Mobi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Olmeca Tequila presents Mad Decent Block Party

Full Lineup Featuring Major Lazer, Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus
Partygoers in Jozi and Cape Town are less than a month away from dancing under an urban sunset in their city streets with Olmeca Tequila to world-renowned US DJ acts Major Lazer, Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus.
This is the first time an official Mad Decent Block Party has left North American shores – and we’re going large! Expect nothing less than a fully-fledged live show from Major Lazer including Diplo’s iconic hamster ball, professional dancing, twerking, sprinklers, mascots, ridiculous amounts of energy and some wild surprises.
Supported in both Jo’burg and Cape Town by American Moombathon artist Paul Devro and local heavyweights Das Kapital and Sibot & Toyota, these events are set to be nothing short of uninhibited, street-style fun with a South African flavour.
In Jozi on Saturday 8 February 2014 Liver will get the crowd warmed up and the king of drum and bass, Niskerone, will play the closing set following Major Lazer. On Sunday 9 February 2014, Cape Town will experience the beats of kwaito duo Ruffest as well as bass and hip-hop DJ White Nite. In the spirit of a traditional urban block party there will be food trucks serving everything from boerie rolls to shisi nyama.
Joburg’s event will be held in the heart of the city at Mary Fitgerald Square and Cape Town’s event will be hosted at the Dias Parking Lot at the Foreshore next to the Nelson Mandela Boulevard highway fly-over. This is probably the first and last time this unconventional venue will be used because, soon after the Olmeca Mad Decent Block Party, the space is scheduled to become a building site.

Each Mad Decent Block Party features four local DJs and four international acts – a packed show for only R275 a ticket, available through Webtickets

Olmeca presents Mad Decent Block Party Details
Joburg: Saturday 8th February 2014, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown 4pm – 2am
R275 a ticket available through Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=407750340
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/600668033330734/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
Lineup:
Major Lazer
Dillon Francis
Flosstradamus
Niskerone
Sibot & Toyota
Das Kapital
Liver
Cape Town:
Sunday 9 February 2014, Dias Parking Lot, Heerengracht, Foreshore 2pm – 11:30pm
R275 per ticket available through Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=407750173
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/189267931261841/
Lineup:
Major Lazer
Dillon Francis
Flosstradamus
Sibot & Toyota
Das Kapital
White Nite
Ruffest
Follow Olmeca Tequila SA and Seed Experiences’ social channels for an exciting build up before each event, including artist interviews, updates, competitions and ticket giveaways.
Olmeca Tequila
Twerk for tickets here: http://smarturl.it/maddecent
https://www.facebook.com/OlmecaTequilaSA
@OlmecaTequilaSA
#OlmecaMDBP
 Seed Experiences
https://www.facebook.com/SeedExperiences
@SeedExperiences
#OlmecaMDBP
 Major Lazer
https://www.facebook.com/majorlazer
@MAJORLAZER
Issued by Seed Experiences on behalf of Olmeca Tequila
About Seed Experiences
Seed Experiences is the award-winning experiential agency behind Rocking the Daisies, Sowing the Seeds, In the City, We Are One Colour Festival, Jameson Vic Falls Carnival and         Bastille's South African Tour as well as the producers of 5Gum’s exclusive events and the digital industry’s Bookmarks Awards. Combining the unexpected with live entertainment, top class production and joining the right dots with the right people is key to each experience built. 
About Olmeca Tequila
Olmeca Tequila is a high-quality tequila, created in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico, known for producing the best blue agave plants. Olmeca Tequila is created with quality, not efficiency in mind, so the blue agave plants are slow-cooked in a brick oven to release the plant’s finest flavours. The juice from the fruit is then derived, in part, using a 500-year-old production technique before being distilled 
Strictly no U18’s
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Monday, January 13, 2014

LAMB OF GOD LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA JANUARY 2014

 
Heavy Metal supporters in South Africa have held their breath since early in 2012 when rumours first emerged that a local appearance by USA metal titans Lamb of Godwas imminent. 

Hopes were dashed later that year when the remainder of the bands tour was cancelled in mid-2012 and activity curbed to within United States borders up until June this year. In fulfilling an old promise,  Lamb of God are finally on the road and catching up on a major back log of shows across the globe. 

The great news for South Africa is that two dates have been squeezed into the bands cram-packed touring schedule for early 2014.
 
"With only two dates available, we'll be touring them to Cape Town and Johannesburg," said Dawid Fourie of RAM Touring, "and we're expecting that by playing those two cities, the maximum number of fans will get an opportunity to begin planning early for a trip to one of the larger centres."

Lamb of God, from the State of Virginia in the USA, were formed in 1990 with current members John Campbell on bass, Mark Morton on Guitar, and the legendary Chris Adler on Drums. 

Vocalist Randy Blythe joined in 1995 and drummer Chris's brother Willie Adler replaced Abe Spear on guitar in 1999, resulting in the current line-up which spans more than a decade; and introducing the electrifying chemistry which has launched a successful career for the band we see today.

Lamb of God will melt faces on Friday 24 January in Cape Town, and Saturday 25 January in Johannesburg. 

Tickets via www.computicket.co.za, or from any Computicket outlet nationwide.  General standing is available at R450 and for Golden Circle, only R550.
Cape Town Venue:

The Hillcrest Quarry outside Durbanville is a mere 30 minute drive from Cape Town CBD (traffic depending) and can be found on the M13 (Tygervalley Road) which bridges the Tygervalley Hills between Durbanville and Parklands (Table View).  Safe and secure parking will be available +/- 0.9km from the grounds, where attendees will be required to park & walk. 

A shuttle service will be available at R5 per single trip for any special-needs patrons or for those who just don't feel like walking.

Johannesburg Venue:
The Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec (Hall 8) is situated just to the South-West of the city CBD on the Corner of Rand Show and Nasrec Roads, directly adjacent to the iconic "Soccer City" National Stadium. 

The best approaches from the directions ofPretoria, Sandton, OR Tambo Airtport, and Bloemfontein are all well detailed on the venues website here: 

Facilities at both venues include: Well-stocked bars (no alcohol served to u18s), Food Stalls, Security, Medics & kick ass production.

Regretfully, no under 16's will be allowed, and under 18's will only be admissible if accompanied by adult (21+) supervision and their ID documents.

The opening acts for both shows are: Mind Assault & The Drift.

Lamb of God Social Media:
RAMtouring Social Media:
Twitter: @RAMtouring

MK Ondergrond chatted to LOG bassist John Campbell at Wacken in Germany about getting banned and the upcoming SA Tour:
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