Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Take 2 ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Kwazulu Natal Take2 is a tiny band with a big sound, perfect for intimate events where room is limited. Since 2009, the duo has been performing in and around KZN, and they were the only act to perform for MATCH Hospitality at every World Cup football match at the Moses Mabihda Stadium for the official FIFA 2010 Event. Since then, the band has performed at a variety of social occasions such as corporate cocktail parties, wine tastings, weddings, and dining places. To accommodate any event, the band can add a bass musician, vocalist, or sax player. The repertory ranges from easy listening jazz through bossa novas and grooves, as well as some Mariachi songs.There is also a trio version available. TESTIMONIALS "Thank you for attending our function last Friday. The event was a big success, and we had nothing but positive feedback from both customers and clients. Thank you again for your contribution to the success of the function. I will gladly suggest Take2 to my friends and colleagues in the future." Cheryl De Beer from Frietan Logistics "As usual, the vibe was great, music at just the right volume, extended play sessions demonstrating what consummate performers they are, played through both seatings having only left at the very end, the choice of music was ideally chosen and suited for the night, gents were impeccably dressed as is the norm for Take2, they were situated at the right spot in front of the cognac lounge with audibility for all, perfect, and both members Daniel and Gerald enjoyed the wonderful night." - Craig "We would like to thank you for your invaluable contribution to the corporate golf day for the official launch of the Ballito Prawn & Jazz Festival, as well as your assistance with the Jus Jazzin' Programme in the run-up to the festival." The eateries have given us positive reviews. Your repertory was lovely, and your professionalism was a pleasure to deal with; I hope to work with you again soon. "We wish Take2 the best." EVENT-IT's Nikki and Leanne

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Four ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape We are three guys in a trio called FOUR, because you are the fourth member of South Africa's first ever X Factor! We are a new Cape Town act with big plans to make an impression in the industry. We strive to produce something new in the South African music scene as South Africa's first boyband, inspired by both House and Pop music!

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back KC Dinoke ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng KC Dinoke is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Radio Personality, Life Coach, Corporate Team-Building Facilitator and Counsellor, also known as “The Thought Master” Founder of Foundational Talks. The Organization is primarily birthed to deal with various issues presented by life. What makes KC Dinoke stand out is his enthusiasm and friendly approach in interacting with his audience. His primary objective is to elevate his audience’s perception of themselves knowing that when this is achieved, they will grow to a level of self-sustenance, enabling them to rise above mediocrity. At the heart of it all KC Dinoke is driven by his love for humanity. KC Dinoke has shared a stage with the likes of Dr John Tibane, Dr David Molapo and many other well-renowned speakers. He has been a guest speaker on SA FM, Radio 2000, Kaya FM, Thobela FM and many other radio stations, spreading the voice of inspiration. KC Dinoke has had an honour of receiving a personal inspiration from Raymond Ackerman which serves till date as his core anchor. Currently, KC Dinoke received invites nationwide to audience of different backgrounds and economic status. Mainly, he gets invited to prisons, schools, colleges and universities to share his life altering insights. He receives positive feedback from those who attend his talks on a regular basis KC Dinoke has also self-published his book titled: Alone In A Shower, The Power of A Sustained Thought and many more. POPULAR TOPICS – The Power Of Your Thought – How To Create A Brand – Leadership– How To Achieve Your Goals PREVIOUS CLIENTS – Department of Community Safety and Transport (North West Province) – College of Agriculture Potchefstroom – UBank– North West FM – Road Accident Fund – DSDC College University of Johannesburg – Radio 2000 TESTIMONIALS “This comminuque serves to express our heartfelt gratitute for the motivational talk rendered by your goodself at the Departmental Celebration of Secretaries’ for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management on 8 September 2017 at the Mount Grace Hotel. The topics were relevant and met the expectations of the day. We therefore look forward to your inspirational talks in other events of the department.” – Glora Tsphepe

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Petra Laranjo ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng ✓ Inspirational Speaker ✓ Published Author ✓ Personal and Career-Growth Coach ✓ Personal Brand Specialist ✓ Social Impact Consultant Socially-purposed Petra Laranjo is recognized as a thought leader on the topics of Purpose, Confidence, Personal Brand and Social Impact. She has won and been nominated for multiple business and creative awards. Her unique approach in her focus areas of personal development, inspired leadership, personal brand, employee engagement, and women upliftment is due to 20 years of (collective) experience as an award-winning fashion designer, international stylist, actress, coach, speaker, PR, and Marketing specialist in the corporate world. Her book, “Living On Purpose. The Key To Change Your Life And Impact Others.” is a popular ‘HOW TO’ resource for personal and professional growth and includes the insights of 50 local and global leaders across various sectors. “Helping Professionals step into their potential so that they can show up with impact. ” Key Focus Areas: • Inspirational Key-note talks • Development Programmes • Workshops • Team Coaching • One: One Coaching • Image Makeovers Training & Development Areas: • Employee Development • Leadership and Management • Women Development • Graduates and Induction • Entrepreneurship Development• Secretaries / PA’s TESTIMONIALS “The difference these sessions have made within our organization is phenomenal. What started out as a two-day consultation turned into four months of presentations, consultations, project sites & makeovers.” – Mishaya Chettiar, Programme Lead, Accenture South Africa “Since the Living on Purpose session with Petra Laranjo, my team (women in middle management) at Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs – Eastern Cape, are so energized and focused on making a difference as individuals in their own work space and as a collective." – Bea Hackula, Dept. of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Eastern Cape “A passionate, meaningful and entertaining presentation. This talk was well received by our business with visible, easy to implement steps to becoming a stronger, more self-confident YOU in the workplace. We’ve experienced extremely positive feedback from all areas of the business and Petra’s engagement with us was truly insightful. ”Standard Bank, Wealth & Investment: Christopher Browne, Global Head / Daniella Pimstein, Global Head Human Capital. “The sessions with Petra have improved the confidence and performance of our team, resulting in less customer complaints and an increase in customer service. “ L. Nhlapo, Head: Foreign Nationals, Standard Bank

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Captain Londy Ngcobo ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Kwazuzlu Natal CAPTAIN YOUR DESTINY Empowering Through Self-Belief ABOUT Ten years ago, at a pivotal moment in my journey, I stood at the intersection of despair and destiny, feeling the weight of the world's expectations as headlines went viral: “Meet Africa’s first Female Dredge Master”. Faced with the pressure to have life neatly figured out, I found myself swallowed in the noise, struggling to discover my true identity under the public spotlight and numerous recognitions. But let me tell you something, you can never out-pose your true calling, it relentlessly pursues you and it always wins. So instead, I leaned into my passions: storytelling, art, and empowering others. In that shift, I discovered liberation to chart a course away from my career as an Unlimited Ship Navigator of over 50,000 Gross Tonnage vessels and emerge as a now globally recognized speaker, conscious business leader, and present mentor. I found joy, I found myself, and I can assure you that purpose really does pay well. Today, I stand not by titles and accolades, but by my commitment to helping others Captain Their Destinies. SERVICES To realize my vision, I strive to continually add value by collaborating with other organizations, corporations, and brands that align with my values. These collaboration opportunities include: ● PUBLIC SPEAKING - KEYNOTE ADDRESS / PANELIST/ FACILITATOR ● MENTORSHIP / COACHING ● BRAND AMBASSADORSHIP SPEAKING TOPICS Come aboard for a transformative journey where I share captivating stories of my life from ship to shore. My aim is always to enlighten and entertain while imparting invaluable wisdom that aligns with my client's goals. ● Resilience & Reinvention ● Culture and Diversity ● Disruption and Innovation ● Artificial Intelligence ● Leadership ● Growth Mindset ● Change Management ● Emotional Intelligence (EQ) ● Mental Health and Wellness WHAT CLIENTS SAY Gareth Beaver - CEO: Santam Specialist Solutions “It was a real honor & privilege to hear your personal story and you shared it in such an inspiring, authentic, and humbling way!” Unilever Africa - Digital Marketing, Media & Commerce Hub “Your presence served as a beacon of inspiration, and your words continue to guide us like a lighthouse in our journey towards authentic leadership” Liberty Group “Londy was with us on the day as our speaker and she superseded our expectations! She blew the audience away with her captivating demeanor and grand personality. Her story is absolutely inspiring and ignited a fire in all of us.”

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Papillon Manouche Jazz ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Free State Papillon is a sophisticated four-piece Manouche Jazz band based in Bloemfontein, delivering French jazz elegance across South Africa. Drawing from the 1930s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the ensemble combines sweet vocals, swooning clarinet, rhythmic guitar, and double bass into a rich, atmospheric sound. The band specialises in nostalgic classics, ambient swing, and gypsy jazz favourites, creating a refined musical backdrop that enhances rather than dominates. This makes Papillon especially suited to weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and upscale functions where sophisticated live entertainment is essential to the occasion. Papillon's performance style balances charm with professionalism, delivering the kind of elegant, understated entertainment that guests remember long after the event ends. Whether ambient accompaniment during dinner or engaging live performance, the band brings both technical skill and warmth to every booking. Ideal for clients seeking quality live jazz that feels timeless and intimate.

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Laughgorithms ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng An AI Guy and an Actor Walk into a Room... A Comedy Keynote for the Human Side of the Future. What happens when an award-winning stand-up comedian and an artificial intelligence expert take the stage together? You get a keynote experience like no other, one that’s insightful, hilarious, and refreshingly human. In an era dominated by automation, chatbots, and “prompt engineering,” most people are either overwhelmed by AI or bored to tears by how it's presented. This collaborative performance disrupts the norm by turning AI education into a captivating act of storytelling, satire, and comedic timing, without compromising credibility or technical integrity. One is an AI expert. The other is a professional joke machine. Together, Johan Steyn and Hannes Brümmer deliver an experience that’s equal parts brainy and bonkers, a live keynote that blends cutting-edge insights with proper comic timing. This is not a TED Talk. It’s not a corporate comedy roast. It’s something altogether new: a high-energy, 40–60 minute show that sneaks real learning into real laughter. Expect sharp takes on the future of work, human–machine interaction, ethical dilemmas, and digital transformation, delivered with skits, improv, storytelling, and unscripted banter. Whether you’re in the C-suite or the back row with the interns, you'll walk away both entertained and informed, and possibly a little suspicious of your smart fridge. Perfect For: ● Year-end functions & gala dinners ● Corporate breakaways & team-building retreats ● Conferences & innovation summits ● Strategy off-sites & leadership events ● Customer experience activations ● Internal learning & development sessions

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 Duane Rockwell Gauteng Whatever the occasion – an awards ceremony, a gala dinner, a conference, a launch, a quiz night – Duane delivers his unique combination of energy, professionalism and ability to any audience he finds himself in front of. With experience on live TV, Duane is just as happy working with a script, as he is without! Interviews, auctions, off-the-cuff banter are all part of his skill-set. He is easily capable of taking on the role of facilitator, host or MC and brings a fresh and original approach to ice breakers, energizers and team building scenarios. As an MC, he has the ability to clearly deliver your message, control proceedings while ensuring everything runs smoothly, and adapt to ever-changing situations as they come up in a live environment. His philosophy is simple… “Don’t just educate them, entertain them!” Duane does exactly that while guaranteeing a magical and memorable function for all who attend. Dynamic and driven…as a corporate DJ Duane Rockwell has the ability to read an audience and deliver what they are looking for with style and professionalism. His sheer love of music and desire to see people enjoy themselves ensures that he brings the very best to every party he plays at. Duane Rockwell started DJ’ing because of his honest love of music, and that love remains his driving force to this day. His dance floor philosophy is simple – “it’s your party. It’s all about you and the dance floor. My job is to keep you there!” TESTIMONIALS “Duane was amazing. He had everything under control and it was such a pleasure working with him. AAAS will definitely use him next year again.” – Joanika, Joburg Conferences 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 Out of the Blue ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Out of the Blue, founded in 2000 by Mike Todd and Clayton Stewart, has established itself as the busiest corporate party band in the country. The band lost little time in establishing a reputation for terrific music and incredible live presentations. Whatever the event or occasion, the band is adaptable enough to meet any special needs. Playing all of the greatest singles from the 1960s to the most recent radio chart topping songs. Out Of The Blue can do it all! The band has performed throughout South Africa and beyond...very experienced, giving them the first choice for any gathering or event." TESTIMONIALS "The band was incredible. The celebration was a terrific success, thanks in large part to the fantastic music and atmosphere. I will surely contact you if we have another function on that scale.Please offer my appreciation to the musicians." Debbie Soal's

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Yael Geffen ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Aside from being a lover of sloths, Yael is a sought-after keynote speaker; a TEDX speaker; a mental health advocate and a life and business strategy advisor. She has won several awards over the years including the 2020 Standard Bank’s prestigious Top Woman in Property Award. In 2023 she was announced as winner of the CEO of the Year in the Woman of Stature awards, and in 2024 she was awarded runner up in the Global Women’s Business Awards in the Property and Construction category. Yael was also voted as one of the Top 30 women for the Strategic African Women in Leadership Top 30 Trailblazer awards . She grew up in a real estate dynasty established by her grandmother, Aida, and, prior to joining her father Lew Geffen in the family business she acquired extensive real estate marketing, brand building and business development experience in the United States. She has headed up Sotheby’s International Realty South Africa for the past 9 years. Yael delivers many powerful keynotes including but not limited to the following topics: Property, Effective Self-Promotion, Resilience, Mental Health, Women Empowerment, Sales and Cultivating Clients for Life and Female Leadership in Male Dominated Environments. TESTIMONIALS "She is a pint-sized dynamo, authentic to the core and her strategic insight is game-changing" - Hloniphizwe Mtolo | Country Chair, Shell Companies "Yael’s leadership and focus on women in important leadership positions is exactly what we need" - Tammy Fahmi | Snr VP of Global Servicing and Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC "Her talks are always totally sincere and honest and always laced with more than a trace of humour" - Margaret Hirsch | Founder and Executive Director Hirsch’s Home stores

Discover exciting team building activities in Johannesburg. Boost morale and teamwork with engaging, customised team experiences < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Cake Off Gauteng Cake Off! Cake Off combines teamwork, fun and artistic skill (or lack thereof) to create an engaging, interactive and often hysterical activity for teams. Each team gets given a professional kit with everything they need to decorate and flavour a delicious cake. After our resident cake chef gives them their hints, the competition begins! It’s over to each team to use fillings, fondants and flavourings to make the winning cake of the day. Themes such as corporate family, passion, integrity, accuracy and excellence can easily be integrated to make your day unique, and give you the outcomes you want. Teams have to communicate clearly, overcome unexpected obstacles, and use their right brains to inject some creativity into their cakes.

Out of gallery < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Casino Evening Nationwide Why not have a fun gaming event where we bring the casino tables (Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Dice & Wheel of Fortune), the croupiers, your free personalized funny money to your function. You can incorporate the tables with just about any theme. (1920’s / 1930’s, James Bond, Vegas Nights, Casino Royale, Wild West, Mafia etc). Enjoy the thrill of breaking the bank, become a paper billionaire or loose a fortune. Either way they will make sure you & your guests are having the time of your life.