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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 Chris Forrest Gauteng Chris Forrest has been on the forefront of the South African Comedy scene since the late nineties. His unique dry sense of humour, quick wit and intelligent comedy has made him one of the country’s most popular comedians and ensured that audiences are left in stitches wherever he goes. Equally at home MCing an evening or just doing a spot, Chris started out at the “Funny Farm” at what was then called the Randburg Waterfront, and has since gone on to perform on every worthwhile comedy club, showcase or fes7val in the country including South Africa’s premier comedy show: The 466 64 “It’s No Joke” comedy show as one of South Africa’s top 10 comics, he’s also a regular on the Heavyweight Comedy Jam, The BlacksOnly Show and the King Size Comedy Show. International festivals include:The Edinburgh Festival, The Lyric Theatre in London, not to mention on major festivals in Ghana, Botswana and Swaziland (really). In 2013 he hosted the prestigious Comics Choice Awards. 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 LED Hip Hop Dancers ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng These incredible hip hop dancers with have you wanting more as they Pop, lock and and do an amazing routine that is light years ahead of itself.

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 Interactive Gumboot Dancing Gauteng Gumboot dancing originated in the gold mines of Johannesburg, deep down in the shafts. The miners used the sounds of stepping together, smacking their boots, clapping their hands and dancing together to create a gumboot dance rhythm to distract them from the long treacherous hours beneath the ground and to operate as a team. We dress each delegate with an overall and a pair of gumboots with bottle top shakers, true miners style. Our professional facilitators will teach you a few basic dance steps which form a “”gumboot dance routine”” and within minutes your delegates will be dancing as a team. TESTIMONIALS “The staff loved it, thank you!” – THE PREPAID CO. “I just want to say thank you! The guys were great, thanks a million.” – OFFICE OF AUDITOR GENERAL “We had a wonderful evening, still talking about it.” – BLUE BARN “It was great fun. It was an event that will not be forgotten soon.” – TELEMED

Bachelorette Parties // Birthdays // Corporate Events // Family Days // Private Parties // Weddings < Back Flip The The Script by GHIA ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape GHiA is a multidisciplinary artist from Cape Town SA, whose creative career has spanned from graphic design/art direction to performance. This mezzo/soprano belter is more than comfortable on stage having performed in her one woman show as quirky cabaret character ‘Gigi La Chanteuse’ opening act for iEmmy nominated comedian Conrad Koch in ‘Chester Missing’ at the Joburg Theatre as well as the co-star of the ‘C’est Bizarre Cabaret’ theatre show. With her rich, warm and expressive voice she lead her function band ‘The Fizz’, covering jazz standards, modern swing and funk at a variety of events. As a recording artist, GHiA’s original sound is described as having a “powerful bass backbone with hard-hitting finesse, constantly experiments with her trip hop, rock, jazz and hip hop influences to create an eclectic yet compelling alternate electronic sound.” She launched her inaugural solo EP ‘State of Being’ in October 2018 which she has performed at a variety of local venues sharing the stage with the likes of ‘Floors Live’, ‘Emerger’ and opened for George Van der Spuy’s (Taxi Violence) outfit ‘Crawling King Snake’ while her live performance on SABC 3’s Expresso morning show received stellar feed back. She has released a few remixes of the EP and new singles from 2020 to 2021 collaborating with local and international producers. In her new offering ‘Flip the script by GHiA’, she takes popular standards/songs eg. Feeling Good, Crazy in love etc and covers them in a flipped hip hop style commonly known as ‘Boom bap’ which optionally moves into a ‘Trip hop’ influenced sound. The flips are strung together by instrumental transitions layered with original catchy lyrics and vocal texture, all of which are triggered by live electronic instruments serving groove and flavour appealing to a wideaudience, with an original song here & there should it fit. The perfect hip low key music solution for a variety of events e.g. pre-show, dinners, product launches, weddings/corporate cocktails or even art galleries etc. She has been performing this solo outfit at various local venues and most recently to a very warm & receptive audience at Youngblood Africa gallery. *A visual element as per the promo video is also possible at request.

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Kevin Woods ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Kevin Woods should not be here. He should not be alive to tell his story. A survivor of 18 years in Mugabe’s prison, covid, a heart attack and a spinal fusion means that this man has been kept with us for a reason. And that reason is to share how you manage your darkest days, the days you feel like there is no hope and no way out, there is. He is living proof of this. In 1988, Kevin was jailed for politically motivated crimes committed by the South African Government and was sentenced to death. 5 Of the 18 years was spent completely naked and alone in solitary confinement with only his thoughts to keep him company. Kevin speaks emotionally and unapologetically about his life while working for Mugabe, being a double agent and how he survived 7 140 days and nights completely helpless and hopeless. He will take you on a journey of double standards and betrayal, of false hope and crushing disillusionment, of the incredible joy of a personal meeting with Nelson Mandela, being reunited with his children after almost 2 decades and adjusting to a world that had left him behind. Who better to speak about finding motivation in the positives, not matter how small they may seem and how to be alert to negative thoughts that have the power to knock you down very quickly? Full of power, motivation and humility, Kevin’s story will capture your heart and mind and give you hope in what can sometimes feel like a hopeless world.

< Back Il Voci Celesti Tenors Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Il Voci Celesti delivers a sophisticated, high class spectacular. These exceptional singers will wow your guests with a string of hits made famous by Il Divo, Pavarotti, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Barry Manilow to name but a few, leaving everyone wanting for more.

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Ryan Flynn Western Cape “Ryan was born into the industry, touring with his parents Bill Flynn and Anne Power in various shows from a young age. His first taste of performing was in a SACCEE award winning comical rendition of Macbeth. He studied at AFDA (African Film and Drama Academy). It was during his 2nd year that he got his first experience of a professional film set in Jozi Streets. After graduation he concentrated on musical theatre. But his fondest memories are playing alongside his father in ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum’ and playing Brad Majors in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, one of his all time favourite shows as a teenager. He was also nominated for a Naledi Award for his Rocky Horror performance as Best New-Comer. He also played Prince Charming in the Roger’s & Hammerstein classic, Cinderella with a live orchestra, which he won the Durban Theatre Award for Best Male Lead in a Musical. His two most recent appearances were in the international touring company of Jersey Boys and Sound of Music, which toured all over Asia and New Zealand. He is also an accomplished Voice Over artist and writer.

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Zak Zikalala Gauteng Zak Zikalala is a multi-talented entertainer and wears many hats as a master of ceremonies, TVpresenter and voice artist. Having over 10 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, Zak Zikalala has played lead roles insome of South Africa’s biggest TV commercials and infomercials, namely 2021 Budget InsuranceTrolley DASH, Ariel washing powder, AVBOB Funeral Policy and many more. He also was a gameshow host alongside TV legend Connie Ferguson on the Lewis Strike it LuckyGameshow and hosted the popular Clere Money in the Box gameshow. Zak Zikalala has also been the voice behind South Africa’s most popular voice over adverts forbrands like Coca Cola, Cell C, Nissan, Game and many more. His also a qualified Master of Ceremonies having completed a master of ceremonies course at KetlerPresentations. Zak has had the honour of hosting and being the programme director for various events rangingfrom Award shows, activations, weddings, year-end functions, corporate and social events. Noteworthy Performances: *2022 Exxaro Top Achievers and Long Service Awards *2022 Teljoy BreakUp Bash *2022 Stella Artois Master Pourer Challenge @ Sun City *2019 Standard Bank Immersions *2019 Disney Marvel Avengers *2018 Rumba in the Jungle at Sun City *2018 Nedbank Real Estate awards *2019 Standard Bank Immersions *2019 Disney Marvel Avengers *2016- currently Total Fun day Activations *The Wedding Expo and many more. If you require an awesome host to rock and direct your event with style and grace, then Zak Zikalala is your MC. TESTIMONIALS “Thank you again for all your assistance in organising Zac for our first Immersion day this year. He was Fantastic and the client was very pleased with his overall enthusiasm and professionalism.” – Genevieve | Retail Insight – Standard Bank Event

< Back African Anonymous Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details It is new twist on our highly successful formula of surprise entertainment with a proudly South African flavour. African Anonymous will thrill your guests with humour and soulful local music from Maweni to African Dream, djembe drums to gumboots, and everything in between. Our singing chef and waiters will bring local is lekker to your next function with this unique act. Be the first in the country to have this act at your next function. TESTOMONIALS “I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing entertainment you provided us with for the African Achievers Awards last Saturday. Guests are still talking about African Anonymous and your very talented performers. I sincerely appreciate your patience, professionalism and willingness to help to make this event such a success.” – Lisa-Marie, White Lace Events“ The guests absolutely loved them and they were a total pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for helping to make our event a success.” – Edith Venter, The Ultimate Group

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details 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

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 LED Pixel Dancers ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape , Gauteng These spectacular Pixel Props allow you to load images, company logo’s and patterns that not only look spectacular, but they will really tie your company brand into the event. A great act on stage or even outside at an evening event as the sun goes goes down and and mood gets electrifying.

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. < Back Carvin Goldstone ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Kwazulu-Natal Carvin H Goldstone is a household name in South African comedy. His achievements include receiving Comics Choice Comedian of the Year (2018), which is considered the "Oscars" of South African comedy. Trevor Noah and Loyiso Gola are two previous champions. He was also designated one of South Africa's leading A-Listers by The Sunday Times (Craig Jacob, Sunday Times, January 2019). Carvin is also a multi-award winning broadcast journalist, having received four Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards, South Africa's top journalistic distinction. Carvin has performed throughout the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Southern Africa, including Swaziland and Zimbabwe. This includes getting invited to play at The Magners International Comedy Festival, Asia's largest comedy festival, and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the world's third largest comedy festival! These tours occurred in 2018. Carvin has four sold-out comedy gigs and three recorded specials under his credit in his more than a decade-long stand-up comedy career. He is a regular headliner at South African comedy clubs, notably the Cape Town Comedy Club, which was named one of the top 10 clubs in the world. Carvin's comedy delves into a number of international and sociopolitical themes while remaining a clean, no-swearing affair. With opinions on South African and global politics, race, and political incorrectness, his acts join the political comedy sphere. His humour has garnered him fans all around the world. Carvin has also been nominated for the Nandos Best Friend of Comedy 2017 award for his contributions to the growth of comedy in Africa. He is the creator of the The Next Generation Comedy performance series, which began as a small-scale Durban attempt to discover local talent. It has since grown and gone global, drawing The Cape Town Comedy Club and Goliath Comedy Club in Johannesburg, both of which now host regular Next Generation Comedy shows. The Next Comedy Generation series has been ongoing for two years and has assisted in the development of over 30 new comedians in KwaZulu-Natal alone.