Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards CEO demands government support Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards (MKHMAs) demands respect. CEO of the awards, Perfecta Khumalo, has slated the South African Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) for its failure to recognise and support the platform since its inception. In an open letter to Nathi Mthethwa, […]
Dr Tumi hosts Khayelitsha benefit concert Dr Tumi is on a mission to spread the love. Tumi refused to sit by and watch the devastation caused by the recent fires in Khayelitsha, which affected over 4000 people; so he gathered his friends and put on a show of love to help those in need. The […]
Red Bull Music 3Style is back; which DJ in SA has what it takes Red Bull Music 3Style is taking place at the Werehouse in Durban on 1 November. Ah, the ‘Olympics of DJing’ is back for its 9th instalment; of course, I’m talking about the Red Bull 3Style World Championships! This global phenomenon has […]
A year in the life of TimO ODV [Interview] Nearly a year ago we spoke to Joburg-based house maestro TimO ODV and already then, he exuded the wisdom of someone in the game for years. His intentions are pure and completely driven by creating music as an expression of art and self, as he says […]
Atacama Dream: New Beginnings Feat. Rafael Cerato [Free Tickets] Enter the Atacama Dream. Inspired by the barren, arid desert, Atacama Dream is an experience which connects through the sultry sounds from faraway lands. Accessible and dreamy, warm and welcoming, prepare to be blown away with a new experience that expands your horizons and opens your […]
DJ AQ is a US ambassador of Gqom music DJ AQ is blasting her roots on loudspeakers. Although Gqom music is making waves internationally, it has yet to be championed by an international artist. But that has changed and Gqom now has a young, feisty, beautiful female flying the flag of Mzansi’s gqom music in […]
DJ Fresh lays into promoters wanting to pay artists with exposure DJ Fresh is an ambassador for fair payment. For a man that’s literally as Fresh as can be, it’s safe to say he is exposed as possible. I don’t think there’s one person in Mzansi that hasn’t heard his name or knows who he […]
Win tickets to EDEN A State of Happiness ft. Sevenn WIN! We are giving away Two tickets + backstage passes to meet their favourite artist/s & a R1000 bartab to EDEN A State of Happiness ft. Sevenn! Here’s what to do 1. Find this post on our Facebook page here and tag the person you’ll be taking with if you […]
Mzansi Kwaito and House Awards nominations Mzansi Kwaito and House Awards got its host with the most! The news of DJ Sbu being chosen to host the awards was first shared on MKHA’s Facebook page, and then Sbu expressed his delight to local media, saying: “I’m really humbled and grateful for the work the awards […]
Smoking Dragon NYE 2018 Festival has everything for everyone The Smoking Dragon NYE 2018 Festival is going to be dragon lit! The image created by Smoking Dragon is of misty mountains, translucent waters, smouldering fires and a hobbit-like celebration. That’s exactly what you’’ find at Smoking Dragon, minus the dragon. On the 29th to 31st […]
