From 2-5February 2012, the usually quiet campsite close to Swellendam will once again be transformed into a slightly surreal spot of revelry, raging rock and soulful tunes, performances from another planet and shenanigans of the type that you can only pull off when you’re safely tucked in next to the mighty Breede River for four days.
Yup – four. For R100 extra, die-hard Creekers can pull in on Thursday, 2 February for a chilled out preview gig at the bar stage. You can choose the best spot for your tent and kick-start the weekend’s carousing so that the place is cooking by the time the rest of your friends arrive. The main festival weekend is from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 February.

I personally wish I could be down there to experience what I know will be one incredible show, especially when I hear of the MK floating stage!!

The line up for Up the Creek 2012 is nothing short of fantastic and in typical Up the Creek tradition we will be running live music on 3 stages throughout the weekend: The Bacardi Main Stage, the MK River stage and the all-night-long BOS Breede River bar stage.

 The line up for the weekend includes:

 Kongos, aKing, Akkedis, Black CatBones, Blues Broers, Cameron Bruce, City Bowl Mizers, Fox Comet, The Great Apes, Holiday Murray,Hot Water, Karen Zoid, Louwtjie Rothman, Machineri, No One’s Arc, Piet Botha,Taxi Violence, Wrestlerish, Jeremy Loops, Luna Paige,  Shadowclub,Sterling EQ, Andra, Peachy Keen, AC/DC Tribute, Southern Gypsey Queen.

What to bring to Up the Creek:

Your ticket, ID Book, tent, mattresses, camping chairs, torches, sleeping bag, duvet, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper,camera, cap or hat, something warm, towel, pillow, headache pills, money,sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit, anything that floats – lilo, paddle,boat – and lastly, your friends, but do not be scared to make new friends!

If you don’t want to pitch your tent, just pitch up for your pre-booked tented accommodation. Check out the tickets page on www.upthecreek.co.za for the different camping options available.

Up the Creek 2012 promises to be yet again one of the highlights on the Festival Calendar in the Western Cape.

Gates open on Friday 3 February 16h00 for those of you who are not joining us for the Thursday evening. 

FESTIVAL WEEKEND TICKETS:
Type                      Pre-sales At the Gate
Thursday 4pm – Sunday 4pm R575.00  R600.00
Friday 4pm – Sunday 4pm   R475.00  R500.00
Saturday and Sunday       R375.00  R400.00
Day pass – Sunday         R150.00  R150.00
 

Tickets are available from www.ticketbreak.co.za or directly from the facebook page.

* Please note that day tickets for Friday and Saturdayare not available.

* Children 13 and younger enter for free, children 14years and older pay full price.

SMS and win tickets.

SMS CREEK to 33782 and fill out our short survey to stand a chance to WIN tickets to UTC 2012.
SMS’ @ R1.50 Free SMS’ don’t apply T&C’s apply.
The winner will be announced 25th January 2012.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further competition details.

Website: www.upthecreek.co.za

General queries: info@upthecreek.co.za

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UpTheCreek.MusicFestival

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Upthe_Creek  

Red Hot Events and Blue-Moon would like to thank the sponsors for UTC 2012: Bacardi, MK, BOS Ice Tea and Converse.

In association with Killcool, Hilltop Live, Monster Energy and Brandhouse this event is certainly starting off 2012 with a bang.

Newtown is sure to come alive with incredible sound and lighting, the Jozifest carnival including an art/design/video/photography exhibition showing some of SA’s best artists!!

Line-up for this incredible event:

FRIDAY THE 3RD OF FEBRUARY 2012:

STREET STAGE:

Grooverider (UK)
Sub Zero (UK)
Heist (UK)
Felon (UK)
Junior Red (UK)
Hyphen
Rude One
Bruce Willis??
Benson

CARFAX STAGE:

Eligh (USA)
Scarub (USA)
Raiko
Ill Skillz
Lithal Li
Nifty
ID
Articulate Artists

MASH STAGE:

Bloodline
Pestroy
Knave
The Vendetta Cartel
Facing the Gallows
The Dead Will Tell
A Fate Like Yours

TOWN HALL STAGE:

Double Adapter
Musical Chairs
Damage Inc
Destrukto
DJ Calculus
and more!!!

THE WOODS – VIP STAGE

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SATURDAY THE 4th OF FEBRUARY

MAIN STREET STAGE:

Die Antwoord
Fokofpolisiekar
Lark
aKING
340ml
Tasha Baxter
Tidal Waves
Foto Na Dans
Zebra and Giraffe
Josie Field
Taxi Violence
Wrestlerish
The Frown
Only Forever

KILLCOOL STREET STAGE:

Funtcase (UK)
Jenna G (UK)
Krafty MC (UK)
Haezer
Liver
Markus Wormstorm
Cut Key Low
Popskarr
Twelv & Thesis
Greg Reve
Blush n Bass
Ish
MPI Project
I Am Noize
LVS
Ambush
Point 4

MASH STAGE:

DJ Soosh
Hypomaniacs
Kennedy
Deeziak
The Cutt
and More!

THE WOODS – VIP STAGE

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INTERNATIONAL ACTS:

GROOVERIDER (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grooverider/112149268801061

SUB ZERO (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sub-Zero-Official-Fan-Page/120195111367450

HEIST (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heist/46777799798

ELIGH (USA)

http://www.facebook.com/therealeligh

SCARUB (USA)

http://www.facebook.com/scarub?sk=wall

COOKIE MONSTA (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cookie-Monsta-Official/175957405757449?ref=ts

FUNTCASE (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/FuntCaseUK

JENNA G (UK)

http://www.facebook.com/iamjennag

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An addition to the line up is the zeffest group DIE ANTWOORD who will be launching their new album on the 4th February!

Join the event here.

Check out the Jozifest website for updates here.

Ticket prices are as follows:

FRIDAY – R120

SATURDAY – R150

WEEKEND PASS – R200

Tickets are available from ticketbreak.co.za here.

Be sure to “Like” the Facebook page here as well as follow them on twitter here for some exciting giveaways!

This is certain to be one of the BIGGEST events to hit Jhb!!

It will be interesting to see who takes what awards in their respective categories. Also really good to see an Indie category has been added to the line up.

SA’s hottest acts will be going head to head in 11 categories where viewers votes determine who will walk away as winners on 23 March 2012 at the playground for the finale event, The State Theatre in Pretoria.

This year sees the dawning of a new era for the Awards where the “Best Indie” category makes its debut.
Viewers have the opportunity to vote on the following platforms: Facebook, Mxit and MK’s website.

The nominees for 2012 are:

Best Video
Jack Parow – Tussen Stasies
Locnville – Stars Above You
Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi
Spoek Mathambo – Control
Winterstasie – Los My

Best Newcomer
Bittereinder – Ware Verhaal
Shadowclub – Guns n Money
Moses Metro Man – Huigelaar
The Graeme Watkins Project – Music Affair
Mr Cat & The Jackal – The Devil Always Wants To Dance

Best Group
Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom
Shadowclub – Good Morning Killer
Zebra & Giraffe – Undo These Lies
Die Heuwels Fantasties – Buitenste Ruim
Bittereinder ft. Tim Beumers – Slechte Mensen
aKING – Catch Alight

Best International Hit
Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man
Adele – Rolling In The Deep
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Foo Fighters – Walk

Best SFX/ Animation
aKING – Catch Alight
Goldfish – We Come Together
Mr. Cat & The Jackal – Bad Man Comin
Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi
Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

Best Rock
Knave – Hollow Chamber
Van Coke Kartel – Vir Almal
Taxi Violence – Head Or Tails
Shadowclub – Guns n Money
Dead Alphabet – Eat You Alive

Best Indie
Ashtray Electric ft. Gazelle – Release
Yesterday’s Pupil – Too Tired To Disco
Dance, You’re On Fire – Boxes Of Tigers
The LA Els – Soulkiller
Wrestlerish – Bodies Of Water

Best Hipster
Fulka – Dancing In Our Darkest Days
Holiday Murray – Jirrey
Fire Through The Window – Lonely Hearts
Jack Parow – Byelville
Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man

Best Dance
PH Fat – The Big Five
Gazelle ft. Teba – Chic Afrique
Goodluck – Hop On Hop Off
Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man
Jax Panik – Get Up

Best Radio Hit
Kovsie FM – aKING with Catch Alight
Puk FM – Moses Metro Man with Huigelaar
Jacaranda FM – Elvis Blue with Lighthouse
MFM – Jax Panik with Dinosaur
Tuks FM – KONGOS with I’m Only Joking

Best Live Act
Viewers have the opportunity to nominate any artist/band for the Best Live Act category. To cast a vote, ‘Like’ the MK Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mktv.co.za and click on the ‘Live’ tab. Voting on Facebook and Mxit for the “Live” category puts viewers in line to win a Hyundai i20.

Voting has officially begun, and will end at 12:00 on 1 March, 2012.
Join the revolution, make your mark and vote on:
•    www.mktv.co.za (via mobi or web and ‘Like’ your favourite)
•    http://www.facebook.com/MKtv.co.za
•    The MK Bot on Mxit

So who will get your vote?

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SA’s hottest acts will be going head to head in 11 categories where viewers votes determine who will walk away as winners on 23 March 2012 at the playground for the finale event, The State Theatre in Pretoria.

This year sees the dawning of a new era for the Awards where the “Best Indie” category makes its debut.

Viewers have the opportunity to vote on the following platforms: Facebook, Mxit and MK’s website.

The nominees for 2012 are:

Best Video

Jack Parow – Tussen Stasies

Locnville – Stars Above You

Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi

Spoek Mathambo – Control

Winterstasie – Los My

Best Newcomer

Bittereinder – Ware Verhaal

Shadowclub – Guns n Money

Moses Metro Man – Huigelaar

The Greame Watkins Project – Music Affair

Mr Cat & The Jackal – The Devil Always Wants To Dance

Best Group

Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

Shadowclub – Good Morning Killer

Zebra & Giraffe – Undo These Lies

Die Heuwels Fantasties – Buitenste Ruim

Bittereinder ft. Tim Beumers – Slechte Mensen

aKING – Catch Alight

Best International Hit

Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

Adele – Rolling In The Deep

LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger

Foo Fighters – Walk

Best SFX/ Animation

aKING – Catch Alight

Goldfish – We Come Together

Mr. Cat & The Jackal – Bad Man Comin

Die Heuwels Fantasties ft. Inge Beckman– Modus Operandi

Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

Best Rock

Knave – Hollow Chamber

Van Coke Kartel – Vir Almal

Taxi Violence – Head Or Tails

Shadowclub – Guns n Money

Dead Alphabet – Eat You Alive

Best Indie

Ashtray Electric ft. Gazelle – Release

Yesterday’s Pupil – Too Tired To Disco

Dance, You’re On Fire – Boxes Of Tigers

The LA Els – Soulkiller

Wrestlerish – Bodies Of Water

Best Hipster

Fulka – Dancing In Our Darkest Days

Holiday Murray – Jirrey

Fire Through The Window – Lonely Hearts

Jack Parow – Byelville

Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man

Best Dance

PH Fat – The Big Five

Gazelle ft. Teba – Chic Afrique

Goodluck – Hop On Hop Off

Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man

Jax Panik – Get Up

Best Radio Hit

Kovsie FM – aKING / Catch Alight

Puk FM – Moses Metro Man / Huigelaar

Jacaranda FM – Elvis Blue / Lighthouse

MFM – Jax Panik / Dinosaur

Tuks FM – KONGOS / I’m Only Joking

Best Live Act

Viewers have the opportunity to nominate any artist/band for the Best Live Act category. To cast a vote, ‘Like’ the MK Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mktv.co.za and click on the ‘Live’ tab. Voting on Facebook and Mxit for the “Live” category puts viewers in line to win a Hyundai i20.

Voting has officially begun, and will end at 12:00 on 1 March, 2012.

Join the revolution, make your mark and vote on:

·         www.mktv.co.za (via mobi or web and ‘Like’ your favourite)

·         www.facebook.com/mktv.co.za

·         The MK Bot on Mxit

The legendary music, culture and current affairs magazine Rolling Stone launches in South Africa on Wednesday 23 November 2011. Covering everything from young visionaries and icons to politics, movies and more, Rolling Stone believes in music as a unifying force.  

Boasting a 50/50 split of local and international content and showcasing South Africa’s diverse creative talent, Rolling Stone South Africa engages local audiences with stories that resonate in their own experiences and lives.

“It’s about respect – for our subject matter and our readers. We focus on real, in-depth pop culture and current affairs stories, not tabloid headlines and hype. You’re not going to get this kind of editorial content in any other magazine in South Africa. We will be featuring kwaito alongside rock, jazz alongside pop, and hip-hop alongside house. That potential, to start cross-pollinating cultural conversations, is one of the most exciting things about the magazine.” says Rolling Stone South Africa Editor-In-Chief Miles Keylock.

Founded in 1967 by Jann Wenner, Rolling Stone remains the world’s leading music and pop culture publication. Whether the subject is music, politics or movies, millions of readers in 16 countries across the globe turn to Rolling Stone each month to keep informed.

The magazine features in-depth, up-close and personal profiles on cultural icons and ground-breaking artists, cutting edge current affairs and provocative pieces on TV, radio, fashion and entertainment trends.

Rolling Stone SA will be available at the following outlets:

Exclusive Books, CNA, Musica, Pick ‘n Pay Hyper, Look & Listen, Spar stores nationwide and select outlets.

I am very excited at the launch of this publication, cannot wait to see what is holds in store.

Be sure to check out the below social media channels for up to date info on Rolling Stone SA.

http://www.rollingstone.co.za

http://twitter.com/rollingstonesa

http://www.facebook.com/RollingStoneSA

The MILLS on Carr Street will definitely come alive.

5FM’s DJ Fresh alongside Euphonik, Dino Bravo and Kent all on the bill means this will definitely be one HOT party!

Joining them on stage will be the winner of the first ever Ultimix@6 competition winner, DJ Wags. Cape Town-born, Joburg-based DJ Wags (whose real name is Adam Wagenheim) beat out the nearly 500 hopefuls to win a spot as resident Ultimix@6 DJ on the station’s popular Fresh Drive show.DJ Wags walked away with a month-long residency on the Fresh Drive as well as Soul Candi equipment to the value of R15 000.

Tickets at R100 for this event are available through Computicket.

Doors open at 9PM.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/ThePowerof5FM and @5FM on Twitter.

5 Trend Frenzy readers could each win a Bump DVD from Soul Candi Records and 1 reader will walk away with a copy of the Bump 28 album as well.
All you have to do is tell us your favourite track from the BUMP 28 CD. Click here for more info.

Enter your details below.

Terms & Conditions:
The winner/s will be chosen in a random draw.
Winner/s will be notified by phone.

To be eligible to enter, each artist had to team up with a South African production company and submit an original track, a concept and treatment for a video, as well as their proposed budget. Elements such as the choice of song, band/artist positioning, visual treatment of the proposed video and how well the concept complemented the MK brand and the appeal for its viewers, were all looked at by an MK judging panel when choosing the winners.

 The winners for MK MVP 2011 are:

• ·         Ashtray Electric, Bittersweet Manipulator to be produced by Motion City Films
• ·         Chocolate Stix, Schizo to be produced by Mannequin Pictures
• ·         Dance You’re On Fire, Oh Love to be produced by The Now Museum
• ·         Double Adapter, Eat You Alive to be produced by Mustard Post Productions
• ·         Duimpie Se Maat, Moonshine to be produced by Tankfilms
• ·         Goodluck, Harlem to be produced by Dirty Soul Productions
• ·         Isochronous, Destiny to be produced by Silver Lining Pictures
• ·         Krimineel, Gebed van ‘n Reeksmoorde to be produced by The Film Factory
• ·         Lark, Brave (Haezer Remix) to be produced by Tevi Baitz and Topher Henny
• ·         Moses Metro Man, Samoerai to be produced by DoktrineGeontwerp
• ·         Mr. Cat & The Jackal, Try to be produced by Cape Town Film Studio’s
• ·         The Frown, The National to be produced by Magic Factory

When choosing the winners, MK set out looking for diversity in genres while staying within the main genres that are current and appealing to the MK target market – with a strong inclination towards rock, alternative, indie, electro and dance. This year also saw something unique in terms of the winners: 5 of the winning artists are female. And while this was not a deciding factor when judging the entrants, it is something important for MK and their direction as a channel, as they have  recognised a need for more female artists on the channel and in the industry overall.

 Stephan Potgieter, Content Executive for MK, is thrilled to see how well the Music Video Project has been received so far and is eager to see what the 2011 winning artists come up with. “MK has always been a very proud supporter of South African music, and the channel saw it was necessary to offer not only financial aid to artists, but also guidance, assistance and involvement by professionals in their respective industries – in this instance, the production field.

I personally think this is a great choice of artists. I have been fortunate enough to see almost all the acts on stage at one point. Very much looking forward to see the end results.

Haal Asem Kwagga Tour

sees Zebra and Giraffe and Van Coke Cartel take over the Johannesburg and Pretoria skylines for the next two weekends.

The tour named by Mike, the one with the hair, from Z&G, has reached Cape Town, Stellenbosch George, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth thus far. With about 6 shows left, you do not want to miss these two amazing SAMA winning acts on stage.

As described by Chantel, fan at the CT show, ” It was really good The hot guy* was he’s usual awesome self and Van Coke was just crazy. Good crazy, lol. And they weren’t too drunk “

*the hot guy is also known as Greg Carlin.

We have some tickets to give away to the Johannesburg and Pretoria shows.

Enter your details below with a comment for which show you would like to attend. [contact-form]

Haal Asem Kwagga: remaining tour dates

Date: 18 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel and Zebra&Giraffe
Venue: Detroit Motor Spirit, Corner of Albany Road and Frederick Street, Port Elizabeth
Cover: R50
Time: Doors open 19h00

Date: 19 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel & Zebra & Giraffe.
Venue: Cool Runnings Fourways, Johannesburg
Address: Shop 30, Riverbend Junction, 1 Riverbend Road, Bloubosrand, Fourways
Cover: R50
Time: Doors Open 19h00

Date 20 August 2011
Line up: Van Coke Kartel and Zebra & Giraffe. Acoustic show.
Venue: Ridgeback, Centurion
Address: C/O Jean Ave and South Street.
Cover charge: R20 – general and R50 VIP & Stage area
Doors open at 18h00

Date: 24 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel and Zebra&Giraffe
Venue: Memphis, 12 Esselen St, Die Bult, Potchefstroom
Cover: R40
Time: Doors open 18h00

Date: 25 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel and Zebra&Giraffe
Venue: Mystic Boer, 84 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein
Cover: R50
Time: Doors open 19h00

Date: 26 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel & Zebra&Giraffe – & Dance You`re on Fire.
Venue: Town Hall, 66 Carr Street, Newtown, Johannesburg
Cover: R60
Time: Doors open 20h00

Date: 27 August 2011
Line-up: Van Coke Kartel & Zebra&Giraffe
Venue: Arcade Empire, Cnr Hans Strydom and N4, Pretoria
Cover: R60
Time: Doors open 19h00

Terms & Conditions
The winner/s will be chosen in a random draw.
Winner/s must be from Johannesburg/Pretoria.
Winner/s will be notified by phone.

This year, due to popular demand Symphonic Rocks will be hitting the Johannesburg skyline as well.

In association with 5FM, this year sees 9 different South African artists take stage at the Heineken® Symphonic Rocks. Johannesburg better get ready, with a sold out show in Cape Town last year, this is surely to be one of the music events to attend.

Just Jinjer, Watershed, Louise Carver, aKing and the Gang of Instrumentals took stage last year in Cape Town playing their well known songs with a 65-piece orchestra.

This year will be one different, with a mixture of genre’s, a variation of adult contempary, R&B, hip hop electro, pop to rock, this show is definitely one for the books!

Line up is made up the very talented Arno Carstens, Loyiso, Just Jinjer front man Ard Matthews, Zebra and Giraffe, CrashCar Burn, Tumi & the Volume, Flat Stanley. Johannesburg will also have Freshly Ground’s lead vocalist Zolani Mahola on the bill; as well as the Locnville twins performing. All this with the 65-piece band playing along. With a line up like you can understand why last year’s event was a massive success.

• Tickets cost R225 in Cape Town and R225, R250 and R275 in Johannesburg at Computicket.  Bookings open on Friday 15 July 2011. Capacity at each of the venues is limited so fans are advised to book in advance.
• Visit www.symphonicrocks.co.za in the coming weeks for update on the event.

You can certainly only begin to imagine how amazing this show will be. I remember reading online the reviews regarding last year’ event and all I could think was “lucky Cape Town“. I will certainly be making my way to the Big Top Arena at Carnival City to witness this event live for myself!!

Watch this space as we will have more and more info available as the event gets closer.

Heineken®

Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18.  Enjoy Responsibly.

For more information visit www.enjoyheinekenresponsibly.com

The concert is suitable for the whole family to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon in a beautiful setting with some of the best music that our country on offer. Check out the Old Mutual Encounters Concerts page for updates on upcoming shows. For more on this event, click here.

Tickets are still available at www.ticketbreak.co.za

Ticketbreak: R80
Pre-sale at the Gardens: R90
On day sales at ticketbreak & gardens R100
Children under 13 are free.

Gates open at 12H00
Main act at 15H00
Gates close at 18H00

Facilities Available:
Restaurant & Tea Garden available on site.
Alcohol not sold and ONLY available in Restaurant.
Kids Zone available 13H30 - 16H30.

Patrons are welcome to bring picnic baskets and blankets.
(Note: No glass, tin cans or cutlery allowed into venue - Please use plastic )

We have a few tickets to give away for this event. Enter you details below.