Art

This week we chat to Tayla Venter about her printing business, Beneath The Bark. Q: What services do you offer?  A: I personalise everything. From printing...

  Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy  A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...

We chat to Fran Stassen, a ceramic artist, who turned her hobby into a business called Fran Made. What do you do?  During the day I’m...

  Leading African auction house, Riley’s Auctioneers will go live on May 27 with an international art auction featuring 31 artworks by 21 Eastern Cape...

We chat with Dane Fortein about his successful career in personal and corporate photography. What type of photography do you specialise in? I’m a full-time corporate,...

  What type of art do you specialise in?   I was introduced to art through another art teacher who was my mentor. Then lockdown happened. I...

Get ready for Fashionable Nights! This is the title of fashion designer Tase Jack’s brand of local fashion displays. This Saturday, the first of these...

Young jazz musicians from Incopho Development Project got right into the groove at a special concert at Stirling Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The non-profit was...

Genre: Horror, mystery, thriller  After 27 years, the Scream franchise still manages to keep audiences entertained and the latest film in the series is no...

The first annual Reading Club Festival took place at the weekend at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery. The two-day event was aimed at creating a...

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime  Bruce Willis has built a reputation for himself as an actor who has starred in many action films over the years. After...

Nicole Fisher is a model and beauty pageant contestant who is set to compete for the Miss MIA (Modelling in Africa) International 2023 title...

Genre: Crime, thriller, drama  Netflix has just released an exciting new crime thriller, Unseen, that perfectly encapsulates the innovative potential of SA’s entertainment industry. Unseen...

The Umtiza Arts Festival is returning next month and it promises to be an exciting experience for art and music enthusiasts across Buffalo City...

This week we chat with aspiring Hip-Hop musician Mzukisi Yawa from Mdantsane about his musical journey. What products/services do you offer? I am a hip-hop artist...

The Viva Musica Ensemble present their first concert of the year on April 1 at 3pm in the Nahoon Methodist Church, Kennington Road, conducted...

The Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts and Umtiza Arts Festival has partnered with the Guild Theatre to introduce a short play competition. Entrants stand...

In honour of the 120th year since the school’s founding, Clarendon High School for Girls celebrates with an on-stage production of the beloved classic,...

East London’s Asanda Mvana, known in the music industry as Msaki, bid farewell to the public stage in an outstanding final performance at the...

Entrepreneur, philanthropist and academic, Tando Keke, released her debut non-fiction book, The Strength of a Real Woman, with a launch at Harry’s Printers on...

  COUNTRY SOUND: SA country singer Clive Bruce will be performing on an East London stage at the Buffalo Club on Sunday, March 26. Picture:...

The first-year students of Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts put on stellar performances last week with their self-produced presentations of the theme ‘Hidden...

Critically-acclaimed East London photographer Marlene Neumann has released her third book, A Dance With Life, in which she shares anecdotes of wisdom, accompanied by...

Genre – Romance, Comedy The storyline is as old as time, but with Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy included in the cast, You People offers...

The Broadway SA Regional Awards 2022 winners have been announced, with several East London, acts receiving top honours. The awards are presented to top regional...

The Mdantsane Arts Centre is planning a host of exciting events for this year, as part of its Child Development Programme. The centre’s programme has...

The works of rising talents such as Tango Bobo and Evert Esterhuizen, as well as still unknown artists is on display in the innovative...

East London musician Jordan Dysel started the year off on a high note with the release of his new single Curious. The energetic track, released...

The Jo Jackson Dance Company is bringing the popular stage production Beat It! – The Incredible Story of Michael Jackson to life once again...

East London artist Wade Louw is showcasing his latest collection of art pieces titled ‘Threaded’ at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery until January 25. The...

  C lub Eden has been a safe entertainment haven for the LGBTQ+ community in East London for decades. The club hosts regular drag queen events that...

At the end of last year, the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for Performing Arts held its first-ever final examinations and its recently released results exceeded...

Dynamic Dance Academy’s recent annual Christmas-themed showcase saw its students, young and “older”, performing different genres of dance. The dance celebration returned to the stage...

Art conservator Anthony Keogh is on a mission to preserve and restore works for future generations to appreciate. Keogh will be speaking at the Art...

Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts School students staged The Next Level, their last production of the year, last Friday. The show, which incorporated...

The Mdantsane Creative Hub is preparing to host the Indibano Arts Festival on December 10 at the Mdantsane Community Arts Centre. The fun event is...

Well-known dance teacher and choreographer Vicky Luff is opening her doors again in December for her popular Dynamic Dance Academy (DDA) classes. Registration for DDA...

Walter Sisulu University Visual Arts graduates recently showcased their final pieces of the academic year in an exhibition at the Ann Bryant Art...

  Hudson Park High School’s music department is set to showcase A Wonderful Christmas at the school’s Gibson Kente Theatre next month. Vocals teacher, Nasine Van...

Motown Records, the music label responsible for introducing us to Diana Ross and the Supremes, among others, had an undeniable influence on rhythm and...

After a Covid-induced absence, the East Coast Quilters Guild’s annual Quilt Show has returned and is on at the East London Museum. The exhibition, which...

Stirling Primary School’s music department presented a spectacular end-of-year show at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday, November 8. Performing to a full house, the pupils,...

Eastern Cape comedy is once again taking centre stage with seven local comedians set to entertain in the Amazing Laughs show at the Guild...

This week we chat with Sonwa Sakuba Institution for Performing Arts second-year students Mzamo Kunene and Bathandwa Diniso. How did you first find out about...

Talented young East London dancer Tamia Latola is heading to New York next year to represent SA in the Princess Pageant Talent Africa competition. The...

The Hartspace Art Studio, in collaboration with Bay View farm in Morgan Bay, hosted a retreat from October 21-23 for artists interested in learning...

The Mysteries at the Museum event, an annual tradition for a number of years, returned on October 29 for the first time since the...

The winning artists in the Battle of Municipalities (BOM) Talent Search have been announced, with their paintings displayed at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery...