http://ramfest.co.za

RAMfest Press Release feb.pdf

By now, you’ve probably heard that KEN HENSLEY, the man who penned so many of Uriah Heep’s classic tracks, will be doing a once-off-gig at the New Life Church auditorium in Douglasdale, Johannesburg, on Saturday 17 March! In a major scoop for The Rockfest on MIX 93.8FM, we are pleased to announce that some excellent SA talent will be supporting this most legendary musician. Toni Rowland, Ghapi / Peter Hanmer BAND, (Cindy) Alter (Stewart) Irving and Nanette Scott, will be setting the stage for a truly memorable day. Booking through Strictly Tickets (www.strictlytickets.co.za). Tickets (R 180.00pp) are limited!!! An item of clothing and / or a tin of canned food for the various charities the church takes care of, together with your prized ticket, gets you in! Doors open at midday. Logistics allowing, The Rockfest on Mix93.8fm will be broadcasting from the venue on the day. It’s going to be an AWESOME day!!! – Leon Economides

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R&B/Soul/Hip Hop

Ben Caesar

Hold Me Close

The first single from Ben Caesar, who will soon be launching his debut solo albumLe Tigra, an original and modern mix with insightful lyrics to express the theme of “the dynamic contrast between the grace and fierceness of the tiger”.

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Rock

Not My Dog

Raging Girl

This newly-released self-titled album by Pretoria-based rock outfit shows why they ruled the country’s rock stages for almost a decade with their progressive nu-metal live performances.

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Country/Folk

Faith Why You Always Running

Billboard Lights

A new single, and the title track off this emerging Cape-based female indie artist’s brilliant lo-fi album, Billboard Lights .

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R&B/Soul/Hip Hop

Ricardo Dyson

Blow My Mind

A song off the EP Now That I’ve Got A Girl by this emerging artist and independent singer-songwriter.

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Rock

Pretty Blue Guns

Mockingbird

A track off the Stellenbosch band’s latest album, Shed You Skin, inspired by bands like The Dead Weather, The Black Keys and The Kills.

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World Music

Neo Muyanga

4:7

One of the number-titled tracks off Neo Muyanga’s latest mathematical opus, called Dipalo (Mixtape), which was composed, arranged and performed by this innovative SA artist.

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Rock

Shortstraw

Game Face

First single off the excellent debut album, You’re Underfed, I’m Wonderful, from this hip new Jozi 5-man band.

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Country/Folk

Ses Snare

Fotostories

String is the second Ses Snare album and is a mixture of Afrikaans, English, Covers and no doubt, some mind blowing original works from Mathys Roets, Pieter Smith, Leon Ecroignard, Thean Kotze, Wouter van de Venter and Blackie Swart.

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Rock

Alicia Wolf

Beyond My Dreams

Alicia Wolf is from Boksburg, Gauteng and has dedicated this autobiographical album of Rock Music called Beyond MyDreams to her late parents.

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Kwaito

DK

Nkosi Yamakhos

First single from this hugely talented newcomer on the SA scene off his album, I Have A Dream.

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RAMfest 2012 – Final Line-up Announced:

5 cities! 5 days! 7 stages! Local and international artists!

The line-up is final at last. In 2012 we bring you not two, not three, but four international acts! RAMfest has upped the game and we are proud to announce that AWOLNATION(USA) will be joining the international line-up together with In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel) and drum and bass master NETSKYft. MC Darrison (Belgium and UK).

SA fans were thrilled when RAMfest announced the first headliner In Flames in November last year. In Flames vocalist Anders Friden says that the band is excited about their upcoming performances at RAMfest (JHB and CT):

“We are really looking forward to touring South Africa. There are many countries that we have visited many times over, but this will be a completely new experience for us. Get ready to hear some delicious metal brewed and matured in Sweden; we hope to see many of you!”

Infected Mushroom and NETSKY ft. MC Darrison were announced earlier this year and with AWOLNATION alsojoining the line up, South Africa is in for a phenomenal treat. With the help of our sponsors we have managed to put together the ultimate alternative playground. Book your tickets now and join us at one of the selected venues for SA’s best loved annual music festival:

Dates:

Friday 02 March 2012: Port Elizabeth, Hume Park

Saturday 03 March 2012: Bloemfontein, Mystic Boer

Friday 09 March 2012: Durban, Origin Night Club

Saturday 10 March 2012: Johannesburg, Riversands Farm

Sunday 11 March 2012: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7

*Please note that the international acts will only be performing at RAMfest in Joburg and Cape Town and Netsky will also be in Durban.

Audiomatik Events and Hilltop Live would like to thank Ramfest 2012 Sponsors:

Red Heart Rum; Monster Energy; MK; Olmeca Tequila

Hunters; Black Label; Music Connection; Boom.fm; Rolling Stone SA.

Click here to buy tickets via Facebook or click here to buy tickets via Ticketbreak.

Line up details: (Please note that the line up changes from city to city.)

10 March 2012: Johannesburg, Riversands Farm

Click here for the facebook event details.

The RAM is back! Taking place at the Riversands Farm in Johannesburg for the second year running, the festival once again promises to bring Jozi the best time of their life. This time round there is also an option for camping. Camping tickets are R50 pp for 2 nights (Fri and Sat) and R30 pp for 1 night (Sat). No camping tickets available for only Friday. Space is limited so book asap. Buy your camping tickets here.

Please note: Camping ticket does not include festival ticket and does not allow you entry to the festival arena. You will also not be allowed into the campsite without a valid festival ticket.

RAMfest JHB Party Bus from Pretoria:

After the success of Railway to RAMfest in 2010 & 2011, Hotbox Express has decided to organize a party bus from Pretoria to Ramfest JHB.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 5 February 2012. There are only 60 tickets available.

For more info mail us at hotboxexpress or contact us on 074 143 7471.

For more information, click here.

Line Up:

Red Heart Main Stage:

In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel), AWOLNATION (USA), The Narrow, Pestroy, Fokofpolisiekar, Chromium, Shadowclub, Newtown Knife Gang.

Olmeca Electronic Stage:

NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Double Adaptor, RudeOne, Tasha Baxter, Deeziak, Benson, Cutkeylow, Ambush.

JHB Tickets: R350

11 March 2012: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7

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That’s right folks; RAMfest is back in Cape Town to unleash its 1 day festival to bring you the best we have to offer. Having travelled to other countries to observe the world’s most acclaimed festivals, the organisers have amped up the volume in line with international standards – so get ready for some explosive performances. The Cape Town Ostrich Ranch is located only 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town along the N7, towards the West Coast.

For those of you that love camping, we`ve got you sorted. Camping opens on Saturday morning 10h00; camping tickets are R50 pp for 2 nights (Sat & Sun) and R30 pp for 1 night (Sun). Please note: Camping ticket does not include festival ticket and will not allow you entry to the festival arena. You will also not be allowed into the campsite without a valid festival ticket. No camping tickets available for only Saturday. Camping tickets limited so organise asap! Buy your camping tickets here.

RAMfest CT Party Buses brought to you by Easy Company:

Why wait till you get to RAMFest to start the party!? Hop aboard the action-packed RAMfest bus in collaboration with Easy Company and get rock ‘n rolling before you’ve even arrived. Busses will be transporting eager festival-goers to the Ostrich Ranch and back again, saving you the hassle of appointing a designated driver, or the risk of drinking and driving!

There are three possible pick-up points. For more information on the RAMfest party busses, click here.

Line Up:

Red Heart Main Stage:

In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel), AWOLNATION (USA), The Narrow, Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Hog Hoggidy Hog, Newtown Knife Gang, Sabretooth.

Olmeca Electronic Stage:

NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Haezer, P.H.Fat, Dub Vader, B-Team, Das Kapital, Audiophile, Hyphen vs SFR.

CPT Tickets: R350

02 March 2012: Port Elizabeth, Hume Park
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Don’t say nothing good ever comes your way. For the first time ever, RAMfest will be visiting the windy city to cook up a big storm of rock ‘n roll awesomeness.

PE, we have some more good news! Hume Park is making camping space available for those of you that would like to stay over on the evening after RAMfest.

Here is the campsite booking details:

· Camping R40

· Pre booking’s essential

· Contact number, Hume Park: 0415861518

· Email address: Humepark_caravanpark

Please note: Your festival ticket does NOT include camping. Camping must be booked prior to your arrival directly with Hume Park management on the contact details that’s provided above.

Line Up:

Fokofpolisiekar, Niskerone, Volume Conflict, Guns ‘n Lazers, Huis Najaar, Herotide, Hog Hoggidy Hog.

Tickets PE: R80

03 March 2012: Bloemfontein, Mystic Boer

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This is what you have been waiting for, your very own huge rock ‘n roll and alternative music concert. Finally, RAMfest has decided to claw its way to Bloemfontein for what will hopefully be the first of many appearances in the City of Roses. Hear the rumble, feel the rumble, its coming.

We were forced to make a couple of last minute changes, but we stuck to our guns and will bring you a night of incredible music nonetheless. LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!

Line Up:

Fokofpolisiekar, Niskerone, Shadowclub, No Halo`s, All Will Fall, Koldproduk.

Tickets BLOEM: R80

09 March 2012: Durban, Origin Night Club

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The RAM is back on the sunny shores of the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal; a city where east meets west. This year RAMfest Durban will move to Origin Night Club, come and have a great time with us.

Line Up (local and international):

NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Hyphen vs SFR, DJ Nightvision, Amigo, Veranda Panda, Ditigal Kaos, Icarus, We’ve Been Hacked, Mad Love, Slice Freddy, Leo, Bear Girls, Jay Tweak, Mark E Mark.

Tickets: DBN: R120

Come get buck wild with us!

For a press release containing only details of RAMfest in your particular city please contact

us, we will be releasing these individual press releases soon.

Social media links:

Twitter: @ramfest

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ramfest

Website: www.ramfest.co.za

Liny Kruger
Palila Publicity
021 556 1726
082 464 1926
Twitter: @Liny_Kruger

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UCT RAG Presents: Big Bash 2012 =====> The Takeover

This year on 10 February 2012 UCT RAG hosts, not only, the last event of Orientation Week, but the biggest party experience of the entire week. It is a collection of an iconic venue in Cape Town and the most talented and most renowned musical acts in the country that makes UCT students come alive and come together for this once in a lifetime partying experience.

This year Big Bash will be hosted at the Grand Parade in the Cape Town CBD which holds 5000 people. The star studded DJ line up includes: Niskerone (Cape Town’s king of Dub step), SPHEctacula (Metro FMs host of the Pre Party), Leo Large featuring Fritzz the Cat, AKA (four time SAMA award winning artist), Kent (House DJ and Producer) and Oskido. This line up ensures that Big Bash will be one of the best experiences that one could have in Cape Town.

The event runs from 18:00 until 00:00. Transport will be provided – Buses start to leave UCT lower campus at from 17:30 until 21:00 and will start to return from the Grand Parade at 23:00 until 01:00. This is to ensure that our attendees get home safely.

5000 people. One Venue. One unified party experience
Big Bash 2012: The Takeover.

Rodriguez At Sundance In His Mabu Vinyl T-Shirt!

The World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary was presented by Edward James Olmos to:
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN / Sweden, United Kingdom (Director: Malik Bendjelloul) — Rodriguez was the greatest ‘70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion – rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away.

A World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spirit was presented by Richard Pena to:
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN / Sweden, United Kingdom (Director: Malik Bendjelloul) — Rodriguez was the greatest ‘70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion – rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away.

Jazz/Blues

Isja!

Struggle

A song off the self-titled debut album featuring the smooth melodic Bosmont jazz of Isja on the Shifty Records anti-apartheid record label, which always provided a platform for independent SA music with a social message.

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Pop

Rea Le Roux

Daar’s n Vrou wat Wag

The debut album, Al’s Van Jou from this vibrant and enthusiastic singer, actor and in-demand MC is a not to be missed pop-tinged album filled with potential hit tracks.

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Rock

12th Avenue

Time Bomb

Still riding the wave of his Idols’ success, here’s Mark Haze and his rock band with a song from the album, Sober.

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Country/Folk

Kenny Ray Daniel

Following a Shooting Star

On his debut album Feelings Out Of Sight, this old-school countryish musician still plays his Yamaha FG180 from the sixties on some of the songs he has written over the years.

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Jazz/Blues

Gil Hockman

Elvis Presley Blues

Some downbeat blues from the enigmatic troubadour from Jozi off his debut solo album, Too Early In The Journey.

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Afrikaans

Wolwedans

Young, gorgeous and gifted. This describes the talented Lara Frances in a nutshell. Her new album, Little Rendition, is a delicious mixture of nu-folkish pop with the merest hint of rock.

I soon realize this is feeling more like a Rodriguez convention, gathering some familiar and unfamiliar faces from Rodriguez’s life and career. Seeing Rodriguez for the first time in over a year is an immediate high. He looks great in a black suit and scarf, calm and classy as always. You can see the smile on his face when we chat about the film and the people surrounding us. It felt a little too good to be true. I quickly meet my heroes, Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew, the two South Africans who started all this madness. – Matt Sullivan

via Rodriguez Does Sundance – Day 1 – Part II « Light in the Attic Records.

Craig Bartholomew and Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman

Sony Pictures Classics struck first blood, buying North American rights to Searching for Sugar Man, Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul’s directorial debut. Following the rise, seeming demise, and reemergence of an obscure but influential Mexican-American folk singer named Rodriguez, the movie premiered Thursday to tears, cheers, and a standing ovation from festival attendees. – Chris Lee

From www.thedailybeast.com

http://Sugarman.org

Falling Mirror Launch show

Coming out of retirement concert

2 sets of 30 to 35 mins.

Alma Cafe Rosebank

Tues 7th Feb. 7pm for 7.30pm.

Bookings on 021 685 7377.

R130 including 1 course meal

Fully licensed R20 corkage.

“Thru The Mirror”

“A nostalgic trip down memory lane…. the story behind the influences that wrote the songs.”

Music Director : Jonny Blundell

Narrator and vocals: Neilen Mirror

Unplugged : Allan Faull, Jonny Blundell, Roger Bashew.

http://www.facebook.com/FallingMirror

Press Release: The running order of bands for the weekend!

Up the Creek Music Festival together with Bacardi – Breederiver, Swellendam: 2 – 5 Feb 2012:

Creekers, here it is: The schedule of the music for the weekend! Up the Creek Together with Bacardi Festival 2012 will be running live music on 3 stages throughout the weekend: The Bacardi Main Stage, the MK river stage and the all-night-long BOS Breede River bar stage.

Please find the complete schedule attached. Excited much? We are! The line up includes:

Kongos,aKing, Akkedis, Black Cat Bones, Blues Broers, Cameron Bruce, City Bowl Mizers, December Streets, Fox Comet, The Great Apes, Holiday Murray, Hot Water, Karen Zoid, Louwtjie Rothman, Machineri, No One’s Arc, Piet Botha, Taxi Violence, Wrestlerish, Jeremy Loops, Luna Paige, Shadowclub, Sterling EQ, Andra, Peachy Keen, AC/DC Tribute, Southern Gypsey Queen.

Thursday night special early show:

In 2011 we decided to give the die hard creekers a chance to enjoy a sneak preview of the weekend with an intimate show on the Thursday night. This year we are bringing back the iniative, Thursday the 2nd the doors will open at 16h00 for the first 400 music lovers. The artists that will be performing on Thursday evening are: December Streets, Dan Patlansky, Akkedis and Piet Botha.

Gates open at 16h00 on Thursday, see ticket prices for details of Thursday – Sunday passes.

SMS and win tickets.

sms CREEK to 33782 and fill out our short survey to stand a chance to WIN tickets to UTC 2012.
SMS’ @ R1.50 Free SMS’ dont apply T&C’s apply.
The winner will be announced 25th January 2012

Ticket prices:

Tickets are available from www.ticketbreak.co.zaor directly from our facebook page.

FESTIVAL WEEKEND TICKETS:

* Please note that day tickets for Friday and Saturday are not available.

* Children 13 and younger enter for free, children 14 years and older pay full price.

Gates open on Friday 3 February 16h00 for those of you who are not joining us for the Thursday evening.

Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/UpTheCreek.MusicFestival

Twitter address: Upthe_Creek

Website: www.upthecreek.co.za

General queries: info

Red Hot Events and Blue-Moonwould like to thank the sponsors for UTC 2012: Bacardi, Converse, MK and BOS Ice Tea

DRINK TOGETHER RESPONSIBLY

BACARDI.com

Regards and thank you,

Liny Kruger
Palila Publicity
021 556 1726
082 464 1926
Twitter: @Liny_Kruger

Final UTC 2012 Play Order

What have you learned over the course of making the film?

I learned that it’s possible to live your life on your own terms. Even if it means huge sacrifice, it’s your life and you will regret it if you don’t try. Rodriguez didn’t want to conform to any format or rules. He said what he wanted to say, and then he waited for people to embrace his music and his ethos, and not the other way around. I think that’s something we can all learn a lot from. Maybe more success or more money could come by compromising your dreams, but don’t go there! Rodriguez used to repeat the adage “you shouldn’t take candy from strangers.” That could apply to filmmaking. Filmmakers might go to a film institute for financing and think that all problems will be solved, but it comes with sacrifices. Maybe you’ll get the money, but maybe it’ll be a year too late and you’ve lost your inspiration and passion. If you want to be true to yourself you need to set your own rules – use your own money, and if you don’t have much then make a cheap film. This is much easier with cheap digital technology. If it turns out to be a good film, you can sell it and from the surplus you can make the next film. Times have changed – filmmaking just isn’t that expensive anymore. My cinematographer Camilla Skagerstrom won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes last year for a short film she made using $3000 of her own money. She didn’t compromise. If you want to make a film, it needs to be your film, made on your terms and with the energy you only can get from the possible misconception that all is possible and all your dreams can come true. Don’t wait for the money until you’ve lost the spark – just do it anyway.

In the same way, Rodriguez eventually found his audience his own way. Why: because he stayed true to his ideals. So much so that it seemed like he was almost purposely hiding his talent and avoiding success. But in the end, it turned out to be the other way around. His creativity was uncompromised and therefore flawless. I think this is really something any artist needs to consider carefully. Their true treasure is their own integrity, dignity, inspiration and passion. Protect this at all costs.

Full interview at http://martinmyers.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/searching-for-sugar-man-movie-about-rodriguez/

Searching For Sugarman

http://sugarman.org

Music itself is going to become like running water or electricity. So it’s like, just take advantage of these last few years because none of this is ever going to happen again. You’d better be prepared for doing a lot of touring because that’s really the only unique situation that’s going to be left. It’s terribly exciting. But on the other hand it doesn’t matter if you think it’s exciting or not; it’s what’s going to happen. – David Bowie

via David Bowie’s 2002 Predictions About Music are Pretty Close.

The film will have its international premiere next Thursday 19th January, at the Sundance Festival as a representative of the World Documentary section of the Festival.

‘Searching For Sugar Man’ was completed over the past three years and was filmed in Cape Town and Detroit, and other South African and US locations.

More Info:

http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/120073/searching_for_sugar_man

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047898

http://www.indiewire.com/article/meet-the-2012-sundance-filmmakers-malik-bendjelloul-searching-for-sugar-man

http://collider.com/sundance-2012-film-competition-line-up/129488/#more-129488 – Searching for Sugar Man / Denmark, United Kingdom (Director: Malik Bendjelloul) — Rodriguez was the greatest ‘70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion – rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away. World Premiere. Day One Film.

For more info, please contact:

Sugar

Sugarman.org

Email: sugar@sugarmusic.co.za

A few months ago, Google introduced their own social networking platform with the intention of entering the ring to contend for the social media crown against the likes of Facebook and Twitter. This platform, simply dubbed Google + (pronounced Google Plus), showcases quite a few similar features as its leading competition. So as a musician, you may be asking yourself ‘why would I even bother if I’m already on Facebook and Twitter? Do I REALLY need to update yet another social account??’.

Well frankly, the answer is yes, you really do need to get yourself set up on Google + and the reasons as such are quite simple.

via The Musicians Guide to Google + – MTT – Music Think Tank.