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 Schalk Bezuidenhout Gauteng Schalk Bezuidenhout was born in a very Afrikaans, ‘bring-terug-Apartheid’ town right next to the airport in Joburg. In Kempton Park the traditional Afrikaans way of living was a good life. Your mother’s breast milk would be brannewyn en coke, you would walk kaalvoet to school, and you’d hide your lunch money when a black man walked past. His family and friends stood back as they watched Schalk evolve from an Afrikaans conservative caterpillar into a beautiful dramaqueen butterfly, complete with a moustache and furry afro. It was obvious to Schalk’s parents that he would study drama, and to help numb the pain they sent him away to study at the University of Cape Town. While studying in Cape Town Schalk slowly began to realise that there was so much more to life than boerewors and rugby, and started doing stand-up in April 2011. On stage Schalk is fun and energetic and appeals to people of all kinds and colours. Schalk has come a far way in the short amount of time that he has been doing comedy. He has had the privelage to perform at some great venues, alongside some even greater comedians. TESTIMONIALS “He was FABULOUS and we loved him – thank you!” – Jane, Tech News ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Swing City ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Swing City grew out of three of South Africa's most popular musicians' love of swing music. A lighthearted side comment from one artist to another turned into a serious debate about putting together a three-piece vocal group, backed by a full jazz orchestra and band, to celebrate their love of jazz, swing, and blues while giving a modern spin to the genre. Swing City is made up of Lonehill Estate's Nathan Ro, whose love of swing music has always occupied the pop/rock singer's iPod; Graeme Watkins, whose background in music and theatre began as a swing singer long before his success on Idols or in his indie rock band "The Graeme Watkins Project"; and Loyiso Bala, whose classically trained background in music saw the singer as part of the TZKee The three vocalists, who were already buddies, joked about becoming a swing band. Years later, they took the idea seriously, gathered their pals from Figure of 8 plays in a rehearsal room, and Swing City was formed!"

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Beauty And The Beat Gauteng Be blown away by South African Beatbox champion and vocal phenomenon Morgan Beatbox as he is joined on stage by one of South Africa’s foremost violinists Kristel Birkholtz. They will leave you astounded as you embark on a symphonic journey of beats and melodic sounds. TESTIMONIALS “The people were blown away. They absolutely loved it” – Karin Koch, Old Mutual

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Dandy & The Kicks ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape An injection of electric energy to get your guests grooving beside six of South Africa's most vibrant musical performers, Dandy and the Kicks is your ultimate party band! Fully wireless to allow uninhibited interaction on the dance floor, this performance packs a punch that won’t easily be forgotten. Two heartthrob vocalists lead the charge, the crooning vocals of Richard Brokensha, with powerhouse Carla Louw belting it out at his side. Legendary brothers, Kyle and Darren Petersen are on keys and drums with charismatic saxophonist Kirya Kuti bringing his signature burst of funk, with Steven Dennet laying down the solid basslines.

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Gus Brown Band ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Kwazulu Natal Gus Brown is a terrific Warner Beach five-piece band. Their mix of folk funky original music (and some unexpected cover songs) has helped them establish themselves on the local music scene; they've also played a few big KZN music festivals and opened for Prime Circle in Cape Town, Jeremy Loops in Durban, and Mi Casa in Johannesburg. While improvising around a fire in 2012, guitar-playing brothers Dale and Nick met lead singer Gavin. Dale and Nick, by chance, preferred jamming guitar to singing, whereas Gavin liked singing to playing guitar... So, with Dale's original song catalogue already in hand... A band was formed on Gus Brown Road.Apart from the three founding members, the band has had a few line-up changes over the years, with the powerhouse bass and drum twin combo of Barry and Ryan de Beer leaving to join a new project, but Gus Brown have recently had the good fortune of welcoming two phenomenally talented musicians join the band.Both are exceptional multi-instrumentalists. Chad Porter on bass can belt out Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" like Freddie Mercury, while Brett Kenton on drums completes this incredible rhythm section. Brett possesses exceptional percussion abilities, as well as guitar, vocals, Jewish harp, and xylophone!Gus Brown combines all of the wonderful traits of a dysfunctional yet thumping folk funk family. TESTIMONIALS "I have no hesitation in recommending them for any performance because not only are they extremely passionate about what they do, but their music is of the highest quality."They can also keep the audience entertained during their performance because they can play a variety of music." Grant Rowley, Sponsorship and Events Manager at SAB"

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Candy Shoppe Gauteng An ultra-novel, tongue-in-cheek duo act which tantalises ALL the senses by offering guests sweet treats – picked off the performers! – during a live medley of Candy/Sweetie/lolly-themed songs by acclaumed vocal / sax duo Andy and Cathy. The Candy Shoppe takes sugar-rushed guests right back to the 50s in unique style! The show is presented as a 25 minute roaming dessert set for client events, whereby the celebrated duo of Andy Klee on Vocals and Cathy Del Mei on Saxophone perform in their custom made Candy girl outfits, adorned with fairy lights, traditional candy lollies, Bubble gum balls, Candy floss, hanging hockey sticks and syrup dummies and such like, for clients in the audience to pick off and enjoy as dessert sweets, as the pair entertain. Costumes:Baby pink / satins / blues / yellow paneled fairy light lit Corsets show just enough cleavage while netted tutus with small coloured hooks built into the body, hang candies off the garments. The sassy duo wears brimmed pink coloured top hats that allow for jelly babies/wine gums/smarties to be bowled in segments for clients to dish from. Sweets and Candies are supplied by the artists. TESTIMONIALS “Thank you for the performance at our conference – we only got amazing feedback. You gals where phenomenal!” – Karin Higley

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Quadasi & Maqhinga ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Kwazulu Natal Qadasi and Maqhinga are an acoustic duo from Empangeni, in the heart of Zululand, on a mission to recover the strong sounds of traditional Maskandi music. Both talented musicians in their own right with similar visions, their collaboration has resulted in international calibre music that captures the heart and soul of South African roots music. David Jenkins, better known as Qadasi, is a talented Maskandi guitarist, concertina player, banjo player, and vocalist who discovered his love of Zulu culture and music while travelling across Zululand with his late father, a journalist. This fascination increased dramatically over time, and his love for traditional music was born as a result. After graduating in 2010, Qadasi published his first studio album on the Sande Entertainment label, which is led by Sibongiseni Shabalala of the five-time Grammy Award-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His second album, released in 2014, received SAMA (South African Music Award) and SATMA (South African Traditional Music Award) nominations. Qadasi was presented with a KwaZulu Natal Young Achievers Award in 2015 for promoting social cooperation via Maskandi music. ’Maqhinga Radebe's career began in the mid-1990s when he was given the opportunity to tour the United States with Ladysmith Black Mambazo as part of the stage drama Nomathemba. Maqhinga founded Shabalala Rhythm with Sibongiseni and Thamsanqa Shabalala upon his return to South Africa. Maqhinga's ability was thrust to the forefront as a result of the group's subsequent recognition, making him a prominent and highly respected artist in the Maskandi industry. Maqhinga has five solo albums to his reputation and has garnered various prizes for his incredible musical abilities, including SAMA and SATMA Award nominations. He has played in front of crowds all over the world and has shared stages with a number of critically acclaimed performers, including Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi, and Soul Brothers, to mention a few. David met Maqhinga in Durban in 2010 while looking for a concertina tuner. After a "jam session," their tale began, and the two have become solid friends, with Maqhinga serving as music director and producer on David's first solo efforts. After seeing the creative possibilities of uniting their creativity, the outstanding musicians decided to join forces. Over the past few years, the two have travelled both at home and internationally with their diverse blend, performing for audiences in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and South Africa. Lashis' Ilanga, their debut joint album, was published in 2016 and was nominated for a 2017 SAMA Award for Best Traditional Album. After reuniting with their entire band, Qadasi and Maqhinga released their long-awaited sophomore album, Ungabanaki, in December 2019. The album retains the spirit of Maskandi music while exploring the crossover of traditional and western forms. Aside from promoting Zulu culture, traditional music, and social harmony, the duo has been actively committed in rhino conservation, serving as rhino ambassadors for the Kingsley Holgate Foundation and Project Rhino KZN. The prospect of what lies ahead for this Maskandi combo, who is following in the footsteps of this formidable genre's giants, is really exciting.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Strength Act Gauteng These artists will impress you with this awe inspiring routine straight from the old school circuses. Watch as their sheer strength leaves your guests jaw dropped at the amazing feats they achieve. This act can be themed beautifully to suit your theme, from UV body paint to any theme. We can do it all!

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Afro Divas ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details KZN Afro Divas is an acclaimed all-female vocal trio that has captivated audiences locally and internationally since 2010. Renowned for their exceptional harmonies, powerful lead vocals, and dynamic stage presence, the group has established itself as one of Durban's most versatile live acts. Comprised of sisters Yolanda Cenge, Kayak Cenge, and Ntombi Cenge, Afro Divas has performed across the globe at prestigious events, including the Dubai International Jazz Festival, Maputo Music Festival, and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Over the years, they have shared the stage with legendary artists such as Hugh Masekela, Phuzekhemisi, Mahotella Queens, Freshlyground, Rod Stewart, and Mi Casa. Their impressive corporate portfolio includes performances at BRICS events, the Department of Trade and Industry Gala Dinner for the President at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg, and exclusive events for Oude Meester, where Jamie Foxx was the keynote speaker.

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 Rozanne McKenzie Gauteng Rozanne McKenzie is news anchor, presenter, MC, actress, producer and voiceover artist based in Johannesburg. She is an anchor on Goeiemôre Good Morning, the live daily breakfast show on Via on DStv. She has been a presenter and anchor for live and pre-recorded TV on lifestyle, news and actuality programmes including Geldhelde, Niche Farmers, Besigheid wat Saak Maak, Kopskuif, Nuusdag, Dagbreek, FLITS, Nation in Conversation / Nasie in Gesprek, Geldhelde and Kwêla. Her MC and voice-over experience spans over 15 years working with various local and international corporates, organisations and brands including: GWM, AVBOB, Media24, Consulting Engineers of South Africa, HUAWEI Jacaranda Day, Grain SA, Multichoice and Kagiso Media. Rozanne can be heard as the co-host of The Drive with Rob and Roz Jacaranda FM, weekdays from 4-7pm. In 2018, Rozanne established her company Rozanne McKenzie Media and their first TV series, Omgee-engele aired on DStv channel Via in 2020. The company also offers media skills training and presenting workshops. Rozanne is a mom of two and enjoys working out and eating cake. Not necessarily in that order. She lives in Weltevreden Park with her husband Chris and their son, James, and daughter, Fallon. In 2018, Rozanne established her company Rozanne McKenzie Media and their first TV series, Omgee-engele is currently airing on DStv channel Via. Rozanne joined the Nuusdag om 8 on the team as a news anchor in October 2018 for just over a year. She was also an anchor on the live weekly arts and entertainment show Flits on kykNET. Rozanne presented Nasie in Gesprek on kykNET and anchored the English version of the programme Nation in Conversation on Business Day TV and Soweto TV. Until the show ended in early 2015, Rozanne was an anchor on Dagbreek, kykNET’s daily live Afrikaans breakfast show. She worked as a field presenter on the popular Afrikaans magazine show Kwêla for over 5 years. TESTIMONIALS “BEST MC EVER! Rozanne, you never disappoint us! Thank you so much for your efforts and always delivering more than is expected. We are in good hands with you, always! I look forward to future work with you.” – Annie da Silva, etal Group ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Experience authentic African entertainment. Hire African entertainers to bring vibrant performances and cultural flair to your event < Back Ndlovu Youth Choir ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng "Ndlovu" is a lively African song and dance chorus. These young singers and dancers want their listeners to smile, applaud, chant, and experience the warm spirit of Ubuntu in their hearts. The choir pledges to provide an experience filled with infectious joy. "Ndlovu" delivers a diverse spectrum of South African music, from Afro-Pop/Jazz classics to traditional South African music and inventive adaptations of foreign successes that combine a variety of South African genres. The choir presents an irresistible toe-tapping and energetic South African musical performance mixed with dazzling dancing. Collaborations with choirs from Denmark and Canada, as well as performances in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, are among the highlights of the season. The choir's third album, produced by multiple Grammy Award-winning producers Rachel Faro and Jimmy Douglas, will be released in September 2018. Their bright, youthful smiles will remind you of the best that South Africa has to offer. You can watch them live on America's Got Talent 2019 here. TESTIMONIALS "You know, we've always wanted a choir like this. Something we hadn't heard before, and your energy was really bouncing off me. It was a fantastic audition, and you... I'll remember you. "Excellent work!" Simon Cowell is the host of America's Got Talent. "I believe this entire place was rooting for you from the moment you walked out, and you did not disappoint." I can't thank you enough for highlighting the beauty that you represent and for giving me so much hope! Thank you very much!" Gabrielle Union is a contestant on America's Got Talent.

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Lynette Ntuli ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Lynette Ntuli is the Founder and CEO of Innate Investment Solutions, a professional services firm that provides property, asset and infrastructure development and management solutions, headquartered in South Africa. She has held executive leadership positions in diverse sectors and sits on the boards and working groups of various listed and unlisted organisations as a non-executive director. Ntuli’s experiences in the commercial built environment over the last 18 years, accompanied by her articulation of incisive insight into responsive socioeconomic models are an asset to holistic development solutions for emerging regions and high growth sectors reliant on infrastructure (Retail. Telecoms. Health. Education. State Owned Assets). Lynette has been well profiled for her executive positions, amongst them becoming the very first woman in Sub-Saharan Africa to become GM of a multibillion valued, super-regional shopping centre (The Pavilion, 2008). Since then, she has become a multiple industry award recipient, internationally recognised business thought leader and strategist who is passionate about Sustainability (ESG), people-centred governance that embraces inclusive socio- economic development and the transformative power of technology and innovation. Tapping into her experiences and industry insights, Lynette regularly delivers business and technical keynotes and moderates a wide range of regional and international summits, forums and events. Through her work and advocacy, Ntuli still drives and contributes extensively to various initiatives in the areas of Leadership and Economic Inclusion (with a gender lens), Entrepreneurship and Skills Development in Sub-Saharan Africa on platforms her business curates and partners with.