9 May 2008

Bands4Africa

Frank and Lisa Du Plessis of the company-Bands 4 Africa kicked off today’s show. They joined us in-studio and the aim of the company is to establish a formal platform where talent can be nurtured and developed, and existing artists can excel in a secure and ethical working environment.

A bit of background on our interviewees- Francois du Plessis is a well known, experienced and accomplished, solo entertainer. Assisting him with the company is his wife Lisa- who has an accomplished dancing background and has been involved within the music industry for the past 14 years. Together they are a formidable combination, focusing on the successful implementation of their combined visions in the Cape Town Music Industry.

Bands4Africa was formed to source and supply the appropriate Entertainment for your event or venue and to the continuous improvement, education and edification of their Artists within the Cover Music industry.

They are currently busy with the 2008 New Talent search competition at Quay 4 with the aim of documenting every cover artiste/band performing in Cape Town and surrounding areas. There is a R20 000 cash prize and a 3 month contract to perform at Quay 4 for the winner as well as other prizes.

Entry is online at www.bands4africa.co.za and there is no age restriction, on the competition. For more information call Francois on 082 578 6203

pictured: Francois and Lisa

Cape Town Book Fair

Director of the Cape Town Book

Fair Vanessa Badroodien also joined us. More than 200 authors will be at the Cape Town Book Fair- including international best-selling authors. With over 400 events on the programme this is set to be the biggest book fair yet.

“The Cape Town Book Fair has really captured the heart of the public,” says Badroodien, “three years ago when we launched it we wondered if people would attend it, but they did in their thousands and last year the festival broke CTICC records with 49 000 people streaming through the doors.”

The fair will wrap up a bouquet of events and opportunities for the public and trade alike as it promotes reading and publishing in South Africa.

The Cape Town Book Fair runs from 14-17 June 2008 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

pic: http://www.capetownbookfair.com/general-information/the-fair/introduction