By Fred Felton | Aug. 23, 2023 The eThekwini Municipality’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit has allotted funding to help out non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the arts, culture and heritage sectors. Community organisations that are NGOs and non-profit organisations in eThekwini that do work in these sectors are invited to apply for financial assistance to … Continue reading
By Fred Felton | 22 June 2023 There was excitement everywhere when Nelisizwe Sikhosana was crowned the 2023 Gospel Icon Discovery (GID) winner at the grand finale on 11 June 2023. The event was held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre where Sikhosana won ahead of Sindi Ngidi who came second and Neliswa … Continue reading
By Fred Felton | May 19, 2023. Durban is often called the event capital of South Africa. The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has always attracted both local and global events. The Durban ICC has played host to conferences, events, music concerts, meetings and even award shows. This year sees a stellar … Continue reading
By Fred Felton | Nov. 21, 2022 Auditions are now open across eThekwini as the search for the best Isicathamiya group in the Durban area begins. The groups that qualify will perform in a finale in December. If you are part of an Isicathamiya group you are encouraged to attend auditions which are being held … Continue reading
By Fred Felton | Oct. 18, 2022 The winner of the Gospel Icon Discovery competition for 2020, Zandile Thilela, was extremely excited when her debut album Entabeni was launched on 30 September 2022 at the Stable Theatre in Durban. The eThekwini Municipality hosted the Gospel Icon Discovery talent search in 2020 and Thilela was declared … Continue reading
By Fred Felton | Oct. 12, 2021 Theatres around the globe are barely keeping their doors open as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused great losses for them in the last years. The Rhumbelow Theatre operates at 4 venues in partnership with the property owners. These are: RHUMBELOW SHELLHOLE DURBAN ALLAN WILSON SHELLHOLE PMB TINAS HOTEL KLOOF … Continue reading
The Hilton Arts Festival is appealing for help to keep the show running. The festival is scheduled for 15 – 19 September 2021 but this might not happen due to lack of funding. The management of the annual Hilton Arts Festival is appealing to public and corporates to support an international crowd funding appeal through … Continue reading
Fancy yourself the next Gospel Singing Superstar? The Gospel Icon Discovery Auditions are happening all around Durban and you could be the next singing superstar. eThekwini Parks, Recreation and Culture bring you these auditions. Here are all the details: October: 27 October – Umlazi G Hall 28 October – Amaoti Hall 28 October – KwaGoqokazi … Continue reading
As we get nearer and nearer towards Xmas the options of getting something for that special someone gets slimmer and slimmer. You either have to fight your way through the crowds in the malls or shop online searching for that perfect something. Below is a great option for someone who loves headphones and never knows … Continue reading
Inspiration fired at this year’s Essence Festival Article and Images by Thabile Shange The first day of October saw Durban wrapping up yet another successfully hosted Essence Festival. Dressed in their best fashions, Durbanites and people from all over the country made their way to the ICC building to attend one of the most spectacular … Continue reading
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