Your Weekend Event Guide Durban

Events Around Durban

Supa Charg'd 2014 

KZNSA BUZZART 2014 

Christmas Market At The Square - Granada Square - Umhlanga Rocks

Photo Exhibition

Comedy - Catalina Theatre

Dance Festival - Catalina Theatre

Mondays At Six At St Clements Presents A Book Launch, A Reading for Kids and a talk on ebooks.

Date: 1 December 2014

Time: 6pm

Bookings: 031-202-2511

Venue: St Clements Coffee Shop, Musgrave Road, Durban 

Load Shedding Update

Please be advised that Eskom has announced that there will be load shedding this weekend.

Stage 2.  Eskom has appealed to users to please switch off non-essentials.

Grab your free handy guide to see when your area will be switched off:

http://www.durban.gov.za/City_Services/electricity/Load_Shedding/Documents/Load_Schedule_Stages1_2_and_3.pdf

This edition by Fred Felton

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Travel Grants For SA Musicians & Music and Dance Events For Durban

Concerts SA Providing A Music Mobility Fund 

Are you a South African Musician?
Then this is for you. Music professionals are invited to apply for funding from a national mobility fund (for projects in South Africa) and a Regional Mobility Fund (for projects taking place in SADC countries except South Africa).

Grants for individuals are available for musicians, managers, promoters, producers, agents, groups.

Grants for organisations available to music organisations and businesses, record labels, agencies, forums, associations,, partnerships, local and regional organisations.

You have to be a SA citizen living in South Africa.
You must be established in SA.
You must be directly responsible for the prep and management of the project not an intermediary.

Types of projects that qualify:

• Tours and Concerts
• Collaborative Projects
• Professional development projects / visits

The Regional Mobility Fund applies to the following provinces:

• Project must take place in Gauteng or Western Cape or KwaZulu-Natal.
• Artists from all provinces are invited to apply.
• The project must take place in a different province from which the artist is based in. 

Funding:

• SADC Regional Projects: up to R40 000
• National Projects: up to R25 000

Deadline: 14 September 2014

For all the Ts&Cs and an application form email: samrofoundation@samro.org.za 

You can also download the application form here: www.samrofoundation.org.za

Follow them on Twitter @ConcertsSA    

Music and Dance Events Coming Up 

This edition by +Fred Felton 

Art Exhibits, Jobs in Gateway, Short Story Winners and Opportunities for Artistic Directors

artSPACE durban exhibition coming up

23 June – 27 June 2014  (1 week)

In the Main Gallery

Flatfoot Dance Company 

(Photo - VAL ADAMSON)

For the week 23 – 27 June 2014, Durban’s inimitable FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY will be resident at artSPACE durban. In a meeting of dancers and fine artists, FLATFOOT will work in artSPACE durban giving local artists an opportunity to paint, draw and create around the dancers as they rehearse, dance and create choreography. FLATFOOT will continue to work in their normal day routine and will open up their daily work process.

The week will involve session where artists can watch and engage the dancers in their daily rehearsals but there will also be specific sessions where the dancers will be a little more still to promote portraiture (see schedule below).

The week will culminate in a final performance called “SOUTHERN EXPOSURE” by FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY on Friday 27 June at 6.30pm (with bar facilities open) and curator Karen Bradtke will select some of the art works generated over the week to put on display in the gallery at the Fridayevent. FLATFOOT will perform two works; “UGUHBU” by Sifiso Khumalo and “the inheritance of loss” by Lliane Loots.

Fees for artists to participate are R100 per day or R350 for the week and on June 25 there is a special portraiture session from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and the cost os R100. Tickets for the performance on the 27 June are R50 or R25 for those taking part in the artist residency.

For enquires and bookings for the art residency, please contact artSPACE durban: 031 – 312 0793.
For enquires about the Friday night performance, contact Clare on 082 – 875 6065.

THE WEEK SCHEDULE WITH FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY

23 June (Monday)

9.30 – 10.30am: company warm-up technique class

10.30 – 11am: break

11am – 1pm: rehearsals and improvisation

1 – 2pm: lunch

2 – 3pm: portraiture and still poses (Jabu Siphika  [f] and Sifiso Majola [m])

24 June (Tuesday)

9.30 – 10.30am: company warm-up technique class

10.30 – 11am: break

11am – 1pm: rehearsals and improvisation

1 – 2pm: lunch

2 – 3pm: portraiture and still poses (Tshediso Kabulu [m] and Sifiso Khumalo [m])

25 June (Wednesday)

9.30 – 10.30am: company warm-up technique class

10.30 – 11am: break

11am – 1pm: rehearsals and improvisation

SPECIAL EVENING SESSION:

5.30 – 7.30pm: portraiture and still poses  (Julia Wilson [f] and Zinhle Nzama [f])

26 June (Thursday)

9.30 – 10.30am: company warm-up technique class

10.30 – 11am: break

11am – 1pm: rehearsals and improvisation

27 June (Friday)

9.30 – 10.30am: company warm-up technique class

10.30 – 11am: break

11am – 1pm: rehearsals and improvisation

1 – 2pm: lunch

6.30pm: “SOUTHERN EXPOSURE” performance event with FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY

and

In the Middle Gallery:

Art 21 videos :

Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century, the Peabody Award-winning biennial series produced by the contemporary art organization Art21 (based in the US), provides viewers a unique look at today’s artists.The series reveals artists’ perspectives on current affairs, politics, economics, history and popular culture, as well as showcases the artists’ working processes and their studios. 

We will be showing the videos of ZA'sl well-known William Kentridge. 
"William Kentridge Anything is Possible", then for the course of the week have on hand: William Kentridge  The Eliot Norton Lectures (2012).  Also we will make available the Seasons 1-6 for viewers in the gallery to watch.

Jobs in the Umhlanga Area

Want to work in the new Country Road store in Gateway?

Send your CV to countryroadhr2@woolworths.co.za 

MONDAYS AT SIX AT ST CLEMENTS

MONDAY 23 JUNE

SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2014

The results of our short story competition for 2014

will be announced at St Clements on Monday 23 June.

The top ten stories and authors will be announced

and awards made to the top two authors.

Thereafter, all authors present will be invited to read their stories.

There will be time for questions and discussion.

Although the number of submissions for the 2014 competition (66 stories)

was less than in previous years, the standard was undiminished.  

Table bookings: phone St Clements, 031 202 2511

Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Beirut,

21-27 March 2015: apply now!

Are you part of the next generation of artistic festival directors? 

Do you want to broaden your programming skills and be inspired by colleagues 

and experienced leaders in the field? 

Do you want to join a new network of future festival leaders worldwide?

How to apply

The application form must be submitted by 12 September 2014. 

All information on the Atelier, selection criteria, application procedure and 

application form can be found on the Atelier website.

 www.atelierforyoungfestivalmanagers.eu

In case of questions please contact atelier@efa.aef.eu or call +32 9 241 8080.

This edition by +Fred Felton 

The Flatfoot Dance Company Comes to artSpace Durban & Auditions & Interviews

FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY @ artSPACE durban

(Photo - VAL ADAMSON) 

For the week 23 – 27 June 2014, Durban’s inimitable FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY will be resident at artSPACE durban. In a meeting of dancers and fine artists, FLATFOOT will work in artSPACE durban giving local artists an opportunity to paint, draw and create around the dancers as they rehearse, dance and create choreography.  FLATFOOT will continue to work in their normal day routine and will open up their daily work process.

The week will involve session where artists can watch and engage the dancers in their daily rehearsals but there will also be specific sessions where the dancers will be a little more still to promote portraiture (see schedule below). 

The week will culminate in a final performance called “SOUTHERN EXPOSURE” by FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY on Friday 27 June at 6.30pm (with bar facilities open) and curator Karen Bradtke will select some of the art works generated over the week to put on display in the gallery at the Friday event.  FLATFOOT will perform two works; “UGUHBU” by Sifiso Khumalo and “the inheritance of loss” by Lliane Loots.

Fees for artists to participate are 100 per day or R350 for the week and on June 25 there is a special portraiture session from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and the cost os R100.  Tickets for the performance on the 27 June are R50 or R25 for those taking part in the artist residency.

For enquires and bookings for the art residency, please contact artSPACE durban: 031 – 312 0793.

For enquires about the Friday night performance, contact Clare on 082 – 875 6065.

Auditions

Female Performers for Barnyard Theatre at Gateway Shopping Centre Thursday 5 June 

Casting for Game Show

Coloured Male Mid 30's email Sasha your pics and contact details

email sasha@gobigproductions.net 

Interviews

Professional Speaker Douglas Kruger

This Edition by +Fred Felton 

News for Artists and Musicians, Free Acting Workshops and Big Nuz for Durban

THE BAT CENTRE IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS

The Bat Centre in Durban is looking for emerging Jazz musicians and bands to feature on their upcoming programmes and events; lined up for every Sunday until March 2014 If you are interested in being part of this movement, you are required to send a Profile of your band to T-Bone Hlahane via email: publicity@batcentre.co.za.

PERFORM AT YOUR BEST! 
As a prelude to the 2014 PANSA MUSHO! Festival, the Dutch performing artist Nick Steur will be presenting two FREE workshops in Durban for interested arts practitioners.  
The workshops focus on finding your passion, researching it, and find the strongest ways of communicating it to an audience.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday 14 January from 10.00 - 12.00, and Thursday 16 January from 10.00 - 12.00. Each workshop will hold only 15 participants, so you must sign up for one of these now!
Selected participants will be asked to do a short assignment before the workshop, and during the workshop there will be activities/assignments and discussions about how to make a stronger presentation.

Please register for the workshop that you would prefer to attend by emailing Radwinn in the PANSA office on kzn@pansa.org.za by 15 December.
You will then receive a confirmatory email and the assignment early in January.  
This is an amazing opportunity to engage with an inspiring young artist from the Netherlands, who is creating waves with his performance art piece "Freeze" that will feature at the Musho! Festival on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January.  
Nick will be in Durban courtesy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, through Twist Theatre Development Projects, and the workshop is supported by the Arts and Culture Trust

DANCE VACANCIES FOR YOUNG DANCERS

There are vacancies for senior dancer students between 18-21yrs on the 2014 Dance for All Bridging Programme in 2014

To audition, please contact Dance for All if you have recently matriculated as a dance student, or have formal training in Contemporary Dance or Ballet, are between the age of 18-21, and will not be attending any other academic or dance institution during the day in 2014.

Class times:

- Monday - Thursday: 10h00 - 16h00

- Friday: 10H00 - 13H00

Contact details:

021 697 5509

allison@danceforall.co.za

International Opportunities for Singers

Masterclass and International Scholarship Programme Opportunities for Singers

Applications are invited from prospective participants in Masterclass, to be held in Pretoria in February 2014, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany.

Once again, in February 2014, Professor Protschka will be offering a Masterclass for South African singers - this time in conjunction with the University of Pretoria. The Masterclass will run from Monday 3 to Saturday 8 February 2014 at the University of Pretoria. Prospective candidates are asked to forward their applications to cb@join-mozart-festival.org. The application should include a CV and an audio recording (preferably mp3 files). The recording should include the following repertoire: one work each from the Baroque and Classical periods (preferably Mozart), a 19th Century opera aria, a 20th Century opera aria, plus a lied of the candidate's own choice.

Eight candidates will be accepted as active participants. The deadline for submission of application materials is 20 December 2013. Selected candidates are responsible for organising their own travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the Masterclass.

One student will be chosen for an academic year’s study with Professor Protschka at the Music College in Cologne. The Apollo Music Trust will cover the expenses of that year of study.

For further information please email Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust (rcock@iafrica.com) or phone 011 447 9264.

(Source - Pansa) 

Big Nuz coming to Durban 

Fanta did a study and found that teenagers are actually starved of having fun. They are burdened with responsibilities at a young age and in most cases this not out of choice but due to social pressures.  Fanta aims to save play by hosting festivals around the country to encourage teenagers to have fun and participate in different activities.

The Fanta Festival will be coming to Durban on Saturday 21 December where they will have various activity zones for teens and Big Nuz will be performing.

Please find details below:

Time: 11am-4pm

Venue:  Umlazi Comtech, Durban 

Article by +Fred Felton 

Contributions needed for SA Dance Book & Auditions Coming Up

Dear Readers

Quite a bit happening around Durban.

For starters Pansa is calling for contributions for a new South African Dance Book:

PANSA is pleased to announce that it will be producing a coffee table book of South African dance. With this in mind, we are making a call for contributions of both text and photos. Your voluntary contributions to this historic venture will be greatly appreciated, and acknowledged in the book.

So, if you have any of the following, please send it in because we would like an opportunity to consider it for inclusion in the book. Content we are looking for includes, but is not limited to:

• written contributions, in the form of history of dance organisations, anecdotes of leading personalities, brief biographies of important and ground-breaking dance practitioners, reviews of major productions, or any similar written content,
• High-resolution digital images of dancers, choreographers, or dance productions,
• insights into the history of contemporary dance in SA, important milestones and personalities, or any other content that you think might be relevant.

All photographs, paragraphs and contributions of another nature will be acknowledged in the book. So pull out your photographs, old or new, of personal and professional dance and dancers for possible inclusion in this historic publication. While we cannot guarantee that every photograph or line of text will be included, all contributions will be treated with honour and accorded the care and attention they deserve.

Important legal stuff
By sending the images and/or text to us for inclusion in the book, you warrant that:
1. You are the owner of the complete copyright and all other rights in the material submitted.
2. The content submitted does not infringe any existing copyright or any licence or any other right of any person, organisation or company.
3. The material submitted does not contain plagiarised, obscene or objectionable material or anything of a libellous or scandalous character.
If the content submitted does not belong to you, or is subject to copyright by some other body, you provide full details of such person or organisation to enable us to contact them for permission to use the content.

Please email contributions to dancebook@pansa.org.za
Deadline: 18 January 2013.

(Source - Pansa) 

Auditions - Man International

Damon Beard is looking for more Male Dancers and Singers for 2013

For more details go to http://www.ladiesnightshow.co.za/new/

and click on Join The Show

(Source - Damon Beard)