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Gregory Porter’s Love is King Tour in South Africa

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One of the greatest voices of our generation, eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is coming back to South Africa later this year to thrill local fans with a three-city arena concert tour. 

Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at GrandWest, Cape Town on Saturday, 12 November followed by DP World Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 15 November and closing at Durban’s ICC on 19 November.  Concerts begin at 20h00.  Tickets on sale at 9am on Thursday, 24 July 2025 at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za

The Gregory Porter Love is King SA 2025 Tour is proudly partnered with regional radio stations KFM in Cape Town, 947 in Johannesburg and East Coast Radio in Durban.

“Gregory Porter’s presence—both his commanding voice and heartfelt music—resonates deeply with South African audiences,” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back and to share his extraordinary talent with fans once again.”

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Hey Neighbour 2025: BLACK COFFEE and Epic Local Lineup Revealed

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Fellow Neighbours, it’s going down! And just in case you missed it on our socials over the last few days, the next wave of the Hey Neighbour 2025 lineup is officially HERE — and it’s bringing fire, soul and seriously next-level vibes.

Headlining this drop? The legend himself, the one and only BLACK COFFEE, and yes he is bringing some of his friends to perform live alongside him. From Ibiza to Coachella to right here at home, the global icon has joined the Neighbourhood to remind us why no one does it like SA and why he is the leader of the pack.

Who are his chommies actually??? Well it’s a surprise and you will just have to wait to find out.

And that’s not all. We’re welcoming some of the most iconic, ever rising and rule-breaking local names in the game right now:



Elaine – R&B royalty with velvet vocals and heartbreak hits
Akio – Culture curator and DJ-extraordinaire, bringing all the vibes
DJ Nkosh – Afro-house beast with a set that’ll move your soul (and your feet)
DJ Lochive – Fresh sound explorer pushing deep, danceable energy
Muzi – The Zulu Skywalker, fusing tradition with futuristic bounce
Holly Rey – House music’s golden girl bringing the heat and the heart
Khuli Chana – Motswako’s finest, still running the game with pure fire
Tortured Soul – Soulful, jazzy, deep house grooves that’ll keep you locked in
Nia Pearl – Amapiano angel with vocals smoother than your weekend plans
Sun-EL Musician – Afro-electronic magic. Every beat is a spiritual experience
Lulo Cafe – A deep house OG serving nothing but timeless feels
DJ Lag – Regarded as one of the pioneers of Gqom, he is a DJ and record producer
Adillah – SA’s own “go-to girl for all things wavy DJ

And yes, this is just the day two local line-up for now.

Mfethu, if this isn’t the ultimate sign to snap into action, we don’t know what is. Don’t miss out on what’s set to be the music experience of the year. Grab your crew, cop your tickets, and let’s make memories with thousands of other neighbours from across Mzansi and beyond.

Bringing the ‘noise’ to the neighbourhood, powerhouses Jacaranda FM and MTV have been confirmed as the official media partners this year — helping us turn the volume ALL the way up, across airwaves and onto your screens.

More surprises are loading. Big stage energy? You already know.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DATE Saturday, 30th – Sunday, 31 August 2025
VENUE Legends Adventure Farm, Pretoria
TIMES Gates open at 12h00 and close at 22h00

Grab your tickets right now, here ➔ BUY TICKETS HERE

Day Passes, Weekend Passes, and Camping Bookings are officially live — but only on our website! Don’t get finessed by the scammers out there. Stay sharp, book smart, book right!

Don’t forget to stay tuned to our vibes, neighbours! Also catch the freshest info on our official website and our dope socials below:

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Catch Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour Film in Cinemas

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Ster-Kinekor is excited to announce that Simply Red’s spectacular performance from their recent 40th Anniversary Tour will be coming to select cinemas for two screenings only – on 15 and 18 May 2025.

Holding Back The Years: 40 Years of Simply Red – Live from Santiago captures the band’s electrifying performance at the Movistar Arena in Chile, where they played five consecutive sold-out shows to rapturous audiences as part of their Latin American tour leg, which saw them perform to over 140,000 fans.

This special cinema event will give fans the opportunity to experience the energy and emotion of Simply Red’s 40th Anniversary Tour on the big screen. The concert film features stunning performances of their greatest hits and fan favourites spanning their entire career – from their 1985 critically acclaimed debut ‘Picture Book’ right through to their latest releases.

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Soulaced Sessions with Louie Vega: Experience House Music Magic

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of deep grooves and pure house music euphoria as Soulaced Sessions returns with a stellar lineup, headlined by none other than the legendary Grammy Award-winning Louie Vega this May.

Taking place at The Forum in Bryanston on Saturday, 17 May, this seasonal celebration of sound and entertainment promises an immersive evening where music meets the soul — a night set to create memories. No stranger to SA, Louie Vega returns for this season’s edition of Soulaced Sessions. Known as one half of the legendary Masters at Work duo, he is a global house music pioneer whose influence spans decades, continents, and genres. With his distinctive blend of Latin, soul, jazz, and Afro-house,this Grammy Award winning DJ has won the hearts of millions around the world — including South Africa, where house music culture runs deep.

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Mzansi Life and Style Meets …. DJ Doowap

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For South African DJ, performer, and entrepreneur Doowap, music wasn’t just a dream—it was destiny. Raised in a household where creativity thrived, she was surrounded by the sounds of iconic Kwaito acts and the energy of 90s nightlife, thanks to her parents’ ownership of legendary Johannesburg nightclubs like Morgan’s and Insomnia.

“I’ve had such a magical life already—it’s like a movie,” she says, reflecting on her early exposure to artists like Boom Shaka and TKZee. That passion for music, however, took a few detours before becoming her full-time path. Initially a springboard diver representing South Africa, Doowap later moved to Canada and the UK, where she immersed herself in underground music scenes. It was during this time that she discovered Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) and started studying sound engineering —a decision that would prove pivotal.

“ASE stood out because their team had such a big footprint in the industry,” she explains. “They weren’t just teaching—many of them were working professionals. That meant real-world exposure, which is so important.”

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