JOHNNIE WALKER POCKET SCOTCH - THE WORLDS #1 WHISKY, NOW POCKET-SIZED


How could you possibly make enjoying great whisky with great friends even easier? Johnnie Walkerhas the answer - Johnnie Walker Pocket Scotch - the new portable and stylish whisky that’s ready togo anywhere with you.

Johnnie Walker Pocket Scotch is a compact new look for Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie
Walker Black Label - a 20cl bottle of whisky that fits in your pocket and is perfect for sharing.It is the same award-winning 1 Scotch created from single malt and grain whiskies drawn from across the four corners of Scotland, just pocket-sized. Johnnie Walker Pocket 

Scotch is the ideal accessory for taking
along to spontaneous summer get-togethers or for sharing with friends at ‘Bring Your Own’
events or festivals. Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Jim Beveridge, says that Scotch has always been about sharing and Johnnie Walker Pocket Scotch makes that even easier: 

“We’ve been making exceptional whisky for
nearly 200 years and, in that time, our whisky has travelled from the four corners of Scotland to the four corners of the world. Today, Pocket Scotch gives people who love to make the most of life’s spontaneous moments a new way to share and enjoy our award winning Scotch, wherever their adventures take them.”

Johnnie Walker Pocket Scotch Red Label/Black Label is bottled at an ABV of 43% and will be available in South Africa from November 2018 with a RRP of R69.00


The magic of Christmas comes to Sun City



In the spirit of the season, Sun City offers its guests the chance to come together and rejoice the wonder of Christmas. From a towering Christmas tree and colourful lights lining the gardens and pathways, to an evening of harmonic carols and a lavish banquet; the experience of Christmas at Sun City is bound to be a memorable one.
The resort, which was recently voted Best Getaway in the Best of Ekurhuleni Awards and Best Weekend Getaway in the Best of Jo’burg Awards this year, will hail the start of the season with the Christmas Lights Ceremony on 14 December 2018. Guests are welcome to join the occasion outside the Welcome Centre where they will be treated to egg nog and mince pies while Clinton Viljoen performs festive songs. The ceremony will commence at 19h00. 

On Christmas Eve, 24 December 2018, an ensemble of entertainers will lead visitors through a selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas-inspired songs and carols, at the Sun Arena (Superbowl). Santa Clause has promised to make an appearance so bring the kids along. Entrance to the event is free for all but monetary donations are welcomed in support of local charities that are supported by Sun City. Doors will open at 19h00.

Guests can feast like royalty on Christmas day, as they will be treated to a sumptuous buffet featuring traditional Christmas dishes and desserts with a contemporary and decidedly South African twist.

“Our festive buffet is a marriage of Christmas classics and authentically South African, festive fare. Inspired by tradition, cognisant of our beautiful climate, and paying homage to local tastes and flavours; our Christmas lunch has a contemporary, yet reassuringly ‘Christmas-y’ feel. Expect a mouthwatering spread and a magical, festive atmosphere,” says Thapelo Modise, Marketing Manager at Sun City.

Christmas lunch will be served at 12h00 in the Kings Ballroom at Sun Central. There will be vibrant entertainment by the Divinity Band during the course of the afternoon and children can enjoy some fun and games in Santa’s Village. The cost per adult is R595 and per child, R295. Booking and prepayment are essential. Contact cro@suninternational.com / +27 14 557 1103 / 4050.
For more information about Sun City visit #NewSunCity connect with us on Facebook SunCitySA or follow us on Twitter SunCityResortSA and Instagram @SunCityResortSA.

ROCKING TIME SQUARE WITH DAN NICHOLL’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

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South Africa’s coolest new entertainment venue, the Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, is set for a very festive season, as popular television host Dan Nicholl gathers a collection of extremely talented friends for the very first edition of Dan Nicholl’s Christmas Party, to be held on Monday 17 December.
 
Taking advantage of the public holiday, the Christmas celebration will run from 15:00 - 17:00, and with ticket prices ranging from R100 to R150, it’s guaranteed to be a terrific afternoon out for the entire family – particularly given the star talent on show, including the acclaimed South African rock band The Parlotones; the hugely popular Kurt Darren; electric violinist Davina Gordon; the multi-talented Bianca le Grange and a very special band that features Just Jinger frontman Ard Matthews and former Springbok Schalk Burger Snr, an accomplished guitarist.
 
There’ll also be plenty of comedy on stage with the Emmy award-winning Loyiso Gola, Jason Goliath, Stuart Taylor, Donovan Goliath, Chris Forrest and Nicholas Goliath all on the line-up.
 
Former MasterChef judge Pete Goffe-Wood, illusionist Ryan Sharp and television star Maps Maponyane will also be making an appearance, along with a celebrity Christmas choir with some very familiar faces at the end of the party for a final flourish.
 
Says Nicholl: “I’m extremely excited to have such an extraordinary collection of South African talent come together for the Christmas party – it’s a celebration of some exceptional local performers, as well as the festive season.
 
“To see the likes of The Parlotones, Loyiso Gola, Kurt Darren, Stuart Taylor and Bianca le Grange on one line-up, for just R100, is a terrific opportunity. Hopefully we get Maps Maponyane to take his shirt off and Jason Goliath and Chris Forrest to keep theirs on!”
 
In the spirit of the festive season, the proceeds from the event will all go to the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation, which supports projects across South Africa, using the power of sport to uplift the lives of disadvantaged children.
 
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for people to come along, enjoy a uniquely South African variety show, and support local kids at Christmas,” says Nicholl. 
 
“We’ve got a few surprises as well, so I think we’re in for a very special Christmas party at Time Square!”
 
Tickets range from R100-R150 and are available from Computicket at
 
Queries or further information: from Henri-Basil Hearne (Time Square) henribasil.hearne@suninternational.com or Dan Nicholl – info@dannicholl.co.za

KARMA RELEASE: NEW TRACK


IMAGE | Marc Ronin x JungleGum Remix
 

 
If there is one thing that drives emerging electro-pop songstress, Karma, it`s the need to continue to strive for perfection. Despite having written new tracks over the past few months, several of which have been earmarked as singles, she has chosen instead to revisit her debut single "Image".
 
Working with Cape Town based duo Marc Ronin x JungleGum who have enjoyed European success with their trailblazing mixes, Karma has recrafted the song with a darker and heavier edge, yet at the same time retaining the infectious pop sheen that made it one of the most talked about singles of 2017. The lyrical inspiration behind "Image" deals with the age-old burden of betrayal and heartbreak, made all the more poignant by her own personal experience "It`s about not being able to get someone out of your head or heart, even when they have lied to and damaged you." Fuelled by skittering electro beats, pulsating synth bass lines and vast swathes of melodic keyboard washes, with Karma`s compulsive and haunting vocals weaving in and out of the song,  "Image" takes the listener on a unpredictable but fulfilling musical journey. 
 
Karma is always taking her music in new directions, and experimenting with different genres. She is set to release 2 new singles early next year, and this remix bridges the gap perfectly between the different transitions. It also comes at a perfect time for summer and festival season 
 
 
 
 

Secrets of the flying tribe


Around 600 000 people are in the air at any one time, as passengers and crew of the
3 300 aircraft aloft somewhere. That’s more or less the same as the population of the
city of Khumasi in Ghana, or Lilongwe in Malawi. Like all interesting nations and
cities, the world’s population of fliers is very diverse and constantly changing: Shaun
Pozyn, head of marketing at kulula.com, takes a light-hearted look at some of the
tribes and what we can learn from them.

The regulars: A little like George Clooney’s world-weary character Ryan Bingham in
the movie Up in the Air, these folk travel a lot and the novelty of being served
champagne while hurtling through the sky is long gone. They have tricks and hacks
to get through check-in and security. Like soldiers trained to field-strip and clean their
weapons in the dark, they’ve honed the procedures of removing laptops and – in the
case of international travel - liquids in plastic bags as they pass through security.
They may time their progress from carpark to airport lounge and look where they can
speed things up. Some bemoan an otherwise flawless routine – perhaps even a new
Personal Best – being thwarted by, say, a tour-group of pensioners. An offshoot of
this tribe is the semi-grator, working in one city, usually on weekdays, and living in
another, usually on weekends.

What we can learn: Streamlining. Some regular travellers may be a little
preoccupied with whether turning left or right in the security queue is quicker – a few
maintain that left is always quicker – but they do easy, genuinely useful things too.
Online check-in, bag-drops, reserved seating and lounge access all make things a
little easier.

The A-lister: This regular traveller is secretly convinced that everyone in the
terminal and aircraft recognises them from the tabloid mags’ social pages and their
Instagram feeds. They may sport sunglasses at any time of day or night and, as a
result, have been known to try to order coffee at airport gift-shops or collide with
furniture and people. They keep their phones ready to take pouty selfies with adoring
fans as they head for yet another junket to sample a new line of cosmetics, along
with their fellow social media influencers.

What we can learn: Lounge access gives you access to bathroom facilities where
you can make sure your no-makeup makeup is on fleek – as the A-listers would say
– before boarding, or simply relax with a drink and a snack. Lounges, like the SLOW
lounges at most domestic airports, are more likely to be able to accommodate A-
lister requests for gluten-free-decaf-no-foam-almond-latte-double-shot-with-a-drizzle-
of-caramel than the outlets in the terminal. Some lounges have showers.
The globetrotter: This tribe comes in many variations, from the travelling vloggers
tick-boxing through a dozen countries a year, to aid workers travelling light while
saving lives. They all have their own proven ways of streamlining their journeys.
Some pack a minimum of clothing and launder them along the way. Others swear by
rolling clothes up rather than folding them or have an array of high-tech gizmos like
solar chargers for their devices or to purify water for drinking. Tribal insignia may
also include neck-pillows designed by NASA, which they wear at all times or dangle
from a backpack, or that sarong that serves as a towel, blanket, parasol and
changing-booth.

What we can learn: Keep an eye on special offers and updates on baggage
allowances. Globetrotters know that these may vary between airlines and they make
sure that they comply with the limitations while they head for the Bora Bora via
Auckland and Port Moresby.

The leisurely: These are often retired or empty-nesters travelling to see children
and grandchildren, often to redeem rewards points. You’ll see them exuding Zen-like
calm in lounges or browsing airport shops. They have the luxury of travelling in the
off-peak hours rather than the early mornings and late afternoons when business
travellers fill up domestic flights.

What we can learn: Give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport and through
security. Although mornings and afternoons are busiest in domestic terminals, you’ll
enjoy your journey more if you’re able to get airside and spend some time unwinding
before boarding.

The unusually proportioned: You needn’t be as tall as Boban Marjanović – at
2.22m, the NBA’s tallest player this season – to feel that you’d like a little extra
legroom. This tribe often endures I’m-glad-I’m-not-him stares from fellow
passengers, who may also dread sitting next to more generously proportioned fellow
passengers.

What we can learn: Know the trade-offs. If you’re tall, you’ll covet an exit-row seat
for its legroom, but the inflight entertainment screens in those seats are usually
smaller. So if you’re of average height or short, on a long-haul flight and enjoy your
movies, select a seat away from an exit-row.

The rebel: You’ll come across these folk in all walks of life, but on aircraft they’re the
ones who regard noncompliance with announcements as a symbol of individuality.
They’ll remove their headphones and switch off their devices only when told to in
person by cabin-crew, and with direct eye-contact. “Oh, you mean ME? Are you
sure?” They bank on the fact that other passengers are reluctant to Cause A Scene
and, while the aircraft taxis and takes off, will furtively perform vitally important online
tasks like adding puppy noses to their Snapchat selfies.

What we can learn: There are always people who use cutlery to extract toast from a
toaster, but airline safety instructions are in place for a reason. Just follow them.

Hot in the City to Make a Festive Encore at Gold Reef City

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Gold Reef City is thrilled to announce the return of its critically acclaimed production, Hot In The City, to The Lyric Theatre following hundreds of requests for its return. From Sunday, 16 December 2018, guests will have the opportunity to once again, experience the show.
The hour-long musical extravaganza, directed and produced by Jared Mackenzie, stars multi-talented singer and actress, Bianca Le Grange and stage veteran, Gary Burts. The duo will belt out an assortment of local tunes and timeless classics from artists such as Bryan Adams and Wham! along with big Hollywood and Bollywood hits. They will also be accompanied by 12 incredible dancers in dazzling garb, amazing sets and stunning choreography.
Bianca shot to fame after she appeared on the first season of Idols South Africa. After becoming a fan favourite on the show, she released four albums and toured the country, performing live and was even the opening act for three international shows featuring Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and Usher. She later augmented her singing with acting, with her first role being Cinderella in Janice Honeyman’s pantomime of the same name. She has since been lauded for her subsequent stage performances, with her winning a Naledi award for her role in David Kramer’s Blood Brothers and being nominated for a Fleur du Cap for her portrayal of Anita in the smash hit musical West Side Story. Bianca made her film debut in Leon Shuster’s Pay Back the Money and was cast in the Mzansi Magic dramedy, The Mayor. She has also starred in major musical productions for Madame Zingara and featured in District 6 Kanala as well as in Pieter Torien’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
With over 25 years in the industry, Gary is no stranger to the spotlight having toured with Ozila; Shell Road To Fame winner, Desire Baird (now Keenyia); Kreeson and Ricardo & the Syndicate Sisters. All this, before jetting off on a 12 year international tour. Since returning to South Africa, Gary has dominated the stage in over 14 extravaganza shows at various entertainment resorts throughout the country. When not on stage, he can be found in the studio composing music for TV and radio as well as other artists such as MarcAlex, Blondie, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, Bones Delight and Cecil Mitchell.
“I look forward to watching this magnificent show again, and hope that the audience is ready to witness some breath-taking performances. Gold Reef City prides itself on supporting local musicians and talents, after all the best entertainment is found right here in South Africa,” says Kiran Singh, Gold Reef City’s Director of Operations and Complex General Manager.
“This show has always been a world-class production and is set to blow audiences away. Gold Reef City hosted the show earlier this year and it was a sold-out success. We expect the same this festive season,” concludes Mackenzie.
Tickets are available from Computicket or Gold Reef City’s Box Office and Tsogo Sun Rewards cardholders can enjoy discounts of up to 20% off the price.
The show will take place on Sundays at 14h30, Thursdays and Fridays at 20h30 as well as on Saturdays at 14h30 and 20h30.

Dazzling Frank Sinatra international hit show to tour South Africa in March 2019



"SINATRA AND ME" RECEIVES RAVE REVIEWS
AND IT’S COMING TO TOWN!


Frank Sinatra, one of music's great icons, is all set to ignite the South African stage in 2019 in a dazzling big band international show, SINATRA AND ME, featuring celebrated British performer, Richard Shelton who has been described as "one of the world’s finest Sinatra interpreters".  Shelton is an award-winning actor and singer and his show comes directly from the West End and Los Angeles. He will be accompanied on stage by Adam Howard’s 17-piece Joburg Big Band.

This highly acclaimed show kicks off in Durban at the Rockwood Theatre on 12 March with four shows before heading to Gauteng, The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from 21 March, and is bound to hit all the high notes with Sinatra fans. 

"I’m very excited to be making my first visit to South Africa," he says, "and being in the position to combine my two passions, travel and the music of Frank Sinatra and a big band. It is the perfect way to make what I hope will be the first of many visits."

Talking about the show, Shelton says: "The show focuses on the wonderful music of Sinatra with hits including ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, ‘It Was a Very Good Year’ and ‘One For My Baby,’ as well as lesser known hits, including a very intimate rendition of ‘My Foolish Heart’.

"The show is brought together with a narrative that looks at my time starring as Sinatra in London’s West End to the synchronicity between our lives, borne out by many incredible coincidences in LA including how his tuxedo literally walked into my life, a fact which was verified by Sir Roger Moore (James Bond) on live TV. I was also one of the last people to be inside Sinatra’s last home as it was being demolished. It was completely by chance.  We also have original music in the show including the title track scored for a big-band arrangement, ’Sinatra and Me’, which we recorded in East West Studios, LA, where Sinatra recorded ‘My Way’ and ‘A Very Good Year’.”

“Naturally, my biggest influence is the music of Frank Sinatra but also vocal stylings from singers including Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. Musically, I’m influenced by the greats including Oscar Peterson, Count Basie but also by a lot of classical music. I’m drawn to musical arrangements that allow the lyrics to flow. For me, the lyrics come first. You have to be able to tell a story first and foremost. That’s not to discredit the music, but unless there’s space to make the lyrics really mean something for the audience, you have nothing.”

Shelton received a ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ award for his performance as Frank Sinatra in Rat Pack Confidential. Now South African audiences will get an opportunity to see him recreate the many magical moments in Sinatra’s musical career.


Richard has performed for HRH Prince Charles at Windsor Castle, for Sir Elton John at his ‘White Tie and Tiara Ball‘, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the BBC Big Band, at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London and on countless international TV and radio shows.

As an actor, Richard is known to British TV audiences for playing series regular Dr Adam Forsythe in the TV show Emmerdale. Richard recently made his US TV debut playing Mr Benson in ‘House of Lies’.

Hear the world’s greatest Sinatra interpreter sing the coolest Sinatra songs – an unforgettable night of song and storytelling.

After Joburg, SINATRA AND ME travels to East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town prior to heading far South to New Zealand.



National Tour:

Dates: 12 to 17 March
Time: Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
Ticket prices: R200
Venue: Rockwood Theatre

Pretoria
Date: 20 March
Venue: Atterbury Theatre

Johannesburg  2
Dates: 21 to 24 March
Time: Thursday and Sunday at 3pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm
Ticket prices: From R150 to R400
Venue: Joburg Theatre (The Mandela)

East London
Date: 27 March
Venue: Guild Theatre


Port Elizabeth
Dates: 29 March
Venue: Boardwalk Casino

Cape Town
Date: 30 March
Time: 7pm
Venue: Paul Cluver

Quotes
“No one should take lightly standing onstage trying to BE Frank Sinatra, but Richard Shelton is quite simply phenomenal. He captures the essence of the man perfectly. His voice has exactly the right tone; he has that twinkle in his eye; he has the anger that sometimes flowed out of every Sinatra pore.”  Mike Young, BBC, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’.

“Singing the hits with style, Sinatra is marvellously played by Richard Shelton with a smile that turns on and off like a light bulb and an edge of near psychotic violence who comes across as a 24-carat bastard.” - Charles Spencer , The Daily Telegraph, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’.

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“Sinatra emerges as the worst kind of playground bully and Richard Shelton captures perfectly his string-pulling menace.” - Michael Billington, The Guardian, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’.
“A stand out performance from Richard Shelton as a swaggering steely-eyed son-of-a-bitch Sinatra.”- Alan Hulme, Manchester Evening News, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’
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“Richard Shelton in particular conveys a fearsome impression of how vile Sinatra could be when he was crossed (and sometimes wasn’t).”.- John Gross, The Sunday Telegraph, Rat Pack Confidential’
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“Richard Shelton’s splendidly tough yet laid back performance as authentic a rat and a pack-leader.” Benedict Nightingale, The Times, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’
“The hit songs, interwoven with teasing irony into the story get a rapturous response, especially thanks to Richard Shelton as an unnervingly authentic Sinatra.” – The Stage, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’
Sinatra: The Main Event stars Richard Shelton, one of the world’s finest Sinatra interpreters. Shelton performed as Frank Sinatra in “Rat Pack Confidential,” a stunning performance that saw him nominated Best Actor in a leading role.
“Richard Shelton is both mesmerizing and disturbing as Sinatra. He is smooth andcharming in demeanor as he croons, but in a second displays a more private, volatile side to his nature and a life littered with indiscretions.”
“A 5-strong cast especially Richard Shelton as an unnervingly authentic Sinatra” – Fiona Mountford, ‘Rat Pack Confidential

Kick Your December Off With ‘Mi Casa, Goodluck and TiMO ODV Live In The Garden’ In Pretoria THIS Saturday



Saturday 1 December – Pretoria Botanic Garden

FINAL PHASE Tickets On Sale From 
https://www.howler.co.za/OasisExperience
December is almost here and celebrate the 1st day of Summer with Oasis Experience as they bring Pretoria their biggest line-up to date with Mi Casa, Goodluck and TiMO ODV at the beautiful Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Tickets are on sale now fromhttps://www.howler.co.za/OasisExperience 

To compliment the natural beauty of the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, the Oasis Experience has been created to offer an exclusive outdoor festival experience unlike any other. Accompanying the breath-taking backdrop of the National Botanical Gardens, will be the magical sounds of symphony & excitement taking you on a journey into the Oasis for an explosive live show for the whole family.

“Our next edition of Oasis promises to be yet another magical day out for the whole family. Musically, we have put together an amazing diverse selection of exceptionally talented local electronic and live acts that are guaranteed to keep you grooving from start to finish. Look out for our new improved kids area and range of activities, as well as an even bigger selection of delicious gourmet street food. Tickets are on sale – get yours now!“ comments event organiser, Guy Herman.
 
Joining Mi Casa, Goodluck and TiMO ODV on the live entertainment line-up are Rubber Duc, Cinimin, Chrizz Beatz SA, Mark Stent (Live), DSCO Cam FT Duard, Jeandre Blow and Marc Young.


Tickets are selling fast with FINAL phase tickets on sale now, so get yours before they completely sell out!

Oasis Presents Mi Casa, Goodluck and TiMO ODV Live In The Garden – In Association With Jacaranda FM and MTV
Date: Saturday, 1 December 2018
Venue: Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria
Tickets Link
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Oasis Facebook Page
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Mi Casa (Live)
Goodluck (Live)
TiMO ODV (Live)

Supporting Acts:
Rubber Duc
Cinimin
Chrizz Beatz SA
Mark Stent (Live)
DSCO Cam FT Duard
Jeandre Blow
Marc Young
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*All prices are excluding booking fees

Phase 1 - SOLD OUT
Phase: 2 - SOLD OUT
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Phase: 4 - R200 (excluding booking fees)


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Phase: 1 - Kids Aged (11 - 17 years old) - SOLD OUT
Phase: 2 - Kids Aged (11 - 17 years old) - SOLD OUT
Phase: 3 - Kids Aged (11 - 17 years old) - SOLD OUT
Phase: 4 - Kids Aged (11 - 17 years old) - R105 (excluding booking fees)
Kids under (11 years old) - A R5 Booking Fee is applicable to Kids under 11 years old.


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Includes: VIP Entry for 4 X GUESTS, Express VIP Queuing, 1 x Standard Bottle & Mixers, Private Table Area.

NB: All Ticket Prices Exclude Booking Fees.

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A limited number of Tickets may be made available at the door. Pre-sold Dependant.