CELEBRATING OUR MUSIC, OUR HERITAGE |
DATE
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ACTIVITY
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VENUE
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CONTACT
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1 Sept |
Launch of Heritage Month
The launch will take the format of a breakfast media launch at the new premises of the ECAVC in Buffalo Street, East London where the Minister of Arts and Culture, Minister Z Pallo Jordan, will address the media on the programme for Heritage Month 2006.
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East London . The Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre |
Hotep Galeta
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2 Sept |
MUSIC WORSHOP Limpopo
The workshops will deal with the following topics:
- Careers and networking in the music industry
- How to record and Market a Demo
- Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts
- Basics of Copyright
- Artist Performances and Gigs
An information booklet, aimed at reaching artists and industry role-players will be distributed. The booklet will carry information about the workshops topics and other industry information. |
Polokwane |
Mike Sema
011 834 8216
082 573 9837 |
7 Sept |
MUSIC WORKSHOP Mpumalanga
The workshops will deal with the following topics:
- Careers and networking in the music industry
- How to record and Market a Demo
- Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts
- Basics of Copyright
- Artist Performances and Gigs
An information booklet, aimed at reaching artists and industry role-players will be distributed. The booklet will carry information about the workshops topics and other industry information. |
Nelspruit |
Mike Sema
011 834 8216
082 573 9837 |
9 Sept |
MUSIC WORKSHOP KwaZulu Natal
The workshops will deal with the following topics:
- Careers and networking in the music industry
- How to record and Market a Demo
- Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts
- Basics of Copyright
- Artist Performances and Gigs
An information booklet, aimed at reaching artists and industry role-players will be distributed. The booklet will carry information about the workshops topics and other industry information. |
Durban |
Mike Sema
011 834 8216
082 573 9837 |
13 Sept |
MUSIC WORKSHOP North West
The workshops will deal with the following topics:
- Careers and networking in the music industry
- How to record and Market a Demo
- Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts
- Basics of Copyright
- Artist Performances and Gigs
An information booklet, aimed at reaching artists and industry role-players will be distributed. The booklet will carry information about the workshops topics and other industry information. |
Mafeking |
Mike Sema
011 834 8216
082 573 9837 |
16 Sept |
MUSIC WORKSHOP Free State
The workshops will deal with the following topics:
- Careers and networking in the music industry
- How to record and Market a Demo
- Negotiating a Record Deal and Understanding Contracts
- Basics of Copyright
- Artist Performances and Gigs
An information booklet, aimed at reaching artists and industry role-players will be distributed. The booklet will carry information about the workshops topics and other industry information. |
Bloemfontein |
Mike Sema
011 834 8216
082 573 9837 |
16 Sept |
THE LAUNCH OF THE CAPE TOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
This is a partnership between the Department of Arts and Culture and Dr Abdullah Ibrahim. It is a combination of young and old musicians. Dr Abdullah Ibrahim and Steve Grey will join 18 artists from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban
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The Cape Town International Convention Centre (auditorium 1) |
Thandi Mdlela
012 441 3050 |
18-24 Sept |
SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC EXHIBITION
This exciting exhibition put together by Iziko Museums of Cape Town on behalf of the Department of Arts and Culture will showcase the development of South African music from over the past centuries. It will feature visuals, old music instruments, records, documents and other interesting artifacts. The National Film and Video Archives and Moshito assisted Iziko to put together this exhibition |
The Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town |
Prof H Bredenkamp
012 481 3832 |
21 Sept |
NATIONAL UBUNTU CONFERENCE Mpumalanga
The National Heritage Council will host the Ubuntu Imbizo (National Conversation) that will bring the 12 different cultures together to deliberate on how Ubuntu can become a reality in reconstructing our society. This is a national campaign to recall the principles and values of Ubuntu as the heritage of the African people. It is also a response to the statement made by the President of the Republic of South Africa on Heritage Day in September 2005 in Taung, where he called on society to simplify the understanding and practice of Ubuntu.
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Middelburg |
Danny Goulkan
012 348 1663
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20-22 Sept |
MOSHITO CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION |
Johannesburg |
Daphane Mashaba
082 669 1334 |
24 Sept |
HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 2006 Heritage Day Programme will be characterised by a music extravaganza, wherein the richness of South African music will be showcased inclusive of traditional music, jazz, kwaito, house and mbaqanga to name just a few. A key feature of the programme will be the commissioning of a music piece that will showcase the development of South African music from the beginning of the 20 th century up till the present stage.
The programme for Heritage Day will consist of :
- An SANDF Parade at the Grand Parade
- Speeches at the Grand Parade
- A music exhibition at the Castle of Good Hope
- Musical Performances
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The Grand Parade, Cape Town |
Phakamani Mthembu
(012) 441 3033 |
25 Sept |
THE CHORIMBA CHORALCONCERT
Celebrating South Africa’s music heritage with the Chorimba Band and Choir featuring the Ngcukana Brothers in Cape Town. The band and choir working from Langa will be joined by Ntando as an invited guest artist. |
Artscape |
Thandi Mdlela
012-441 3050 |
