Entertainment
Superstar Brian McKnight makes dream come true for three Durban fans
“This didn’t just make my day, it made my whole month!” said an excited Beverley Dias. It was a dream come true for the Newlands East resident who, along with two other super fans, won a photo opportunity with R&B superstar, Brian McKnight.
Beverley Dias from Newlands East says it was amazing to meet the legend and it was literally a dream come true for her.
Ballito’s Deidre Naidoo says she will share her photo with Brian McKnight with the whole world
Beverley, Ballito resident Deidre Naidoo and Jess Irving from Durban North couldn’t believe their luck when East Coast Radio selected them as Facebook winners yesterday. All three could barely contain their excitement when they joined the music legend on East Coast Breakfast this morning.
“I’ve been Brian McKnight’s biggest fan since before he went solo,” says Beverley. “Seeing him one on one is just amazing! He’s a legend – this is literally a dream come true for me!”
Ballito’s Deidre Naidoo was just as excited. “When I went on my first date, Elijah sang Brian’s big hit, Back At One for me. We recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary so meeting this superstar has just been all the more special. I’m going to share the photos with the whole world!”
Durban North au pair, Jess Irving, brought mum Michelle along to meet Brian McKnight.
At 19 years old, Jess Irving is the youngest of the three winners but not less a fan. The Durban North au pair says, “I really love his music. I’m very lucky to have got to meet him in person!”
Brian McKnight’s earned himself a spot in contemporary music history. He’s released 15 albums to date, with several going 2 and 3 x platinum, and he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Along with 16 Grammy nominations, McKnight has won several American Music Awards, Soul Train Awards, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards, and Billboard Songwriter of The Year.
He’ll be performing at Moses Mabhida Stadium tonight.
Author: Durbanite
Author: Shelley
Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.
Venues:
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The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.
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The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.
What’s Playing and When
Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:
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At The Playhouse Company:
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The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)
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Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above
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Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290
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At The Oyster Box Hotel:
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Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards
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Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm
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Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates
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Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600
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Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600
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For all dates and performances, click here.
Author: Shelley
Author: Shelley
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