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< Back Abavuki ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit 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 Rene Mabotha ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Rene Mabotha (as Rene Afro Rock) has over 17 years of international professional performance experience throughout Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and most notably the United States. She regularly performs as an Independent Solo Act and as a Lead Singer in various Live Bands for Major Corporate Events, Big Productions, Weddings and Private Parties with guest lists that include A-listers like President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Excellency the President of Botswana, Lieutenant General Ian Khama, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ambassador Douglas Gibson and ACSA CEO Bongani Maseko, to name a few. Her song collection includes African, Rock, Pop, Afrikaans, and Latin (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French) songs. Some of her career highlights include performances for international ambassadors in Thailand; launch of Cell C mobile telecoms; singing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup; performing The South Africa National Anthem live on DSTV SuperSport for Boxing tournaments broadcasted in over 80 countries; 3-year stint performing in 4 and 5 star Hotels in The Balearic Islands of Spain; The Rocky Horror Musical Show, Women’s Day event for Basetsana Kumalo’s Travel With Flair company; International Production Shows on Costa Cruises, Sijla Line and MSC cruise ships, the Harley Davidson’s Africa Bike Week 2015 in Margate were she rocked almost 80,000 strong audience dominated by bikers; Darren Scott’s Wings of Change Charity event; Narrator at the official opening of General Electric R500 million Africa Innovation Centre; The St. Regis New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner performance in Abu Dhabi; sharing stage with South African legends; Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Claire Johnston (Mango Groove), Kurt Darren, Just Jinger and Zolani Mahola (Freshlyground) accompanied by an Orchestra at Wimpy’s 50th Birthday; performing at the American International School of Mozambique Graduations, being part of the Pick ‘n Pay 50th Birthday massive event at the Sun City Resort where she performed with Mafikizolo, ProVerb, Refentse, Kurt Darren, Dr Victor and collaborated with The Parlotones on their hit song Life Design!Her creative success landed her on the President of Botswana's invitation list for the Lady Khama Charitable Trust Gala Dinner, where she performed alongside Vicky Sampson and The Soweto String Quartet. She was invited to perform as a Guest Celebrity at the Abraham Kriel Stars for Charity, alongside Jennifer Jones, Heinz Winckler, ADAM Band, Vasti, Willem Botha, Laurika Raunch, and many others. Rene was cast as the Lead Singer for the exclusive three-week Porsche Cayenne 2018 Launch Event, which was attended by Dealers and VIPs from Germany, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Korea, Italy, Spain, and other countries. At the 2018 Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) CEO Golf Awards, she served as both a performer and a master of ceremonies. She is without a doubt one of the most flexible and gifted performers, with a repertoire that caters to practically every culture and taste! TESTIMONIALS "Rene was a consummate professional, bursting with energy and exceptional talent." She was incredibly personable and entertaining, engaging the audience and drawing them out of their shells--we would strongly suggest her for any event." - Adrian Goslett, RE/MAX Southern Africa CEO "Rene is not only a superbly talented and dynamic performer on stage, but she also knows how to work the audience." She has the ability to transform a dull, uninteresting room into a buzz of excitement and participation. We strongly recommend her and will continue to hire her for future events." Adrian Goslett, RE/MAX Southern Africa CEO

< Back Interactive Drumming ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Drumming was a regular part of our lives before the flame was discovered. Hundreds of drumming aficionados are sweeping the globe, and they are not alone...' The most serious issue that businesses face is high levels of stress, which eventually lead to mental and physical sickness, lowering production, personal morale, and team spirit. When you play the drums, your brain produces endorphins, which are hormones that make you joyful and directly counteract stress.Each delegate receives a drum, and a team of eager and expert drummers will assist your team in realising their true potential via rhythm." TESTIMONIALS The facilitators' creation of an African atmosphere was really appealing to me. I also enjoyed how verbal communication was limited so that people could focus on the action. In any case, everyone knew what was expected of them. I've previously worked with other drumming facilitators and was satisfied with your facilitators' service and assistance." - JOHANSBURG UNIVERSITY Thank you very lot for the drumming session!" THE MACMILLIAN PUBLISHERS "Excellent drumming session, very well organised." Thank you for the stress relief." - MINE ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI TAU TONA

< Back Glitz and Glam ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng If you're looking for a cabaret that embodies 'All That Glitters is Gold,' here is the place to be! Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend is followed by Big Spender and Razzle Dazzle. This is a glitzy and lavish experience that will have your audience laughing and singing along.

< Back Funk'D Jazz ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit 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 Blu Bamboo ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Blu BamBoo is a South African music band unrivalled in terms of professionalism, versatility, presentation, and musicianship. Chanelle Davids (vocals), Nigel Morkel (Vocals), Brendan Ross (Alto Sax, Vocals, & Keyboards), Denny Lalouette (Bass), Marlon Witbooi (Drums), and Sydney Mavundla (Trumpet) make up the ensemble. Blu BamBoo has the most diverse musical repertoire accessible, ranging from current Pop/Dance to Smooth Jazz & Latin, Disco, Rock & Roll and R&B, as well as South African Jazz and Kwaito. The band is also frequently hired as a stand-alone supporting ensemble for top-tier acts and musical events. Vocals in the lead: Channel your inner Davids. Chanelle has been a dedicated performer since the age of nine, with her natural skills and abilities being recognised as early as her adolescence when she was chosen to represent South Africa in the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Chanelle focused on her professional singing career after graduating from the University of Johannesburg with a National Diploma in Fine Arts, working in numerous corporate events alongside some of our country's best, including Mortimer Williams, Tumisho Masha, and Craig Urbani. Chanelle was crowned second in the Miss Earth South Africa Final in 2012, where she had the opportunity to showcase her passion for community development and global environmental issues. Vocals in the lead: Morkel, Nigel. Nigel Morkel is a Cape Town native who used his early "street" credentials to establish himself as a fantastic dancer, singer, songwriter, and actor. Nigel studied theatre at John Vander Ross in 1994 and worked in PIC and Gods Disciples Gospel bands in 1995 before becoming a Coca Cola Popstars finalist in 2002 and joining the nationally recognised band Afro Z. During this period, he also shared the 2004 International Hip Hop Championship trophy. Vocals in the lead, Saxophone, Keyboard: Brendan Ross is an Irishman. Brendan has performed live and filmed television and DVD performances with many top musicians from throughout the country as a keyboardist and sax player over the years. From Afro Café to "Dis my Storie" (2007 & 2008), "Deur die Mukke" (2008-2015), "Bring Jou Hart" and "Hart vol Drome" with top sellers Theuns Jordaan and Juanita DuPlessis. He was also a member of the critically praised 'Afrikaans is Groot' band in 2015. Acoustic and electric bass: Denny Lalouette is a Frenchman. He is a Yamaha bass endorsee, a MarkBass amplifier endorsee, and an unofficial endorsee of NS electric upright basses. The respected American "Bass Player" magazine gave him a positive review for his bass work on Andy Narell's "Live in South Africa" record. He has played on thousands of recordings (over 2000 albums) and has appeared in countless commercials and TV shows, including being a member of the IDOLS band every year, Strictly Come Dancing (2006), Huisgenoot's yearly extravaganza "Skouspel", and the local Jerry Springer series, to name a few. Trumpet: Sydney Mavundla is a South African. Sydney was born in Johannesburg and raised in Barberton, Mpumulanga. He went to Durban at the age of 11 and began Cornet lessons from his father at the age of 12, which led to him playing with the Salvation Army Band. After tuition from Prince Lengoasa and additional lessons (and influence) from Brian Thusi, he was on his way to become a jazz musician by the age of 15. Theory lessons with Cyril Khumalo at the age of 18 enabled him to enrol at the University of Natal at the age of 21 for a B.Mus. degree under Darius Brubeck. As an exchange student from Natal, he attended Florida International University in 1995. He had the opportunity to take trumpet lessons from famed Cuban trumpeters Arturo Sandoval and John Bailey while there. Drums: Mr. Marlon Witbooi Witbooi has since performed alongside a number of well-known local and international performers, including Melanie Scholtz, Dan Shout, and Marcus Wyatt. He is a member of the Nomadic Orchestra, the Nicholas Williams Quartet, and the Bokani Dyer Trio, in addition to being the resident drummer in Blu Bamboo. Witbooi has been a regular house band drummer on live broadcast television shows such as The Voice South Africa Seasons 1 and 2, as well as Coke Studio South Africa Season 2. Marlon Witbooi is without a doubt one of South Africa's most brilliant young drummers, quickly rising to the top of the music field. TESTIMONIALS "It was AWESOME!!!!!!!! Thank you very much! They were great, as usual!!!!! "Everyone enjoyed it!"- Marsha Van Zyl, INVESTEC Events Director, April 2018 "From start to finish, the band's performance was absolutely outstanding!" Every member I was able to speak with across the board agreed. They delivered amazing enthusiasm, which was precisely what we were looking for, and it appeared that the band, who fed off the excitement, was as receptive as the crowd. I hope they had as much fun as we did! I want to thank Wendy and the entire Blu Bamboo team for your professionalism and energy. I hope we will cross paths again in the near future. I have no hesitation in recommending you." Oct 2017 - Marco Tomasicchio, Director, XL INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS "We loved having Blu Bamboo here; they're in a different league than the other bands we've seen." - Karine Antonian, SHEPSTONE GARDENS Event Manager, March 2017

< Back Phoenix ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Andy Klee on vocals and mc, Cathy Del Mei on saxophone, and Ashley Lineker on electric violin make up the original all-girl trio Phoenix. Their stunning vocal and instrumental display provides a variety of entertainment acts for any corporate event. Andy, Cathy, and Ashley have teamed up to bring you a new and exciting take on your favourite all-girl three, adding show stopping musical excellence and intensity to their unique recipe of connection, interaction, foot tapping tunes, and sincere laughs. Phoenix provides uniquely tailored sound to each facet of your event, from easy listening at guest greeting to dulcet tones during dinner and speeches, to engaging themed shows and explosive dance celebrations, thanks to their intrinsic ability to read audiences. Phoenix caters to all of your musical needs, ensuring a stunning and memorable event. Andy, Cathy, and Ashley are highly sought-after professional performers with a proven track record in corporate entertainment. Their brand exemplifies zeal, precise execution of technical features, and a selection of age-appropriate music that appeals to all demographics. Phoenix will give depth and dimension to any event by moving the audience with their music. TESTIMONIALS "You girls have got to be the most easygoing artists we've ever worked with, and on top of that - you put on such a wonderful show!!" - Michael Jackson "We'd like to thank you and your team for the fantastic entertainment you provided for our Cocktail Party on October 23, 2014." The event was a huge success, and the entertainment component is always crucial. The overall presentation, song selection, and connection with the guests were excellent. Our clients commented that it was the best entertainment we had ever offered, so a big thank you to you gorgeous women! We appreciate your efforts and would gladly hire you again for any corporate function." - Michael Vanhear

< Back Origami ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Origami is a musical collaboration that creates dance music with elements of House, Funk, Latin, and Jazz. They use both live instruments and a DJ. Tich Makalisa, a seasoned jazz musician who has performed at festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, the London Jazz Festival, and the Grahamstown Arts Festival, among many others, organised it. Origami creates their own music and plans to release an album by the end of 2018. Among its members are: Tich Makalisa - Production and Keyboards Jayson Ralph - Production and Decks Brian Mambo - Percussion & Electronic Drums The band periodically incorporates special guests on vocals, guitar, and saxophone, as well as guest DJs.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Joey Evans Gauteng Paraplegic to Dakar Rally competitor. Joey Evans has always been a keen sportsman and up for an adventure. He’s run several marathons and ultra-marathons, hiked the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, finished the Roof of Africa Enduro in Lesotho, raced in the Botswana Desert 1000 and finished the 6000km Africa Eco Race through the Sahara Desert. He’s riddenand raced his dirt bike throughout South Africa as well as 20 other countries. Joey has been married to his soulmate Meredith for over 22 years and they are the proud parents of four teenage daughters, an extreme adventure in itself! From an early age, Joey had one dream that stood out above the others. A dream to race his motorbike in the Dakar Rally. A race is widely known as the toughest, longest, and most dangerous off-road race in the world, a race that has claimed the lives of over 70 people during its 42-year history. But his dream, along with the rest of his life, was completely shattered in 2007 when during a local race in South Africa he was hit by another biker and amongst other serious injuries, he broke his back, crushing his spinal cord leaving him completely paralyzed from just below his chest. The prognosis was he would never walk or feel his legs again. Joey suddenly facing a daily struggle of keeping it together both physically and mentally made a decision, that he would not only still live a full life, but he would still chase his dream of racing the Dakar Rally. The finish line of that race became the symbol of him beating his injury. It would take him 10 years, with numerous challenges, successes and lessons learned along the way, until on the 2nd of January 2017, Joey stood as a competitor at the start of the Dakar Rally in Asunción, Paraguay. Qualifying to race the Dakar Rally was an incredible achievement in itself but the unimaginable events that he endured through those 9000km across South America tested him far beyond what even he could have imagined. The unforeseen and catastrophic event of his bike being crushed by a two-ton rally car on the second last day, set the stage for an epic final chapter, you simply couldn’t make up. Joey shares a message of determination in the face of insurmountable odds. A master storyteller, weaving heartfelt emotion, humour and gripping adventure, his presentation will leave you with a new perspective on your own challenges and the renewed drive to chase your own goals and dreams. Since racing the Dakar Rally, Joey has written the book on his inspirational journey titled “From Para to Dakar.” Published in November 2017, it has become a National Bestseller and is available in print, eBook and audio. He was awarded “National Off Track Rider Of The Year” by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists and later honoured by Motorsport South Africa with the “Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to South African Motorsport.” His journey has been a top featured story on Carte Blanche, SuperSport and widespread international publications.

< Back Anecote ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape AnecNote have been featured on international television in Germany and Switzerland, opened for large acts such as MiCasa, and performed live on South African stages such as Grand West Arena, Kirstenbosch Gardens, V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, Cape Town City Hall, and the Baxter Theatre, to name a few. And the Expresso Show is obsessed with them! They've been asked back ten times, which is more than any other artist on the show!! Their most recent accomplishment was being named WINNER of SA's GOT TALENT 2017. After obtaining the golden buzzer from DJ Fresh in their theatre audition, they managed to garner the most public votes in both their semi-final and grand finale, thereby winning the competition. They've published a 7-track EP called "Unaccompanied" and hope to develop and record additional songs in 2018, including some interesting collaborations.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Roxanne McKenzie Gauteng Rozanne McKenzie is a news anchor, presenter, MC, actress, and voiceover artist based in Johannesburg. She is a studio anchor on the weekly business show on Via, Besigheid Wat Saak Maak and presenter on wellness reality program Kopskuif. She has been a presenter and anchor for live and pre-recorded TV on lifestyle and actuality programmes including Nuusdag, Dagbreek, FLITS, Nation in Conversation / Nasie in Gesprek, Geldhelde and Kwêla. Rozanne can be heard as the traffic presenter on The Workzone on Jacaranda FM, weekdays from 12-4.Rozanne’s MC and voice-over experience spans over 15 years of working with various local and international corporates, organizations, and brands. She has lent her voice to brands such as Standard Bank, Discovery Health, BMW, MTN, Total, and many more. Rozanne is a mom of two and enjoys working out and eating cake. Not necessarily in that order. She lives in Weltevreden Park with her husband Chris and their son, James, and daughter, Fallon. In 2018, Rozanne established her company Rozanne McKenzie Media and their first TV series, Omgee-engele is currently airing on DStv channel Via. Rozanne joined the Nuusdag om 8 on the team as a news anchor in October 2018 for just over a year. She was also an anchor on the live weekly arts and entertainment show Flits on kykNET. Rozanne presented Nasie in Gesprek on kykNET and anchored the English version of the programme Nation in Conversation on Business Day TV and Soweto TV. Until the show ended in early 2015, Rozanne was an anchor on Dagbreek, kykNET’s daily live Afrikaans breakfast show. She worked as a field presenter on the popular Afrikaans magazine show Kwêla for over 5 years. TESTIMONIALS “BEST MC EVER! Rozanne, you never disappoint us! Thank you so much for your efforts and always delivering more than is expected. We are in good hands with you, always! I look forward to future work with you.” – Annie da Silva, etal Group

< Back Brass Tacs ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape Brass Tacs is a high-quality jazz and African jazz band made up of highly professional and enthusiastic players. Gary Sletcher, the band's frontman, has been entertaining crowds for 20 years with his wonderful personality and talent and is widely respected in the music world. Brass Tacs' vibrant brand of Jazz, African Jazz, and pop music appeals to people of all tastes and cultures. Brass Tacs is the best choice for any corporate event, whether you want background music or a dancing party.