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The multiple-award winning Soweto Gospel Choir makes a rare appearance in Durban this December bringing some early Christmas cheer to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Carols by Candlelight concert on Friday, 5 December at the Durban Botanic Gardens. And we are giving 5 x lucky Durbanites the opportunity to win double tickets! To enter, leave a comment below motivating us as to why you should win (remember the charity aspect!) *T & C’s apply.

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, the 24-strong Soweto Gospel Choir will perform a carefully chosen medley of Christmas carols, as well as their classic songs.  Undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports, the Soweto Gospel Choir have appeared on NBC’s “Today Show”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.  The influential Jazz Times declared them to be “nothing less than an international treasure.”

The annual Carols by Candlelight concert is also a charity drive with concert goers asked to donate items in a ‘Christmas box’ – an initiative meant to bring Christmas cheer to disadvantaged children. Suitable items include shoes, clothes, toiletries and stationery.

“It’s a real treat to have the Soweto Gospel Choir for Carols by Candlelight and I urge everyone not to miss this opportunity.  But also to remember it is a time for communities to come together and to offer a helping hand,” said Bandile Mngoma, sponsorships manager at Old Mutual.   “In Africa we do it with a song so we encourage all concert goers to come and enjoy the music, sing if they want to and to donate what little they can.”

Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za

Ticket prices:  Pre-sold tickets are R120 and R140 on the day

Children aged 8-12 pay R50; kids under 8 are free.  All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games

Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome

Gates open at 16h30 for pre-sold tickets and at 17h00 for on-the-day ticket sales.

Show starts at 19h00

Secure parking is available on the Juventus ground. Entrance to all parking is off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road, adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and the Munies Hockey Field also off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.

 

*Competition Terms and Conditions.

  1. Comment below to stand a chance of winning one of 5 x double tickets to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Carols by Candlelight concert on Friday, 5 December at the Durban Botanic Gardens.
  2. Competition opens on 26 November 2014 and closes at midday on 2 December 2014, South African Standard Time.
  3. Winner/s will be randomly drawn on 2 December 2014. Durbanite reserves the right to change the draw date.
  4. Winner/s will be notified via email and are required to confirm receipt within 24 hour of notification or redraw will take place.
  5. Subject to these competition rules, Durbanite’s determination of the winners is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  6. The prizes are non-transferable for cash. If you are the winner, a copy of your South African identity document or passport may be required as proof that you are in fact the winner whose name was drawn.
  7. Employees, agents of or consultants to Durbanite and, their immediate family members (parents, children, brothers and sisters), spouse(s), life partners, business partners and associates are excluded from this competition.
  8. Failure to comply with any of these Terms and Conditions will result in immediate forfeiture of the prize.

 

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  1. Roxanne Chutthergoon

    26 November 2014 at 10:06 am

    Would be lovely to attend this beautiful event 🙂

  2. Janet

    26 November 2014 at 10:13 am

    This will surely be a very special event with amazing sights and sounds to savour at this precious time of year! X

  3. Gillian Le Grange

    26 November 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I have heard the Soweto Gospel choir once before and got goosebumps listening to them! They ignite a true feeling of being African and their music has the ability to make one feel proud to be South African! Christmas is a time for giving and sharing-a reminder of the grace and hope we have received. A time to be thankful for what we have and to remember those that will be without- the Christmas box project is a great way to help those in need. What a special combination to hear the choir sing carols& create a spirit of Ubuntu as Durban comes together at the botanic gardens- I would love to be a part of that!

  4. Brendan

    27 November 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Huge supporter. Already have my items ready for the charity drive!

  5. Janet Moses

    28 November 2014 at 8:04 am

    Sounds very interesting.

  6. Vimalanathan

    29 November 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Sounds exciting.

  7. Catherine Schmuhl

    1 December 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I would love the opportunity to surprise my hubby and 3 daughters with this amazing Christmas charity function! It’s been a rough year and what better way to start the festive season!

  8. Kerry Wilson

    2 December 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I’m a Christmas baby! I would love to start gearing up my Christmas and birthday spirit by listaining to Christmas Carols and embracing the cheer, as well as supporting a great initiative.

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SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 East Coast Radio House & Garden Show

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Pull out your diaries and a Big Red Pen.
East Coast Radio House & Garden Show 2025 is coming to town!

From the 28 June to 6 July 2025

fresh spaces. bright living – that’s the dynamic theme of this year’s East Coast Radio House + Garden Show. It’s the time and place to focus on our spaces and surrounds, and the endless opportunities for renewal and fresh energy. Come look at your home through fresh eyes! fresh spaces. bright living is designed to colour your world bright, set fire to your imagination, and equip you with all the tricks and tools to transform a tame house into a truly terrific one! The Show takes place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 28 June to 6 July. It’s right here where you’ll uncover the very latest décor trends, innovative products, quick fixes and slow burns. Whether you’re up for a simple refresh or a major makeover, the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025 has got you covered.

Happily for everyone, the Show will feature your absolute favourites… alongside some exciting newcomers! The Show Team is finalising fresh, fabulous Show elements, so to tantalise you… think super-legendary competitions with monumental prizes; foodies uniting in the kitchen over big brand names, and maybe a few famous faces; outdoor adventure products and activities climbing to new heights; and so, so much more marvellous kiddies’ entertainment than before.  The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is designed for families… just wait until the kids see what’s in store for them!

Eating in and dining out is a silver thread which runs through the Show, and this year promises some BIG foodie names… and equally, some famous little firecracker ones. And remember, as we get closer to Showtime, ticket specials will pop up here and there, so keep a sharp lookout for those great offers.

fresh spaces. bright living introduces a new energy to the Show, an irresistible one which will have you rethinking what makes a house your kind of home. The Show is the perfect blend of creativity and enjoyment, with wonderfully curated experiences for every member of the family. This is Durban’s longed-for house and garden hub under one roof, where you’ll discover dynamic new products and concepts, connect and converse with the country’s experts, and gather everything possible to create and enjoy fresh spaces and bright living. Pull out that diary!

Mark your calendars: The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025 runs from 28 June to 6 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre.
For more information and updates, visit www.housegardenshow.co.za

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Let’s Rock – Concert in the Park on Valentine’s Weekend

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Breakout Events is counting down the days as Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic 80s music festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in just a few days! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock is bringing two unforgettable events to Johannesburg and Durban, featuring a mix of international legends and local icons from Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage), PJ Powers, Just Jinjer and many more.

Event Dates:
● Let’s Rock Johannesburg – Saturday, 15 February 2025 at Marks Park, Emmarentia
● Let’s Rock Durban – Sunday, 16 February 2025 at Durban Botanic Gardens

Tickets are on sale here.
Get ready to experience a full day of music that will take you back to the best of the 80s and beyond!

Known for leading the charge since 2009 in 80’s music festivals, Let’s Rock is renowned for its fun, family- friendly atmosphere, offering something for every generation to enjoy.
Headlining both shows are 80s music icons, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage), who will perform their timeless hits that shaped a generation. These legendary
performers are set to bring the true essence of the 80s experience straight from the UK to South Africa’s
stages!

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

For nearly three decades fans of the Thompson Twins have waited for more live performances from one of the most iconic bands of the eighties. Now The Thompson Twins’ vocalist Tom Bailey, with a new band, is touring and performing the big Thompson Twins hits and more. The Thompson Twins had huge hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Songs such as ‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘You Take Me Up’ and ‘Love On Your Side’ provided the soundtrack for so many people’s lives worldwide in the mid-eighties. In 1985 The Thompson Twins played ‘Hold Me Now’ at Live Aid in Philadelphia and also performed the Beatles‘Revolution’ with Madonna and Nile Rogers. The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey features Tom Bailey on vocals, keyboards, guitar, harmonica, and percussion. His all-female band features Charlotte Raven on vocals and keyboards, Vicky Warwick on bass, vocals and keyboards, and Paulina Szczepaniak on electronic drums.

Midge Ure

Multiple award-winning, platinum-selling Midge Ure is an artist who needs very little introduction. Musical success is seldom measured in periods of more than a few years, if not Andy Warhol’s often quoted “fifteen minutes”, so the fact that by the time Midge’s single “If I Was” went to the No 1 spot in 1985 he had already crammed several musical lifetimes into a 10-year professional career with bands like Thin Lizzy, Visage, the legendary Ultravox and of course the most famous one-off group in musical history Band Aid, writing and producing one of the world’s most recognised songs ever with “Do they know it’s Christmas.”

Local Legends:
South Africa’s own music heroes will also be lighting up the Let’s Rock stages, including:

● Steve Louw’s Big Sky (Joburg show only)
● Just Jinjer
● PJ Powers
● Cindy Alter (from Clout)
● John Ellis (from Tree63)
● James Stewart (from The Usual)
● Brent Harris and Thee Jam

This epic lineup ensures an electric celebration of music from the past and present, making Let’s Rock the ultimate party you won’t want to miss.

Don’t miss out on the chance to relive the magic of the 80s and 90s with unforgettable performances, great vibes, and incredible artists. Grab your tickets and get ready for an exciting trip down memory lane!

Date: Sunday 16 February 2025
Time: 13h00 – 19h00
Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens
Address: Umphafa Field, 9A John Zikhali Road, Berea, Durban, 4001
Line-up: Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, Just Jinjer, PJ Powers, Cindy Alter (Clout), John Ellis (Tree63), James Stewart (The Usual), Brent Harris and Thee Jam
All Ages. Children under 5yrs old enter for free.

Tickets:

General Admission (Ages 5 – 17 yrs): R195 (excluding ticket

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Trail of Lights 2024

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If it’s Durban and it’s December… it has to be Trail of Lights time!

CELEBRATION is this year’s theme for South Africa’s largest and most popular festive light extravaganza! Celebrating eight years of brilliant awe and wonder, this year’s luminous event offers a double-whammy to visitors – the Durban Botanic Gardens is proud to mark their 175th anniversary milestone, in collaboration with the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust and the Trail of Lights, which is the Trust’s biggest annual fundraiser.

Bringing enchantment and joy to visitors of all ages in Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden, the show runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Organisers are promising a host of sparkling new attractions, from a re-imagined Santa’s Workshop and Grotto and Build-A-Bear Workshop, to a variety of themed areas, including the iconic Whale Tails created by SAAMBR (SA Association of Marine Biology Research).

The popular Paws and Claus evenings are also back in the mix for 2024, with the nights of 8 and 12 December earmarked for when visitors can bring along their ‘fur babies’ (sorry, dogs only), to join in the festive fun! Ticket sales from these evenings go to Feeding the Furballs charity. Tickets on the Paws and Claus nights are R50 per pet, when booked with a full-paying adult ticket.

While the technical and lighting teams have already started laying the groundwork for one of the City’s biggest seasonal events, visitors can start planning their holiday schedules around the enhanced offering the family-focused show will bring to all ages – from the really young, to the young at heart!

  • Entertainment and live music each evening
  • Festive characters and spectacular live ‘selfie spots’ across the Gardens
  • Two food gardens offering food and beverages to suit every palate
  • Mail off your Christmas Wish List at the North Pole Mailbox
  • Festive shopping with some of Durban’s most talented makers
  • Wheelchairs will be available to hire on a first come first served basis

Ticket prices range from R70 – R90 per person, depending on the time you visit and are available through Webtickets or at select Pick n Pay outlets.
Tickets are available at the door, subject to availability, at R120 pp (card payments only) and are limited, so early booking is advised in order to secure your preferred date. Pensioners tickets are R60 per person (Proof of ID required).

The Trail of Lights runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 from 18:00-22:00 each evening and will be closed on 9, 10, 11, 25 & 31 December.

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