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Musical Sarafina comes to the State Theatre

Musical Sarafina comes to the State Theatre

 | 15.11.16

THE South African State Theatre (SAST) is pleased to announce the opening of Computicket bookings for one of the theatres most hailed musicals and sensational performances by Sarafina. SAST in association with Dr. Mbongeni Ngema and his company presents the well-known, multi international and award-winning Broadway production of Sarafina. This production will commence in 2017 on the 24th of February until the 3rd of March.

SA mourns passing of exceptional film-maker - Junaid Ahmed

SA mourns passing of exceptional film-maker - Junaid Ahmed

 | 02.11.16

THE family of renowned South African film-maker Junaid Ahmed, announce his death at Umhlanga Hospital on November 1, 2016 after a short illness, as the industry mourns the loss of an incredibly talented creative.

SACO to host Johannesburg domain workshop

SACO to host Johannesburg domain workshop

 | 31.10.16

A CIRCUIT of nine workshops hosted by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) countrywide will culminate in two workshops in November in Johannesburg and Grahamstown

Note from the Culturalist - CEO

Note from the Culturalist - CEO

 | 31.10.16

WE LIVE and work in interesting times – but what is clear is that leadership is something that is desperately needed. This month at the World Summit on Arts on Culture in Valletta, Malta, the subject of cultural leadership was hotly debated.

UK creative industry explodes thanks to tax breaks, talent

UK creative industry explodes thanks to tax breaks, talent

 | 30.10.16

DESPITE fears that Brexit would curb the growth of the creative industries in the United Kingdom (UK), TV and film production, is surging ahead.

Intense navel-gazing at Arts & Culture World Summit

Intense navel-gazing at Arts & Culture World Summit

 | 30.10.16

THE World Summit on Arts and Culture wrapped on Friday 21 October, after tens of sessions and a deep dive into how an art and culture play a leading role in navigating the crossroads at which both the world and the creative and cultural industries finds itself.

SACO opens up world of cultural statistics at practical workshop

SACO opens up world of cultural statistics at practical workshop

 | 27.10.16

STATISTICAL analysis may seem foreign to many in the creative and cultural industries, but it is a critical part of monitoring, measuring and evaluating the industry’s impact. This lesson was recently learnt by participants at an in-depth statistics workshop hosted by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) in Cape

2017 Standard Bank Young Artists announced

2017 Standard Bank Young Artists announced

 | 27.10.16

SIX of South Africa’s brightest young creative talents have been named as Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners for 2017.

It starts with a heartbeat…can you hear my heart beat?

It starts with a heartbeat…can you hear my heart beat?

 | 26.10.16

ANDRE LE ROUX Managing Director: SAMRO Foundation discusses the importance of music in South Africa and calls on policymakers, politicians and decision makers to find the rhythm that will help soothe the country's musical heartache.

Live music is good for you and good for cities, research says

Live music is good for you and good for cities, research says

 | 26.10.16

IF YOU listen to or play live music, you are likely to be happier and healthier – this according to one of the research findings showcased in the latest report on South African live music audiences published this week by SA-Norwegian live music development project, Concerts SA.

Arts Minister opens 'SA: Art of a Nation' Exhibition at British Museum

Arts Minister opens 'SA: Art of a Nation' Exhibition at British Museum

 | 26.10.16

ADDRESS by Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Arts and Culture, Republic of South Africa, for the opening of the South Afrca: Art of a Nation Exibition at the British Museum, London, United Kingdom.

Ten Best Contemporary Art Galleries in South Africa

Ten Best Contemporary Art Galleries in South Africa

 | 25.10.16

SOUTH Africa is known for its cultural diversity, an environment which promotes the growth of artists and galleries that merge western and African influences.