Award Dinners // Birthdays // Branding Activations // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back Cobus Venter ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Gauteng Cobus Venter, an award-winning actor, singer, and director, earned his B.A. in Drama from the University of Pretoria in 1999 and studied vocal with soprano Mauri Mostert. Cobus has established himself as a sought-after tenor in the musical theatre genre over the last twelve years, with leading roles in My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Dis hoe dit was, Opera Mania, Man of La Mancha, Ons vir jou, Shaka Zulu, Jock Of The Bushveld, Tree Aan, Ester-Die Musical, and Cinderella. Cobus was nominated for a Mercury Durban Theatre Award in 2010 for his performance as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Cobus earned the Durban Theatre Award for best supporting lead in a musical for his performance as Freddy Einsford Hill in the well-known My Fair Lady. In 2011, he was nominated for a Durban Theatre Award for his hilarious depiction of King Maximillion in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Cobus also made his impact on the drama stage with roles in Siener in die Suburbs (KKNK 2002), Swaelduif (KKNK 2003), and Full Circle (Market Theatre 2006). Cobus, an artist who enjoys making people laugh, has distinguished himself as a comedy actor in two farces directed by the well-known Pierre van Pletzen: Knypie op die kant and Knypie 2: 'n Dubbeldosis. Cobus's talent is not limited to the theatre; he has been on television as Jak-Man in Paul C. Venter's Een Skoenlapper, Brut Weiers in Haak en Steek with Casper de Vries, and Kobus Welters in Dryfsand. Cobus is most recognised for his role as Allan Bland, the lawyer on Rhythm City. Cobus has also appeared in Stander, Hoof of Africa, Skin (starring Sam Neill and Sophie Okonedo), and, most recently, Born To Win as Henco. One of the most exciting aspects of his career was performing the character of his personal idol and role model, Mario Lanza, in the 2010 stage production "Mario Lanza - The Lost Legacy of the Next Caruso." Cobus's greatest recent achievement as a classical soloist was his performance in Janine Neethling and Deon Opperman's original Oratorio, Die Skepping, which was played at the StateTheatre.

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 Leon Gropp ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Gauteng Leon Gropp is a Grammy Award-winning musician and songwriter. He has been in the music industry since 2005, primarily as one half of the internationally acclaimed Guitar duo, CH2, but as a solo artist, he is known for his unique cross-over fusion style of music, combining elements of Classical, Acoustic, Easy- Listening, and even Spanish rhythms, and on occasion performing with various instrumentalists (Saxophone, Violin, Percussion, and so on). He has collaborated with national and international performers and has received three SAMA awards (South African Music Awards) as well as countless other honours for his contributions to various musical endeavours. He is also involved in several corporate change management programmes that blend music with other Change Intervention techniques. Together with Change Management and OD Specialist Jaco Bottger, they travel frequently nationally and internationally to inspire and free people in the workplace through their "Discover Your Voice" workshop.

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 Conrad Koch Western Cape , Gauteng Conrad Koch is one of South Africa’s most in demand comedy talents. He combines hilarious comedy with world-class puppetry, and has won numerous awards, including Entertainer of the Year award, a Standard Bank Ovation Award from the National Arts Festival, The Times Comic’s Pen Award, has been nominated for the Comic’s Choice Comedian of the Year and is a double International EMMY nominated comedian. He has worked all over the world, been featured on local and international television andis a frequent guest at some of South Africa’s biggest comedy events.His most famous character, the puppet political analyst, Mr. Chester Missing, is a highlight on news channel eNCA, and was recently described as the star of the ANC’s Nasrec conference. The first puppet in history to win a court case, Chester has even written a book, and was named one of New African Magazine’s Most Influential Africans. Conrad’s hit one-man shows have received standing ovations around South Africa and globally. He has performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He toured Canada during 2018, receiving 5 star reviews at the Winnipeg International Fringe Festival from both the Winnipeg Free Press and the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, selling out almost his entire run. The CBC said “my face hurt from laughing so hard”, describing Conrad’s work as “absolutely delightful and technically brilliant”, “Koch throws away more laugh lines than many shows have in the first place”. Conrad has studied psychology, and is a social anthropologist – he has a master’s degree in the subject from WITS University (Cum Laude), focusing on corporate and African culture. He has had extensive experience implementing culture change programmes for the likes of FNB, Goldfields, Sun International, SAA, etc. Conrad has audiences in stitches by talking to himself through a variety of extremelyeccentric characters. Self-ridicule has never been this fun. Meet Mr. Chester Missing,satirical political analyst, Hilton, an ostrich made from two feather dusters and a slipper, and DJ Hoodie, a puppet made from a hoodie who actually DJs, and a neuroticmosquito, called Mosquito. The show is highly interactive – audience members hilariously become the puppets. TESTIMONIALS “Intelligent, unhinged ventriloquism at its very best ”The Star“ Reviews will use descriptive words like ‘pioneering’, ‘master-class’, and ‘mini renaissance’ but it really is that outstanding ”The Citizen “quite breathtaking: delightfully entertaining, intellectually stimulating and technically brilliant.” The Cape Times“ Brings the roof down” The Independent, London“ Delicious…hilarious ventriloquised repartee” The Argus“Hilarious.”Mail & Guardian ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

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 Kim Cloete Gauteng Kim Cloete is a well renowned and accomplished actress and businesswoman. Kim is best known as Jacqui on 7de Laan; Bianca on Isidingo and Bronwyn on Binnelanders. Kim made her TV debut on the children’s programme “Craz-e”, which led to presenting roles on “DKNT”, “Zing”, and “Ontbytsake” on kykNET; and “Lunchbox”, “Pasella”, “Kollig” for the SABC. She was the face and voice of Outsurance for over 4 years and was the lead in the entire soccer world cup 2010 ad campaign for Supersport. Kim was headhunted in 2013 to host her own radio show on Cape Town’s number one radio station Heart 104.9FM. Her show was called “Kimmistry” from 9am – 12pm weekdays. Her MC work started with her live presenting days back in 2006. She has hosted an array of awards ceremonies as well as live events. She has guest presented for the SAMAS. In recent years, Kim has remained a strong presence on SA television screens with acting parts in KykNET’s “Fynskrif” , “Arendsvlei”, “Afrgrond”, “Spoorloos” as well as numerous presenting roles in lifestyle and live event TV productions, such as “Veranderdinge”, “Ontbytsake”, “Flits”and “Nisboere”. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

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 Don Packett Gauteng SPEAKER Don brings a fresh perspective to conferences and events by sharing his experiences with audiences, related to a number of hot topics, assisting CEOs and organizational leaders to drive specific messages home. Every talk provides educational and entertaining anecdotes, tales, metaphors, analogies and a healthy dose of recapitulation for good measure. EVENT MC With a wealth of deep-set knowledge and appreciation for the corporate beast, Don is hellbent on ensuring that the gap between organizational content and entertainment is not only bridged but firmly set in order for all audiences to engage with speakers’ content as effectively as possible. OPENING SPEAKER & MC COMBINATION Opening conferences and events with a key message as an external speaker – in order to ensure the CEO / MD / Team leader has a primed stage for their address – Don then provides the connection throughout the day as the event MC, keeping the golden thread tied tightly around the content and objective. 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 Amor Vittone ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Gauteng Amor began presenting Body Beat on television when she was sixteen, and she quickly moved on to Supersport. Amor studied a BA in Communication, specialising in Advertising, at Rand University after graduating from Hoerskool Die Fakkel in Johannesburg as head girl. She received her Cum Laude Honours degree. Her expertise and ability as a SA champion in tap and contemporary dance, as well as her position as Miss Johannesburg, opened openings for her to star in shows such as West Side Story at Pretoria's State Theatre and Richard Loring's Girl Talk. She also appeared in the Joburg Theatre's Strictly Tap Dance Fever and the Lyric Theatre's Streets of Gold. Amor appeared in her own show, Amorisque, with a dance troupe in the Odeon Showbar at Emperor's Palace in Kempton Park in 2012. The production took four months to complete. Wild Cherry Kisses, Amor's debut album, was published in 1998. The CD was released by EMI and features songs in both English and Afrikaans, as well as "Ti amo," an Italian ballad about her half-Italian origin.

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 Tony Wake Mpumalanga Tony Wake: The Mindwalker, has taken South Africa by storm and has brought an exciting new element to the fraternity of hypnosis. Famous for his uncanny abilities of suggestion, influence, persuasion, and hypnotic performances that has brought him much public acclaim and allowed him to transform and broaden the beliefs many have in the capabilities of the mind. Tony always seem to amaze his audiences with his special brand of hypnosis and performances that take the spectators and volunteers through a roller-coaster of emotions that varies from hilariously funny, to mysterious, and at times even downright scary. He is also well-known as an extraordinary trainer of all matters related to the human mind and human behaviour, development and empowerment, not to mention being a favourite entertainer and speaker within the corporate business world. Tony is also the founder & Director of Mindwalker Research and Development – an organization aimed at teaching advanced communication, behaviour, influence, persuasion and business skills to those dedicated enough to learn more than the average curriculum can teach. TESTIMONIALS “Wow, thank you. Tony was exceptional. The client was really impressed, they loved the show, they even allowed him to exceed his allocated time after initially being so pedantic about cutting the show….wow! Tony and Celeste were also accommodating, patient and never showed their possible frustration with us running late. They were just awesome. Thank you for being great and proposing only great options.” – Stacey, Pink Pumpkin Events” “He is probably the most dangerous man in South Africa. A five-star quality performance!” – D. Nthumba “Tony’s performance changed the evening! We were completely mesmerized by his show. I particularly enjoyed his interaction with the crowd, the fact that he read the crowd and used this in the show. I would highly recommend him!” – C. Cesman“ I used to think that I couldn’t be hypnotized… Well, let’s just say Tony proved that idea wrong, and very quickly too. He’s a great entertainer! I felt completely safe while under his “spell”.” – J. Grove ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

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 Nazli George Gauteng If you don’t know, where have you been? For the past 30 years, she is one of South Africa’s top actors, she has kicked up a storm in Theatres on Television in Films and on Radio. SHE is a SAFTA AWARD WINNER, She has written, directed, produced top productions that all opened at the Baxter Theatre to sold-out houses, these shows have received critical acclaim, at festivals and various theatres across the country. Nazli George shows has set a precedent at the Baxter Theatre, her shows since 1995 have brought people to the theatre who otherwise would not have come, Nazli has paved the way for other artists, like the Jo Barbers and the Mark Lottering’s, she has an extremely large fan base across the country. Her shows are always sold out wherever they perform, she is a dynamic talented woman who not only acts, sings, dancers, but writes truly South African stories, Nazli George is the brand, whatever she touches turns to gold, she is a unique artist who not only climbs the Ladder with her career but has always plowed back into the community that has made her, Nazli George is the only female actor from the Cape Flats that writes her own work, performs, is a successful businesswoman and nurtures talent from the Cape Flats. Nazli continues to take theatre to new heights; she takes shows to the people in the most remote township or area. Nazli is a true people’s person, the people of Cape Town remain close to her heart and she remains close to her supporters, she has schools in all provinces that support her shows regularly besides, organizations, clubs, churches, and companies. Nazli is a true icon, a woman who inspires the community; she started her own production company called N.G.PROMOTIONS. Nazli George is an example of somebody who never forgets her Rootz. NAZLI GEORGE was born on the 28th May 1966, an only child in LANSDOWNE, CAPE TOWN, her parents divorced when she was a baby, her mom died when she was 11yrs old, her granny reared her and she is eternally grateful to have had the privilege to look after her granny until she died at the age of 94, Nazli granny was like her mother, she values the teaching and morals instilled into her as a child and today she applies that to her home, to her family, she is married for 16 years and has an 8yr old daughter. Nazli and her family make the lord the center of their life, they involved on various levels at their church. NAZLI GEORGE has a strong bond with her extended family, cousins, aunties, uncles and with her group of friends. She attended Portia Primary school in Lansdowne, She started ballet at the age of 6 and joined the Carol Shapiro School of ballet receiving CECCHETTI Training, she remained at this ballet school privately until after matric, she attended WYNBERG Senior Secondary school, she was one of the first matriculants to do the joint matriculation board exams in DRAMA and BALLET. She has received many awards while at school doing eisteddfods, festivals for both ballet and drama. NAZLI GEORGE boasts an impressive curriculum; she is a University of Cape Town drama graduate, a College of Trinity in LondonGraduate, an award-winning, stage, television, film, radio actress, a drama teacher, a writer,a director and a producer of award-winning shows. Nazli started her production company NG PROMOTIONS in 1995 in CAPE TOWN, to create a platform for original South African work, in doing so she has managed to write 6 top productions that tells our own unique stories; these productions create a voice for the once forgotten community. The names of the productions are: 1. Daai’s Mos Reality 2. En Soe Gaan Die Storie Aan 3. Sisters in Arms 4. The Diva Musical 5. Off The Cuff 6. Rootz These productions are comedies at its best, it’s funny, entertaining, and educating and it boasts an excellent storyline. NAZLI GEORGE has written 30original songs. ROOTZ was her one women show she wrote to honour her granny and her mother, 2 strong powerful God-fearing women who influenced her life. N.G. Promotions is a professional production company that besides writing its own original work, it also takes the challenge to produce the shows and in many cases head the direction but also allow top directors to work on the projects, e.g. Ralph Lawson and Janice Honeyman as well as up and coming directors.N.G. Promotions has extended their services, talented youth from the communities are cast in the shows, most of them have received their training from Nazli George, they are encouraged through N.G Promotions to further their studies. Nazli tutors them for the College of Trinity exams; most of them have qualifications from the College of Trinity. Majority of the actors have become very successful they have landed roles in Egoli, 7de Laan, and played in the top stage and musical productions and worked for top radio stations, and are accomplished comedians, namely Kurt Schoonraad, Aziz Abrahams, Mortimer Williams, Mary Daniels, Webster, Bronwyn Van Graan, Antonio Fischer, José Engelbrecht, Chad Abrahams, just to name a few. N.G. Promotions offers speech and drama classes and has successfully toured with students to the Klein Karoo Kunstefees as well as the Grahams town festival. N.G Promotions writes their own original music, the songs are written in various genres. N.G Promotions is not funded, Nazli George has taken all the financial risks. N.G Promotions has for the past 24 years assisted and motivated organizations to help themselves to establish a solid fundraising drive. N.G. Promotions also do various projects at primary schools across the country that covers various topics namely: Aids, Bullying, Drugs and Child Abuse, Respect, Education, Discipline; Abduction, Violence, Self Confidence, Crime, etc… N.G. PROMOTIONS also does productions at high schools namely: Youth Rendition that covers Aids, Drugs, Alcoholism, Teenage Pregnancy, Violence, Relationships, and Social Issues, etc. N.G.PROMOTIONS also does various projects at companies that cover various issues namely: Aids, Safety and Security in the Workplace, Occupational Health, Substance Abuse, Responsibility towards your Profession and Community, Transformation, Life skills, Positive Life Styling, and Being Competent and Reliable and Efficient. Nazli George and her husband owns CN AUDIO SUPPORT, a technical company that supply and operate sound and lighting requirements for conferences, exhibitions, launches, campaigns, schools, shopping centers, churches, theatres, events, etc… C N AUDIO SUPPORT has brought a few mining companies on board like ANGLO AMERICAN, PETRA DIAMONDS, PPC, VEDANTA who sponsored the company to take the ANTI BULLYING ANDSTOP THE ABUSE campaign that NAZLI wrote to schools in their region, Nazli George has built NG PROMOTIONS to where it is today, NAZLI GEORGE and her husband continue to climb the ladder with CN AUDIO SUPPORT yet she still continues to have an impressive performing career, this year she celebrates 30 years as an award-winning TV, FILM, STAGE ACTRESS in the industry. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

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 The Other Michael Jackson Gauteng Need to flatten the change curve? Our keynote speaker Michael Jackson has already applied his communication and marketing expertise to audiences at over 2 700 conferences and events across 46 countries. An informative and inspiring speaker on innovative human and business change, he has addressed world leaders and global CEOs yet is equally as comfortable with sleeves rolled speaking at the factory floor level. Passionate about what he does, Jackson creates and delivers outstanding, memorable and company personalized speeches, and is also is available to attend your entire event as an expert, experienced on-stage conference facilitator or interviewer. Combining immediate, up to date stories of market-relevant business information with the historic, current and future dynamics of business change, Jackson ensures his audiences become completely engaged, think differently and are better able to react to the complexities brought by massive, constant change. Michael Jackson delivers a powerful set of messages, expertly weaving your story into his materials and creates maximum impact with any audience. Innovative Thinking Required The new normal in a post-Covid world The decade of the 2020s was meant to deliver a modern, integrated, tech-smart, seamlessly connected and better planet for us all. Now, following the black swan Covid-19 pandemic, it has delivered a major hangover from which we all need a massive wake up call. In a world of new economics, new politics and shifting balances of power we urgently need to break through typical business thinking and psychologically inherent human behaviors to flatten the current change curve. Rapid business recovery and refocus is essential. Shaping your mindset, re-creating your story and delivering into a very different future is now essential. This stimulating keynote presentation, personalized for your organization, is exactly the medicine you need right now. TESTIMONIALS “We hired Michael to serve as master of ceremonies at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Dubai, 2018. Michael is a gifted public speaker – he fits right in, as if he’d been in our industry for a while. He was friendly, engaging, and flexible. And oh, that voice! It a bit of gravitas to our conference. ”Chris Keating, Group President, Restaurant Media & Events, Winsight (USA) “There is no better MC or Featured Speaker than Michael Jackson. He engages and captivates the audience immediately and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does Michael come prepared to speak with his own, well thought out content, but he also dives into the company he is speaking for. He learns and understands their business and the audience he is talking to. He reinforces corporate philosophies and works them into each presentation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Michael again. You cannot go wrong with Michael Jackson!” Howard Spector, Executive Producer, Ashley Events (USA) Michael and I have worked together on multiple industry conferences in the Foodservice space. I am always impressed by his ability to pivot and adapt to any last-minute content changes as well as his ability to captivate the audience on any subject he presents! He is a welcomed addition to each of our events and I hope he’ll be a mainstay for years to come! Jack Cleveland, Senior Manager, Programs, Technomic Inc. (USA) We have worked with Michael on several events and have been extremely happy to get him onboard for his great contribution to our events: – actively supporting the entire process with a holistic approach starting from marketing, to content delivery on to customer experience and insight – Michael is able to lift up a conference and entire event to a level that is giving both customers and organizers a real productive and quality-driven experience. Agnes Gehot, Event Director, Informa Markets (Europe) “The Other Michael Jackson is a superb speaker and MC. If you want to keep your audience engaged and entertained, you’ll struggle to find someone better. I look forward to seeing him on stage again.” Nikki Fourie, Program Manager, South African Reserve Bank (SA) A true gentleman. Jackson is a national treasure. Nelson Mandela, Former President, Republic of South Africa ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Award Dinners // Birthdays // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // virtual events // Year End Functions < Back Ewan Strydom ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Western Cape Ewan Strydom is an Expresso presenter.Ewan was born in Gauteng and moved to Cape Town in 2001. He is a Qualified Personal Fitness Trainer who has made it his aim to motivate and inspire individuals to improve their lifestyles and, as a result, become healthier and fitter. He has been modelling for 10 years, spending four years abroad before returning to South Africa. In 2008, Ewan featured on the cover of Men's Health and competed in the Men's Health Look competition, which launched his TV career. Today we'll talk to Ewan about being a father for the second time.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Mime Artist Nationwide Our mime artists can roam between your guests at a cocktail function creating a fun and wacky vibe that will get your party started in the right way. Alternatively we can provide a full mime state show great for themed events. Speak to us about our mime acts, be it traditional mime or something just a little bit different.

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 Pravesh Mungaldave Gauteng He has been increasing revenues for tailors as Pravesh is known for leaving his audiences in stitches, Pravesh Mungaldave’s trajectory on SA’s mainstream comedy circuit has been swift and steady since he won the Gauteng Humorous Speech Contest in 2008 as the only novice entrant. He has been seen sharing the stage with some of South Africa’s legendary comics at leading venues such as at The Playhouse in Durban, Johannesburg Civic Theatre, Pretoria State Theatre and The Lyric. Frequent performances have included gigs at comedy clubs throughout South Africa, from Ozone in Soweto to Parkers Comedy at Monte Casino to the Cape Town Comedy Club.A huge milestone was reached in September 2016 as Pravesh performed his debut One Man Comedy Show: Human Behaviour (because no man is an island unless you caught digging your nose). In 2020 Pravesh Mungaldave was a recipient at the Artes Award for his 10-year contribution to the Arts, his dedication to Comedy and all the mentoring he offered to fellow artists. As a professional MC, Pravesh has added spark to various corporate functions, such as the Nedbank Corporate Awards, Sony Navigation Launch, Nedbank Women’s Day Breakfast, Lilly Pharmaceuticals Product Launch, and Nedbank’s Retail Marketing Awards, amongst others. Pravesh also specialises MC’ing weddings and birthday parties, adding that special personal touch to the occasion. TESTIMONIALS “Pravesh is really good at what he does, I would recommend him, and he knows exactly what to say. Sometimes it is not always easy for a Deaf person to follow a hearing person’s jokes and we loved it! An evening I will not forget! ”– JANICE JONKER | CEO of Miss, Mr. and Ms. Deaf SA “With absolute ease, he took the mic and took control of our launch, without a moment of hesitation. Mr. Pravesh Mungaldave has been the most amazing host I have encountered with his funny side having the audience in stitches and tears of laughter.We are Thankful and Grateful that we have crossed paths with one of SA’s most valuable and soughtafter Comedians and Event Hosts. StraightTalkWithNolan highly recommends Pravesh!” – NOLAN PILLAY | CEO & Founder of #StraightTalkWithNolan ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails