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Tag: music

A journey through space and time; local band’s debut album due in September

Kontras band from left to right: Andrew Veldman (guitar), Daniël Botha (drums, backing vocals), Jacques Groenewald (lead vocals), Louwrens Labuschagne (bass guitar). PHOTO: Paige Fiddes Creative
The Stellenbosch-based alternative Afrikaans band, Kontras, plan to drop their upcoming debut album, Ruimtevaarder, in September, said Andrew Veldman,...
Entertainment, Music, News

The first Band Or Bust puts spotlight on unsigned talent

Close up of Venus and the Snake guitarist, Jordan Schouw, playing his Epiphone SG. PHOTO: Wilné van Rooyen
The band, BrotherBrother, walked home with the first Band or Bust grand prize, hosted by the Toyota US Woordfees...
Entertainment, Events, Music, Woordfees

Student-run music festival a success despite the odds

(Festival) Hip-hop performer, Whillin Riffel, also known as Whilly021, on stage. PHOTO: Imraan Titoti
Over 400 students attended the student-organised Nexus Festival at Goldfields Residence at Stellenbosch University (SU) held towards the end...
Campus, Entertainment

Boobgate movement sparks reaction from leading medical aid groups

Local medical aid companies say they do indeed cover breast reductions linked to medical conditions. However, they say it is...
Health, Music, News

New kid on the music block, Kirsty Adams, brings you sweet sounds that are just what your December-break playlist is missing

Somerset West-based singer, songwriter and composer, Kirsty Adams (24) feels most at home when her fingers are dancing over...
Campus, Entertainment, Features, News, Review

‘Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about it’

An unusual topic was proudly and boldly spoken about in The Neelsie on Wednesday afternoon. Non-profit performance campaign, The...
Campus, Events, Lifestyle, News

Local band, Jackal and the Wind, back with fresh tunes and tour dates

Local independent afro-rock band, Jackal and the Wind. PHOTO: Jackal and the Wind Facebook page.
Independent afro-rock band, Jackal and the Wind, are howling once again after a brief break whilst drummer, Johan Pretorius,...
Entertainment, Events, Features, News

Mc popping his van Coller: Trials, triumphs and passion

The music at Hudsons Burger Joint in Stellenbosch vibrates through the air as statuesque, lily-white skinned MC van Coller...
Entertainment, Features, News

Jo Martin speaks openly about the challenges that face musicians

Jo Martin Band performing in Bohemia on a Tuesday evening. PHOTO: Liezl Human.
Every Tuesday evening, for as long as most Stellenbosch locals can remember, live music resonates from inside Bohemia. A...
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Wax on Wednesdays making waves

DJ Tim Jankovich sorting through his vinyls in preparation for Wax on Wednesdays. PHOTO: Jana Greyling
Wax on Wednesdays is a new addition to Courtyard Café’s long list of attractions. Showcasing a four-hour long set...
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