Arts and Culture

Kronendal Music Academy April 5, 2024, 7:01 a.m.

Kronendal Music Academy's annual Jazz Band Fundraiser has become a must-see in Cape Town.

wcc-admin March 13, 2024, 10:21 p.m.

Stemming from its commitment to empowering youth through creativity and self-expression, BIC announces the launch of its first-of-a-kind art gallery in the Metaverse in Africa.

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 17, 2023, 7:53 a.m.

There are just three weeks left until Zip Zap’s energetic circus show VOOMA! takes to the stage.

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

Art has long been a tool for cultural exchange, education and expression and Windmill Casino has donated to the Peter Swartz Foundation, which focuses on the development of arts for …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Dec. 12, 2022, 8:07 a.m.

Already the heartbeat of Limpopo, Meropa Casino & Entertainment World has expanded upon its promise to be province’s playground, launching the Meropa Outdoor Arena for all concerts and exhibitions.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Nov. 30, 2022, 7:26 a.m.

Public benefit organisation 10millionmakers has launched the un-gallery, housed in the 10millionmakers studio at Core Catering Supplies, Randburg.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Nov. 10, 2022, 3:54 p.m.

Get swept up in the magic of Christmas at Melrose Arch on Saturday, 26 November when the Piazza comes alive with the sound of Carols performed by the Drakensberg Boys …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Oct. 31, 2022, 10:29 a.m.

Gqeberha- The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) today announced an exciting international line-up of speakers for the upcoming 4th SACO International Conference comprising of leading brains in the cultural and …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Oct. 31, 2022, 9:39 a.m.

Sibongakonke Mama (33) is the winner of the 2022 Distell National Playwright Competition. She was chosen from a group of five finalists for her isiXhosa and English work, Ibuhlungu le …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Oct. 18, 2022, 1:16 p.m.

Following last week’s finalist announcement, please see below not one but two winners for the Nyoloha Scholarship Programme after the gala awards that took place on Saturday night.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 13, 2022, 1:38 p.m.

Jazzart Dance Theatre, will present a new and exciting triple bill production this Heritage month, entitled: ‘SURVIVE’.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 7, 2022, 12:54 p.m.

September marks the start of spring in the southern hemisphere, a time for renewal. What better time to announce our exciting plans!

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 14, 2022, 10:50 a.m.

Afrika Tikkun’s Talent Day is an annual Sports, Arts, and Culture competition that brings together over 3500 young people from our Community Centres.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 24, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

The Eastern Cape town of Makhanda is dusting off the disappointment of two years without its annual flagship event, the live National Arts Festival, as it prepares to welcome back …

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 7, 2022, 11:11 a.m.

Following its launch in Dublin, Ireland, in March, Paul Modjadji’s film “The Deal” is finally premiering in South Africa, On the 14th of June 2022.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 3, 2022, 1:02 p.m.

The National Jazz Festival Makhanda once again unites jazz musicians from across the country and the world at SA’s definitive jazz gathering, live at the National Arts Festival.

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 26, 2022, 8:31 a.m.

Stories of turbulence, healing and triumph thread through this year's programme as the National Arts Festival returns to Makhanda and a live festival format from 23 June – 3 July …

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 6, 2022, 3:43 p.m.

It’ll be the ultimate celebratory homecoming for audiences and the arts community when the National Arts Festival resumes its live format with an immersive in-person arts experience in 2022.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 22, 2021, 6:56 p.m.

A dynamic group of grade 11 learners from Riebeek College Girls' High School, have earned their spot as the first round of weekly winners of R5000 as part of the …

Christel House South Africa Sept. 28, 2021, 8:23 a.m.

Christel House South Africa, a non-profit no-fee school in Ottery (Cape Town), has partnered with Iziko Museums for a virtual art exhibition to showcase the unique talents, culture, lived experiences …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 8, 2021, 11:49 a.m.

The R4,7 Billion Film & Television sector can provide employment and transformation in the real economic sense to change lives and uplift those participating in the entertainment industry.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 6, 2021, 5:42 p.m.

For South African artists who have made their mark on the arts scene, there can be no more sought-after accolade than receiving a Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) award.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 30, 2021, 12:43 p.m.

Artscape CEO, Marlene Le Roux will be one of the prestigious recipients of the Bring Her Up : Women Of Firsts Awards.....

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 10, 2021, 7:28 p.m.

The 47th National Arts Festival took place against a back-drop of turmoil. Planned as a hybrid event, the Makhanda-based Festival looked forward to reuniting with a small dedicated audience and …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 5, 2021, 2:21 p.m.

It’s hard to believe that eleven months ago, there was a nervous excitement about our first-ever and hopefully last online AGM.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 15, 2021, 5:25 p.m.

Due to lockdown restrictions, we're doing things a little differently this Mandela month. Our online art gallery, jam-packed with original artworks created at our centres, demonstrates just how much our …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 8, 2021, 8:43 a.m.

The National Arts Festival Opens with Second Fully Online Event

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 2, 2021, 1:49 p.m.

We are halfway through the year and like so many other countries, we have just entered our 3rd lockdown. This appears to be the trajectory of our world right now, …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 17, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

Mid pandemic, the National Arts Festival predicted that for some, the annual arts pilgrimage to Makhanda may be more challenging this year.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za June 9, 2021, 9:46 a.m.

The first collection of shows on the 2021 National Arts Festival Experience programme has been announced.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 18, 2021, 11:13 a.m.

The National Arts Festival will resume their live event this year with strict compliance to Covid regulations.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 13, 2021, 8:06 p.m.

South Africa’s lockdown, because of COVID-19, has had a devastating effect on the country’s arts and culture sector.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 30, 2021, 10:03 p.m.

The past few months have been filled with so many world-opening experiences for the YOUPSA children. Art is an essential element for mental and physical well-being and is a regular …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 14, 2021, 7:12 p.m.

The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is back for its 13th consecutive year promoting ability. Entries close July 30, 2021. With over $100,000 in prizes up for grabs and …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 26, 2021, 4:04 p.m.

All around the world we eagerly anticipate a brand-new year, one that brings much more joy than 2020. However, as we take a step into 2021, we find ourselves back …

Kronendal Music Academy Dec. 18, 2020, 8:37 p.m.

"2020 will be remembered as a turnaround point in human history - a chance to reinvent ourselves."

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 19, 2020, 4:42 p.m.

Thirty-six years of collaboration were recognised at last night’s BASA Awards as Standard Bank and National Arts Festival took home the Long Term Partnership Award for their Standard Bank Young …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 13, 2020, 7:58 p.m.

After this year of #20Plenty has rocked everyone’s world, Zip Zap is celebrating the resilience of our Rainbow Nation with some brand-new circus magic, and this time in picnic style!

Kronendal Music Academy Sept. 10, 2020, 5:11 p.m.

KMA is considering going live with our house concerts again, now that Covid regulations allow audiences of up to 50.

Kronendal Music Academy Aug. 14, 2020, 12:21 p.m.

Since 2012 KMA has run a highly successful annual Soiree Series, featuring local and international musicians.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 17, 2020, 11:36 a.m.

As news filters through about the closures of more theatres and general devastation to the arts industry locally and abroad, artists are increasingly finding a home online.

Kronendal Music Academy July 16, 2020, 9:27 a.m.

Join us for an impromptu live performance for "67 minutes" between 11:30am and 12:37pm , this Saturday!

Kronendal Music Academy July 10, 2020, 12:53 p.m.

A collective of like-minded Music Schools in Cape Town, is collaborating with the intention of collecting second hand instruments donations.

ACTIVATE! Change Drivers May 25, 2020, 8:22 p.m.

Providing inspiration and hope under lockdown, is what a group of South African youth have done with an online lockdown poetry project, in a series of written and visual presentations …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 17, 2020, 7:58 p.m.

The Virtual National Arts Festival, due to kick off on 25 June 2020, has announced a new digital platform created especially for artists wanting to showcase their work and earn …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 21, 2020, 8:46 p.m.

Young South African artists have joined together, in their individual homes and via technology during #LockDown to record The Ultimate South African Song Medley, as a “THANK YOU” to all …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 19, 2020, 12:13 p.m.

We at the National Arts Festival have been worrying, thinking, worrying, arguing and thinking some more about what we do about the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe in relation to …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 11, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

“Why are there no black saints?” asks Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor, whose work Saints and Sanctums is currently on display at the inaugural 2020 Stellenbosch Triennale Curators’ Exhibition.

Kronendal Music Academy March 5, 2020, 6:55 a.m.

This week has been an incredibly traumatic and emotional time for all of us at KMA, but we will still ride for Sibusiso!

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 5, 2020, 6:43 a.m.

The National Arts Festival annually pays tribute to an artist who has made a significant mark on the country’s arts landscape and this year, the fitting recipient of the National …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 3, 2020, 9:27 a.m.

Over 50 learners were given a platform to explore careers in the music industry, through a legacy programme run by the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 4, 2020, 6:22 a.m.

Amy Louise Wilson is the winner of the 2020 Distell National Playwright Competition for her script Another Kind of Dying. The news was announced at an event in Stellenbosch on …