PANSA Agm - Amarula is having a party - Job Vacancy Kumisa

Invitation to PANSA members

Date: Saturday 18 October 2014
Venue: PANSA Offices,3B Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Time:  To be announced
RSVP: info@pansa.org.za or 021 448 4232

Agenda

1. Welcome & Apologies
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes – AGM 2013
4. Matters Arising from the minutes
4.1 Amendments to the constitution:
It is proposed that the name of the Association be changed from Performing Arts Network of South Africa to Performing Arts Network of Southern Africa.

The change is because PANSA is being encouraged by funders to play a greater role in Southern Africa generally and the name change would formalise the commitment of the Association to be more involved in cross-border collaborations.
The relevant clause is clause 1.1 and would read as follows:
1.     NAME
A voluntary association is hereby established under the name of: Performing Arts Network of Southern Africa (PANSA) (hereafter referred to as “the Association”).

5. Chairperson's Report
6. Financial report
7. Other Business
8. Election of New National Steering Committee members
9. Meeting adjourned

Attached documents: Minutes of AGM 10 August 2013

Should you have any questions kindly contact PANSA National Office on 021 448 4232 or email info@pansa.org.za

Amarula is having a party

Amarula Cream is celebrating its 25th birthday by giving away gifts to say thank you to South Africans for making it the country's best-loved cream liqueur.

The African Original is having a three-month-long birthday party, running from October to December, offering a host of 25-themed rewards.

Shoppers at the country's leading supermarket chains will get R25 back in cash, every time they buy a bottle of Amarula Cream, provided they buy two bottles at a time. That's R50 back on the double-bottle buy. The cash-back doesn't apply to single bottle purchases. Consumers can claim their money from their local ABSA ATM, using a digital code released on purchase of the pair of Amarula Cream bottles.

Meanwhile, some of the independent retailers are in on the party too, offering retro-style prizes to Amarula customers, including fedora hats and ottomans fitted with speakers and an MP3 player.

The brand has also teamed up with hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants around the country. Every time someone orders an Amarula birthday drink from the participating outlets, they will stand in line to win a R25 000 cash prize.

There's also another R25 000 grand prize on offer in a digital competition with loads of other prizes too.

"We are very proud of our heritage as an African Original and an authentic marula liqueur," says the brand’s SA marketing manager, Christelle Bester. "What better way to celebrate than by giving back to South Africans who have helped build Amarula into the market leader."

Visit www.amarula.com for fabulous recipes, gifting inspiration and interesting facts about Amarula.

Follow Amarula on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AmarulaSouthAfrica) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/amarula).

Join the conversation using: #AmarulaTurns25

(Please remember to drink responsibly.)

Vacancy at Kumisa

Office Administrator / Information Desk Assistant

Short Term 6 months Contract:

Are you interested in promoting, protecting and investing in the growth and diversity of the KZN music industry? The KwaZulu-Natal United Music Industry Association is seeking to fill the position of Office Administrator / Information Desk assistant which will be  a short term contract not exceeding 6 months.

The candidate must be able to work independently and possess sound financial, administrative, and communication skills. Experience with switchboard management, minute taking and document management as well as fluency in English and Zulu will be an added advantage.

Scope of work includes:

·         Reporting to the KUMISA General Manager, and to the subcommittees when required.

·         Solicit interest in new relationships with potential strategic partners.

·         Actively assist with managing funding applications and sponsorship acquisition.

·         Manage and ensure all governance compliance issues.

·         Update of founding documents.

·         Oversee KUMISA’s communication plan

·         Actively seek and cultivate development opportunities for the KZN Music Industry.          

·         Any other duty as assigned by the General Manager

Salary negotiable based on experience.

If you have the experience and are interested in joining an exciting organisation, please email your CV and a brief description on why you are suited to the role to amarsooklal108@gmail.com

Closing date: 14 October 2014

KUMISA reserves the right not to fill the post.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

This editon by +Fred Felton 

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Community Dialogue Event - Auditions New York Film Academy - Development Grants - Theatre Festival Call For Productions

Community Dialogue On Social Cohesion

The Department of Arts and Culture will be staging a Community Dialogue on Social Cohesion which will culminate to the Provincial Dialogue. Details are as follows:

Date : Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Venue : Bester Hall, Inanda

Time : 17:00 – 20:00

Topics for discussions include:

• Ubuntu and our Humanity
• Promotion of gender equity
• Building a caring nation
• Difference, tolerance, discrimination, inclusion and exclusion
• Social Cohesion, A means or an end for Development

Your attendance will highly be appreciated as it will contribute towards eradication intolerance in our Province.

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT. Please invite other relevant stakeholders.

For catering purposes please RSVP: 0833078980

SHARPEN YOUR ACTING SKILLS!
Learn to think on your feet!

On the 17th 18th and 19th of September, PANSA is hosting 3 days of exciting Improvisation
Workshops as part of its service to members, at its premises 3B Beach Road, Woodstock in Cape Town.
The workshops will be run by the talented Jason Delplanque, Director and CEO of The Longshots – a Cape Town based improvisational comedy troupe currently wowing its local audiences.

The cost of participating in the workshop for PANSA members is only R50 per day. For non members its R100 per day. (Or you could just become a PANSA member for R120 per annum!!) And enjoy the discounted price, for this and all our other projects to come for the next year!!).

The workshops will run from 10am to 4pm (Please bring your own lunch). And you may attend as many as you wish to, from day to day.
For purposes of high quality input and output, only 15 participants will be selected to participate in the workshops.
Please contact info@pansa.org.za , or call 021 488 3513 for registration.

Auditions 

New York Film Academy

The New York Film Academy is looking for artists talented in Musical Theatre, Acting and Filmmaking. The purpose of these auditions is to find young artists who show talent and drive for the industry, and assist them with scholarships to study further at the Academy. South African artists who are selected for the different programmes will be offered partial Talent Based Scholarships and Needs Based grant assistance for their studies.

Musical Theatre students are trained by Broadway professionals whilst Filmmaking students will be on set shooting from their first week. They will also write, direct, shoot, and edit 8 of their own film projects and will crew on an additional 21 others in just the first year of the BFA program! Auditions are by appointment only. To book an audition, please emailsaauditions@gmail.com

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY: ON CAMERA WORKSHOPS

Sat 20: 11h00 – 12h00 Workshop; 13h00 – 16h00 Audition; 17h00 – Info Session
Sun 21: 09h00 – 10h00 Info booth; 10h00 – 11h00 Workshop; 12h00 – 13h00 – Audition

Development Grants from Arts & Culture Trust (ACT)

The Professional Development Programme funded by Nedbank Arts Affinity is designed to support the development of a reliable, sustainable and vibrant arts and culture sector in South Africa. The programme makes provision for support of activities that increase job opportunities for and develop sustainability of South African arts and culture organisations, associations, cooperatives, networks, individual artists and practitioners with various grants:

Once-off Grants
Eligible for once-off grants of up to R60,000 are arts and culture organisations, associations, cooperatives, networks, individual artists and practitioners, for range of activities that support their professional advancement, on an on-going basis

ONCE-OFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Arts and culture organisations, projects (cooperatives and collaborations) and individual artists as well as arts administrators and managers working in any one or a combination of the following disciplines are eligible to apply for once-off grants of up to R60,000:

• Literature
• Dance
• Music
• Visual Art
• Theatre
• Arts Education
• Arts Administration
• New Media

Multi-disciplinary (a combination of one or more of the above)

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2015
Outcome available: 15 November 2015

For more information visit Arts and Culture Trust website http://www.act.org.za/development-grants.html#once-off-grants

Zabalaza Theatre Festival call for applications

The Baxter’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival is calling for applications from theatre-makers, directors, script writers, community groups and theatre companies to participate in the 2015 Zabalaza Theatre Festival.

The festival will take place at the Baxter Theatre Centre from 20 to 28 March.
The deadline for applications is by 3 October 2014.

Productions which are selected from applications received will first be auditioned and will then be invited to participate in the Zabalaza mini-festivals, which are planned for January 2015, when the final selection for the 2015 festival line-up will be made.

Auditions take place from 6 October through to 12 December 2014, so artists are strongly encouraged to apply early.
The Festival organisers are looking for one or two-handers, children’s theatre productions, puppetry, musical theatre, drama, comedy, physical theatre and storytelling.

For further enquiries or more information contact Ziyanda Mxokozeli or Zoleka Helesi on 021 680 3980, fax to 021 689 1880 or email  them ziyanda.mxokozeli@uct.ac.za, zoleka.helesi@uct.ac.za or baxterzabalaza@uct.ac.za.

Alternatively visit www.baxter.co.za www.facebook.com/zabalazafestival.

This Edition by +Fred Felton 

Events around SA, News for Photographers and Jobs in SA

Gateway will be packed full of Events this December

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Glenwood Community Forum Christmas Carols in the Park & Glenwood Night Market:

Bulwer Park, Glenwood: Sat 30 Nov from 5pm

A bumper evening of outdoor festive activity is scheduled for Bulwer Park on Saturday 30 November: a Night Market and a Christmas Pageant. 

There will be an original Christmas Pageant, starting at 7pm called Sipho’s Christmas Gift. It is a quaint South African Christmas parable interwoven with a programme of beautifully- chosen carols sung by candlelight. 

People are asked to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the show and carols. Supper is available before and after the pageant – the usual Bulwer Market has a special one-off night market which offers outdoor picnic style supper including tasty Lebanese flatbread and curry. There will be an array of stalls offering gift ideas, décor items, arts and crafts on sale. 

Info                 Tracey on 0766 760 760

(Source - Publicity Matters) 

Pansa needs your help with a coffee table book

The PANSA coffee table book of South African dance is nearing completion, so we are making a last call for contributions of both text and photos. Your voluntary contributions to the book will be much appreciated, and acknowledged 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
• 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 contributions to the book will be treated with the care and attention they deserve. While we cannot guarantee that every photograph or line of text will be included, all contributions used in the book will be acknowledged.

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.

Final date for last contributions is 31/12/2013.

A HUGE thank you to all those people who have already sent us photos and biographies. The fact that we have already heard from you does not preclude you from sending more photos, or from referring us to other dancers/choreographers or photographers, or referring them to us. The more inclusive we can make the book, while staying within the bounds of contemporary dance, the better.

One last thing that we ask. If any of you have any suggestions of who you think should be asked to write a foreword/introduction, we would like to hear from you. Please include contact details for the person you suggest, and a short motivation as to why you think they should be the person to do it. While we have our own ideas on this (but no consensus as yet) we will consider any suggestions you have. And your suggestion might sway the team one way or the other! 

Please email contributions to dancebook@pansa.org.za

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Jobs around South Africa

NativeVML is looking for a Senior Social Media Manager - http://www.nativevml.com/job-detail/social-media-manager-3

Conversation Lab is hiring - ask them about their latest positions: you can find them on Twitter - @ConversationLab

Auditions, Internships, Theatre News & Music & Dance News Around South Africa

Blue Monday Platform

If you are looking for entertainment for your next function, team-builder, social event or party, if you are a young artist who would like to showcase your talents and skills, or if you are keen to check out a variety of new acts – come and see what is bubbling under on the entertainment scene at the next PANSA Blue Monday Platform on Monday 11 November from 6pm.

Blue Monday Platform is a forum to encourage new performing artists to explore, create and innovate. It is ideal for artists about to embark on their career to get some exposure. It is a platform that operates on a basic "open mic" theory where the Platform is yours for up to fifteen minutes. Participants can perform anything from poetry to rap, sketches to play excerpts, mime to music.
 

The Blue Monday Platform is an initiative of PANSA – the Performing Arts Network of SA – which focuses on creating opportunities and support to the professional and newly-professional echelons of the performing arts industry.

Blue Monday Platform is on a mission to change the perception of arts, get newcomers involved in the industry and new audiences into theatre foyers, and also as a showcase for eventors, theatre managers and the public to see what is out there and available. The Blue Monday Platform is trying to make theatre universal, accessible and appropriate for all walks of life - and appealing and challenging to newcomers – and youth in particular - to engage with their culture.

Get involved in Blue Monday Platform. Entry is free and all are welcome. The bar is open, and it is a perfect opportunity for networking.

Where: Catalina Theatre, Wilsons Wharf
When: Monday 11 November
Time: 18h00

Entry: free and all are welcome

For more info: Radwinn on kzn@pansa.org.za / 074 272 7055

RISING STAR AUDITIONS

Urgent reminder regarding auditions we are holding this week for the RSPA 2014 Elizabeth Sneddon, Shakespeare for Schools Festival production, The Tempest.

Auditions are open to any 2014 Grade 7 – 12 learner, they do not HAVE to be current RSPA student. Rehearsals will take place early 2014 in the form of a production class, on a Friday 15h00 – 17h00 in Westville. For further information and the monologue that must be performed at the audition visit www.rspa.co.za/news/auditions.

All people auditioning will be expected to sign a production guarantee to commit their time and focus to the success of this production.

If you have any questions please contact me

Yours in drama

Gill Brunings

Principal

083 326 3257 | gill@rspa.co.za | fax 086 574 7102

Vuyani Dance Theatre Auditions

Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT) invites dance aspirants aged between 18 and 26 to audition for a year-long apprentice training programme.

Interested candidates must have completed their matric and or studied dance at a tertiary institution to take part. Prior experience, teaching and singing skills will be an added advantage.The training will give qualifying candidates insight into VDT’s repertoire, and may include both national and international touring experience.
Auditions will take place in Johannesburg at The Dance Space (old MID building), 01 President St, Newtown on Thursday 5 and 6 December from 09:00.

Candidates should send their CVs, recent head and shoulder picture and a one page motivational letter. Only 15 candidates will be selected for the 2014 programme.

For further information call 011 838 7666 and e-mail your particulars: luyandas@vuyani.co.za or info@vuyani.co.za
Closing date: 25 November 2013.

Applications for Dance Umbrella 2014 open

The annual Dance Umbrella Festival will run from March 6-16, 2014 and applications to take part in this prestigious event are now open.

The Main programme will comprise only commissioned work from South African choreographers, invited international works and selected works from the Dance Forum residency programme.

Choreographers can apply to be commissioned and must contact Dance Forum at 011 492 2033. Anyone who wants to apply for a commission fee can also download the application on www.danceforumsouthafrica.co.za. Closing date for this is November 30, 2013 and no late entries will be accepted.

Dance Umbrella is re-introducing the Fringe Programme which is open to work that runs for up to 30 minutes. The programmes for the Fringe will be curated and once the programme is finalised, no additional entries will be accepted.

Stepping Stones: Only youth, community groups and choreographers who do not work regularly will be featured on this programme. The running time may not exceed ten (10) minutes. Once the Stepping Stones programme is full, no other entries will be accepted. There is also no guarantee that all entries will be programmed so it is advised that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing date for Fringe and Stepping Stones is December 6, 2013.

General application forms can also be downloaded at www.danceforumsouthafrica.co.za or by calling Lindiwe at 011 492 2033.

The venues for the Dance Umbrella and all technical facilities within the budget, the theatre, publicity, posters and programmes are provided free, at no cost to the participating choreographers, dance companies or groups.

For further information, please call 011 492 2033.

National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe opens for applications

The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is now accepting applications for Fringe productions wanting to take part in the 2014 edition of the Festival.

The Festival will take place from 3 to 13 July 2014.


Application for the 2014 Fringe can be submitted, via the Festival’s website – www.nationalartsfestival.co.za from Thursday, 31 October. Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email - fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, telephone – 046 603 1103, or fax – 086 233 2119. The deadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2014.

The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Department of Arts and Culture, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, City Press and M Net.


About the National Arts Festival: The National Arts Festival, now in its 40th year, has proved its sustainability and has grown to be one of the leading arts festivals in southern Africa. Its objectives are to deliver excellence; encourage innovation and development in the arts by providing a platform for both established and emerging South African artists; create opportunities for collaboration with international artists; and build new audiences.    

EMPLOYMENT OPPURTUNITIES IN THE PERFORMANCE ARTS

RMB-supported BASA Intern programme

RMB-supported BASA Intern programme open for applications.

Now moving into its fifth year, the programme is designed to allow a new graduate the chance to immerse him or herself in all aspects of arts administration. The programme also allows the intern to identify their own learning goals and work towards those during the year that the internship runs.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for the 2014 Business and Arts South Africa intern programme, supported by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB).

The Internship gives an emerging administrator the opportunity to access mentorship, grow in several administrative skill areas through training, and also drive projects, which provide synthesis between study and practice.

The 2013 Business and Arts South Africa intern programme, supported by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) selects interns based on their education, experience, and enthusiasm for the arts. The intern selected is expected to engage in the diverse projects that BASA is involved with, reports to the Marketing and Operations Manager, and works closely with the entire BASA team.

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2013.

Interested applicants should e-mail their CV and cover letter to: info@basa.co.za For more information call 011 447 2295.

Zulu TV auditions

 Auditions will be held in Durban next month in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors and voice over-artists…

 Leading South African arts entrepreneur Mbongeni Ngema has announced that his company, Committed Artists, is to hold auditions to find presenters, actors and voice-over artists for his new Zulu TV channel, which will be launched early in 2014, in partnership with the King Zwelithini Foundation. 

 Zulu TV will be flighted throughout sub-Saharan Africa from 22 January 2014 via a new satellite that has been launched into space by SENTECH.  

The auditions in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors and voice-over artists will be held at KZN Music House, 1 Derby Street corner Igcuce (Epsom) Road, Greyville in Durban, on Saturday 16 November 2013 between 10 am and 5pm.

 Those interested in auditioning must be conversant in isiZulu and English. Qualified radio and TV announcers and actors of all race groups as well as aspiring raw talent will be considered for auditions.

 It is essential to book a slot in order to secure an audition. Call 031-309 8159 (office hours between 9am and 5pm) or email av@committedartists.co.za to book an appointment.

 KZN-based Zulu TV will begin shooting programmes in December 2013. Primarily an entertainment channel, Zulu TV aims to screen high quality programmes in High Definition format, with a strong emphasis on local productions. In addition to music programmes, content will include coverage of heritage, tourism, arts and culture, lifestyle, magazines programmes, as well as musical theatre, drama, sitcoms, movies, short films, documentaries, religion and current affairs, with internet link up through social networking.

Shows In Durban

Comedy:

 Mark Banks is Banksrupt!

The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 6 - 24 November 2013

South African comedy legend Mark Banks is back – and this time he is going for broke in his new one-man show Banksrupt! which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre in Durban from 6 – 24 November

After several years of working on the biggest comedy line-up shows in South Africa, Banks makes a triumphant return. The legendary multi-purpose improviser and lighting speed anarchist just keeps getting better! The Royal Albert Hall, the Hammersmith Apollo and the PE Opera House are better off having hosted this iconic showman.

Banksrupt! has been years in the making and in consultation with two wise men, a babbling gnome and Kobus Wiese, the show promises to be his greatest comedy work yet.

The show, which is being produced by Whacked: Special Project, incorporates stand-up, sketch and video making it one that the world could not ignore.

Bookings through Computicket. Mark Banks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mark.banks.official Mark Banks Twitter: @markdotbanks

No under 16s

KickstArt presents Jack and the Beanstalk

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 29 November to 5 January

Kickstart rounds off the year with a fun-filled family romp: a brand new pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk, which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre from 29 November until 5 January.

 Written and directed by Steven Stead, Jack and the Beanstalk stars the supremely talented Rory Booth in the title role, the cast also features Jessica Sole as his love interest, Princess Jillian, Darren King as his long-suffering, eccentric mother, Flora Flatbroke, Liesl Coppin as his evil nemesis, Lady Perfidia Beastly, Shelley MacLean as the good fairy, Glissanda Goldenvox, and Peter Court and Bryan Hiles reprising their hilarious performances as the two incompetent crooks,Cecil and Claude, making a comeback after their demise in Robin Hood.

 Jack and the Beanstalk will run from 29 November to 5 January, with performances 2.30pm Tues-Sun and 7pm Sat. Booking for all KickstArt productions is through Computicket, and for block bookings of 10 or more, or sold performances and early bird specials, please contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places: 0832502690 or editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com.

(Source - Pansa)

Music News

The Rhumbelow Theatre presents

Daniele Pascal

KZN Tour: from 15 November

Chanteuse Daniele Pascal presents two programmes: The Songs of Edith Piaf and A French Affair in venues around KZN.

Charismatic, award-winning chanteuse Danièle Pascal is one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists. Her unique style and classic joie de vivre are quintessentially Parisian and synonymous with the spirit of romance of the French cafe song.  She will delight with a selection of well-known French songs by Piaf, Porter, Aznavour, Brel, Legrand , Mouskouri, Boccara, her own compositions and many more.  She will enchant you, move you and entertain you.  She is accompanied on piano and vocals by talented and versatile pianist Pieter van Helslandt.

Fri 15 Nov 2013 Show starts 20.00 – Rhumbelow Durban – The Songs of Edith Piaf

Sat 16 Nov 2013 Show starts 20.00 – Rhumbelow Durban - A French Affair

Sun 17 Nov 2013 Show starts 14.00 – Rhumbelow PMB - The Songs of Edith Piaf

Sun 17 Nov 2013 Show starts 18.30 – Rhumbelow Pmb - A French Affair

Tue 19 Nov 2013 No Performance

Wed 20 Nov 2013 Show starts 19.00 - Alliance Francaise Dbn – A French Affair

Thur 21 Nov 2013 Show starts 19.00 – Alliance Francaise Dbn – A French Affair

Fri 22 Nov 2013 Show starts 19.30 – Schlesinger, Michaelhouse – A French Affair

Sat 23 Nov 2013 Show starts 20.00 – Rhumbelow Dbn – The Songs Of Edith Piaf

Sun 24 Nov 2013 Show starts 14.00 – Rhumbelow Dbn- The Songs of Edith Piaf

Sun 24 Nov 2013 Show starts 18.30 – Rhumbelow Dbn - A French Affair

Venues opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner

         

BOOKINGS

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DBN

Contact Denise on 031 312 9582 or email: afdbn@global.co.za

SCHLESINGER THEATRE - MICHAELHOUSE

email : theatre@michaelhouse.org or phone 033 234 1314 (weekdays 08h00 - 13h00)

RHUMBELOW PMB AND DBN

R 100-00 a ticket      Bring food picnic baskets.

Pensioner Discounts 7.30pm Tue 19 & Wed 20 Nov ONLY – R 75-00

Book at COMPUTICKET or Phone or email Roland

H  2057602 / Cell 0824998636 / Email : roland@stansell.za.net    www.rhumbelow.za.net

RHUMBELOW DBN ONLY

Braais will be available should you wish to cook some meat

Limited secure parking available. Booking is essential. 

Bar Available (no alcohol may not be brought on to the premises)

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Article by +Fred Felton 

PANSA KZN is looking for 2 interns, A Free Photography Workshop & Catch Lisa Raleigh Around SA

PANSA KZN is looking to appoint two arts administration interns for a period of three months, from 1 November, 2013 until 31 January, 2014.

These interns will work with the regional co-ordinator to fulfil a range of different tasks including: office administration, project management, proposal writing, report writing, management of the PANSA data-base and the resource centre.  
Interns will be expected to work full-day, for 5 days a week, and will receive a monthly stipend. 
Interested applicants must have some administration experience, an interest in the arts, excellent English communication skills and experience with using MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. 
Interested applicants should forward a one-page motivational letter that outlines their experience and why they wish to be considered for the position to kzn@pansa.org.za by Friday 18 October.  Short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews the following week.  Please do not send a CV, certificates, letters of reference or any other support material. Only the motivational letters will be considered.

(Source - Pansa) 

Free Photography Workshop

Catch Lisa Raleigh around SA 

11 - 13 Oct - Durban Exhibition Centre

25 - 27 Oct - Sandringham Farm, Stellenbosch

8 - 10 Nov - Coca-Cola Dome, Jozi 

Art and Theatre News, Events and hear what Blackberry is doing for the Rhino

Pansa KZN AGM

The Collective, 48b Florida Road (entrance in Fourth Ave)
Saturday the 27th of July 2013, 1 pm - 3 pm
(join us for the morning Arts Savvy Session on international arts residencies 
and touring from 10am) 

For any questions, please contact Radwinn van Wyk at the 
PANSA office: kzn@pansa.org.za

(Source - Pansa)


Join Cindy Pivacic at this event



Email info@zoeyevents.co.za for all the deets

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BlackBerry supports fight against rhino poaching

BlackBerry is aiding the fight to protect Southern Africa’s endangered rhino population through its support of a new Stop Rhino Poaching internship programme.

The internship is an initiative of the international Young Presidents Organization and World Presidents Organization (YPO/WPO) and takes place in South Africa and Botswana from June 26 to August 23. The programme aims to help conservation interns learn the ropes around safeguarding endangered animals threatened by poachers.

Stop Rhino Poaching is an NGO that focuses on raising funds for the fight against rhino poaching and driving awareness about rhino poaching.

BlackBerry is supporting the internship programme in the following way:

·         Donate 5 BlackBerry Z10 smartphones to help the interns stay in touch wherever they are

·         Arrange data and voice connectivity for the interns to use over the next two months

Says Alexandra Zagury, managing director for South and Southern Africa at BlackBerry: “The Department of Environmental Affairs estimate that around 430 rhinos have been poached in South Africa this year alone.  The poaching of rhinos for their horns remains one of South Africa’s most concerning environmental issues.

“BlackBerry is extremely committed to support this cause, hence our engagement in this programme. We believe that the fight against rhino poaching can be won through the efforts of dedicated people and organisations, and we will provide them with help where we can.”

To show your support for South Africa’s endangered rhinos, please visit and like the Stop Rhino Poaching Internship Program on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/StopRhinoPoaching1?ref=stream. Also, please share rhino news on Twitter and encourage friends to donate to Stop Rhino Poaching using @rhinoypointerns.

(Source - Blackberry)


A Self-Start Course for Artists

The Market Theatre Laboratory, in partnership with Think Theatre, is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a short “Self Start” course to help artists build careers and arts-based businesses. Facilitated by four leading arts professionals from Canada and the USA, the course has travelled from Glasgow to Hong Kong, and will finally be coming to Johannesburg from 9-18 August this year.

Applications are now open for both professional and emerging artists and administrators who would like to develop an entrepreneurial edge by participating in these intensive workshops. The prestigious team of facilitators include Professor Liz Bradley (Chair of drama at Tisch School of the Arts, NYU) and Anne Mundell (Associate Professor of Scenic Design at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama.)

Professor Liz Bradley summarises the course content by stating, “As an artist of this time, you will be challenged to create a context in which your work can be experienced.  Understanding and mastering the attributes and skills necessary for effective entrepreneurship in the arts will help you build you career, and create opportunities for your artistic practice to flourish.  This workshop is designed to equip you with the basics of the entrepreneurial process, make you aware of a wide range of practical resources and enhance your creative problem solving skills. “ 

This program outlines a “step by step” framework through which to make artistic creation a reality. Practical exercises include articulating a mission, the options for different producing models, choosing collaborators, developing a strategic plan, basic fund raising, marketing and advice on managing the financial and legal aspects essential for start-up enterprises.

Upon completing the session, emerging artists will have awareness of the personal and practical issues of entrepreneurship in an arts-related venture.   He/she should be able to grasp the planning process required in launching a venture, company start-up and/or production process. The program design includes informal lectures, written practical exercises, class discussions, team projects and a capstone presentation.  Self-employed artists need skill sets that enable them to recognize opportunities, act on them decisively and be able to actualize an arts venture with competence and confidence. 

Interested parties must be available for full-day workshops at the Market Lab in Gauteng from the 9^th to the 18 August 2013 and should contact Clara at the Market Laboratory at clara@marketlab.co.za to receive further information as well as an application form. Applications close on 19 July. 

(Source - Pansa)