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< 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 Cake Pop Queen Nationwide ABOUT// Is it a lollipop or a cake? A delicious morsel of cake dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles. A sweet treat that’s easy to eat. Desert on a stick, just pop it in your mouth and indulge in this little ball of joy. The cake pops combine the youthful whimsy of a lollipop and the sophistication of specialty cake flavours, making them fun and delicious, and therefore the perfect dessert. Cake Pops can be enjoyed in a variety of flavours and colours to blend within the theme of any brand or event. Let a Cake Pop Queen decorate a treat especially for you.

< 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 Mike Saunders Kwazulu Natal Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Author A love of technology and a heart for people have been the fuel behind Mike Saunders’ entrepreneurial journey. An international keynote speaker, digital thought leader and author. He has a unique ability to lead business with a crystal-clear leadership philosophy that encompasses “unlocking potential”, “nurturing trust” and “developing narrative.” Mike was recognized on the list of “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following.” Acknowledged by his peers in 2012, as one of the Top 20 South Africans to follow on Twitter. Mike was awarded Special Honours at the New Generation Awards for his contribution to the industry. Over the last few years Mike has won the respect of business by his determined approach to helping people navigate a diverse and complicated world of Digital Business. As an international keynote speaker Mike is able to engage his audience in an interactive, personal and energizing manner by drawing on his life experiences and personal stories. Mike speaks with authority from over 10 years’ experience in the digital industry. He leaves delegates captivated and inspired about the potential in both technology and people. He has had the privilege of working with some of the most prestigious organisations in the world including Vodafone, Bidvest, Santam, IBM, Toyota, Norton Rose and Exxaro.Mike delivers customized presentations around the following themes: • Fourth Industrial Revolution • Digital • Marketing Brand and Innovation • Entrepreneurship • The Millennial Generation • Motivation Entrepreneurial Journey Mike believes technology helps innovate a new future, accelerates growth potential and scales business. According to Mike, “technology unlocks our future and is a fundamental driver of our success.” It’s his belief in technology and people that spurred him to founding DigitLab. DigitLab has grown to be one of South Africa’s premier digital marketing agencies and was voted one of South Africa’s best Digital Agencies in 2012. DigitLab provides services in Social Media, SEO, Advertising, Digital Research, Mobile App and Web Development. The agency is proud to include a variety of national and international brands on their client list including KPMG, Nedbank, Alexander Forbes, Beiersdorf and City Lodge. In 2015 Mike launched The Digitlab Academy; to educate marketers and support the academic industry with sound digital strategy education material. A powerful partnership with Vega, School of Branding, saw over 150 people run through the academy in its first quarter. Today The DigitLab Academy educates over 1000 people a year. Digital Swarm, a nationwide digital community that fuels the growth of the digital marketing industry is another brainchild of Mike’s. The swarm hosts quarterly events in Durban and JHB and has attracted speakers from SA’s top brands like KFC, AXE and Google. TESTIMONIALS ‘It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mike Saunders to be a keynote speaker at any of your event/s. Mike has spoken at our events, inclusive of our 2018 Annual Convention and Property Exhibition which garners close to 1400 delegates in attendance. The delegates were positively captivated with his vast array of knowledge about his subject matter and he is concise, vibrant and interesting and keep his audiences enthralled. I would recommend him to speak at any of yourevents without reservation’ – Jane Padayachee, Marketing & Services Manager, SAPOA (31/07/2019) ‘We had the pleasure of hosting Mike Saunders as Keynote speaker for our national conference on board the MSC Musica. Speaking on the topic of Online Personal Branding, Mike delivered a presentation that was relevant, current and insightful. He is not conventional, nor is he traditionally corporate in style or approach, but that’s what makes him effective and engaging. Mike is a thinker, an observer, and his ‘out-the-box’ approach offers a perspective that is unique and, more importantly, real. Nothing in his material appears contrived or self-validating, and it quickly becomes clear that Mike’s main objective is to make a significantly positivecontribution to his audience. And he certainly does!’ – Gary Gueli, Director, AutoMatrix (01/08/2019) ‘Mike made the effort to understand our industry and when he spoke he made everyone in the audience feel like he was speaking to them directly. His presentation was professional, exciting, amusing and so informative. I would highly recommend Mike to any organization.’ – Darius Koekemoer, TBN Africa at the ACM Conference (07/08/2019) ‘We really enjoyed Mike’s talk and it gave the members great relevant direction and lots to speak about!’ – Cheryl Lotter, Paint Club (16/08/2019)

< 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 Bronwyn Williams Gauteng Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future Studies (University of Stellenbosch). She is currently completing a Masters in Applied Economics from the University of Bath. Today, as an associate with Futureworld.org , Bronwyn’s keynote addresses and workshops focus on how macro socio-economic trends and emerging technologies will impact businesses, industries, and nations in the near and long term future. Part economist, part strategist, Bronwyn’s particular areas of expertise include fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable future design. Bronwyn’s clients include Top 40 JSE listed companies, The South African Reserve Bank, African government departments, and global business leaders. She also guest lectures for leading business schools, such as Duke, GIBS, UCT, and the University of Johannesburg. Bronwyn is a published writer and a well-known media commentator on future trends and economic trajectories for network channels including CNBC Africa and ENCA news. TESTIMONIALS “It was really an eye-opener for me to see just how far beyond the world is and what we are… you think you are up to date and then you see something like this and you realise just how far ahead everything else is and I suppose even if you are staying ahead of the pack, there’s a pack ahead of the pack, I thought it was really fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed it.” ~ Ashleigh Tuffney, Discovery Insurance “She was great. Kept the audience completely on their toes and was on point through her entire presentation. We received amazing feedback from our exec team – so really great talk.” ~ Norcros Executive “Thanks for presenting so brilliantly today. I got such positive feedback… They really enjoyed your delivery of the content and the knowledge at your fingertips. We were really energized as some of the things you touched on had been considered in our strat plans.” ~ Mr Price Marketing Services Leader

< Back Mel Jones 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 Mel Jones, who was born and reared in Cape Town, sees herself as "the favourite" of three siblings. She is a single mother, an award-winning comedian, a dynamic MC, and a radio producer and presenter. Her whirlwind infatuation with comedy began when she was praised for her performance in a local comedy gala only six weeks after her first open mic slot. You may have heard her on the radio as a co-host of a popular morning show, seen her on SABC's Comedy Showcase, the Phat Joe show, the King Size Comedy Tour, the Blacks Only Comedy Show, Mind The Gap, The Heavyweight Comedy Jam, Kings & Queens of Comedy, the critically acclaimed comedy & sketch show, Bitches, the Vodacom Funny Festival, where she was their very first female host, Comedy Central, the Jo'burg International Comedy Festival, You may also have read about her in numerous magazines (not the "bikini" magazines, but the edu-tainment ones). Ask her mother; she has every copy). In reality, she has joined an elite club of those who have been chosen to be the guest editor for an issue of Khuluma magazine. She was also included in the book 'Mitchell's Plain - A Place in the Sun,' which spawned an award-winning stage production in which she starred. For two years in a row, the production was also included at the Suidoosterfees at the Artscape in Cape Town. And, by being true to her roots, she has been named one of 12 "Mitchell's Plain Heroes." These individuals were chosen because they boost the community and encourage young people growing up in similar circumstances. The comedy shows 'Doing It for the Money,' 'Still Doing It,' and her solo performance, Just Me with a "L," have all been a big hit in Cape Town. Mel takes comedy and laughing very seriously, and as one of just a few female comedians in the country, she is a member of a very rare club.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Select a date Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Selfie Box Nationwide SelfieBox is the absolute best photo booth in South Africa – with branches in Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town we do events done nationally. Why have a SelfieBox at your event? – Photos are printed instantly – Uploads to Facebook and Twitter – Range of Green screen backgrounds – Instant ice-breaker between guests SelfieBox offers: – Unlimited prints and social media uploads – Custom Photo design – Use of Props – Animated GIF’s – USB with all the photos – SelfieBox attendant TESTIMONIALS “Thank you SelfieBox for keeping my guests entertained at my Cuppa for CANSA. Girls love selfies, so you can imagine what a hit it was. Best ice breaker ever! The staff was extremely professional and helpful. Within minutes it was setup and they assisted my guests throughout the afternoon. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars, because they deserve it. Highly recommended! – Anele Jansen van Rensburg [CANSA] SelfieBox recently did a whole string of events all over South Africa for my company and they were so helpful and easy to work with! It really was a wonderful experience working with them. Out of the whole project which was massive, SelfieBox was one of the few suppliers that I didn’t need to stress about. Thank you SelfieBox! – Stacey Boswell [The Embassy]

< Back Philicity Reeken 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 If you thought there was a lot more to this enigmatic woman than her wickedly infectious laugh, you’d be absolutely right! Philicity is an actress, voice artist, radio host, MC, presenter, and all-round entertainer. As she says herself, “I have many skills – most of them unnecessary, but hilarious…” Her comedy skills have been evident in her leading role as Amanda Mbuli in the M-Net sitcom Coconuts and her dramatic abilities have been on show in various series, such as The Mating Game, Isidingo, Scandal, and Jozi H. She also starred in Binnelanders as Busi, yes, she is completely bilingual too! When she was part of the award-winning breakfast show on 947, it was her wit, warmth, plenty of quirks, and a deep, velvety voice that the listeners fell in love with. This lady can definitely think on her feet (often saying exactly what everybody else was thinking)! Apart from live radio, she is also comfortable as a TV presenter. Whether it’s a cooking show or a daytime talk show, Philicity is always engaging and at ease. From Mindset Health and Mindset Primary on DStv, the Urban Brew production Lifestyle, Erfkos, and Binnekring on Via, Great Expectations on e.tv to Trapsuutjies on Kyknet, she brings her unique flair and charm wherever she goes. She was a celebrity contestant on the M-Net reality competition Survivor South Africa: the Maldives, in 2011 and she survived…barely! Clearly her skills are not confined to one genre and she is always keen for a challenge. If a vivacious, adventurous, intelligent, funny, and quick thinking MC is what you’re looking for, then Philicity is your lady! She captured the hearts and minds of the WIMPY team on a 7 show country-wide roadshow and as MC for the 2 day Japan-Africa public-private forum convention held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Welcoming guests such as ministers, dignitaries, and CEO’S from Japan and Africa and including introducing panellists such as President Cyril Ramaphosa, Philicity gave the event the gravitas it deserved. Currently, she is an on-air presenter on Jacaranda FM, on the Scenic Drive with Rian. As well as hosting her own show on a Saturday’s 12-4 pm

< 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 Mayuri Naidu Gauteng Mayuri Naidu is a trained actress in film, television, theatre, and voice. She is a familiar face in the local Durban theatre scene and has done numerous television dramas, including Muvhango, High Rollers, Broken Vows, and currently Generations. She has also dubbed hundreds of Spanish telenovelas over the years. Mayuri is trained in contemporary, modern, hip hop and Latin American Dance and has a keen ear for languages, She is currently completing her BA in Creative Writing through Unisa and was part of the cast for the short film Tiro, which is up for a SAFTA nomination for Best Short Film. She has also starred in an Mzansi magic film titled ” Spinstar” and has many new projects in `film, television and voice lined up for the year ahead. She is represented by Contractors in Johannesburg where she resides.

< Back Abavuki 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 Western Cape Abavuki is a Langa, Cape Town-based Afro-Fusion World Music Ensemble that has been performing contagious cheerful beats across South Africa and internationally since 2001. These gifted multi-instrumentalists combine traditional African instruments (drums, percussion, and marimbas) with brass (trumpet and trombone) to create their distinct, vibrant, and contemporary Mzansi sound, which is firmly based on African music principles and influenced by kwaito, jazz, and Latin American rhythms. 'Wake up, early birds!' is how the Xhosa moniker "Abavuki" means. This mentality is obvious in Abavuki's high-energy, upbeat music, which represents the band's positive outlook on life and approach to music-making. Abavuki have released various albums, performed at top local & international festivals including being selected for Womex 2014, toured Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and more) & China, and a career highlight was being commissioned to record "Africa Got Soul" to celebrate Motown's 50th anniversary. Interaction: Abavuki can give interactive drumming (along with additional drums for the crowd). They also do the Abavuki shuffle, a crowd-pleasing dance that they have performed all over the world and in South Africa. Configurations: Abavuki is a 6- to 8-piece band, however smaller lineups are available upon request. The band also collaborates with local African dancers, both traditional and street dancers, and can provide a music and dance display for any occasion. TESTIMONIALS "Thank you, you guys did an amazing job on Saturday night, you got all 90 international tourists up and dancing, they are still talking about how much fun they had, you made the last night an indescribably memorable night for all of them, thank you so much!" - Debbi

< 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 Shen Winburg (ShenFM) Cape Town Shen Winberg is a South African afro-pop singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics, passionate intimate vocals with an honest , emotive delivery. A blend of instruments played live, whilst simultaneously mixing loops and samples together in a DJ style using Ableton controllers. After a degree in Jazz music from the University of Cape Town, with a love for Afrohouse and pop music, ShenFM is a fusion of contemporary and traditional sounds, creating a global, commercial, yet ‘world music’ feel to his compositions. Shen has played in America, France, Ireland, Dubai, Sweden, Angola, Malawi, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil and of course, South Africa. Performances with Jeff Bridges in Cape Town, Vusi Mahlasela in Sweden for Her Majesty Queen Silvia, played and opened for Lionel Richie in Dubai, GoldFish, Lock 'n Ville, Freshly Ground, among many others. Testimonials: “What a great band.” - American actor Jeff Bridges, 2012 “You guys are real tight man, super slick!” - Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica, 2013 “I love you. You know who you are. You know you are a great singer.” - Mnati, SA Pop Idols Judge, 2012

< Back Halcyon 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 A DJ with more than 25 years’ experience in the music industry. Specializing in Weddings, Corporates and Private Functions due to his ability to read a crowd and play music to suit the environment he is thrown into. A very popular choice for his clients as he is in the events industry and works with musicians to create lasting memories and unforgettable experiences at any event he works on while managing all entertainment involved during the event, so his clients can enjoy the event without worrying about the music side at all. TESTIMONIALS Thank you Jack for the amazing job that you did with the music for my wedding. You are so good at what you do. We really appreciate it. – Penni Borelli

< 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 Nyasha Bothwell Gauteng A self-taught musician began singing at the age of 8. Became Professional in 2016, three years later released an EP (THE ACOUSTIC AFFAIR 2019). As a way of promoting my music I have been busking at malls and public areas to get gigs. Inspirations STEVIE WONDER, JONATHAN BUTLER, ALICIA KEYS, JAVIER COLON ALLEN STONE

< Back DJ Dino Bravo 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 Africa has been his home for quite some time. After being raised in Cuba, he moved to South Africa in the early 90’s and adapted perfectly to the lifestyle and culture that the country is known for. His music inspiration hails from the strong Samba, Latino and African rhythm he is accustomed to and the result of this unique blend is a host of infectious combinations of musical styles. Music has forever been ingrained in his soul and his entry into the music world goes back to the days of his youth where he enjoyed breakdancing and rapping. No musical style goes unnoticed and his musical repertoire includes that of hip-hop, kwaito, bhangra, pop, plus much more. Each style is influenced and complemented by the unique flavour Dino adds each time.