Publicity 13 - JT Communication Solutions

Never say Dyer for winning young jazz maestro

Never say Dyer for winning young jazz maestro It was second time lucky on Saturday for jazz pianist Bokani Dyer, who won a SAMRO Overseas Scholarship during the final round of the competition. Capetonian Dyer (27), the recipient of the 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, had first entered the SAMRO competition for […]

First Wawela Music Awards give thumbs-up to composers

First Wawela Music Awards give thumbs-up to composers Original music was the big winner at the inaugural Wawela Music Awards on Friday night, at which the shining lights of South African songwriting were celebrated. On Friday, 28 June 2013, a constellation of the country’s music stars gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre to pay […]

Africans for Africa Network set to change African narrative

Africans for Africa Network set to change African narrative Johannesburg South Africa: The just-launched Africans for Africa Network aims to change the prevailing narrative of Africa, from one driven by Western media to one that reflects the inherent strengths and empowerment of the continent, across a variety of different, African-centred platforms. The Africans for Africa […]

Luanga Who? The Video Premier

One of South Africa’s freshest acts, Luanga Choba’s distinctive sound and rich, earthy melodies set her apart and transport her audiences on a unique musical journey. Discover this gem for yourself at The Bassline Jazz Club, Newtown on Saturday 14 September 2013. Starting at 7pm the event will see the premier of Luanga’s brand new […]

Medical graduate’s music is a tonic for the ears

Medical graduate’s music is a tonic for the ears Having ditched medicine to follow her musical dream, singer-songwriter Luanga Choba is now releasing her debut album in the genre she dubs “gonzo soul”. This go-getting singing doctor will be launching her first CD, Luanga Who?, at 6pm on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 at the House […]

SAMRO Announces Leadership Changes

JOHANNESBURG - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), Reverend Abe Sibiya, announced today that the organisation's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Nicholas Motsatse, will be stepping down from his role at the end of June this year. He will be replaced by the current Deputy CEO, […]

Bands square off for a shot at taking Europe by storm

Press release 11 April 2013 Bands square off for a shot at taking Europe by storm Twelve of South Africa’s hottest music acts will vie for the chance to perform at Spain’s premier festivals during the Vis-à-Vis battle of the bands competition, taking place in Joburg from 11 to 13 April 2013. This groundbreaking […]

SAMRO Hubert vd Spuy National Music Competition

Call for Entries - SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition 25 years of music excellence celebrated The prestigious SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition is inviting entries from music students at junior level. Now in its third year, the project builds on the strong foundation laid by the SA Society […]

Red Igloo’s online library makes music sourcing a breeze

Red Igloo’s online library makes music sourcing a breeze Red Igloo Music has rolled out a new cloud-based music distribution system that is poised to revolutionise the local production music landscape. The Johannesburg-based music distributor specialises in production music – commonly known as “library” music – which is widely used by broadcasters, advertising […]

SA Music comes up Trumps at Music Exchange 2013

SA music comes up trumps at Music Exchange 2013 South African music is entering an exciting era of opportunity and progress as new markets open up for homegrown sounds. This was one of the key messages emerging from the 2013 Music Exchange Conference, which saw industry moguls and musicians congregating at the iconic Cape Town […]

Stage is set for the first SAMRO Wawela Music Awards

Stage is set for the first SAMRO Wawela Music Awards SAMRO is raising the curtain on the first annual Wawela Music Awards, putting the best of South Africa’s global breakthrough acts on show. Wawela is a Zulu word that means “go beyond”, and no phrase could be more fitting for the inaugural Wawela Music Awards, […]

South Africa leads in new driving technology for the disabled

An innovative collaboration between several partners has resulted in the development of a prototype car set to make driving more accessible for disabled persons in South Africa. A partnership between the NGO Nicky’s Drive, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the Disabled People Inclusion Institute (DPII) has resulted in the first ever locally […]

ACDC - Film Club

ACDC Film Club Project The Afrika Culture and Development Club (ACDC) Film Club Project celebrates the power and possibility of film. The Afrika Culture and Development Club (ACDC) Film Club Project will celebrate its coming of age and the culmination of a successful year long partnership with Association of Danish Film Clubs for Children […]

‘Caravan of Artists for Peace & National Unity’

For immediate release 20 November 2012 Artists, activists and cultural workers urged to help Mali’s renowned Festival au Desert & support the ‘Caravan of Artists for Peace & National Unity’ Africa’s artists, activists, cultural workers and ordinary citizens are being urged to step in to assist Mali’s renowned Festival au Desert, which has been […]

JT Comms @ Smart Procurement Expo

JT Communications Solutions to showcase at Smart Procurement World Conference and Expo as one of ABSA’s invited Black Business SMME clients JT Communication Solutions have been commended for client service, continuing leadership and excellence in the industry, with a place in the upcoming World Procurement Enterprise Development Expo held at Gallagher Estate 13 and […]

SA library music distributor scores major international coup

SA library music distributor scores major international coup In a major vote of confidence for independent local production music distributors, Red Igloo Music Publishing has acquired the exclusive rights to the CPM (formerly Carlin) catalogue. Securing this significant international business marks a major milestone for Red Igloo, a leading music publisher, distributor and producer of […]

Drama for Life LGBTI Festival

Drama for Life LGBTI Festival provokes dialogues around … sex, actually Artists reflect the society in which they live and this year the DFL Sex Actually Festival (23 August – 1 September) has been shaped by the concern around the intolerance that LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) communities are facing, particularly on the […]

TEDxSoweto - Votes

TEDxSoweto | TED2013 Talent Search, Johannesburg 14 August 2012 For Immediate Release Your vote is critical to secure South Africans vying for a spot in TED’s Global Talent Search to speak @TED2013 Johannesburg, South Africa. The TED2013 Talent Search finalists have been announced, including 20 TED@Johannesburg Talent Search speakers from the event held at MIAGI […]

Moshito 2012 Conference & Exhibition

For Immediate Release 12 August 2012 Moshito 2012 confirms its place as Africa’s unsurpassed music industry event Africa’s foremost music industry event, the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition, taking place from September 5 to 7 at the Sci Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg, is once again set to radically advance the trade. The […]

Sacred Heart College - Born Free

Press Release 7 June 2012 Sacred Heart College hands over the baton to South Africa’s first Born-Free graduation class In a progressive, groundbreaking move for South African children, Sacred Heart College leads the pack in empowering their 2012 matric learners with historical, factual stories as told by struggle veterans, the likes of Wally Serote, Martha […]

Exciting partnerships for Moshito 2012

Every year the Music Conference and Exhibition (MOSHITO) grows from strength to strength and this, its 9th year, is no different. Once again this premier South Africa music event will pull together industry leaders, professionals and artists to talk business explore opportunities and build relationships. With the worldwide music industry in an extraordinary state of […]

« Previous 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 16 Next »