Experience authentic African entertainment. Hire African entertainers to bring vibrant performances and cultural flair to your event < Back Shades of Africa ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Shades of Africa is a powerful, multilingual live production that fuses the richness of Africa with global sounds, reimagining iconic and traditional songs in a vibrant celebration of rhythm, colour, and storytelling. The production has been presented for major corporate audiences across South Africa and has appeared internationally for distinguished private audiences, including royalty and international celebrities. It has also featured as a headline act on international cruise stages, where it continues to receive standing ovations. With a format designed for flexibility and impact, the show combines live piano, powerful vocal performances, and fully produced musical accompaniment to create an immersive theatrical experience that is both visually striking and artistically rich. Commanding the grand piano on stage is Christof van der Berg, winner of an international piano competition in Hollywood at the age of 16, recipient of the Premier’s Award and international performer who has travelled to more than 40 countries, his work carries both global experience and distinctive artistic depth. He is joined by the exceptional vocals of Zine Gwija, a finalist for The Lion King production in London who made her debut with André Rieu in Maastricht at a remarkably young age, and Nhoza Sitsholwana, a well-loved Cape Town singer who, prior to joining Shades of Africa, collaborated with Caribbean artists as well as the likes of Judy Boucher and Freshlyground, bringing a unique warmth and global texture to the stage. Together, the trio delivers a dynamic performance that moves effortlessly between languages including English, Xhosa, Sotho, Afrikaans and Zulu, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that resonates with diverse audiences. Shades of Africa is more than a performance. It is a celebration of culture, rhythm, and connection, brought to life through world-class musicianship and a deeply human energy. “Knowing the music well, I thought I knew what to expect, but I was not prepared for the stage presence. This is more than a show, it is an experience” —Izak De Vries, South African Culture Journalist, LitNet “Effortlessly transcending the barriers of language in a multi-lingual vortex of words, the voices and the notes of the piano leave you with a faint trace of scented cadence.” —Leoni Smit, TV presenter and author of Masculus

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Blu Earth Marimba Band ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Blu Earth Marimba Band is one of SOUTH AFRICA’S premier, professional marimba bands. The band was formed in late 2011 and since then has performed at various corporate, government and entertainment events, including the South African Sports Awards at the Superbowl in Sun City in 2013 and a unique golf safari and bush braai in the middle of the Kruger National Park in 2016 (these remain some of our most notable performances). The band is perfect for weddings and corporate events throughout South Africa and beyond our borders and is not limited to only events based in Gauteng. The band is made up of three qualified and trained musicians: Kgotso Motaung, Bradley Lithgow and Thami Ngwenya. Blu Earth Marimba Band prides itself in their musicality, “sensitive” touch and professionalism therefore making this band best suited for any event requiring a relaxing African-inspired ambiance. The band is one of few marimba bands in the country that has the ability to collaborate with various other musicians of different instrumental genres and has professional experience working with different musical ensembles of different sizes (from symphony orchestras to back-line pop ensembles). The groups standard repertoire includes a mix between various popular African songs such as “The Click Song” and “Mbube” to various South African and International Pop songs from artists such as Liquideep, Katy Perry and Daft Punk to name a few. If required and prior notice given the band is able to learn specific song requests for special occasions such as anniversaries or for processional occasions (such as hymns). As part of their repertoire the group regularly performs original compositions that feature rare instruments such as the “mbira” and “Hang Drum.” In 2014 the band released their first CD which can be purchased at any of their performances. The band performs on state of the art marimbas manufactured by The Marimba Workshop and normally performs as a 3-piece band but has the ability to include a drummer/percussionist or to form a much larger group if required. TESTIMONIALS FROM SATISFIED CLIENTS · It was such a pleasure working with you. You and your team are so professional. Debra Batzofin: South African Sports Awards · It’s always a pleasure working with you, Joan! Andrew Timm: Attv · Thanks Joan, the guys were great! Sandy Richardson: Function Junction · Wow!!! Sounding really good! Nqubeko Mbatha: Music Director: Joyous Celebration · Your guys are TOP CLASS and will certainly use them again. Leon Brand: McCarthy Lexus · The guys were awesome. Mpolai Liau CA (SA) Deloitte & Touche · Absolutely beautiful! Andy Narell: World’s top Steelpannist! · Beautiful Musicality! Dizu Plaaitjies: Founder of Amampondo Marimba Band · Beautiful dynamic variations! Magda de Vries: South African Marimba Queen · Very sensitive playing with sweet emotions Pops Mohammad: South African Music Guru · I would like to thank the Blu Earth Marimba Band. The Band were brilliant and helped to create an amazing atmosphere for our cyclists who really enjoyed the lovely music. We very much appreciate your professionalism and look forward to working together in the future! Reach for a Dream Foundation

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Kristy Suttner Gauteng Kristy Suttner Singer, Actress, MC, Facilitator, Voice Artist Kristy is a singer, actress, MC, voice artist, director and writer, who has been an active member of the South African theatre community since 2002 She has gone on to enjoy great success on stage and screen alike, as well as extensively in the voice over booth for a variety of brands. Some career highlights include “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Joburg Theatre, “Mix Tape” at Theatre on the Square, “Six Inches” at Joburg Theatre and more recently as Principal Valentia on ETV’s “Scandal!” Kristy is a well-known and widely used voice artist servicing clients such as MTN, Mastercard, FNB, Dotsure Pet Insurance, Sealy, SABC 3, DSTV and Rochester to name a few. Kristy loves to sing jazz and pop fusion with some Afro influence thrown in. She has performed gigs from coast to coast in SA and looks forward to adding ambience to your venue. Kristy is also a fun and entertaining karaoke host, flexing her MC-ing, comedy and vocal skills to make sure your karaoke event hits the spot! Kristy has hosted karaoke nights at a variety of venues, including a residency at Peachy at 44 Stanley from 2022 - 2023. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Award Dinners // Bah Mitzvahs // Bat Mitzvahs // Birthdays // Branding Activations // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back DJ JP Silver ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Kwazulu Natal DJ JP Silver is a diverse DJ with 14 years professional experience playing an array of genres to a varied audience all over South Africa at clubs, festivals, corporate events, and private functions. He specializes in Electro-Swing, Electro-Blues, Rockabilly, Blues & Rock, general vintage music as well as being able to play a range of genres like Top40 radio hits, Commercial Dance, Afro House / Deep House, Funky House, Techno, Wedding Cheeseor just about any genre / theme with reasonable notice.His Electro-Swing & Electro-Blues sets can feature Belly Dancers or Burlesque Dancers; on-screen visuals and accompaniment by live instrumentalists such as sax or violin. Silver has recently returned to South Africa after living in Scotland for 2 years where he played at the Leith Depot and Forest Cafe in Edinburgh, as well as organizing and playing at numerous events and weddings in the Highlands. TESTIMONIALS “I’ve had the pleasure of working with JP Silver on numerous events and have not yet encountered anyone else who makes any dance floor happen. From stiff corporate functions to heaving nightclubs, JP has the gift of reading the crowd and the technical skill to beat mix, effect and keep the music interesting. His vast repertoire is also extremely versatile and suited for any genre. – Cito, The Colab Network \ WONDERboom Professional in all ways, with a chilled vibe and great interaction with the party guests, DJ JP Silver rocked the house from start to finish. Music choice was spot on, with the perfect blend of planned playlist and requests, it was a rare pleasure to find a DJ that got it right and contributed to a super festive occasion. He has since been recommended to a number of connections, some of whom have used his services with similar success. Thanks JP, love your work! – Andrew Buchmann, Private Client

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Louise Day Band ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape Louise is a world-class musician with a busy recording and performing schedule. She is extremely skilled and friendly. Louise is a busy corporate performer who specialises in music entertainment. Choose from Louise's stunning solo performance to her popular duo, jazz trio, or full band, all of which are sure to get the dance floor rocking. Whatever the occasion, Louise presents well-known favourites as you've never heard them before.

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Dr John Demartini ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Dr John Demartini, a world renowned human behavioural specialist and expert in leadership development, has synthesised 43 years of research in over 260 disciplines into keynote presentations and seminars covering topics from business to financial mastery, building teams and communication to activating leadership in all areas of life. He has written 40 self-development books and created an extensive library of CDs and DVDs. He has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Deepak Chopra and Donald Trump and been interviewed by the world’s leading media such as Larry King Live, Wall Street and O Magazine (Oprah).

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Warren Ingram ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Warren has been a financial planner since November 1996 and a CFP® professional since 2005. He was the Financial Planning Institute’s Financial Planner of the Year in 2011 and their Media Award winner in 2013. He co-founded Galileo Capital with Theo Vorster in 2005. He is the author of How to Make Your First Million’ and the best seller, “Become Your Own Financial Advisor”. He is a regular guest on 702 radio/CapeTalk with Bruce Whitfield. He writes a monthly column on investments for Moneyweb and is regularly featured on financial TV shows. TESTIMONIALS “I just had to send you this quick note to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the life-changing talks on investments and personal finance that you have done for our firm over the last 4 years! Your talks have been understandable to a wide-ranging audience, from our new Candidate Attorneys and other graduates to very experienced and senior directors of this firm. We do not often invite external speakers or trainers, but based on the phenomenal feedback we have received from those who have attended your sessions, we are repeatedly asked by staff members to invite you again. You have consistently received the highest possible rating from the attorneys here and you are our top external trainer in terms of ratings and popularity. Vast numbers of attendees have reported to us that, after your talks, they were taking control of their finances and applying the principles you discussed.”Words cannot express what an impact your visits to ENS africa have had and continue to have on the attendees. You truly touch and change many lives!” – Lindie, ENS

Corporate Events // Private Parties // Weddings < Back Halcyon ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng A DJ with more than 25 years’ experience in the music industry. Specializing in Weddings, Corporates and Private Functions due to his ability to read a crowd and play music to suit the environment he is thrown into. A very popular choice for his clients as he is in the events industry and works with musicians to create lasting memories and unforgettable experiences at any event he works on while managing all entertainment involved during the event, so his clients can enjoy the event without worrying about the music side at all. TESTIMONIALS Thank you Jack for the amazing job that you did with the music for my wedding. You are so good at what you do. We really appreciate it. – Penni Borelli

Experience authentic African entertainment. Hire African entertainers to bring vibrant performances and cultural flair to your event < Back Yolanda Y'awa ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape Yolanda Y'awa is a sought-after singer in South Africa due to her exquisite voice and compelling stage presence, as well as her broad repertoire. The multi-talented star is best known as the lively "FLOWER OF GUGULETHU" from Gugulethu in Cape Town. She was the former lead vocalist of the Afro-classical fusion band Coda. She has been performing since she was seven years old, and her first taste of stardom came when she won her first talent competition, belting out the sounds of & Too Late for Mama, by Brenda Fassie. "Because my upbringing was not always rosy, I relied heavily on passion and inspiration to get through life." In the township where I grew up, a healthy dosage of music and different cultural experiences served as a continual reminder that I had a voice to share with the world!" Y'awa says. Y'awa has now been invited to perform at worldwide events such as the Afrika Festival Wurzburg in Germany, the CMJ New York, the Afrika Festival Nijmegen in Holland, and the Bevrijdingse Festival in Holland, to name a few.Y'awa is a FORCE to be feared! She is a BRIGHT FUTURE! TESTIMONIALS "We were so fortunate to have Yolanda as part of the opening event of the first world conference on personality in this wonderful setting of Spier, near Cape Town." Her ENERGY, connection with the crowd, and incredible voice provided the conference a huge boost. After arduous flights from all around the world, her music and dynamic performance transported the delegates straight into the heart of South Africa. "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!" On behalf of Common Purpose, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us on our programme day, Courage: I Can Lead. The Navigator course participants found the involvement to be interesting, inspiring, and informative. I thought you might be interesting in hearing some of the participants' reactions to the learning opportunity with you. Here are their thoughts: • All I have to say is WOW. • Fantastic, amazing, awesome, and amazing • I was quite inspired. • Global messages from intimate settings • Extremely strong and inspiring

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Acoustic Element ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape Acoustic Element has played alongside some of the country's hottest performers, including Lira, Jimmy Nevis, Emo Adams, Freshly Ground, Beatenberg, and Cassper Nvoyest, since their debut on the South African entertainment scene. The duo's repertoire is vast, and they can adjust their genre to any desired style and taste. Acoustic Element can provide music for any occasion, from pop and rock to jazz and gentle ballads. They can play acoustically for a more ambient ambiance, or they can provide pre-mixed backing tracks and a DJ for a more party or festival atmosphere. Acoustic Element has previously thrilled audiences at a variety of concerts and festivals both in the United States and abroad! These include the Cafe Opera in Sweden, the Grand White Dinner (a nationwide event that drew over 15 000 people in 2014 and 2015), the Sun Met, the Sun International's Sun Star Beacon of Hope unveiling on Signal Hill, the Divos concert at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, and the Park Inn by Radisson's opening in Newlands. Investec, Old Mutual, Sanlam, Sun International, Amdec, Prime Media, FNB, and SAICA are among the previous corporate clients. The duo has also performed at Cape Town venues such as St Yves, Living Room, and Kennedy's Dubliner. Acoustic Element has played for a wide range of events all around the world, including weddings and markets, corporate celebrations, concerts, parties, and clubs. They know how to ensure that your guests love the entertainment they give.

Award Dinners // Bachelorette Parties // Bah Mitzvahs // Bat Mitzvahs // Birthdays // Branding Activations // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back DJ Roy ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape Radio Host, DJ and Voice-over artist, DJ Roy boasts over 10 years’ experience in the entertainment industry. When not performing, DJ Roy spends his time in his studio researching and compiling all the best party hits for all genres. Having spent many years playing at some of the cool hangout joints in Johannesburg and Pretoria, DJ Roy performs at corporate events and always leaves his mature audience thoroughly impressed. His professionalism and choice of mature music sets the best mood for any corporate event. DJ Roy is well known for his mad skills on the decks in R&B, Hip-hop, House and Neo-Soul. His vast knowledge in music and ability to read the crowd allows him to rock any genre including, Kwaito, Electro and Pop DJ Roy has entertained at many weddings, making him the ideal wedding DJ, helping you create the best memories for your wonderful day. From sitting with the couple and going over their preferred playlist to ensuring that all the necessary gear and rehearsals are in check, to rocking the dance floor, DJ Roy’s professionalism will leave you dancing all night long. Being the founder of a DJ Service and Sound hire company, DJ Roy can cater for any event, from a big corporate event, wedding, private party and even in-store activation Noteworthy performances: • South African Breweries Kick start Boost Awards Gala Dinner • Michelin Tyre Company South Africa Annual Gala Dinner • Standard Bank LEVELS Event (JHB & CPT) • ATKV Klein-Kariba Holiday Resort Year End function • Gender Links Cottages Annual gala diner • MEGAPILE (Pty) Ltd Year End Function• Modular Mining Year End function • World Sports Betting In-store activation • Standard bank Joy of Jazz Geleza Kleva event • Public Protector Gala event • Department of Correctional Services Pretoria Sports Day • Residency at Winnies Soul and Jazz lounge, Sandton • Residency at Tabla lounge, Sandton

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back The Young & The Beardless ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng The Young & The Beardless is the brainchild of multi-award winner Leon Gropp (formerly of the guitar duet, CH2) and Christiaan Baartman (of Idols fame).They joined forces with a combined 25 years of industry expertise to deliver you a quirky/energetic/fun/harmonious musical experience. They offer a distinct and creative approach to interpreting popular songs on funky instruments (Tin guitars, Loopstations, stomp boxes, and so on).