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IMAX and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films has announced that, for the very first time, one of the world’s biggest bands will perform on cinema’s biggest screens with the global release of “QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL,” exclusively in IMAX® beginning 18 January 2024. This exhilarating live concert from 1981 is a window into Queen in its most unalloyed form, giving audiences a larger-than-life, front-row immersive experience.
The film was digitally re-mastered for the first time into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®, including 12-channel surround sound, crystal-clear images, and IMAX’s customised theatre geometry.
Rid yourself of the back to work blues and come jive, groove and throwback at the 100% Retro: The Party, a music concert with an international line-up at Time Square, Pretoria in January.
This concert is for 80s and 90s dance lovers to reminisce on memories from this sublime musical era, with hits by the world-famous Euro Dance group, ‘Snap!’ and multiple others, performing songs which still have a huge presence around the world and are still entertaining music fans of all ages.
Performing live on stage will be legends including Technotronic, Snap! Dr Alban, Haddaway, Twenty 4 Seven, 2 Unlimited and Rozalla; with legendary local DJs Barney Simon, Alex Jay, Shawny B, Ian Fraser, and South African artist, Nádine.
Tickets start from R435, and can be purchased online at itickets.
Disney+ announced that, in celebration of the fourth season of “The Kardashians”, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company is bringing an all-new, immersive experience to Gauteng this summer.
‘“TheKardashians Experience” is a unique, free pop-up event that will transport fans into the world of the famous family. Visitors will be able to enter a specially-branded airstream and stop by the glam station before creating their own “konfessional” to camera, which they will then be able to share on social media.
The iconic “konfessional” is a staple part of the series, where the famous family share their own views and thoughts on the latest drama and intrigue – and now fans can get a glimpse into the world of reality TV and create their own shareable social content.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
ESPN Africa is set to bring the ultimate festive season sports experience straight to your living room with a thrilling line-up of American sports during the upcoming holiday. From basketball, to American football and ice hockey, ESPN has all sports fans across the continent covered, including DStv Access Subscribers, following ESPN’s expansion to the tier.
Mark your calendar for these exciting games:
Christmas Eve – Sunday, 24 December 2023
20:00: ESPN presents a nail-biting NFL showdown (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.
23:25: Stay tuned as ESPN delivers another spectacular NFL game (Fixture to be confirmed) in Week 16.
Christmas Day – Monday, 25 December 2023
03:15: Kick off your Christmas with an electrifying NFL match between Broncos and Patriots in Week 16.
19:00: NBA enthusiasts, gather round for the thrilling matchup between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first of many Regular Season games this holiday.
20:00: Switch over to ESPN2 for a high-stakes NFL clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.
21:30: NBA action continues with the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Golden State Warriors.
23:30: ESPN2 brings you another intense NFL battle, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants in Week 16.
00:00: Cap off the day with an exciting NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
Boxing Day – Tuesday, 26 December 2023
03:00: Catch the NBA heat with the clash between Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers.
03:15: ESPN2 airs an intense NFL matchup between San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.
05:30: Wind down the day with a thrilling NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.
MTN Pulse, MTN’s exclusive offering for under 25s, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with SlikourOnLife. Together, they are launching ‘MTN Pulse Virals,’ an upcoming TV show aimed at discovering the next music superstar. The show will air on Channel O & Mzansi Magic starting from December 14, 2023.
Hosted by Siya Metane, also known as Slikour, this unique music show will focus on accelerating rising online viral stars’ careers and equipping contestants with the essential business knowledge needed in the music industry. This crucial element is one that is often overlooked and can lead to even the most talented of artists’ careers faltering.
“SlikourOnLife (as a music publication) receives an overwhelming number of submissions from up-and-coming musicians who are trying to break into the game, and we cover those we can. Meanwhile MTN is renowned for platforms that deliver access to entertainment at scale and can offer innovative ways to assist emerging artists,” says Slikour.
Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 