EL musician releases latest single ‘Curious’
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...
EL-born actress shines in BBC drama
Internationally acclaimed East London actress Masali Baduza has made a name for herself starring in the lead role on the British series Noughts and...
Creative brilliance earns top honours
Merrifield Primary School’s Xylie Tarr and Arcadia School’s Liam Olivier are this year’s recipients of the coveted triple gold award for the East London...
Local audiences gear up for top country legend
COUNTRY SOUND: SA country singer Clive Bruce will be performing on an East London stage at the Buffalo Club on Sunday, March 26. Picture:...
EL designer bringing traditional Xhosa look to New York catwalk
East London fashion designer Onwaba Mleve will showcase her stunning designs at New York Fashion Week in February this year.
The proud owner of Zazi...
Top East London acts scoop multiple awards
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...
Go Review – Unseen
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...
A night of musical brilliance with special guests
Pianist Hayley White is celebrating a lifetime of music prowess with a special recital, A Musical Journey, at the Guild Theatre on Thursday February 22.
The...
Honouring Gonubie cranes Duke, Duchess with own reservoir mural
EMIHLE MBANGATHA
Local artist Nathan Sanan is using his talent to restore positivity to East London through vibrant murals inspired by the city’s natural beauty.
Sanan,...
An afternoon of classics with city’s leading ensemble
Forget about the long, cold days of winter and spend an afternoon enjoying a wide variety of music presented by Viva Musica Ensemble this...
Go Review – Scream VI
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...
Festival of art, music and food all for a good cause:...
The second annual Blooms and Brushstrokes festival will be taking place at various locations around East London on Saturday, November 16.
The exciting two-day event...
Mdantsane Arts Centre has lots in store
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...
Hudson show heralds ‘A Wonderful Christmas’
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...
Former Freshlyground members to bring ‘African cowboy’ sound to EL
The Congo Cowboys are known worldwide for their blend of traditional African and country tunes, and they’re bringing their electrifying performance to East London...
Umtiza Arts Fest back with exciting line-up
The Umtiza Arts Festival is returning next month and it promises to be an exciting experience for art and music enthusiasts across Buffalo City...
CVD art exhibition explores womanhood
Until July 2, the CVD Framers Art Gallery is resplendent with works in different mediums celebrating the strength, beauty, resilience, and creativity of woman...
Pupils get to enhance arts skills at workshops
The Artists in Schools Programme hosted three workshops for pupils from October 3-7, giving them the opportunity to enhance their skills.
These included visual arts,...
Riley’s to auction off local artworks
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...
GO People – Dane Fortein
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,...
Piano students excel
Piano students from the School of Music in Beacon Bay excelled in their recent Trinity College music exams, walking away with scores of above...
Popular dance academy returns in festive season
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...
Quilters guild show celebrates 34 years of beautiful designs
The East Coast Quilters Guild (ECQG) will be hosting a Quilt show at the Courtney Latimer Hall at East London Museum from Friday, November...
Festive showcase dances into hearts
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...
GO People – Aphiwe Folisa
This week we chat with Aphiwe Folisa, a self-taught tattoo artist, about what it takes to run his successful tattoo studio, Toxic Ink Tattoo...
WSU arts students’ work reflect pertinent issues
Walter Sisulu University Visual Arts graduates recently showcased their final pieces of the academic year in an exhibition at the Ann Bryant Art...
Poetry event to appeal to all, keep needed art alive
Poets from all over East London are set to unite on stage at the upcoming Ziveze Mbongi Poetry Concert later this year.
The show will...
Magic of Motown at the Guild
Motown Records, the music label responsible for introducing us to Diana Ross and the Supremes, among others, had an undeniable influence on rhythm and...
Thought-provoking biblical satire may cause offence
Genre: Comedy, drama
The Book of Clarence is not for the faint hearted and is a thought-provoking and engaging film that balances comedy, drama, and...
Comedy couple shares survival tips at Bulletproof show
Comedy duo Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy are bringing their hilarious cabaret comedy show 'Bulletproof’ to the Guild Theatre from 24 – 26 October....
Mural beautifies city, boosts artists,Artwork focuses on history, future of automotive...
The BMW mural art project concluded on September 30, and the 12m-long wall outside the dealership in Berea has been transformed into a burst...
SA bluegrass folk band comes to town
Buffs Club will be hosting SA’s hottest bluegrass folk band, Georgetown, on April 25 at 7pm and readers of the GO!&Express stand a chance...
Designers thrill at Fashionable Nights: Tase Jack showcases Eastern Cape creative’s...
Local fashion designer Tase Jack captivated all attending the second annual Fashionable Nights show on Friday at Kofini and Co in Quigney.
The sold-out show...
Jo Jackson dance showcase takes you on journey around world
ROSA-KAROO LOEWE
Performers are bringing the world of dance back home, celebrating the diversity of cultural performance as part of the annual showcase from the...
Go People: Bathandwa Diniso and Mzamo Kunene
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...
Greatest works of the age to be performed at Guild
Popular East London pianists Jacques du Plessis and Germaine Gamiet are preparing for their concert, Piano 4 Hands, at the Guild Theatre on Tuesday...
Dancing her way to the Big Apple , Teen set to...
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...
Clarendon celebrates sisterhood for 120th
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,...
Go Review – You People
Genre – Romance, Comedy
The storyline is as old as time, but with Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy included in the cast, You People offers...
Viva Musica Ensemble returns to the stage
The Viva Musica Ensemble present their first concert of the year on April 1 at 3pm in the Nahoon Methodist Church, Kennington Road, conducted...
CVD Framers unveils ‘A3 and Smaller’ art exhibition
East London’s art scene is bursting with creativity for the festive season as CVD Framers opens its annual art exhibition, “A3 and Smaller” this...
Go People – Mzukisi Yawa
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...
School of Music celebrates 30 years of talent
The School of Music, also known as the East London Music Institute, is celebrating 30 years of music education since it was founded in...
East London Musicians Unite for Homegrown Orchestral Showcase
East London is set to experience an extraordinary evening of classical music, as local musicians come together for the Devo Chamber Orchestra concert, on...
‘Wizard of Oz’ to bring magic to EL
Sonwa Sakuba Productions is set to debut its first children’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, at the Guild Theatre from Thursday April 3 to...
Go Review – Assassin
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...
Local artist makes return to prestigious global art stage
Local artist Tracy Chen has done it again, becoming the only South African for the second consecutive year selected to feature her work in...
Just Models celebrates 30 years in EL
IT’S A WRAP: Young Just Models students during their graduation show. Pictures: CORNIE HERBSOn October 8, Just Models celebrated 30 years as a modeling...
Artists team up for exhibition of African land and seascapes
Four talented artists have joined forces to create stunning pieces of art for the Four Views exhibition, now showing at the Ann Bryant Art...




























































