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< Back Ayabonga Cawe 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 Ayabonga is the Managing Director of Xesibe Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a company involved in advisory, facilitation and content development across a wide range of fields. He is an author of the book "The Economy on Your Doorstep" and writes a regular column for the Business Day. He also recieved the 'Prof Thandika Mkandawire Prize for Outstanding Young Scholars in African Political Economy. WORK PROFILE - Keynote Address for a Public Health Focused Non-Profit - Podcast Host for an Investment Company and Development Agency - Panel Moderator at a Business School Seminar - Presented Insights to the Board of a Listed Mining Company on Executive Remuneration Policy Ayabonga is a Johannesburg-based development economist, author, columnist and activist. He is the Chief Commissioner of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa and a regular column writer for Business Day. He is a part-time Special Advisor to Minister Patel at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and has previously worked as Economic Justice Manager at Oxfam South Africa (OZA) working on policy advocacy and research. Ayabonga is a former Associate Consultant at Dalberg Global Development Advisors, a global development strategy consulting and policy advisory firm and the recipient of the 2022 Prof Thandika Mkandawire Prize for Outstanding Young Scholars in African Political Economy. He has experience in economic research, policy and supply chain analysis, labour markets, advocacy and development program design. He has participated in a wide range of research, advisory and policy engagements on development issues in agriculture, inequality, urban design and labour market policy. His international experience on issues of sustainability and business includes conducting primary research with farmer organisations in Indonesia, for a multilateral client. He has also conducted primary research in Nigeria, for a market entry strategy on behalf of a global pharmaceuticals manufacturer. Ayabonga sat on the National Minimum Wage Advisory Panel appointed by the Deputy President and Nedlac in 2016, which advised on the R20/hour proposal and the VAT zero-rating review panel, tasked by the Minister of Finance in 2018, to consider the expansion of the list of food and non-food items exempted from value-added tax. Ayabonga is a Presidential Economic Advisory Council member, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa. He is a Sessional Lecturer at the School of Economic and Business Sciences at Wits University and holds an M. Com (Cum Laude) in Development Theory and Policy from Wits.

< Back Starship Improvise 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 Starship Improvise is a group of South Africa's newest, funniest and most skilled improvisers who do short-form improv in the style of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' It's entirely made up on the moment based on audience suggestions and is always hilariously entertaining. Improvised comedy has been a relatively obscure item in South African entertainment until now; Starship Improvise intends to bring it into the mainstream, proving that "local is lekker." After searching the galaxy for many light years, Starship Improvise has enlisted some of the country's greatest, sharpest comical minds, including Chris Forrest, Bevan Cullinan, Monique Nortje, Hannes Brummer, Melt Sieberhagen, Malcolm Ferreira, Alyn Adams, Vittorio Leonardi, Ryan Whittal, Warren Robertson, and the NEW RECRUITS Robby Collins, Mpho Popps, Richeleau Benoir, and Moja Starship Improvise has already wowed audiences at sold-out shows in Norwood, Fourways, Randburg, as well as Sandton Theatre on the Square, Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Casino, and the Heavyweight Comedy Jam, and has earned a reputation as "the best of the best" in South African improv. Testimonial "The event was a huge success, and it will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time." Starship Improvise made a significant contribution to this; the visitors loved their performance, and I had several compliments on it. I haven't seen an audience laugh like that in ages, and our visitors from every LSM, culture, and race. Congratulations to the four comedians. Every single one of them was fantastic! On a more personal side, I met them all prior to the event's commencement, and they were all cordial, pleasant, and all-around wonderful people." - Althea from the Reserve Bank

< Back William Vermaak 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 William is the Lead Security Analyst at an 18-year-old South African-born information security consultancy Sensepost, specialising in penetration testing. He has been an ethical hacker since 2012 working on a multitude of projects. William has worked on projects for all the major banks and insurance houses in South Africa and some abroad. Mobile platforms are his focus as he thoroughly enjoys breaking mobile applications and figuring out how they work. He has made several additions to the Sensepost authored tool called Objection and started to monitor the security landscape worldwide to keep ahead of the pack. He has done several radio interviews https://iono.fm/e/892386 and https://iono.fm/e/893010 and has also presented several training courses over his time span with Sensepost like SecDevOps and is designing a Mobile Hacking course.

< 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 Leon Gropp Gauteng Leon Gropp is a multi-award winning Musician / Singer-songwriter. He has been in the music industry since 2005, mainly as one half of the internationally acclaimed Guitar duo, CH2, but as a solo artist, he is known for his unique cross-over fusion style of music, combining elements of Classical, Acoustic, Easy- Listening and even Spanish rhythms, on occasion performing with various instrumentalists (Saxophone, Violin, Percussion etc.). He has worked with national and international artists, and has 3 SAMA awards (South African Music Awards), and numerous other awards, for his role in various musical projects. He is also involved in many change management initiatives in corporates, that combines music with various Change Intervention programmes. Together with Change Management and OD Specialist, Jaco Boëttger, they travel extensively nationally and abroad, to inspire and liberate people in the workplace, through their session “Discover Your Voice”

< Back ZarTonez 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 ZarTonez is a group of seasoned musicians who share a passion for creating heartfelt, groovy tunes that get people moving on the dance floor. We have been playing together for over a year now and have performed at various gigs, including weddings,international hotels , corporate events, and local festivals. Our setlist includes a mix of classic covers, original compositions, and modern hits, ensuring something for everyone in attendance. We tailor our sets based on your preferences, making sure the music aligns with the tone and atmosphere of your event. Whether it's mellow background music during dinner or high-energy party anthems afterward, we got you covered! With a diverse range of musical styles under our belt, there isn’t much chance we won’t know how to accommodate whatever type of crowd shows up at yours (be they older folk at wedding receptions all ages).

< 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 Jonathan Boynton-Lee Gauteng Jonathan’s first love, since his early theatre days, has always been acting, and armed with great knowledge behind the camera(more details below), he launched his career in front of it, by landing the countries most coveted presenting role, on Top Billing. Since then he has become one of South Africa’s most popular and awarded celebrities, known for his versatility as a presenter, actor, writer, director, and philanthropist. After winning season 7 of Strictly Come Dancing SA, he became the first person in the country, and reportedly the world, to win two prime time reality shows (the other being the Top Billing Presenter search where he beat thousands of hopefuls to land the gig). Since then he has traveled the world and shared the screen with the likes of Richard Branson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, Cameron Diaz, Emily Blunt, Ed Sheeran, Peter Jackson, and Ana Wintour, to name a few. He won 2015’s You Spectacular award for Best TV presenter in SA, and SA’s sexiest man. He’s also been named Cosmopolitan’s sexiest man and has a coveted SA Style award and GQ best-dressed man award. Jonathan recently hit the big screen in two local blockbusters, Baby Mamas, and 3 Days to Go, playing prominent roles in both. And he is soon to be seen as the lead antagonist, Adam Shaw, in the terrifying Hell Trip. He’s showcased his comedic side with roles in popular local TV productions such as Abo Mzala andSes’Top La. In the commercials world, Jonathan’s had the lead role in ads for Exclusive Books, Absa, Coca Cola, Toyota, Dettol, Edgars, and Steers. He has modeled for, among others, Woolworths, Nike, FHM, GQ,Gucci, and Calvin Klein, and graced the runways at local and international fashion shows. He was the first-ever male to appear on the cover of Maxim in SA. With his background in theatre Jonathan has always been very comfortable on stage and recently opened the Pharell Williams concert. He has done MC work for big local and international brands including FAW (sharing the stage with then-President Jacob Zuma), Allan Gray, Discovery, Old Mutual, Vodacom, Elizabeth Arden, Nike, Jacobs coffee, Celio, Standard Bank, FNB, Woolworths, BIC, TWF (biggest government travel company in SA), Celebrity Cherubs (two massive fundraiser events which raised money for Princess Alice), Reach for a Dream, and Woolworths.

< Back Fire Dancers Nationwide ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Company Event details We offer fire performers that are truly exceptional and passionate about their Fire Dancing Arts. If you are looking to hire professional fire dancers with years of experience, then look no further. We cater for any size event, from small private functions to large corporate functions. They can provide freestyle fire performers or even staged choreographed fire shows for those extravagant functions. Fire Breathers are also available.

< Back Gumboot Dancers Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Company Event details Audiences are always gob smacked by this electric, up beat and rhythmic performance. Discover the many rhythms of the human body! Gumboot dancing is a century old tradition, which originated during the mining era of Johannesburg, South Africa. Miners communicated with each other by slapping their boots and stomping their feet while drilling and digging hundreds of metres below the surface. Back at the township they used this technique to entertain each other, giving birth to the gumboot dance. Dancers wearing gumboots, create rhythms by slapping boots and bodies, using voices and stamping their feet. Creating a visual rhythm that is both rhythmically unique and powerful.

< Back Rocketeers 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 For almost a decade, the Rocketeers have been giving the perfect score to any commercial or private gathering. Loops mix the flavours of electric guitar with a strange looking upright bass to offer an ultra-polished version of the tunes you know and love. Doug devotes his life to music. He is a well-known lyricist and vocalist. In addition, he is a skilled guitarist who has performed thousands of gigs with many well-known South African artists. Wendy Oldfield, Tamara Dey, and DJ Redwood. Lionel Naidoo, a Wits University graduate, joins the trio on upright double bass and vocals. Lionel, a superb jazz musician, is a compelling performer with infectious passion and love for his work. He has performed in a wide range of musical forms, putting the'mental' in multi-instrumentalist. You can count on the Rocketeers to cater to a wide range of musical preferences and palettes. Their repertoire is diverse, ranging from golden oldies from the 1960s to current chart/view hits. While your guests are enjoying sundowners or dining on a wonderful meal, their musical performance evokes nostalgia and delight. No event is too big or too little for the specialists in creating the ideal atmosphere. TESTIMONIALS "Wow, you surpassed my expectations." The music and range were excellent, and the whole atmosphere you guys generated with your sound was really liked by all. There was only favourable comments, so congratulations on an outstanding performance. We will not hesitate to refer you in the future." Justin Roux's

< Back Heals over Head 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 Kwazulu Natal Heels above Head is an all-female jazz ensemble from Durban, South Africa. The females came together near the end of 2008 to develop this one-of-a-kind musical force because to their love of jazz music. Since then, the girls have been composing, rehearsing, and recording new songs, as well as touring across KwaZulu Natal and the country. Their music is characterised as smooth jazz or easy-breezy pop jazz, and it consists of current African-influenced music and distinctively re-arranged standards. The band is known for getting the audience up and dancing to its peppy melodies and rhythmic bass lines. Fans will surely love hearing some Heels Above Head; the African jazz ambiance, professional musicians and vocalists, and well-founded rhythm works are all captivating. TESTIMONIALS "Their brand of smooth jazz deftly blends contemporary African musical phrases, evocative popular African standards, dance-inducing rhythms, and happy melodic vocals." They present beautifully, combining beauty and warmth with a hint of the sensuous; obviously a winning combination!" Going Places South Africa, Gisele Turner

< 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 Saxxy DiVinyl Gauteng If stylish and fresh describe the style of entertainment you want at your event, look no further! Cathy Del Mei is one of the country’s leading saxophonists, and when playing alongside DJ Abby Nurock, this duo will create musical memories for your guests. The Saxxy diVinyl style moves from loungey and jazzy melodic , through to soulful house and groove beats…building with the evening into a more upbeat, funky, deep house and disco feel. For Cathy, the performance comes first. You’ll find her grooving on the stage to uplifting beats or winding her way through the audience, interacting with guests. DJ Abby Nurock is a Purist at heart, she desires that an item remains true to its essence and free from diluting influences. Her emotive relationship with music is her therapy devoted strictly to vinyl and this transcends into her unique performances.

< Back Linde Sibanda 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 , Western Cape Linde Sibanda is a comedian, MC, and writer who has grown in popularity since his debut in the Monte Casino comedy scene in 2017, when he performed at Parker's Comedy and Jive. Everything has been nonstop for this growing artist since then, as she was a finalist in the 2018/19 Parker's ComiKazi, a competition that produces the greatest in comedy. Linde has appeared in a number of notable performances throughout South Africa. He frequently visits comic capitals Johannesburg and Cape Town, where he shares his unusual but thought-provoking opinions through humour. Linde has the capacity to make any occasion lighthearted and fun by drawing inspiration from his life.