MK Awards 2012: You are the revolution

Just a few minutes ago the official announcement was made, the MK AWARDS Nominees for 2012 is LIVE.

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

Rolling Stone Magazine to Launch in SA.

Attention all music fans!

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

JHB ULTIMIX@6 VOL. 2 LAUNCH PARTY

This Friday sees the Johannesburg leg of the ULTIMIX@6 VOL. 2 album launch at the old Carfax venue.

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.

Your chance to win with SOUL CANDI & BUMP

Soul Candi Records, Red Flag Design & Marketin, F! Records and DJ Costa have teamed up to bring you the biggest dance compilation album in South Africa, BUMP 28. The BUMP 28 DVD contains videos from Tiesto, The Shapeshifters, Martin Solveig, ATB, Armin van Buuren and even South Africas own Crazy White Boy to name a few.

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.

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MK MVP Winners

Following the success of the 2010 debut of MK’s MVP (Music Video Project) the music channel decided to up the ante for this year’s project by commissioning 12 South African artists (compared to last year’s 10 artists) to each produce a music video.

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.

the Haal Asem Kwagga Tour with Zebra And Giraffe AND Van Coke Kartel hits Jhb and PTA

The next leg of the

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.

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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

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Winner/s must be from Johannesburg/Pretoria.
Winner/s will be notified by phone.

Symphonic Rocks into Johannesburg in 2011..

Last year saw the first production of the Symphonic Rocks in Cape Town with an A-List of South African artists on stage alongside, a 65 piece symphony orchestra.

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.

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Music at the Gardens with Prime Circle Live

This Sunday will see the fantastic Prime Circle LIVE on stage at the Walter Sisulu Gardens.

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 )

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Taking it Easy with GoodLuck

I fondly remember a 2010 highlight for me was seeing the trio GoodLuck on stage at a Jhb event.

Immediately, I was a fan!

Shortly thereafter their hit track “Taking It Easy” from their debut album title “GoodLuck” made it onto the radio airwaves. And what a tune.

(listen here)

This past weekend I went to see this band perform live, and they did not disappoint. Alongside Dj Ricky-H and Phat Jack at Velvet VIP Lounge, from beginning to end GoodLuck had the crowd dancing!
This band clearly love what they are doing and from a fan in the crowd their passion is very infectous.The band is made up of Ben, Juliet and Raiven.

Ben tackling the decks and drums is so much fun to watch. Watching him it is evident he is just having the best time. Raiven, the quiet one , is just a genius on the saxophone! The lovely Juliet is on vocals. She has so much energy from start to end when performing. Jumping off stage to sing and dance with the crowd for her, just seems comes naturally. This is something you do not normally see and that just adds to the appeal of the performance. Her confidence is amazing!

A highlight for all the fans at the event was the band performing their Number 1 hit track, “Hop On, Hop Off“.

I have had the chance to meet the band on a number of occasions and one thing is clear, they really love what they do. They are definitely one of the most down to earth group of folks you can meet.

Their album GoodLuck is available in all good music stores, as well as online on their fan page.

I am certain the band will continue making it HUGE not only locally but definitely internationally!

http://www.goodlucklive.com/

http://twitter.com/goodlucklive

http://www.facebook.com/goodlucklive

 

Here are some images I captured on the night.

 

Giving our 67 minutes

Yesterday a few friends and I joined the Cheesekids for Humanity, Old Mutual and 5FM team to give our 67 minutes to charity.

And what a day.

People came out in the thousands, yes thousands to support this initiative. Families, friends, loved ones, young and old  from all walks of life were there! We joined the queue and completed our registration. We were handed out tee shirts showing our support and jumped on a bus. Our group was shuttled to one of many places needing help. The Kliptown Youth Village in Johannesburg South was our destination. Despite our bus driver getting a little lost we arrived.

The village offers children living in the are a haven during the day and after school. Offering them access to a full library and even internet access on these rad little durable computers! Our team was second to arrive at the site, and we picked up where the first group had left off. After a briefing, hands were in the drums of paint immediately! Part of the group had taken some of the kids into the library and sat reading too and with them. The rest of the group headed off to tackle the classrooms  and before you knew it a new coat of paint gave this little sanctuary for kids a new look and feel.

Without realising, our 67 minutes was up and another group had arrived. As a THANK YOU the youngster from the youth village did a dance to thank you to everyone who had come out to help.

Once we headed back to Innesfree Park a free concert with the likes of Goodluck, the Muffinz, Zebra & Girrafe, Khuli Chana, AKA, Tidal Wave, HHP & Sipho Hotsticks was on the go.

Here are some of the pictures I managed to capture:

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Cannot describe the feeling of being able to help these kids. I cannot thank my friend Carla enough for reminding me to take part. To the people behind the scenes at the Cheesekids organisation, 5FM and Old Mutual THANK YOU for allowing us to help out! Will definitely be part of all your future endeavours!!