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MUSIC: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Posted on 1:02 pm | No Comments3 February – 17 March A Beatles tribute show. Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape TownTime: 8.30pm Cost: R 67
MUSIC: IL DIVO & ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
Posted on 2:04 pm | No Comments8 February The internationally acclaimed operatic pop group performs. Venue: GrandWest, Grand Arena, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood Time: 8pm Cost: R 375
MUSIC: THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH
Posted on 3:31 pm | No Comments10 February Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson, a.k.a the Tallest Man on Earth performs his Wild Hunt Tour in South Africa. Venue: Auditorium 1, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town Time: 8pm Cost: R 275 – R 350
MUSIC: ROCKABYE BABY BENEFIT CONCERT
Posted on 11:51 am | No Comments10 February SA rock star Arno Carstens headlines alongside the Blues Broers at an evening in aid of the children of Nazareth House. Comedian Paul Snodgrass comperes. Dress: glam rock Venue: Fairhill Farm, Charnwood Avenue, Steenberg, Tokai Time: 7pm Cost: R 800 (R 1400 for couples. Cost includes Mexican-themed dinner and wines)
MUSIC: THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Posted on 2:13 pm | No Comments11, 17,18, & 24 February Vernon Barnard relives the hits of The Platters, Foundations, Ricky Valens, Glen Campbell and Frank Sinatra. Dress to reflect your favourite decade. Venue: Villa Pascal, 28 van der Westhuizen St, Valmary Park, Durbanville Time: 7.30pm Cost: R 100
MUSIC: ANDREW YOUNG
Posted on 12:26 pm | 2 Comments11 February The Vienna-based saxophonist performs in an outdoor setting. Comedian Mervyn Stutter shares the stage. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 5pm Cost: R 200
MUSIC: DUETS CAPE TOWN 2012
Posted on 3:27 pm | No Comments11 February An event with performances from some of Cape Town’s top artists including Loukmaan Adams, James Bhemgee, Brandon October, Chad Saaiman, Claire Phillips, Mady, Karin Kortje and Sasha Lee Davids. Venue: Grande Arena, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood Time: 8pm Cost: R 100 – R 180
MUSIC: ABDULLAH IBRAHIM
Posted on 12:21 pm | No Comments11 February Jazz pianist and South African icon Abdullah Ibrahim performs some of his most well loved compositions with the 18 piece Jazz Orchestra Big Band. Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town Time: 8pm Cost: R 200
MUSIC: THE PARLOTONES AT D’ARIA
Posted on 11:50 am | No Comments12 February Pack a picnic basket and sip some wine as The Parlotones rock D’Aria Wine Cellar for a pre-Valentines day sunset concert. Venue: D’Aria, Ravecourse Rd, Durbanville Time: Gates open 12.30pm, concert to start at 6pm
MUSIC: PURE LOVE
Posted on 10:51 am | No Comments14 February A concert hosted by Clarence Ford with performances from Ian Smith and Virtual Jazz Reality featuring the Delft Big Band. Option of dinner before the show at Marimba Restaurant. Venue: Auditorium 1, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town Time: Dinner at 6pm , Show at 8pm Cost: R 120 show only, R 250 dinner, show and after party
MUSIC: ELVIS BLUE UNPLUGGED
Posted on 6:07 pm | No Comments18 February The SA Pop Idols 2010 winner performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost:...
MUSIC: FRANCOIS VAN COKE
Posted on 1:26 pm | No Comments19 February The Afrikaans rock artist performs. Venue: Backsberg Estate Cellar, R45, Paarl Time: 3pm Cost: R 85 – R 170
MUSIC: DE WAAL PARK SUMMER CONCERT
Posted on 2:11 pm | No Comments19 February Multi-layered African-Ska band, the Rudimentals perform. Venue: De Waal Park, Molteno St, Cape Town Time: 3pm Cost: Free
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: TAXI VIOLENCE / MACHINERI
Posted on 9:51 am | No Comments19 February Retro rock meets machine blues at the popular outdoor venue. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80
MUSIC & ART: ON THE EDGE OF WRONG
Posted on 10:09 am | No Comments20 - 25 February This festival of exploratory music and art, curated by Norwegian musician Morten Minothi Kristiansen, challenges well-regarded local and international artists to reach beyond their normal comfort zone. Each day of the festival, the audience will meet one or more artists in conversation on stage, sharing and discussing their work and ideas. Venue: The Mahogany Room, 79 Buitenkant St, Cape Town Time: 7pm Cost: R 80 per night or R 300 festival pass
MUSIC: JOHN TRELEAVEN
Posted on 9:28 am | No Comments22 February Celebrated heldentenor John Treleaven (soon to take a major role in CTO’s Fidelio) sings English and German love songs, accompanied by pianist Albie van Schalkwyk. Dress Code: Formal / Black tie Venue: Cultural Centre, Casa Labia, 192 Main Rd, Muizenberg Time: 7.15pm Cost: R 500 – R 750 (incl. wines and finger supper)
MUSIC: THE HOLLIES
Posted on 12:00 pm | No Comments23 February The English pop / rock group best known for ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ and ‘Air That I Breathe’ performs in Cape Town as the first stop on its 50th anniversary tour. Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town Time: 8pm Cost: R 160 – R 460
MUSIC: DIE HEUWELS FANTASTIES
Posted on 12:16 pm | No Comments24 February The award winning Afrikaans rock band performs. Picnic baskets welcome. Venue: Rhebokskloof Theatre on the Lake, 8 Wine Route, Windmeul, behind Paarl Time: 7pm Cost: R 120
MUSIC: ARNO CARSTENS & ALBERT FROST
Posted on 1:20 pm | No Comments25 February Popular singer, songwriter and guitarist Arno Carstens performs with blues-rock guitarist Albert Frost. Venue: Saronsberg Theatre, 23 van der Stel St, Tulbagh Time: 8pm Cost: R 150
MUSIC: HOT WATER AND CAPE BRAAI
Posted on 4:02 pm | No Comments25 February The South African folk, blues, rock and indie-pop band performs. Venue: Solms Delta, Delta Rd, off R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Valley Time: 7pm – 9.30pm Cost: R 195 (incl. Cape style buffet braai)
MUSIC: WATERSHED UNPLUGGED
Posted on 6:12 pm | No Comments25 February The SAMA Award-winning rock group performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R...
MUSIC: BILL KNIGHT
Posted on 10:24 am | No Comments25 February The popular Cape Roots guitarist performs in this tiny unique venue. Bring a picnic and own drinks. Venue: Cottage Club, 26 Mauritius Cres, Capri Village, off Kommetjie Rd Time: 7pm tbc Cost: tbc
MUSIC: THE LEGENDS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Posted on 2:24 pm | No Comments25 February James Marais and Monique Cassels performs hits of Buddy Holly, Eddy Cochran, Elvis Presley and more. Venue: Villa Pascal, 28 van der Westhuizen St, Valmary Park, Durbanville Time: 7.30pm Cost: R100
MUSIC: GOODLUCK
Posted on 10:45 am | No Comments26 February South Africa’s newest hot band - best known for their chart-toppers “Hop on Hop off Lover” and “London Sixteen66” - performs. Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, cnr Adam Tas Rd & Oude Libertas St, Stellenbosch Time: 6.30pm Cost: R 90 – R 110
MUSIC: SULTANS OF SWING
Posted on 1:50 pm | No Comments27 February Multi-talented musician and guitarist, Mel Botes, pays tribute to Dire Straits. Venue: Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge, 39 Carl Cronje Drive, Tygervalley, Cape Town Time: 8pm Cost: R 130
MUSIC: JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments2 – 4 March An annual family-friendly outdoor festival of sun, sea and jazz with a stage built out over the rocks near the water’s edge, giving the best vantage...
LIFESTYLE: JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
Posted on 10:37 am | No Comments2 - 4 March The annual outdoor music festival in the West Coast is headlined by international pianist/singer Joe McBride. Local acts include Claire Phillips, Allou April and Alistair Izobell. Venue: Tieties Baai, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, Paternoster Time: from 8.30pm on Fri to 2pm on Sun Cost: R 165
MUSIC: NIK KERSHAW
Posted on 1:46 pm | No Comments3 March The 80's icon best known for his hits Wouldn't it Be Good and I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R 200 – R 380
MUSIC: USHER – CANCELLED
Posted on 2:37 pm | 1 Comment3 March The R&B superstar hits the mothercity as part of the Hansa Festival of Legends. Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town tbc Time: 7pm tbc Cost: R 275 – R 450 tbc
MUSIC: DE WAAL PARK SUMMER CONCERT
Posted on 1:27 pm | No Comments4 March International Jazz and pop star, singer and actor Ike Moritz performs. Venue: De Waal Park, Molteno St, Cape Town Time: 3pm Cost: Free
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: THE BLUES BROERS FT. ALBERT FROST
Posted on 3:48 pm | No Comments4 March One of SA’s most popular blues bands entertains with the master rock guitarist. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80
MUSIC: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Posted on 10:54 am | No Comments4 March One of Cape Town’s most popular jazz outfits performs for the Oude Libertas Summer Season Festival, featuring Wesley Rustin, Nomfundo Xaluva, Buddy Wells, Shaun Michau, and led by SAMRO winner Jason Reolon . Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, cnr Adam Tas Rd & Oude Libertas St, Stellenbosch Time: 6.30pm Cost: R 120 – R 140
MUSIC: VUSI MAHLASELA
Posted on 2:12 pm | No Comments10 March The singer, poet and guitarist known as 'The Voice' performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R 200 – R 325
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: GOLDFISH
Posted on 3:31 pm | No Comments11 March The hugely successful electronic duo combines live instruments with house beats. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100MUSIC: RAMFEST 2012
Posted on 3:45 pm | No Comments11 March The annual rock festival returns as a one (full) day event, with headliners In Flame (Sweden), Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Niskerone and more to be announced. Camping available Sat & Sun nights. Venue: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrif Rd, N7 Philadelphia, Cape Town Time: 10am – midnight Cost: R 30 – R 350 Tel: 021 326 0560 Email: customer@ticketbreak.co.za
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: FRESHLYGROUND
Posted on 3:17 pm | 1 Comment18 March The massively successful afro-pop, SAMA award-winning group entertains. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
MUSIC: DE WAAL PARK SUMMER CONCERT
Posted on 2:43 pm | 1 Comment18 March Flamenco guitarist Saudiq Khan performs. Venue: De Waal Park, Molteno St, Cape Town Time: 3pm Cost: Free
MUSIC: FRANSCHHOEK OESFEES
Posted on 12:35 pm | No Comments24 March The annual event offers a line-up of musical entertainment from Chris Chameleon, David Kramer, Jordaan, Emo Adams and others. Venue: Solms Delta Wine Estate, Delta Rd, off R45, Franschhoek Time: 10am Cost: R 95 – R 130 (kids <12 Free)
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: HUGH MASEKELA
Posted on 3:03 pm | No Comments25 March The South African jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer performs. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
MUSIC: JAZZ IN THE PARK
Posted on 3:19 pm | No Comments25 March An annual fundraising event for people with a physical disability. Picnic baskets welcome. Venue: Maynardville Open Air Theatre, cnr Wolfe Rd & Piers St, Wynberg Time: 2.30pm Cost: R 85
MUSIC: STING
Posted on 9:43 am | No Comments27 & 28 March The Englishman is in Cape Town on his Back to Bass tour in which he celebrates 25 years as a solo artist by revisiting each of his hits in a stripped down version.
MUSIC: CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments30 – 31 March ‘Africa’s grandest gathering’ is a defining Cape town event, attracting over 33 000 people with over 40 local and international acts on 5 stages. Venue: Cape Town...
MUSIC: UMCULO/ CAPE FESTIVAL
Posted on 2:55 pm | No Comments30 March - 1 April A musical event with performances from Zandile Gwebityala, Siyabonga Maquango, Melissa Gerber, Brenda Thulo, Charles Ainslie, The Bloekombos Secondary School Choir, members of the South African National Youth Orchestra and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra. Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Belgravia Rd, Athlone, Time: 30 March @7pm – 9pm, 31 March & 1 April @ 3pm – 5pm Cost: R 30 – R 150
NIGHTLIFE: AVICII
Posted on 12:29 pm | No Comments31 March The Swedish Grammy award-nominated electronic-dance DJ performs in Cape Town. Venue: Thunder City, Cape Town Airport Time: doors open @ 5pm (Avicii set at midnight) Cost: R 350 – R 450
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: HOT WATER / WRESTLERISH
Posted on 10:15 am | No Comments1 April A combination of traditional SA music, folk, blues, rock and indie-pop. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80
MUSIC: THE EAGLES
Posted on 10:00 am | 1 Comment4 April The 120 million album-selling band plays Cape Town on its first ever South African tour. Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Greenpoint Time: 8pm tbc Cost: R 320 – R...
MUSIC: CELEBRATION OF SITAR
Posted on 3:26 pm | No Comments14 April A concert of Indian Classical and Folk Music led by sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Khan. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R 200 – R 300
MUSIC: MICHAEL BUBLÉ
Posted on 1:03 pm | No Comments1 & 2 May The multi-Grammy award-winning Canadian superstar brings his Crazy Love tour to South Africa. Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town Time: 8pm tbc Cost: R 425 – R 885
MUSIC: TONY COX
Posted on 10:07 am | No Comments12 May South Africa’s favourite guitarist and composer performs in this tiny unique venue. Bring a picnic and own drinks. Venue: Cottage Club, 26 Mauritius Cres, Capri Village, off Kommetjie Rd Time: 7.30pm tbc Cost: tbc
MUSIC: THE MOODY BLUES, 10CC AND PROCUL HARUM
Posted on 11:09 am | No Comments30 May The legendary English rock band, best known for the classic ‘Nights in White Satin’, is supported by tongue-in-cheek British art-pop band 10cc (‘Dreadlock Holiday’ and ‘I’m Not in Love’) and progressive rock band Procul Harum (‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’). Venue: Grand Arena, Grand West, 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood Time: 8pm tbc Cost: R 375 – 785
