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< Back Andre & The Swingers Western Cape 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 Andre and the Swingers is a live entertainment band based in South Africa, famous for the vibrant renditions of swing standards and popular music. Lead by the much adored singer/actor Andre Terblanche they enchant audiences with soothing sounds and a charming performance perfect for just any event. Be it weddings, corporate events, private functions, venue & hotel residencies or birthday parties, they will leave you wanting more!

< Back Megan Werner 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 Megan is a fourteen year old high school student, who has a gift for speaking, writing and inspiring her audiences with her natural charm and passion for what she does. Be it five or five thousand people Megan is at ease, easy to connect with and a consummate professional, equal in caliber to those with whom she shares the stage. Our clients book Megan for a variety of reasons, for example: – Megan is often booked for team meetings as a welcome speaker or – Corporate groups love having Megan to chat to their group to help lift staff morale – Megan speaks alongside some of SA’s biggest corporate trainers to add another dimension to their presentations and take the audiences out of their comfort zones – Sponsor Megan as part of their CSR initiatives, to speak to group and schools in the local communities

< Back DUO AFRIQUE 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 Femi and Noni are the perfect blends for that Pan-African feel. Femi hailing from Nigeria brings with him a great African feel whilst Noni, a local lass, brings a wonderful South African Flavour to her incredible vocals. Since moving to Johannesburg 12 years ago, now the resident sax player at the world class Saxon Hotel, West African born saxophonist and singer, widely known as “Femi the black saxman” breathe the corporate sax music which is in demand by the world of events seeking the right entertainers, he provides soothing and beautiful music for corporate event, he puts it all together for your event, Music of all genres from the 30’s to date, cover songs, Movie songs, Jazz standards, Background Cocktail music, Pop and African music. Born in Mpumalanga, Nonhlanhla Mahlangu a sensational vocalist and arranger based in Johannesburg. She started performing at a young age in church but in 2000 took music to a professional level with studio sessions, recordings and performing for years with the likes Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Tshepo Tshola, Zama Jobe, Rudo Jazz band and many more. She sings at various events, birthdays,weddings and also MC at corporate functions. Venues like Da Vinci, Sandton hotel where she performs and entertains guests.

< Back Lara Kaplan 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 Western Cape Lara Kaplan is a multifaceted, successful business women: Professional Speaker and Trainer, Real Estate Mogul and Sportswoman “extraordinaire” (Ultra Marathon Endurance Runner(19 x Comrades Marathons, 134 Marathons above 42,2kms, including 160kms, and Iron Man Triathlete finisher and Duzi and Fish River canoe racers competitor,) and speaks from personal experience on how she emigrated from South Africa, made it overseas having earned Canadian Citizenship, and returned to SA out of choice. She was a Guest Speaker on Pecha Kucha Cape Town on 6th November 2018 on the “Why Not to Emigrate” topic. Lara, (at age 55) is also is “living proof” on how you can get your “Best Body after 50” having been a personal trainer and having an acute understanding on nutrition and the roll it plays in looking fierce! Lara has even met the late Former State President Nelson Mandela and Won an Award from Him for raising the most amount of money for the Nelson Mandela Children’s fund. The accolades behind Lara’s name are too numerous to mention. Perhaps this 15 minute radio Interview on Smile FM on 18th July 2018 sums up who this “Pocket Rocket Dynamo actually is !!!…………. Lara is a Professional Motivational Speaker and Trainer/Key-Note address speaker, and Specialise in These Topics: • Why NOT to Emigrate from South Africa !(from personal experience)" • " From Couch Potato to "Marathon/Comrades Runner" in One Year !" • "Women: Get your Best Body After Age 50!" *Talks Tailor Made with your Particular Audience in Mind! Snapshot re talk: • "Why NOT to Emigrate from South Africa !(from personal experience)" Lara Kaplan Share’s with you an extremely hot topic in South Africa right now,… “Should I stay or should I go ?”….ie Emigrate from South Africa ! She shares with you her personal riveting experience( between 7 minutes and 60 minutes( depending on your Corporate or Sales environment requirement ), called : “Why NOT to Emigrate from South Africa!” • " From Couch Potato to "Marathon/Comrades Runner" in One Year !" Lara has COMPLETED 134 Marathons from 42,2kms to 160kms (a ‘Hundred Miler’), including 19 Comrades Marathons(90kms), 15 Two Oceans Marathons(56kms), An” Iron Man” Triathlon(3,8km swim/180 km bike and 42,2km run) and Several canoe races such as the Duzi and Fish River Canoe Marathons and shares with you , how you too, can go from “Zero to Hero” in sport and fitness and make a massive lifestyle shift, all within ONE YEAR ! • "Women: Get your Best Body EVER After Age 50 ! Lara has been a personal trainer and is extremely offay with the nutrition required to get a Killer Body after Age 50 ! At 55 she is living proof of how any woman can have her “Best Body Ever” - after age 50! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lara is a Professional Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Key-Note address Speaker, Conference Hostess, Sales Meeting facilitator

< Back Candace Africa Gauteng Candace Africa is a versatile international performer with experience as a singer, DJ, actor, presenter and MC performing for some of the biggest brands in Africa and around the world. The likes of Barclays, ABSA, Barloworld, Toyota, Sun International hotels and casinos, as well as Princess Cruise Ships. Performing full time in the entertainment space since 2010. Candace has performed alongside S.A,’s best artists like Bobby van Jaarsveld, Jack Parrow, and Good Luck to name a few. Candace has developed phenomenal work relationships with multiple bands in all musical styles from Pop, Rock, RnB, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Dance, etc. Boasting a repertoire of over 400 songs in all musical styles.Perfect to keep the diverse local and international crowd entertained. The sexy sassy singer and emcee, Candace Africa would be ideal for your next event. 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 Human Topiary Guys Gauteng 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 Human Topiary men are fun and entertaining for any event, especially outdoor events. These 2 characters are great for photo opportunities with guests.

< Back Blu Bamboo 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 Blu BamBoo is a band unequalled in the South African music industry for its professionalism, versatility, presentation and musicianship. The group incorporates the renowned talents of Chanelle Davids (vocals), Nigel Morkel (Vocals), Brendan Ross (Alto Sax, Vocals & Keyboards), Denny Lalouette (Bass), Marlon Witbooi (Drums) and Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet). Blu BamBoo features the most extensive repertoire of music available with styles ranging from current Pop/Dance to Smooth Jazz & Latin, Disco, Rock & Roll and R&B as well as South African Jazz and Kwaito. Additionally, the band is frequently booked as a stand-alone backing ensemble for top-flight artists and concert events. Lead Vocals: Channelle Davids. Chanelle has been a keen performer since the age of 9 with her natural skills and abilities already being acknowledged in her early teens when she was chosen to represent South Africa in the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles. After graduating from the University of Johannesburg with a National Diploma in Fine Arts, Chanelle focused on her professional singing career by working in various corporate shows alongside several of our country’s finest such as Mortimer Williams, Tumisho Masha and Craig Urbani. In 2012 Chanelle was crowned 2nd in the Miss Earth South Africa Final where she was afforded the opportunity to express her passion for community development & global environmental concerns. Lead Vocals: Nigel Morkel. Nigel Morkel hails from Cape Town where he capitalised on his considerable “street” credibility at an early age to turn himself into a superb dancer, singer, songwriter and actor. After studying drama at John Vander Ross in 1994 Nigel worked in PIC and Gods Disciples Gospel bands in 1995, became a Coca Cola Popstars finalist in 2002 and then moved on to became a member of the nationally acclaimed band Afro Z. Notably, he also shared the 2004 International Hip Hop Championship trophy over this time. Lead Vocals, Sax, Keyboard: Brendan Ross. Brendan, as a keyboardist and sax player, has done numerous live and recorded television and DVD performances over the years with many top artists from around the country. From Afro Café to “Dis my Storie”, to “Deur die Mukke” (2007 & 2008), to Gospel Skouspel (2008-2015), to “Bring Jou Hart” and “Hart vol Drome” with top sellers Theuns Jordaan and Juanita DuPlessis. In 2015 he was also a band member for the critically acclaimed ‘Afrikaans is Groot’. Electric & Acoustic Bass: Denny Lalouette. He is an endorsee of Yamaha basses, MarkBass amplifiers and unofficial endorsee of NS electric Upright Basses. He had a favourable review of his Bass work on Andy Narell’s “Live in South Africa” album in the respected American “Bass Player” magazine. The amount of recordings that he played on runs into the thousands (over 2000 albums) and he has also been on countless commercials and TV shows including being part of the IDOLS band every year, Strictly Come Dancing (2006), Huisgenoot’s yearly extravaganza “Skouspel”, the local Jerry Springer series, to name but a few. Trumpet: Sydney Mavundla. Sydney was born in Johannesburg but was brought up in Barberton, Mpumulanga. At the age of 11 he moved to Durban and at 12 started having Cornet lessons from his father which resulted in him playing with the Salvation Army Band. By age 15 after lessons from Prince Lengoasa & further lessons (and influence) from Brian Thusi he was headed in the direction of Jazz. Theory lessons with Cyril Khumalo at age 18 enabled him to register at age 21 with the University of Natal for a B.Mus. degree studying with Darius Brubeck. In 1995 he went to Florida International University as an exchange student from Natal. While there he had the opportunity to have trumpet lessons from the legendary Cuban trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval and John Bailey. Drums: Marlon Witbooi Witbooi has since gone on to play with top local and international artists including Melanie Scholtz, Dan Shout and Marcus Wyatt. In addition to being the resident drummer in Blu Bamboo, he is also a member of the Nomadic Orchestra, Nicholas Williams Quartet & the Bokani Dyer Trio. Witbooi has consistently been booked as the house band drummer on various live broadcast television series such as The Voice South Africa Season 1 & 2, as well as Coke Studio South Africa Season 2.Marlon Witbooi is undoubtedly one of South African’s most talented young drummers –fast making his way to the very top of the music scene. Testimonials “It was AMAZING!!!!!!! Thank you! They were just incredible, like always!!!!! Everyone loved it!” – Marsha Van Zyl, Events Director, INVESTEC, April 2018 “The band’s performance was absolutely outstanding from start to finish! Every member across the board that I was able to chat to echoed the same. They brought an incredible energy which is exactly what we were looking for and it looked as though, as responsive as the crowd was, so were the band who fed off the energy. I hope they had as a good a time as we did! I thank you Wendy & the whole Blu Bamboo team for the professionality & energy. I hope for us to cross paths once again in the very near future. I will not hesitate to recommend you.” – Marco Tomasicchio, Director, XL INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS Oct 2017 “We loved having Blu Bamboo here – they are in a different league to the bands we have seen around.” – Karine Antonian, Event Manager, SHEPSTONE GARDENS, March 2017

< Back 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 Rick Alan Gauteng With two decades of MCing experience, from his long-running role as Ellis Park Stadium announcer and Lion’s MC to blue-chip corporate events, Rick is able to connect with his audience and keep any event seamless, entertaining, enlightening and interactive. From MCing and facilitating to carefully researched panel discussions and dynamic teambuilding, Rick’s uncanny timing, natural ability to adapt, vibrant sense of humour and golden voice, ensures he delivers perfectly every time: – Irreplaceable experience (over 1 500 events) – A variety of impactful presentation techniques– Tailor-made content– Inspiring ability to improvise TESTIMONIALS “…I am not accepting any other MC but you!” Anita Mathews – Executive Director, The Sports Trust. “Rick is a miracle! I could not have asked for a better MC. Fun yet professional at all times” – Debbie Alcock, Partner, Where Next Event Management. “Rick has an uncanny ability to interact with the audience – his witty remarks appear impromptu.” – Marisca Harris, Communications, Momentum

< Back Sophiatown Dancers 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 Sophiatown, commonly known as Sof'town or Kofifi, is a Johannesburg suburb. Sophiatown was a famed black cultural hub that was destroyed during apartheid, reconstructed under the name Triomf, and formally renamed Sophiatown again in 2006. Sophiatown was one of Johannesburg's earliest black neighbourhoods. Despite the violence and poverty, during the 1940s and 1950s, it was the hub of politics, jazz, and blues. It gave birth to some of South Africa's most well-known writers, musicians, politicians, and artists. The Kofifi dances are dressed in 1940s attire and perform to swing music, just like they did in shebeens and taverns at the time. This duo has been performing for 20 years and is an expert in time travel; their enthusiastic and realistic performance will transport you back in time.

< Back Duane Rockwell Gauteng Whatever the occasion – an awards ceremony, a gala dinner, a conference, a launch, a quiz night – Duane delivers his unique combination of energy, professionalism and ability to any audience he finds himself in front of. With experience on live TV, Duane is just as happy working with a script, as he is without! Interviews, auctions, off-the-cuff banter are all part of his skill-set. He is easily capable of taking on the role of facilitator, host or MC and brings a fresh and original approach to ice breakers, energizers and team building scenarios. As an MC, he has the ability to clearly deliver your message, control proceedings while ensuring everything runs smoothly, and adapt to ever-changing situations as they come up in a live environment. His philosophy is simple… “Don’t just educate them, entertain them!” Duane does exactly that while guaranteeing a magical and memorable function for all who attend. Dynamic and driven…as a corporate DJ Duane Rockwell has the ability to read an audience and deliver what they are looking for with style and professionalism. His sheer love of music and desire to see people enjoy themselves ensures that he brings the very best to every party he plays at. Duane Rockwell started DJ’ing because of his honest love of music, and that love remains his driving force to this day. His dance floor philosophy is simple – “it’s your party. It’s all about you and the dance floor. My job is to keep you there!” TESTIMONIALS “Duane was amazing. He had everything under control and it was such a pleasure working with him. AAAS will definitely use him next year again.” – Joanika, Joburg Conferences 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 Clinton Hawks Gauteng Clinton Hawks is a well-established Theatre actor, singer, and MC. He has appeared in such productions as The Rocky Horror Show, Grease, The Full Monty and The Pirates of Penzance. Clinton was the lead singer in the extravaganza show on the international cruise ship, the Costa Concordia for nearly 2 years singing all over the Mediterranean and Brazil! As well as being professional Actor and singer Clinton is also an accomplished MC having been Master of Ceremonies at a number of events and special occasions all across South Africa. 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 Cindy Alter 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 In South Africa, Cindy Alter needs no introduction, her musical history speaks for itself. Internationally, Cindy is a 17 million album selling artist, with 13 albums to her credit, including 3 solo cd’s released in the last 15 years. In 2015 Cindy released “Faith & Fire”, written by her and produced by local whizz-kid, Denholm Harding, and mixed & mastered by an international award-winning engineer, Chris Bethea in Alabama, USA. She has also published her autobiography called, “No Substitute” which is available on Amazon. Besides her musical accomplishments, Cindy is also a cancer survivor, having beaten Leukaemia and now, after 17 years is considered “cured”. Currently, Cindy is performing in South Africa, Germany & the U.K., doing shows and motivational talks, along with book signings. Her inspiring story has captured the hearts of those who are aware of her contribution to the music industry. As a musician, Cindy is a shining example to all, having fought against innumerable odds to succeed in a cut-throat business. As a woman, she has weathered the storms of abusive relationships and beaten cancer, and her positive energy inspires everyone that crosses her path. Cindy has learned not just to survive, but, to thrive!