Events
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SA Style Awards to bring colour to the world
For its 25th run, the SA Style Awards is evolving with the times. “The world is our canvas and we can colour it in a thousand different ways.” Partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to elevate the platform that has always honoured individuals across various industries, the awards have pivoted in its format and celebration style while still celebrating those who have become powerful vehicles for change around the world. On Sunday, November 21, the SA Style Awards were celebrated with an intimate judges dinner, hosted by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in the heart of Hyde Park. Commencing with artful aperitivo in the Zebra Square Gallery, guests were elevated to the Southern…
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Solid and Fabulous: 13th annual Feather Awards
Now in its 13th year, the Feather Awards took place at the iconic Market Theatre in Johannesburg. As usual, the awards were filled with colour, bug personalities and fun. Setting off the star-studded evening in true glitz and glam, the entrance to the Market Theatre was transformed into a pink floral wonderland. Pink Carpet hosts Rorisang Thandekiso, Zanele Potelwa and Ayanda Makuzeni welcomed guests as they entered the precinct. Lethabo Joy, Ayanda Ncwane and Phupho Gumede Kardashian impressed on the pink carpet with the glamorous gowns while award hosts Lumko Johnson, Penny Lebyane, Ditshego Ditshego and Zizo Tshwete kept the audience entertained for the 3-hour long ceremony. Live performances from…
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Jameson Distillery on Tour comes to South Africa
Jameson Irish Whiskey has launched an exclusive Distillery on Tour Experience in the heart of Sandton from the 12th November until 12th December 2021. The unique Jameson Irish Whiskey Experience will welcome all South African whiskey enthusiasts and novices for a taste of its spiritual home based in Dublin. The Jameson Distillery on Tour Experience will host a series of tailored, interactive experiences that will highlight the proud Irish Whiskey heritage that stretches over 241 years in history. The month-long festival will be filled with great music, premium food and drinks and most importantly, togetherness. Hosted by Brand Ambassadors that embody the Jameson values and personality, guests will enjoy best…
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Coke celebrates the ‘real magic’ of humanity
Coca-Cola in South Africa unveiled the ‘Real Magic’ brand philosophy and platform that invites everyone to celebrate the real magic of humanity. The platform refreshes the Coca-Cola brand promise – to unite and uplift people every day – with renewed relevance for the world we live in today. The platform is built from lessons of the last 18 months: that we can find magic all around us when we come together in unexpected moments that elevate the everyday into the extraordinary. It also acknowledges the many contradictions experienced as new generations find harmony and human connection in a virtual and divided world. ‘Real Magic’ is being launched alongside a refreshed…
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Bubbly Celebration Festival promises to be a good time
What better way to round out what’s been a tough year than with a celebration of bubbly? That’s what’s in store for lovers of South African Cap Classiques with the announcement of The Bubbly Celebration festival which will take place at the Plaisir Wine Estate on the weekend of December 4 & 5. Says organiser Darielle Robertson: “After all we have been through, I think we need to treat ourselves, our friends and our family to a little bubbly love, and what better way to do that than with a festival at which visitors can taste fabulous bubbly from a variety of producers, as well as listen to live music…
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Who will be the African Social Star of 2021?
For the third time in the history of the ceremony, the People’s Choice Awards has once again opened a category dedicated to Africa – African Social Star of 2021 – with eight contenders in the running. Last year, Elsa Majimbo scooped up the sought-after title of African Social Star of 2020, while Bonang Matheba was voted the African Influencer of the Year in 2019. NBCUniversal International Networks recently announced that voting is open for the 2021 Awards, celebrating all forms of entertainment and chosen entirely by the fans. E! is engaging fans worldwide to vote in 40 categories across TV, music, movies and pop culture. The voting window began on…
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#WeDesignSA launches at Design Joburg Collective
A creative collaboration that brings together a trio of creative entrepreneurs to inspire, the #WeDesignSA initiative presents an installation that shows how even in the toughest times South Africa’s creative community can come together to design a South Africa full of optimism, hope and resilience. Born out of the flames of a turbulent 2021, Dylan Joseph of Semper Fortis, Cara Saven of Cara Saven Wall Design and Tshepo Mohlala of Tshepo Jeans have joined to launch the #WeDesignSA initiative. A collaborative project that pivots off the bespoke Halcyon design created by wallpaper artist Cara Saven. #WeDesignSA A beautiful floral-scape resplendent with South African proteas, aloes, grapes and a kingfisher, representative…
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YFM gets a bold, new look for the future
Popular youth radio station YFM unveiled a new look, changing up its logo and will now be visually identified as Y. The Y logo represents the new, the here, the now… but also speaks to the future of where the brand will venture and how the brand CI and its platforms are able to remain relevant in any context. YFM is a content brand. Y also launched its new campaign ‘Y _NOT’ using a digital and on-air campaign coupled with a television commercial.‘Y _NOT’ promotes heroes individualism and supports young adults embodying their greatness. “It has been an exhilarating journey to this point, and I am confident that this natural…
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Smirnoff 1818 searches for the next big DJ to crown
The DJing landscape of South Africa still presents a wide gender gap and it is not because of any lack of talent. In male-dominated industries, such as the music industry, the barriers to entry for women are deeply entrenched, making it much harder for females to break through. There are a number of factors that contribute to these barriers, including biasness due to false gender perceptions and lack of access Vodka brand, Smirnoff 1818, has decided to launch a new initiative called Shaya Ingoma. The Shaya Ingoma platform calls on all up-and-coming female DJs nationwide to enter the first for the brand female DJ search. Through Shaya Ingoma, Smirnoff 1818…
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Night Embassy Ambassadors selected for the ultimate night experiences
Night Embassy Johannesburg has selected the Ambassadors of The Night. They will reveal more information on their residencies on October 23 at Anthill in Maboneng.Night Embassy by Jägermeister is a residency programme centred around ‘Freiraum’, a space for unbridled self-expression and unlimited creativity. From November 12 to December 4, the selected Ambassadors will be exploring new directions in nightlife culture through various artforms and foster a strong sense of community. After receiving hundreds of applications and uncovering some of the creative community’s most visionary ideas, the boldest concepts in Johannesburg were chosen: Unmuted by Lincoln Long and Draper, Other Village People by Andiswa Dlamini and Kefiloe Siwisa, Kombonation by Kananelo…
