How can I better my songwriting?

[Martin Myers] Martin Myers, founder of Music Exchange, asks the question 'How can I better my songwriting?'...

Finding the Light in the spirit of Ubuntu

[Evan-Lee Courie] At a time when the arts are critically underfunded globally, particularly in developing countries, Finding the Light – An evening of Musical Theatre Super Stars! was born and will make its debut at the Artscape Opera House from 17–21 April 2024 in support of the Kolisi Foundation...

Get ready for some great escapism in cinemas this April

[Daniel Dercksen] Here's what to expect at the cinema this April...

Trevor Jones turns 75

[Martin Myers] Trevor Alfred Charles Jones, a musician, composer, conductor, film expert and with his extraordinary ability to paint feeling with sound that, when put together, have made his work truly great...

Dune: Part Two review: expansive, enigmatic and exceptional

[Charles Siboto] Dune: Part Two has finally arrived, and it exceeds all expectations, delivering a cinematic marvel that stands as a worthy successor to 2021's Dune...

Go down the rabbit hole with 'Falace in Wonderland' at Alice Restaurant

[Evan-Lee Courie] Falace in Wonderland, a new tongue-in-cheek musical theatre experience, best suited to adult audiences, is currently being performed at the Alice Restaurant, in The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel, Cape Town...

Oppenheimer triumphs at the 2024 Academy Awards

[Evan-Lee Courie] Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer has triumphed at the 96th Oscars, taking home seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director...

M-Net's White Lies: A thrilling exploration of wealth, privilege and murder

[Aa-isha Hassiem] M-Net brings audiences a dramatic whodunnit miniseries starring Natalie Dormer and Brendon Daniels...

In conversation with Solomon Cupido, co-star of Frankie en Felipé

[Evan-Lee Courie] Solomon Cupido, who takes on the role of Felipé, takes us behind the scenes of Frankie en Felipé...

Opera UCT selected to stage global premiere

[Terry Levin] Opera UCT reveals what to expect this year...

#MusicExchange: Lynelle Kenned joins Finding the Light cast

[Martin Myers] Cast member of Finding the Light - an evening with musical theatre stars Lynelle Kenned chats to Martin Myers...

What to expect at the cinema this March

[Daniel Dercksen] There are some thrilling and captivating films and opera for everyone to escape into during March in South African cinemas...

#MusicExchange: Brandon Grant releases new single, 'With You'

[Martin Myers] Brandon Grant is a South African songwriter and storyteller and has released his new single entitled With You...

World-renowned artist Dr Esther Mahlungu kicks off world tour at Iziko National Gallery

[Aa-isha Hassiem] The retrospective intends to celebrate Mahlungu’s noteworthy style of combining traditional with contemporary...

REVIEW: Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels elevates the art of living beyond luxury getaways

[Debbie Hathway] The enchantment of a Beachcomber Mauritius property can permeate every fibre of one’s essence, ensuring that each guest, irrespective of age, savours a holiday experience they eagerly anticipate reliving...

#MusicExchange: éVoid to open for OMD's Greatest Hits South Africa Tour

[Martin Myers] éVoid are back for a double-city support tour for synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) Greatest Hits South Africa Tour this April in Cape Town and Johannesburg...

A glimpse into music festivals in SA with Shaun Duvet

[Evan-Lee Courie] Shaun Duwe, aka Shaun Duvet, takes us behind the scenes of the booming business of music festivals...

Art, community, and change: The transformative power of placemaking

[Evan-Lee Courie] The International Public Art Festival 2024 takes place from 14-18 February 2024 and is set to transform the streets of Cape Town into a vibrant canvas of public art and community engagement...

Tyla makes history with Grammy win for Best African Music Performance

[Evan-Lee Courie] South African music sensation Tyla has won a Grammy for her hit song Water in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards...

Oscar fever brews: Here's what's at the cinemas this February

[Daniel Dercksen] As Oscar fever brews, here's February’s big screen releases...