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< Back Katlego Maboe Western Cape TV Presenter | Performer | Voice-Over Artist | MC Known for his on-point humour and boundless energy, South African award-winning TV presenter, performer, voice-over artist and emcee – Katlego Maboe – has firmly positioned himself as one of the most recognisable faces in the media today.Awarded the Golden Horn for Best TV Presenter at the 2015 and 2016 South African Film and Television Awards ( SAFTAs ), trilingual Maboe is the host of the Expresso Breakfast Show on SABC 3, has hosted two seasons of Strictly Come Dancing (2014 and 2015) as well as two seasons of the Tropika Island of Treasure (2018 and 2020), and is one of the country’s most sought after emcees, working with top brands across the country. Speaking fluent Afrikaans, English and Setswana, Maboe effortlessly maneuvers around any given situation and transcends any demographic border.Amongst his many accolades, Maboe was crowned the most stylish male celebrity in South Africa at the 2014 YOU Spectacular Awards , and featured in the 2015 South African Menswear Week modelling for Presidential Shirts. Maboe’s biggest passion by far has always been music; a burning passion he has fueled since becoming a member of the North West Children’s Choir in 1998. His love for singing manifested itself in his involvement in the well-known South African acapella boy-band, Flip a Coin , as one of the group’s lead vocalists and beat-boxers. He is currently working on his solo singing career whilst still performing at events and music festivals throughout the year. Hailing from the town of Potchefstroom, Maboe completed his schooling at Potchefstroom Central School and Potchefstroom High School for Boys, matriculating in 2004. Thereafter he proceeded to study for a BCom degree in Chartered Accountancy at the North West University which he completed in 2007. Appointed a HOPE Cape Town Goodwill Ambassador in 2014 and an Operation Smile South Africa ambassador in 2019, Maboe is regularly involved in philanthropic projects that focus on education and health. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back Denim Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone They have wowed audiences at clubs and festivals both across the country and abroad. They completed the largest ever Southern African tour by an SA artist, which comprised of over 125 shows in SA, Swaziland, and Botswana, etc, and all this was done in just six weeks! Thereafter they spread their wings and ended an incredible year with a huge New Years’ Eve bash on the beach at one of the top hotels in Dubai. Tempted by the international shore, they spent almost six weeks during August and September 2005 traveling across England, Ireland and Dubai, where they were invited to perform at numerous clubs and festivals including the world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival. Widely regarded as one of SA’s Top Live Acts, DENIM has a string of hits to their name, and performances at some of the most prestigious events in South Africa. The group has received numerous accolades for both their music and their performance and passion. The list of blue-chip clients that have booked them for their corporate events include Microsoft, ABI, SAB, Edcon, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Boxing SA, Sun International, Unilever, De Beers, Colgate, etc.On their return to SA, DENIM embarked on a five-city national tour that was hosted by Sun International and was held at some of the top venues in the country including Hanover (CT), Krakatoa (DBN), The Boardwalk (PE), Sun City & Club 29 (Kimberly). Mark of Success The true mark of their success is that they have been booked over and over again by the same clients, event companies, festival organizers and club owners, proving that not only is the group professional to work with and an obvious hit with their audience but a very hard act to follow! 2007 started with a bang when DENIM released their hit single “Cant take my eyes off you” from their new album which saw the band dominate the number one position of many radio stations across South Africa and hitting record sales in its first few weeks of release. Special Performances DENIM have written and produced various tracks for television, including the theme music for Take 5 and Kids News Room. They have been invited to perform for various prestigious functions and charity events, including Zindzi Mandela’s Birthday Party where they performed, yet again, in front of Nelson Mandela. Giving back to the Community Despite their busy schedule the group has managed to find the time to give back to their community. They have strong ties with Reach for a Dream, The Variety Club, and CHOC, but have also worked with many other worthy charitable organizations, and most recently they have been actively involved in Greening programmes with the Miss Earth Foundation. With a well-earned reputation as one of SA’s Best Live Acts, DENIM is a band not to be missed!

< Back Funk'D Jazz ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly event details Gauteng CROSS-OVER JAZZ, a perfect blend of all things super hip 'n jazzy, complete with lots of snappy funk, colourful acid soundscapes, scorching swing, and deep soulful groove, is presented by a group of some of the best musicians in the country. Their repertoire ranges from old favourites to frenetic Latin tunes to well-known contemporary favourites and delicate á la mode favourites... FUNK'D JAZZ treatment has been administered to all. The FUNK'D JAZZ band brings class and pizazz to any occasion, with their trademark frantic combination of music perfectly synchronising to the mood of every gathering. They can provide a relaxed atmosphere that is suitable for a cocktail party or nighttime music performance. The FUNK'D JAZZers, on the other hand, have the ability to get people moving and pulsing to their funky sounds. Meet the Band's Members Wendy Allen Twyford plays percussion and sings. Roland Moses provided the keys. Amaeshi Ikhechi - Double & Electric Bass Phil Holder is a saxophonist. Sydney Mavundla - Trumpet & Flugel Horn Rob Watson is a drummer.

< Back Justin Cohen ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Justin Cohen is the author of 4 books and 8 audiobooks. He hosts a CNBC Africa TV show in which he interviews some of the world’s top experts on success. As a leading authority on human potential, with a postgraduate degree in psychology, Justin Cohen speaks and trains in the fields of motivation, sales, customer service and leadership. Over the past seventeen years he has presented in 20 countries, and in virtually every industry, to an average of 8000 people annually. Justin is a Certified Speaker Professional and a Southern African Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. TESTIMONIALS “Justin electrifies his audience … he was the best speaker.” – Eric Peacock, Director, Academy of Chief Executives, UK “Justin delivered a powerful message that will have a long lasting effect on our people. We are experiencing early returns on our investment with a clear increase in sales numbers.” – Raymond O’Neil, MD, HSBC MIDDLE EAST” “Justin really made his presentation relevant to our organisation. This was the best guest speaker engagement we’ve had in ten years.” – Dirk Eksteen, Executive Director, Bytes Managed Solutions

< Back Sand Artist With African Folk Musician ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Select a date Last Name Company Event details Gauteng Live Sand-storytelling Artist Tawanda Mhandu, with accompanying African Folk Musicians from Stone Aged Souls and Roots Grown Deep. Presenting a magnificent and rare form of trans-artistic interplay between light, sand and musical atmosphere. This musical-visual storytelling harnesses the power of live “sandimation”, an imaginative and story-telling form of visual animation that inspires all ages and audiences. Mhandu’s fingers brushstroke through the sand, illuminating a tapestry of visual stories in constant metamorphosis which are projected directly from the light-box to the big screen for all to witness. This living art form is accompanied and inspired by instrumental music performed by a select musician-poet or trio from the well-known ensembles Stone Aged Souls and Roots Grown Deep. Originally formed in 2010 by visual artist Tawanda Mhandu (Zim) and composer/singer-songwriter Joel Karabo Elliott (USA/RSA), the Stone Aged Souls are based in South Africa and have performed for a variety of audiences including corporate functions and gala dinners, in rural village community halls, and arts festivals like Fete de la Musique, Shindig Awe, and Rocking For Rhinos. They were selected by Alliance Francaise in 2013 as a featured touring ensemble in southern Africa. In 2017, they launched a sandimation children’s film series for the telling of African history. As a large ensemble, they are currently producing a musical epic project called The Musical Ecology, which can be previewed here.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Jacqui Carpede Gauteng Jacqui Carpede is a recording artist, actress, dancer, and MC/Speaker who is making waves within the entertainment industry. Jacqui became renowned when she entered an SABC1 reality show called Coca Cola Popstars in 2004. Having teamed up with Mariechan Luiters and Liesl Penniken, the trio placed second in the competition. They then went on to form the group “Jamali” that became extremely popular and the self-titled debut album was certified for gold within weeks. The Jamali album rapidly became platinum with hit singles like “Greatest Love”, “Love me for me” and “Dalile”. The trio recorded 4 albums and was nominated six times at the South African Music Awards and won an award for “Best urban pop” in 2008. Growing up to the humble beginnings in the township of Eldorado Park, Jacqui always dreamt of a successful career in music. BACKGROUND Jacqui Carpede began dancing and singing at the age of 7 years old, her confidence at such a young ageallowed her to enter her first singing competition called “Reach for the Stars‟ or “Keur ryk na die sterre”. At age 14 Jacqui entered the Jam ALLEY “Be a Megastar Competition‟ in 1997. As a runner up shebelieves she actually won the best prize which was to go on tour with all the local SONY artists at thetime. In 2003 the tenacious songstress sneaked into a closed audition where they were looking for a performer to sing at a beautiful holiday resort in Turkey for 6 months, she landed the job however that was not the only accomplishment for her this was also the first time she would travel overseas. Jacqui continued to sharpen her skills and pursue her dreams of becoming a commercial performimgartist by doing cabaret shows and musical theatre. Living in South Africa amongst many cultures has influenced Jacqui to be bilingual in a variety oflanguages such as: English, Afrikaans, Sotho and Zulu. THE JACQUI COLLECTION 2015, the year that Jacqui launched her dress line, “The Jacqui Collection”. This clothing line focuses onone of a kind designed evening dresses, matric dance dresses, wedding dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses aswell as cocktail dresses for the urban fashionista. Jacqui Carpede is known for her fashion statements and she aims to share her style with her fans. PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED FOR •The late Nelson Mandela•Oprah •Mary J Blige •Tyler Perry •Patti Labelle •Babyface •India Arie •Akon •Snoop Dogg

< Back Macfarlane Moleli ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Macfarlane Moleli • Macfarlane has spent the last two decades building a reputation as an investigative journalist. • He currently anchors Carte Blanche, which is South Africa’s longest-running investigative journalism program, with a history spanning 30 years. • Before that, he worked for Kaya FM, SABC3 News, 180degrees on SABC News International, and ENCA, Africa’s first and most successful 24-hour news channel. • Building on a successful career in journalism and a reputation for taking the corrupt to task, Macfarlane joined the KMMRCE Africa Team. Mac has extensive knowledge and experience as a social entrepreneur due to his passion for affecting change in the environments he works in. He has worked with the world trade center Association to bring South Africa's first community banking platform Imbongi Bank. At the time, the purpose of the bank was to allow poor unbanked communities access to banking solutions while helping them become self sufficient. This same passion to make a difference in his community, allowed Mac to leave the Mic and Tv screens for 2 years as part of a project to help children upgrade their Maths marks. The aim of this project was to preparw children for Africa's first and only Maritime university. As a media personality with a vast knowledge of curremt affairs Mac has also carved himself a niche in crisis management and media training. Through this work Mac has trained hundreds of CEO's, Entrepreneurs and executives on how to engage with the media, especially during times of crisis. Macfarlane also prides himself as the Chairman of the Footprints Foundation, an NGO which supplies more than 300 thousand school girls with more than 1.3 million sanitary pads yearly in South Africa. A role which he hold close to his heart as it forms part of the "Always Keeping A Girl Child In School" campaign.

< Back The Gugulethu Tenors ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We get back to you shortly Event details Western Cape Afro-operatic pop phenomenons Since the release of their self-titled first album in 2011, the Gugulethu Tenors have become a household name in South Africa. They have performed at some of South Africa's most prestigious events and festivals, shared stages with local and worldwide superstars, and have been frequently featured in local and international media, while their fan base continues to grow and encompasses a vast and diversified audience. Their success story, which began more than 18 years ago with four high school students' dreams of performing on stage, has been extensively reported and acts as an inspiration to many. Highlights of their performances include representing South Africa in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, captivating thousands at Cape Town's FanFests with their soothing harmonies and remarkable voices, receiving standing ovations at festivals such as Aardklop Arts Festival, Cultivaria, and Klein Karoo Klassique to name a few, wowing corporate audiences across the country, and performing for politicians, dignitaries, and superstars such as Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock, and Mariah Carey. Their foreign appearances include a 2013 Europe Tour that took them to Holland, France, and Switzerland. They've also been invited to perform twice on a Russian theatre tour. They also received favourable treatment from Tanzania's President, who witnessed them perform for the first time in Tanzania and requested them again within the same month this year. The Gugulethu Tenors' ambition goes beyond success as performers; they want to be role models for South Africa's young and to display the depth and diversity of South Africa's cultural history via their singing. TESTIMONIALS The guys were fantastic; they completely rocked the night, and our audience adored them. We would not hesitate to include them in future events. The wide range of music they offer has something for everyone! Nola Matinise - Cape Town Parliament On behalf of the Southern Sun Cape Sun, please accept my warmest gratitude for your great participation in the Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger Gala Dinner, which was hosted at the Cape Sun on August 27, 2011. Your performance was unquestionably the high point of the evening! Southern Sun Cape Sun General Manager James Murdoch

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Ian Young Gauteng As a comedian and MC, Ian has been performing all over the country at comedy festivals and comedy clubs including: Parker’s comedy club and the Goliath comedy clubs. He has been MCing for corporates for over 2 years. He is very energetic and physical on stage coming from a circus background and brings physical comedy to new levels and impressions. With fresh family friendly comedy sketches Ian brings a warmth and comfortability to the audience. His animated style combined with hilarious facial expressions is something any audience will love to see. Ian is also a cirque performer with various skills and talents. He performs multiple circus acts including adage, silk, strap and Cyr wheel .

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Miguel Pregueiro Gauteng South African based Portuguese/Spanish singer, songwriter, Miguel Pregueiro is focused on bringing the Latin flavour to South Africa with his music. Former full-time soccer player turned musician, he graduated top of his class from AFDA Johannesburg where he specialised in Music Performance. Miguel’s music can be described as Latin Pop but is working to move into a more Reggaeton sound. While he predominantly sings in English, he also adds Spanish and Portuguese to his music. He has a large repertoire of music that he can perform depending on the audience. He performs solo, with a two-piece as well as his four-piece band. He has recently been featured on platforms such as Trendz TV show, Jacaranda FM, Mix FM, Good Hope FM, News 24, Yahoo UK, Expresso Morning Show and many others here in South Africa. Internationally, he has been fortunate enough to be featured on RTP where they covered a story of Miguel and his musical journey here in South Africa.His debut single, “Vámonos”, was released on the 15 th of June and hit the airwaves here in South Africa but also radio stations in Venezuela, Spain, Canada and many others! His latest single “Tacos & Tequila” hit the digital waves on the 16th of November! TESTIMONIALS “The Idea Lab Team recently had the enormous pleasure of working with Miguel and his Band on a Corporate Event for one of our Key Accounts. I can honestly say that Miguel is a sensational and refreshing breath of fresh air in an industry filled with far too many performers that allow ego, complacency and disregard to reign – He is not only exceptionally talented and vocally proficient but boasts a killer smile and engaging personality to boot that had our clients – both female and male – enthralled, engaged and on that dance floor eating out of the palm of his hand. His Band are one of the tightest I have heard in a while and their professional approach, unassuming demeanour and willingness to deliver beyond expectation are rare traits. The Lab Rats look forward to working with Miguel more often in the coming months.”

< Back Aerial Champagne Pourer ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Dazzle your guests with our unique aerial champagne pourers who will set the tone of your event from guest arrival. We have 2 options, either the hoop and silk option or the large chandelier option. 2 ladies are provided for each of these so that they can alternate in aerial performance and pass each other the glasses and champagne.

< Back Interactive Gumboot Dancing ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Gumboot dancing developed in Johannesburg's gold mines, down within the shafts. To distract themselves from the long perilous hours beneath the ground and to operate as a team, the miners used the noises of stepping together, smacking their boots, clapping their hands, and dancing together to create a gumboot dance pattern. Each delegate is dressed in an overall and a pair of gumboots with bottle top shakers, in genuine miners' style. Our trained facilitators will teach you a few fundamental dance steps that will establish a ""gumboot dance routine,"" and your delegates will be dancing as a team within minutes. TESTIMONIALS "The staff loved it, thank you!" - THE PREPAID COMPANY." I just wanted to thank you! Thank you a million times over." - AUDITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE "We had a wonderful evening, and we're still talking about it." - THE BLUE BARN "It was a lot of fun. It was an occasion that will not be easily forgotten." - TELEMEDICINE