Category Archives: Out & About

ZA Fest 2024

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Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ZA Fest held on KwaZulu Natal’s North Coast, an even more exhilarating and expanded version of the festival is set to captivate attendees. Prepare for an action-packed experience filled with a diverse array of live music, arts, and culture to delight in! ZA Fest returns to much acclaim, at the enchanting Manor House in Sheffield from the 14th to the 17th of June 2024. Notably, this year’s edition welcomes the inclusion of South Africa’s largest artisanal market, Kamers Market, marking their first-ever appearance in KZN.

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Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Tribute Show at Joburg Theatre

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Calling lovers of rock music, fans of Queen and Freddie Mercury and anyone wanting to experience the greatest hits and rock anthems of the legendary band, Queen. Following on from its local and international sold-out concerts in 2023 and early 2024 engagements abroad, the Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic tribute show returns to Joburg Theatre – but this time performing for the first time ever with a Rock Symphony Orchestra – in the iconic Mandela Theatre from 5 April to 14 April 2024. Tickets on sale at www.joburgtheatre.com

Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur, and energy of the world’s greatest rock band accompanied by the multi-talented Rock Symphony Orchestra to make this a special concert experience.  Big sound, large screens, crazy lighting, and outlandish costumes… it’s a real rock sensory experience! Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is thrilled to be bringing sparkling new costuming and some previously never performed Queen tracks to the stage on this tour, allowing die-hard fans to rock the night away. Relive all your favourite tracks and hits from Queen whilst being treated to some of the rarer tracks, reimagined with care, and performed live on stage. 

Showtime Australia proudly introduces the South African musicians Warren Vernon-Driscoll performing lead vocals, guitar and piano live on stage in Freddie’s original key; Rusty Red takes on the famous guitar riffs of Brian May with Australians Ben Harper on drums and Zac Coombs on bass guitar.   

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L’Oréal Paris South Africa Becomes The Official Make-Up & Beauty Partner of South African Fashion Week 2024

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L’Oréal Paris South Africa proudly announced its partnership with South African Fashion Week as the official makeup and beauty sponsor for the upcoming April and October editions of the renowned fashion event. Under the theme “Walk Your Worth,” L’Oréal Paris will showcase its expertise in makeup and skincare, bringing sophistication and empowerment to the local runway.
 
The collaboration between L’Oréal Paris and South African Fashion Week marks a historic moment as it signifies one of the largest local fashion events ever sponsored by the esteemed beauty brand. Set against Johannesburg’s bustling business district backdrop, Mall of Africa will host this celebration of beauty and fashion, where L’Oréal Paris will join forces with South African designers to present stunning looks that embody confidence and inclusivity.

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The South African Photographer of the Year Competition Exhibition

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Join us in celebrating the art of photography and the beauty of our natural world at the South African Photographer Of The Year Exhibition showcasing the shortlisted and winning photographs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and wildlife through the lens of South Africa’s finest photographers.

The exhibition is on from Friday, 5 April from 09h00 – 15h00 and Saturday, 6 April, from 09h00 – 12h00 at Orms Showroom, 56 Roeland St, Cape Town City Centre and there is no entrance fee.

The 2022 winning images can be viewed on https://southafricanpoty.com/winners/

For more information about the competition, please visit the South African Photographer of the Year website on www.southafricanpoty.com

Interactive Chocolate Café in Sandton City, from 20 March to 1 April 2024

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The Easter weekend is around the corner, and this year, the popular Chocolate Café will return to Sandton City. Set to delight chocolate fanatics and Easter enthusiasts, the immersive world now includes an interactive activity hub and shopping section, set to keep even the busiest bunnies enthralled between 20 March to 1 April 2024.

Taking place in the Sandton City centre court, young and old can get creative with chocolate, from decorating your very own Easter cookie, to building your signature holiday s’mores and packing your Easter Bunny cracker to the brim. The Chocolate Café will also offer the tastiest array of Easter treats from sought after brands including Beacon, Beyers, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Lindt, Mister Sweet and Sally Williams, creating a tantalizing one stop Easter retail destination.

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