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Culture at Saints 


The spirit of the Boys’ College is the spirit of the boys who are its students. The College nurtures that spirit through academics, its sporting activities, its involvement in community service and by encouraging an interest in the arts and in cultural activities.

The College has a comprehensive music and performing arts programme. The school has developed the nationally and internationally acclaimed group known as the Duke of Cornwall Singers (The Dukes). The boys audition for a position in the group and it is considered the same honour as being selected for a first team. The Duke of Cornwall singers have been invited to perform before some of the country’s leading dignitaries and have toured to countries such as Argentina and Scotland where their performances at the Edinburgh Festival were sold out.

However, these singers are only one facet of the extensive music opportunities offered at the College. The school also has an excellent choir, which achieves recognition at eisteddfods and which performs with the Wits choir as well as visiting choirs from all over the world. All music students are encouraged to reach their potential for individual performance, ensemble, participation and composition. Private tuition is given in voice and in a wide range of instruments and the boys’ musical studies are enriched through performance in one of the school’s ensemble groups. Annual competitions such as the Battle of the Bands and Saints Musician of the Year are popular and eagerly anticipated events by the entire school. The musical year culminates its activities in the Prestige Concert in November where the top performers of the year are being showcased.

In order to develop the tradition and love of theatre at the College, Drama is offered as an elective subject at Matriculation level and the Drama department has gained an enviable status. Drama students regularly perform at school assemblies, in annual productions and at the annual Arts’ and Language Festival, as well as several times winning a national Drama Festival. Drama at the College encourages confident self-expression and the development of empathy and imagination, as well as experience in video production, light and sound, stage design and script writing. All boys are exposed to Drama through the popular Inter-House Drama Competition.

For boys whose interests lie elsewhere, the College offers Debating and Public Speaking, which are done both at the school and at a Provincial level, and where students are given the opportunity to develop the important life skill of being able to stand and speak before an audience. Other activities include the Film Club, the Darwinian Society, the Photographic Club, the Maths Club and the Boys’ College Newspaper, the Scuba Diving Club, Poets Anonymous, Chess Club, Hip Hop Club, Wings Society, Fishing Club and Ubuntu Club.

Part of the school curriculum is the many tours and trips on which the students are taken, many of these with the aim of expanding and broadening the boys’ cultural horizons. Some of the most popular of these have been the Drama and Literary Tour to New York, Washington and London, the tours to the National Art Gallery and to the Apartheid Museum, the plays that the boys are taken to see, the Highveld English Festival that all Grade 11 students attend and the Afrikaans Aardklop Festival.

THE SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL: 'Carnivale De Saints' - 2010.

'Carnivale De Saints' the Saints Arts festival is to be held on the 23 September 2010.

All are welcome and entrance is free.

Please see the below programme:



23-Sep-10  
  CHAPEL CIRCLE
  STAGE 1: MUSIC
   
07:30 - 07:45 Chapel
MORNING  
07:45 - 08:00 Warcry and Headboy's Address
08:00 - 08:15 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
08:15 - 08:30 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
08:30 - 08:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
08:45 - 09:00 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
09:00 - 09:15 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
09:15 - 09:30 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
09:30 - 09:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
09:45 - 10:00 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
10:00 - 10:15 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
10:15 - 10:30 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
10:30 - 10:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
10:45 - 11:00 Aidan Caruana  - DJ
11:00 - 11:15  BATTLE OF THE BANDS
11:15 - 11:30 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
11:30 - 11:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
11:45 - 12:00 PRIZE GIVING
AFTERNOON  
12:00 - 12:15 SCHOOLS COME TOGETHER
12:15 - 12:30  
12:30 - 12:45 JUNIOR SCHOOL
12:45 - 13:00 PREP BOYS'
13:00 - 13:15 PREP GIRLS'
13:15 - 13:30 GIRLS' COLLEGE
13:30 - 13:45 BOYS' COLLEGE
13:45 - 14:00  
14:00 - 14:15 FESTIVAL PAUSE till 16h00.
BC REPORTS
14:15 - 14:30  
14:30 - 14:45  
14:45 - 15:00  
15:00 - 15:15  
15:15 - 15:30  
15:30 - 15:45  
15:45 - 16:00  
16:00 - 16:15 DJ Peta
16:15 - 16:30 DJ Peta
16:30 - 16:45 DJ Peta
16:45 - 17:00 DJ Peta
EVENING  
17:00 - 17:15 HIP HOP CLUB
17:15 - 17:30 HIP HOP CLUB
17:30 - 17:45 HIP HOP CLUB
17:45 - 18:00  
18:00 - 18:15 SAINTS TEACHERS
18:15 - 18:30 PRESS OK
18:30 - 18:45 Angelo Collins
18:45 - 19:00 BOYwonder and 4Seasons
19:00 - 19:15 BOYwonder and 4Seasons
19:15 - 19:30 Dance Web
19:30 - 19:45 Reptilez
19:45 - 20:00 THE SICK LEAVES
20:00 - 20:15 THE SICK LEAVES
20:15 - 20:30 THE SICK LEAVES
20:30 - 20:45 CLINCH
20:45 - 21:00 Fassie Records
21:00 - 21:15 Fassie Records
21:15 - 21:30 Fassie Records
21:30 - 21:45 PLUSH
21:45 - 22:00 PLUSH
22:00 - 22:15 PLUSH
22:15 - 22:30 PLUSH
22:30 - 22:45 PLUSH

 Please contact Michael Matthews - mmatthews@stithian.com with an queries.

THE SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL - 2009 

The 2009 Arts Festival.
Download the current programme


Thanks to our event sponsor: Tempest Car Hire.


Entitled 'FU Chu', this year's festival promises to be really exciting with 'Prime Circle' heading the music line-up. 'Fu Chu' is the Chinese word for 'giving' or 'to give' and we take this as our theme. The aim of the festival is to celebrate the Arts and not to raise funds; but any profits generated by the festival, particularly through the Grade 8 businesses, will be donated to welfare organisations supported by St Stithians College.
The festival takes place on:

Monday 22 June - Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 - 21:30);
Tuesday 23 June - Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 - 21:30); Wednesday 24 June - Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 - 21:30); Thursday 25 June - Music Festival (17:30 - 21:30); and
Friday 26 June, Student Talent Festival and workshops (7:30 - 12:00).


MONDAY 22, TUESDAY 23 AND WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE EVENTS
 
 Each night, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, is an adult dinner theatre murder mystery event. The evening starts at 18:00 with wonderful Jazz music played by the famous 'CLASSIC JAZZ MASTERS'. This is followed by 'The Strange Case of Hester Cilliers' a murder mystery.

Dinner will be prepared and served by the Grade 8 businesses.

ABOUT THE EVENT
A DINNER THRILLER that is gripping theatre; a sophisticated mind-challenge and loads of fun. In a classic ‘dinner theatre’ setting and ambience – and woven through a delicious three-course meal - the Dinner Thriller is  designed to challenge, delight and entertain. The actors initiate the evening with the Prologue, whisking the diners back a hundred years to a golden time and place in our country’s past at the Randlord’s mansion on the Parktown Ridge in Edwardian Johannesburg; 1909. Created and devised by Paul Spence, formerly of The Royal Shakespeare Company, in tandem with celebrated South African actress, Annie Robinson. Dinner Thrillers are an unforgettable, interactive experience. You will be superbly wined, dined and royally entertained!
 
THURSDAY 25 JUNE : Music Concert - The lineup
 
TIME VENUE Mins
  QUAD: MUSIC  
17:00 - 17:15 DJOD 60
17:15 - 17:30 DJOD  
17:30 - 17:45 DJOD  
17:45 - 18:00 DJOD  
18:00 - 18:15 The Sick-Leaves 30
18:15 - 18:30 The Sick-Leaves  
18:30 - 18:45 The Saints Music Teachers  
18:45 - 19:00 Zebra & Giraffe 60
19:00 - 19:15 Zebra & Giraffe  
19:15 - 19:30 Zebra & Giraffe  
19:30 - 19:45 Zebra & Giraffe  
19:45 - 20:00 Break Dancing 15
20:00 - 20:15 Cassette 60
20:15 - 20:30 Cassette  
20:30 - 20:45 Cassette  
20:45 - 21:00 Cassette  
21:00 - 21:15 Set-up 15
21:15 - 21:30 Prime Circle 75
21:30 - 21:45 Prime Circle  
21:45 - 22:00 Prime Circle  
22:00 - 22:15 Prime Circle  
22:15 - 22:30 Prime Circle  

1. Prime Circle.


Prime Circle enter 2009 as the leading rock band in South Africa, buoyed by several explosive live performances, a gold-selling album, significant radio play and, waiting in the wings, a bold assault on the international market.

That Ross Learmonth, Dale Schnettler, Dirk Bisschoff, Neil Breytenbach and Marco Gomes have dominated the rock scene in South Africa is hardly surprising. After all, prior to 2008, the five-piece had supported the release of their first two albums with a commitment to hard work and through a workmanlike approach to gigging and a brace of radio hits, rapidly built up a loyal fan base.

Still, with the release of third album, ‘All or Nothing’ and a new deal with EMI Music South Africa in place, Prime Circle have managed a most difficult feat over the past year: that is to elevate their standing in the South African music industry even further, at a time when tough economic conditions have issued artists with increasing challenges.
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2. Zebra and Giraffe.

Zebra & Giraffe win Best Rock Album (English) at the SA Music Awards at Sun City!

The 15th Annual MTN SA Music Awards were held at Sun City this past weekend and Zebra & Giraffe managed to beat off more fancied opponents to take the Best Rock Album (English) award for the debut album 'Collected Memories'.

It has been exactly a year since the release of Zebra & Giraffe's debut album which has seen the band's success sky-rocket in their home country of South Africa. The band recently performed alongside Oasis, Snow Patrol and Panic! At The Disco at the Coke Zero Fest in Joburg and Cape Town.
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 3. CASSETTE.

After a prolonged period of being under the radar, Cassette has finally re-emerged, and they have certainly come back with a bang. The new album Who Do You Trust? is different in both sound and form to the previous album, Welcome Back To Earth, which was nominated for 3 MTN South African Music Awards in 2007 including that for Best Group, and ended up taking the award for Best Rock Album. The band spent over 6 months in studio writing and recording the new album, which was then mixed in LA by Mark Needham who has worked with the Killers and Chris Isaak, and produced by the Grammy Award winning producer, Danny Torr. Coinciding with the new album launch an extensive tour of South Africa has just been completed, along with a brief but highly successful UK tour. The new album has been extremely well-received in the country, and overseas, getting rave-reviews often noting how much more edgy the band has become and how much their sound has matured. About the album, lead singer, Jon Savage has commented that “We made this album for ourselves, we had to. People will either love it or hate it, but we in making this album also allowed all the members to express themselves, we allowed ourselves to go where the music wanted to go”.

Cassette will be rocking the St Stithians cultural festival on the 25th of June.
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4. DJOD.

Is the the Stones Sister of Spin winner for 2008.
5. THE SICK-LEAVES 

The Sick-Leaves perform live as a two piece with a drummer, Wayne Pictor.
Eksteen Jacobsz formed his own project, The Sick-Leaves in 2004 following a two year stint in London where he played in the band The Infidels who toured the local scene extensively including opening for The Libertines.

The Sick-Leaves debut album, Tunnel Vision was produced by legendary underground producer Matthew Fink. It was released in April 2006 through independent label Sheer Music. Tunnel Vision and the subsequent second album: Stone the Crow are published by Sony/ATV music publishing.

Both of The Sick-Leaves albums (Tunnel Vision & Stone the Crow) have been nominated for a SA Music Award in the category of Best Alternative Abum (English), in 2007 and 2009 respectively.

READ MORE ...
 

FRIDAY 26 JUNE : Music Concert - The lineup


TIME VENUE Mins  
26-Jun QUAD: MUSIC   STAGE DOOR
07:30 - 07:45 Chapel 15mins Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
07:45 - 08:00 Ensemble Concert 30MINS Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
08:00 - 08:15 Ensemble Concert   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
08:15 - 08:30 Dear Diary 15MINS Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
08:30 - 08:45 Writing on the Wall 30MINS Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
08:45 - 09:00 Writing on the Wall   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
09:00 - 09:15 The Moose and the Wolves 30min Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
09:15 - 09:30 The Moose and the Wolves   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
09:30 - 09:45 The Cornerstone Projekts 15min Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
09:45 - 10:00 Violent Pearl 30min Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
10:00 - 10:15 Violent Pearl   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
10:15 - 10:30 WORKSHOPS 60min Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
10:30 - 10:45 WORKSHOPS   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
10:45 - 11:00 WORKSHOPS   Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs
11:00 - 11:15 WORKSHOPS    
11:15 - 11:30 Hip Hop Dancing 60min  
11:30 - 11:45 Hip Hop Dancing    
11:45 - 12:00 Hip Hop Dancing   The Bald Prima Donna 
12:00 - 12:30 Hip Hop Dancing   The Bald Prima Donna 

1. Items from Boys’ College Ensemble Concert for
Friday 26 June ±7:45–8:15: Venue: Chapel Quad.

1. Saxophone Ensemble
Shima Mojapelo; Nick Harrison; Michael Potter; Andrew Hellens; Stuart Wilson; Tim Mitchell & Aaron Servant [2 electric guitars, drum-kit, saxophone] Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock; arr. Jamey Abersold.
2. Voice & Piano Duet
Emmanuel Makgoka & Duveshan Naidoo
Tis me oh Lord - African-American Spiritual.
3. Guitar Ensemble
Matthew Bruynse; Dylan Jones; Rowan Spazzoli; Jonathan Wilks; James Hart & Lorenzo Spazzoli [acoustic guitars] Not Another Waltz - Bob Power.
4. Voice, Piano & Guitar Ensemble
Jason Walden; Nick Harrison; Shima Mojapelo [electric guitar]
No Matter What - Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
5. Guitar & Voice Duet
Francois de Villiers & Richard Leigh [acoustic guitar]
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry.
6. String Ensemble
Philip Liedtke; Edward Ormond; Matt Jenje; Ben Walker; Matthew Leigh; Max Liebenberg (with Ute Liebenberg & Christo Jankowitz) Menuet - J. B. Lully.
7. Voice, Piano, Guitar & Drum Ensemble
Nick Harrison; Michael Shires; Shima Mojapelo & Eljerel Naidoo [electric guitar] Ain't No Sunshine – Bill Withers.
8. Voice
 Megan Nel.

2.       Writing on the Wall

After months of careful preparation, Writing on the Wall is ready to burst onto the Saints music scene. Consisting of four of Saints’ finest music students, Writing on the Wall embodies a passion for music and a love for performing. The band prides itself on its eclectic repertoire and high standards and is on a mission to spread the joy of music (and take over the world at some stage).
The band’s line-up boasts the talented and experienced Eljerel Naidoo (DJ Saddam) on Drums, the versatile and diligent Shima Mojapelo (Ebony) on lead guitar, the brilliant and musical Michael Shires on keyboard and backing vocals, and the masterful all-rounder Nicholas Harrison on lead vocals and rhythm guitar. Having been individually tutored by South African musicians such as Brendon Gold and Lebo Mochudi from Voodoo Child, RJ Benjamin and Emile Hoogenhout and with the patronage of the Boys’ College music department (under Dalene Hoogenhout), the band is ready to steal the show.
Writing on the Wall draws its influences from many spheres of contemporary music - from Jazz and Funk to Rock and Hip-Hop.

WORKSHOPS 10:15 - 11:15
WORKSHOPS CONTACT PERSON NUMBERS VENUE
Hip Hop Dancing Gavin Walmsley 30 Mrs Pretorius Class Room
Theatre Sports Steyn Fourie 30 JB3
Film Quinn Wobbe &
Tim Mitchel		 20 JB1
As the Cookie Crumbles Emma Carpenter 150 Media Centre
Candle Dipping Megan Rosslyn-Smith 30 Amphitheatre
Balloon Art Nastashia Bhayroo 30 Art Room, Sculpture Area
So you think you can Dance Larona Lebethe 200 Mears Hall
Debate Natsai Shumba 200 Collins Amphitheatre
Learn Poker  Rowan Spazzoli 20 Bronx
The author of Spud - John van de Ruit Mrs. Reynolds 600 Main Stage

John van de Ruit is an actor, playwright and author who was educated at Michaelhouse and received an MA in Drama and Performance Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His highly successful stage production of Green Mamba and Black Mamba (in collaboration with Ben Voss) have performed to sell-out audiences around South Africa and have received numerous awards.
 
His debut novel, Spud, was a publishing phenomenon in South Africa, smashing all local publishing records, and was awarded the Booksellers’ Choice Award in 2006. Hot on the heels of Spud’s release in September 2005, Spud - The Madness Continues … was released in April 2007 to rave reviews. Both books have since been published in the USA and UK to great acclaim, as well as being translated into Italian (renamed Patata), Russian and Portuguese.

The penultimate book in the side-splitting series, Spud - Learning To Fly, will be released in June 2009. John’s keenness for travelling has seen him backpacking through South-East Asia and the Far East at various stages of his writing process (Spud - Learning To Fly was carefully mapped and thought out on the dusty roads of Vietnam!)
Rogue Star Productions has secured the screen rights to the first book, and a movie of Spud is due to begin shooting on location at Michaelhouse in December 2009.

Spud has crept into the hearts of readers across the world and was recently placed 11th on Exclusive Books’ list of 101 Books To Read Before You Die.


Hip Hop 11:15 - 12:30

The Hip Hop department at the Boys’ College is one of the more recent additions to culture at the school. However, in the short time that it has been around, it has become a smash hit and a massive success with its own club, department and annual shows. The club plays host to a variety of exceptionally talented hip hop dancers, song writers, rappers and producers. It focuses mainly on dancing whilst the poets & rappers section gets going.
Several of the club’s more elite dancers have been asked to perform at prestigious school events e.g. The Matric B2K prize giving and huge cultural events such as the Arts Festival and Battle of the Bands. The club is lucky to have very talented boys, some dancing at high and even professional levels and some participating in major competitions and professional dance crews e.g. Madoda Gamede – Professional dancer & finalist at the 2007 Hip Hop World Championships; Juan Louw – Professional dancer & qualified dance teacher; Gavin Walmsley – high-level dancer & winner of the National School of the Arts freestyle dance competition.
These dancers and other talented dancers and rappers will be performing on both the 25th and 26th June at the campus Arts Festival. We are sure that our performance will once again be the major attraction of festival. Hope to see you there!

 Grade 8 Business 2009
 This year the Grade 8 businesses promise to be bigger and better than ever before. Join us in one of the heated sit down restaurants or grab a tasty treat from one of the many take-away stalls.

The Beach Boyz
A company whose main aim and satisfaction, is to provide food of excellent quality and flavor, great service, and reasonable prices. We are a restaurant who provides take-outs as well. We will be selling delicious burgers, scrumptious Prego rolls (chicken, and beef), our tasty wraps (chicken, and beef), soft drinks, and water.
Jozi Bois
We will be in a shack on the days that we are selling. On the night of the Arts Festival we will surround ourselves with Christmas lights. We are going to be selling Boerewors rolls, Steak rolls, mini Boerewors rolls, Soup in a cup on the night and bacon rolls in the morning. We will be selling the best meat you have ever tasted so come down to Jozi Bois.
Portuguese Prego Pros
We are the Portuguese Prego Pros and we will be selling delicious and juicy Portuguese Prego Rolls, Boerewors rolls, Columbus’s Cokes and other soft drinks. We know you want them so come to the Prego Pros stall to get them.
Viva La Mexico
Come and enjoy the wonderful and exciting ambiance of a true Mexican restaurant. Where you can see the true of side of Mexico and taste some real food, the Mexican way. Our prices are really reasonable, and the food is made from the freshest products and ingredients true quality. We are selling on the 25th and the 26th of June 2009, in the St Stithians boys’ college Chapel Quad, please come and support us during these wonderful days
Other companies at the Festival this year:
Amigos Big L's French Krab Shack Las Vegas Lil Rasta
Portuguese Saints Steak House Shwarma Arabia Soulja
Swiss Wacky World of Wonka Wafflers Sweden


Queries to the festival organiser: mmatthews@stithian.com  OR 011 577 6222.

 

THE SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL - Sonke  - 2008

Downloadable programme and venues PDF. 

The dates for this year's Arts Festival are Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June 2008.

The programme is finalised and promises to be really exciting. All parents are welcome to join us for the festival. Please note that the Thursday night programme will appeal to parents and students alike and we would like to encourage all parents to attend.

Entrance is for free.

 Thursday 26 June 2008: 18:00 - 20:30: Parents and Students
18:00 - 18:15 Daniel Buys 30min
18:15 - 18:30 Daniel Buys  
18:30 - 18:45 Cook 30min
18:45 - 19:00 Cook  
19:00 - 19:15 CrashCarBurn 30min

19:15 - 19:30

CrashCarBurn

  
19:30 - 19:45 Plush 60min
19:45 - 20:00 Plush  
20:00 - 20:15 Plush  
20:15 - 20:30 Plush  
20:30 - 20:45   15
20:45 - 21:00

The Parlotones

 60min
21:00 - 21:15 The Parlotones  
21:15 - 21:30 The Parlotones  
21:30 - 21:45 The Parlotones  
21:45 - 22:00   15
22:00 - 22:15 The Classic Jazz Masters  30min
22:15 - 22:30 The Classic Jazz Masters   

Numerous restaurants will be providing dinner and items will be for sale.

This is a not to be missed event

 Friday 27 June 2008: 7:30 - 12:00: Students
07:30 - 07:45 Chapel 30min
0745 - 08:00 Evident 15min
08:00 - 08:15 Standing Ground 30min
08:15 - 08:30 Standing Ground  
08:30 - 8:45 Samantha Brill 15min
08:45 - 9:00 Outside Eden 15min
09:00 - 9:15 Outside Eden 30min
09:15 - 9:30 Outside Eden  
09:30 - 09:45 Sent home for Stubble 15min
09:45 - 10:00 Girls Choir 15min
10:00 - 10:15 Samantha Brill 15min
10:15 - 10:30 WORKSHOPS 60min
10:30 - 10:45 WORKSHOPS  
10:45 - 11:00 WORKSHOPS  
11:00 - 11:15 WORKSHOPS  
11:15 - 11:30 Hip Hop Dancing 60min
11:30 - 11:45 Hip Hop Dancing  
11:45 - 12:00 Hip Hop Dancing  
12:00 - 12:30 Hip Hop Dancing  

WORKSHOPS 10:15 - 11:15

Workshop

Facilitator

Venue

Numbers

Drum Café

Drum Cafe

Chapel Quad

500

Beat Boxing

Wewe
Wakieda

Henning Block Class Room

20

Theatre Sports

Samantha
Nick Brodie
Thabo
Portia

Art Room Main

20

Hip Hop

Craig
Thato
Nono

Mears Hall

40

Speed Art

Karina Netania
Ash Veltman

Outside Art Room

10

Poets Anonymous

Nala
Michael Abrahams

Henning Block LC

30

Dance

Pammy Hayley

Henning Atrium

30

Acting

Thandile
Mfumu

D8

20

Speed Dating

Amber
Skye
Belinda
Cheryl

D9

60

Picasso’s Woman

Douglas + Cast + Crew

Library

120
YOGA   D7 20
Ceramic Design: Throwing University Johannesburg Mears Hall 20
Jewellery Manufacture & Technology University Johannesburg Mears Hall 20

Students: Please download, fill in and email the Booking Form to secure a place at one of the workshops. 

GRADE 12 PRACTICAL PERFORMANCES

STAGE DOOR THEATRE - Limited seating
Time : 8. 00 - 12. 30

GRADE 12 Practical performances and interhouse acting:

This years grade 12 performances are sure to be a highlight of the festival. The grade 12 drama boys are performing a variety of powerful monologues, poems and musical items. This year there is a new twist as each boy will represent his house in the acting section of interhouse drama.  There will be a panel of highly experienced judges .

Time: 13h00 - 14h00

"Trainsurfing " - The award winning new South African Play " brought to you by the saints boys College Drama department.
 

RESTAURANTS AT THE FESTIVAL
(Powered by Grade 8 Businesses)

 

AFRICAN WARRIORS
We are selling, mealie pap, braai’d meat, and sweets for the little ones, Vetkoeks with minced meat will also be available to tempt your taste buds. We will also be selling African accessories. We look forward to seeing you at the Arts Festival.
On the menu: Chops,Boereworse, Steak and Gravy | Pap & Meat | Soft Drinks | Vetkoek and Mince

ALASHA
Our Group Alasha will be selling bottle soft drinks, croissants, French toast and Dinky donuts. We will be making the dinky doughnuts on site. We will be easy to see as we will be selling under an Eiffel Tower.
What’s on the menu? Bottled Water | Croissants | Mini Doughnuts | Muffins | Soft Drinks

Alimento Bueno- Mexican
For a taste of Mexico join us at the Arts Festival
On the menu: Barito’s | Fajitas | Hot Chocolate | Nachos | Tacos | Tortillas

Bin-Shwama
On the menu: Curry | Shwamas

Bush Wors & Kos
For the best Boerewors Rolls in the land join us at Bush Wors & Kos.
On the Menu: Biltong | Boerewors Rolls | Coffee | Hot Chips | Snow Cones

Red Dragon

The Red Dragon is promised to be a fun-filled Chinese Restaurant, with 5-star hospitality and great food (for those who love Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef and Pork. Noodles will also be available at the store. We will be selling White Rabbit sweets, Fortune Cookies and much more at ridiculous prices. Our friendly staff will serve you with huge smiles. We hope to see you there.
On the Menu: Beef Stroganoff | Chinese Noodles | Fortune Cookies | Hot Chocolate | Pork Dumplings | Soft Drinks | Spring Rolls | Sweet & Sour Chicken | Sweet & Sour Beef | White Rabbit Sweets


Chocolate- CocaCafe
On the Menu: Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Fountain
Milo | Pancakes

Indian
Hello, As - Salaam Wu Alaikum, Namaste these are the greetings found in India. Join us as you discover the rich aromas and wonders of India. You will be greeted by the smells and essence of the spices, no customer will be greeted without a smile and I as. You will begin your journey as you enter one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal.You will then enter a tunnel, were through openings will see spices and lots of Indian displays and posters. Your taste buds will tingle and feel the need for the delicious food we will serve. So join us at Curry In a Hurry and taste and feel India in the little country of South Africa.
On the menu: Chicken Pieces | Kebabs | Soft Drinks | Tika Wraps

Italian
On the menu: | Cappuccino | Soft Drinks

Jailhouse
On the Menu: Chicken | Gravy | Pap | Rice | Soft Drinks

Jesses Diner - 60's Roadhouse
Take a road trip back to the 60’s with Jesse’s Diner.
Eat delicious road house food in a pink Cadillac and get served by your favorite 60’s celebrities. Jesse’s Diner:
“If you’re looking for good food, well you’ve come to the right place”
On the menu: Flapjacks | Hamburgers | Hot Chips | Milkshakes | Soft Drinks | King Pan | Croissants | Pancakes

Latino Heat
On the Menu: Chicken Jambalaya | Chilli Dogs | Hot Chips | mince Curry | Pita Bread | Soft Drinks including Energade

Magic City
On the menu: CD Album | Cinnabons | Cup Cakes | Raffles | Soft Drinks | Various Sweets and chips

Medievel Meals
Our company is bringing back the ancient times, with succulent steak rolls, tender t-bone's and lot's more. We plan to cater for all ages on our menu there will be 3-4 ancient meals from different countries and there will also be some cool drink to Quench the thirst. We are going to try add in some fun as well to spice it all up, like smashing plates, glow sticks, special combo's and more.
Join us in our restaurant surrounded by dungeon walls, flaming torch's and spectacular prices. We are looking forward to the market day very much and we are ready to blow away the competition.
On the menu: Boerewors Rolls | Prego Rolls | Soft Drinks
Toasted Sandwiches

Party Planet
On the menu: Burgers | Chips | Slush | Smoothies

Royal Flush

The Royal Flush is the place to be when you are at the Arts Festival.
Royal Flush will be selling Hot Chips, Coffee, Non-alcoholic Cocktails and loads more fun things at the Grade 8 Business 2008. At Royal Flush you will receive nothing but the best from our staff, we are committed to bringing you the tastiest and best food that is fit for kings and queens!!!  So!!! Come and strike it lucky at our Poker table and enjoy our Las Vegas themed stand… you won’t regret it!
On the menu: Bottled Cordial | Non-Alchoholic Cocktails | Hot Drinks

S.W.A.T
Super Wraps And Temptations.
Our Business offers food (wraps) and drinks (Coke and Red Square) to people that would like to buy. The wraps are delicious and could act as a tasty snack or something to fill you up as it satisfies any level of hunger. Come buy from us on Founder’s Day or at the Arts Festival. See you there!!!
On the Menu: Soft Drinks | Various Wraps

SANTA IN THE SOUTH
For us, Santa comes twice a year. It doesn’t matter whether you have been naughty or nice; Santa is on tour in the South to experience a southern winter. He is looking to delight anyone who comes to his stall, so come along and we will give you a great festive treating.
We will be selling: • Cinnamon buns (Cinabons) | Burgers | Hot Chocolate | Waffles | Candy Floss | Soft drinks | British Sweets | Hot Chocolate | Pancakes | Waffles

Stickman
On the Menu: Bags with Logo of stickman| Sweat Bands |
T-Shirts with stickman Logo

The Blue Train
On the menu: American Sweets | Chilla Smoothies | Prawns - Lemon butter, sweet chilli and Peri-Peri

The Meaty Boys - Western
On the menu: Coffee, Tea, Milo | Hamburgers | Hot Chips | Ribs | Salad Rolls | Steak Rolls

Wawawewa
On the Menu: Bacon Rolls | Bottled Coke | Party Spray
Syringes with Jelly | Toe Socks
 


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
THURSDAY 26 JUNE

1. DANIEL BUYS
Time: 18:15 - 18:45

2. PLUSH
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
This Top 5 Idol is known as The Singing Chef having studied both as a professional Chef & a Contemporary Musician. Watch him take u from Jazz to Jam!



“The future is coming / picking up speed” implores Rory Eliot, lead singer of Plush. It is a line in the middle of the fifth song off the band’s third and latest studio album, Rage On. It would be easy to miss, but for the resonating relevance. It explodes from the very heart of the album, an inspired eleven-track reflection on self-discovery, and succinctly sums up the state of one of South Africa’s most celebrated bands.

Destiny is a theme so pronounced that it is the very spirit of the album, and destiny is where the compelling journey now seems sure to take the quartet of Eliot, bassist Emelio Gassibe, lead guitarist Carl Wegelin and drummer Ben Peters. Through both remarkable success and numbing tragedy, the road has been anything but easy, but the release of their comeback album to widespread acclaim, sold-out shows and growing international interest indicates that their time is now.

Plush first flickered on the South African music map back in 2003. Alongside lead guitarist Chas Smit’s creative flair, Eliot’s songwriting ability and natural charisma merged seamlessly to produce songs such as Tainted, which hit No.1 on TuksFM, and Today and My Baby which received regular radio play, the latter getting airtime on MTV. Described as “so unbelievably tight that they sound as though they are one masterful musician, playing two guitars, with four arms and one almighty voice”, Plush were known for their masterful live gigs, exhibitions of incredible musicianship, as well as a message that was simple, heartfelt and uplifting. Then the unthinkable, as their initial rocket ride ended tragically when Smit was killed by an alleged drunk driver when attempting to cross a street in Pietermaritzburg in September 2005.

Engulfed by grief, Eliot took a six month sabbatical before returning as a solo artist, determined to fulfill a promise he’d made to Smit that they would make it. His journey was one not meant to be undertaken alone, however, and soon Peters and Gassibe and then Wegelin pledged their future to ensuring that the promise and potential of Plush did not end in tragedy.

The group released their first single in two years, When Grace Grew Tall, in early 2007 and received an immediate response. In addition to charting and receiving high rotation on a number of radio stations, the song shot to No 1 on 5fm’s Hi5@5, where it remained for four weeks and was downloaded thousands of times.

An increasing repertoire of new tracks saw sell-out crowds and packed venues all over Cape Town as word of Plush’s return spread. Not content with their Mother City conquest, the band’s comprehensive touring schedule saw them earn major followings in Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

The national effort went global in August of 2007 when the band embarked on a historic and highly successful tour of the United Kingdom in August of 2007. Focusing primarily on London, the band played nine shows in 10 days to sold-out venues of crowds comprising nostalgic South African expatriates as well as a whole new British audience. Reviews were gushing and interest in the band was sustained, to the extent that a follow-up tour was demanded and scheduled for later this year.

Commercial interest has also been kindled. Partnerships with brands as diverse as Vertigo clothing and Apple computers have been notably successful, with the band’s significant and growing appeal amongst young South Africans emerging from tertiary institutions ensuring a platform into a vital, multi-racial and economically mobile sector.

With countrywide launches of the new album to conclude the year, including a sold-out Summer Series gig at Kirstenbosch Gardens that drew 5000 people, Plush are the band to watch in 2008. Follow-up singles to When Grace Grew Tall, international tours to the UK, Europe and Australia, and the widespread availability of a brand new album are what beckon in the year ahead.

The combination of emotion, passion and determination have fueled Plush’s musical rebirth. The same combination has also meant it’s always been more than just songs. For many, it is the soundtrack to their lives.

And that is why this is a band that does not have fans. This is a band that inspires a movement.

Are you in?




For further information contact:

Brandon Prevost
Plush management
Mobile: + 27 82 689 6256
Phone: + 27 21 683 9808
Email: management@plush.us
Skype: brandon.prevost

 2. THE PARLOTONES
Time: 20:30 - 21:30

 
BAND WRITE UP :

The Parlotones have grown from strength to strength during 2007. With two albums, the SAMA winning Radicontrolledrobot and their latest release A World Next Door To Yours , going Gold simultaneously, sold out performances across South Africa and numerous award nominations and wins there seems to be no letting up when it comes to what this band can accomplish. Interest from various territories outside of South Africa is inevitable with a band as unique and talented as The Parlotones and the band have obliged by regularly touring the UK over the past year and will continue to do so in 2008. In between UK stints The Parlotones will be continuing to tour in South Africa.

BAND MEMBERS : 1. Kahn Morbee (Vocals and Guitar) 2. Neil Pauw (Drums) 3. Paul Hodgson (Guitar) 4. Glenn Hodgson (Bass/Piano/Backing Vocals.

INFO FROM:
http://www.powerzone.co.za/scripts/power.dll?pagename=pzbandmain&band=826

FRIDAY 27 JUNE

 1. Samantha Brill
 Time: 8:30 - 8:45; 27 June
 
Samantha is a passionate musician with a great ambition to reach the top in the music industry.  With a widespread love for jazz, blues as well as commercialized popular music- she engages audiences on many different levels with her range of genres.  Having made a number of appearances on television (including the Kids choice awards) she has experience not only on stage but in front of the camera too; proving to intensify her dream to perform on an international platform in the future.  Some of her most notable performances have been at St Stithians- where she collaborated with WeWe- to perform a mix of acapella voice and unique beat boxing. What can be expected?  A spunky performer with a whole lot of soul- proving that dynamite does come in small packages!

2. Standing Ground
Time 8:00 - 8:30; 27 June


(in order from left to right)
Vee Lourenço – Bass guitar and vocals (2 years)
Gitte van der Walt – Guitar and lead vocals (5 years)
Caitlin Gevers – Keyboard and vocals (5 years)
Natalie Armstrong – Drums and vocals (2 years)

We were inspired by Dog Detachment (Natalie’s dad’s band) and officially started in the beginning of 2007. A couple of influences on the music we write are bands like Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Plush. We have played in events such as, Battle of the Bands, Arts Fest, and at parties. Our music is mainly soft rock and pop rock and we generally work on and play original songs rather than cover versions. We get in some good practice on our stage presence and such from performing to the school. Music is our passion and we hope to make a prominent impact on the music industry. At the moment we are preparing to play for a production company that will hopefully take our music to the next level.

3. Outside Eden
Time: 8:45 - 09:30; 27 June

  For the past 2 years Outside Eden has been progressing through the SA music scene. With influences like Alter Bridge, Incubus and Chevelle, an alternative rock feel grounded the band into solid form that takes shape from the progressive nature of their love for Tool, Incubus and Staind. The band is:
Richard Stevenson  - Guitar, Vocals
Grant Booth   - Lead Guitar
Stuart Cameron  - Drums
Zano Mabuza  - Bass
Byron Jacobs  - Vocals
Staying true to creating their own sound, the band incorporates a long list of melodic guitar and vocal harmonies as well as catchy, ' in your face ' riffs. Venues we have played to date include: Tanz Café, Blues Room, Roxy’s Rhythm bar, Tempo’s, Saints Battle of the Bands and Crawford Battle of the Bands, where we won. And we have many more gigs in the pipeline so far.

 2 years down the line, after jamming their first ideas the band has transformed themselves into a new, up-and-coming sound with the addition of new members such as Byron who brings sampling patterns and fresh ideas to the band, and Zano who's bass lines and key vocal harmonies bring out the ' edge ' in the band.

 4. Picasso's Women
Time: 10:15 - 11:15; 27 June

A play about the women in Picasso's life. There will be five magnificently performed monologues by four St Stithians Girls’ College students and one St Teresa's student. The play is directed by Douglas Mabotse, stage managed by Emma Carpenter and Kagiso Kao, along with their magnificent team of Boys’ and Girls’ College backstage and technical crews.

Awards received for this production were:
- Highly commended for the backstage crew.
- Highly commended for Amber Ross and Sam Brill's performances.

4. Train surfing
Time: 13:00 - 14:00; 27 June

 A work-shopped production adapted from a script by Saints Old Boys' Chris Lesapo and Sipho Buys. It is collaboratively directed by Paul Mqhayi, Richard Sibeko, Lionel Tsime and Nkuli Nhlabathi, stage managed by Kagiso Kao and Emma Carpenter and their backstage team from the Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges. The technical crews are under the guidance of Maddie Dymond.

Awards received for this production were:
- Highly commended for a new South African piece of theatre.
- Outstanding achievement for best overall play at the Festival.
Michael Matthews
 Festival Organiser

 THE SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL 2007 



Friday: 22 JUNE 2007

A BC production that combines the Boys' and Girls' College students in a day that celebrates Art and Culture. The aim is to expose students to a variety of world class Art events. After the success of last years Arts festival we plan to have another exciting programme of world class Arts performances and events. There will also be restaurants, shops and gaming facilities available. This years Arts Festival will take place on the 22 June 2007.

:: ARTS FESTIVAL :: PULSE :: 
Friday, June 22, 2007
TIME VENUE: ST STITHIANS BOYS' COLLEGE      
  QUAD: MUSIC HALL: DRAMA | ART LOUNGE WORKSHOP ROOM ART ROOM
07:30 - 07:45 ALL COLLECT QUAD Hall Cleared      
0745 - 08:00 War cry Hall Cleared      
08:00 - 08:15 Sky Blue Fly Girls' College Dancers TSOTSI - Movie    
08:15 - 08:30 Sky Blue Fly Theatre Games TSOTSI - Movie    
08:30 - 8:45 Crossing Out Jane MISSING - GC play TSOTSI - Movie    
08:45 - 9:00 Crossing Out Jane MISSING - GC play TSOTSI - Movie    
09:00 - 9:15 Samantha Brill MISSING - GC play TSOTSI - Movie    
09:15 - 9:30 Angelic Defeat Strike TSOTSI - Movie THEATRE CLUB RELAX & MEDITATION
09:30 - 09:45 Angelic Defeat Craig Morris: Blood Orange TSOTSI - Movie THEATRE CLUB RELAX & MEDITATION
09:45 - 10:00 Lady Lea Craig Morris Blood Orange Beyonce - Music Video THEATRE CLUB RELAX & MEDITATION
10:00 - 10:15 Newtown Craig Morris Blood Orange GRAY'S ANATOMY    
10:15 - 10:30 Newtown Craig Morris Blood Orange GRAY'S ANATOMY    
10:30 - 10:45 Newtown Strike/Sound Check GRAY'S ANATOMY THEATRE CLUB CREATIVE WRITING
10:45 - 11:00 Lady Lea JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA RAMMSTEIN - Music Video THEATRE CLUB CREATIVE WRITING
11:00 - 11:15 Radio Kalahari Orkes JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA Gavin Hood Short Film THEATRE CLUB CREATIVE WRITING
11:15 - 11:30 Radio Kalahari Orkes JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA Gavin Hood Short Film    
11:30 - 11:45 Radio Kalahari Orkes Strike/Sound Check Gavin Hood Short Film    
11:45 - 12:00 Sound Check MTKIDU JZ/LINKENPARK - Music Video THEATRE CLUB DANCE WORKSHOP
12:00 - 12:15 Roy Eliot & The Reason MTKIDU LITTLE BRITAIN THEATRE CLUB DANCE WORKSHOP
12:15 - 12:30 Roy Eliot & The Reason MTKIDU LITTLE BRITAIN THEATRE CLUB DANCE WORKSHOP
12:30 - 12:45 Roy Eliot & The Reason MTKIDU LITTLE BRITAIN    
12:45 - 13:00 Sound Check/Lady Lea Strike LITTLE BRITAIN    
13:00 - 13:15 Sound Check Break Dancing THRILLER - Music Video    
13:15 - 13:30 Sound Check Break Dancing Standup Comedy - Video    
13:30 - 13:45 Soweto String Quartet   Standup Comedy - Video    
13:45 - 14:00 Soweto String Quartet   Standup Comedy - Video    
14:00 - 14:15 Soweto String Quartet        
14:15 - 14:30 Fuzigish        
14:30 - 14:45 Fuzigish        
14:45 - 15:00 Fuzigish        
All times and performances are subject to change please contact mmatthews@stithian.com with any queries

All SAINTS parents are welcome to come and enjoy the day with the students.

Performances include:
 BLOOD ORANGE: a play performed by Craig Morris (60 mins).
Mtkidu: electro multimedia music performance (60 mins)
Radio Kalahari Orkes: eclectic South African music (45 mins)
Fuzigish: Punk rock music (45 mins)
JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA: Pop classical music and projection (60 mins)
Soweto String Quartet: African Classical (45 mins)
Lady Lea: House DJ (45 mins)
Newtown: Jozi Jazz (45 mins)
Roy Eliot & the Reason: Rock (45 mins)

 Read more about our performances below.

 The BC Arts Programme for 2007

 1. THEATER: MAIN PERFORMANCE

 BLOOD ORANGE: Mears - 9:30 - 10:30

 Untouchable Productions presents:

 BLOOD ORANGE

 a new work
Performed by Craig Morris
Directed by Greig Coetzee
Scripted by Greig Coetzee, Craig Morris & Troy Blacklaws
From the Novel by Troy Blacklaws
Lighting by Barry Strydom
Running Time 75minutes
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Greig Coetzee directs the latest exciting offering
by physical theatre performer Craig Morris. 
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The story of Gecko, a boy who has an oblique, out-of-synch way of seeing the world, of his childhood among the green hills of Natal and of his jagged school days in the Cape, where the Simonsberg drinks the Blood Orange sun at dusk. James Dean and Wilbur Smith have two-bit parts in this drama that begins with man landing on the moon and ends with Mandela riding a mermaid to freedom.  A Zany Catcher in the rye.
“...a memerising performance...”
- Cue, National Arts Festival
“...Exceptional”
- Cue, National Arts Festival
“...Solo star...”
Diane de Beer, The Star 
“...a gem of a piece of theatre...one of the most profoundly moving theatrical experiences of my life...”
- Peter Mitchell, The Natal Witness

 2. MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE

Mtkidu: Mears - 11:45 - 12:45

 Mtkidu is comprised of two South African individuals on a collective path of a shared creative consciousness; design/art/composing is what constitutes their collective make up and the Mtkidu TFTD 0.5 project is merely the first steps too realizing the physical/tangible manifestation of these ideas and concepts

Mtkidu is a live beat construct and visual manipulation team, comprised of Murray Turpin (MT) and Nicholas Nesbitt (Kidu) that was formed mid last year in the pursuit of a sound and visual language that was both experimental and dark. For all intents and purposes, we concentrate on the creation and innovation of a new, dynamic sound, vision in South Africa and as the art galleries and clubs stagnate in white and grey cube commercialism, we will not forget the original purpose and potential of these spaces, for invention and exploration….
The time has come to break the conventional moulds of exhibiting and the traditional parameters of tried and tested media and content. Mtkidu(Team Uncool) approach this in four ways: Well, for now at least….

 1: Audio manipulation created and performed with a laptop, sampler, cdj's, kaoss pad and that Casio keyboard you lost when you were five. This creates a soundtrack to the world we wish to create for the viewer, enhancing our graphic representations and live visuals.
2: Graphic representation of our visual concepts through mediums such as stickers, stencils, badges, prints, comics, design and web interactions.
3: Experimentation with live visuals (original visuals presented as simple line animations built in flash, that are controlled live)
4: Regulate ourselves and our projects through our record label, Art and Design concept consultancy, Team Uncool….

 So in a word or 286, that’s us and what we do….
MTKIDU website link is   www.mtkidu.com

 3. CULTURAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
 Radio Kalahari Orkes: Chapel - 11:00 - 11:45

 Boet and Swaer do the Avant-Boer thing… Since Radio Kalahari Orkes (RKO) launched its CD last year at the KKNK, the band has stolen the hearts and minds of the whole nation, countrywide. Their following is as diverse as their music. English, Afrikaans, black, coloured... everybody seems to be touched and enthused by the ‘orkes’.

 Frontline consists of the beloved stoepsitter of the Kalahari Oasis, Boet (Ian Roberts), who leads the rest in a lively show filled with wit, good music and tunes that will either make you laugh or cry. Or both. They can sing! And play the harp, dance, riel and make those guitars sing...

 RKO was a hit at last year’s Oppikoppi and Innibos Festivals. At the KKNK people followed them wherever they went, show after show. Each show performed in Pretoria is fully booked weeks in advance.
The music is unique and truly South African, with influences from the full range of musical cultures countrywide. On the album and in the show, no genre escapes. From Ghoema to Rock; Kwaito to Boeremusiek... and of course a whole lot more. The ‘orkes’ plays instruments like guitars, banjos, mandolin, harmonica, kazoo, pennywhistle, accordion, violin, drums... and the beautiful Krummelpoppies are on backing vocals.  Also Kaartjie Davids, undoubtedly the best banjoist in the land, Sez Adamson on pedal steel guitar and Christo Groenewald on the upright base.
The songs’ lyrics are fearless and direct. They address the whole landscape of being South African, from rugby to affirmative action, from love’s woes to our need for meat.

The men behind the tunes are chiefly Dan Roberts and Rooi Jan, the latter also known as the writer-journalist Rian Malan., who has just released his own album Alien/Inboorling to great acclaim. Lloyd Ross of Shifty Records fame has ensured that this production is one of the tightest to be heard on CD in a long time in this country.
Media response so far:

‘This is what  truly mixed, indigenous South African music should sound like’ – Diane de Beer, Pretoria News
 ‘At last! Music that makes sense! I guarantee that you will not be able to sit still when they play’ – Charles de Olim, The Star
 ‘Young rockers, take note – these old ballies know some sh*t – SL Magazine
  ‘Hier kom ‘n ding!”(Watch out, here’s something!) – Dirk Jordaan, Beeld
 ‘Musiek wat begin by jou voete, dan inskop in jou lyf en uiteindelik beland in jou kop (Music that starts with your feet, then kicks into your body, and eventually settles in your head)  –  Marguerite Robinson, Rapport Tydskrif
 ‘Die intelligentste inheemse musiek wat die land seker nog gesien het’ (The most intelligent music that this country has seen, for sure)  – Theunis Engelbrecht, Rapport.

4. Pop Music Performance
Rory Eliot and The Reason: Chapel - 12:00 - 12:45

 Rory Eliot, song writer and rhythm guitarist of previous Plush notoriety, has turned a new page in his musical career with the advent of a new era: Rory Eliot and The Reason.  With over 30 released songs, numerous number one hits on local radio stations and over a 1 000 live shows  to his name, Rory Eliot has developed and matured musically and is now on the edge of a new chapter in what has already been an captivating career.  
The dynamic, acoustic duo of  Rory Eliot and Ben Peters was forged in mid 2006 when the two combined their talents after a six month sabbatical - having lost Chas Smit, the lead guitarist of their previous band Plush, to a drunk driver in 2005.  Now with the recent addition of Louis Roux on bass, the duo has expanded into a sound dynamic of new proportions under the exciting title “Rory Eliot and The Reason”.

The three have cemented themselves together with a performance that humbles most bands and a rhythmic cohesion that raises audiences to their feet, in what has been a whirlwind few months of  touring and pre-production for the first solo album from Rory Eliot. 
With the debut single ‘When Grace Grew Tall’, lighting up radio charts nationally and locally spending 4 weeks at Number 1 on the 5fm Hi5 @ 5, Rory Eliot and The Reason have just finished recording their half Live – half Studio debut Album. Before continuing their touring with a schedule to rival any signed band, this independent act will be spreading their infectious melodies and memorable rhythms to cities throughout the country and then overseas to tour extensively in Europe.

 5. Classical Music Performance
SOWETO STRING QUARTET: QUAD - 13:30 - 14:15


The sound is fresh, vibrant and funky, not what you’d expect from a string quartet, but a sound that the SSQ delivers with panache and enthusiasm. Some puritans would say: “You’re not supposed to grin from ear to ear and tap your foot to the music!” Nelson Mandela allegedly plays their CD in his office all the time. His assistant is reported as saying: “The old man loves it!” For more visit their website . . .

6. Classical Music Performance
JOHANNESBURG YOUTH ORCHESTRA: MEARS HALL- 10:45 - 11:30

This orchestra was formed in 1978 and is the company’s flagship. It is a full symphonic orchestra, catering for high school students playing stringed, wind and percussion instruments. The group’s repertoire includes popular contemporary, light as well as serious classical music. The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra is well known throughout the city and even further a field. Please visit their website...

 7. THEATER: Performance

Missing” – Reza de Wet: 8:30 - 9: 15

This is a hauntingly beautiful piece with simple fable-like characters who are touched by magical events. The circus has a mysterious significance as a mother and daughter are visited by a blind policeman on the night it comes to town.

Directed by: Tarryn Dowesly and performed by Gabi Jofre, Lumen Louw, Neale Lucas-Bull and Amy Meluish.

 BC Productions takes no responsibility for changes to the programme.

The Dukes


The Dukes of 2006 music (mp3's) from the Vela! tour. These MP3's are not for sale and for private use only.

 A Gaelic Blessing - John Rutter (1.52MB)
 Blaas op die Pampoenstingel - Pieter de Villiers (986KB)
 Aandblom is ń witblom - Pieter de Villiers (889KB)
 De animals are comiń - arr. M Bartholomew (2.66MB)
 Onomatotolo - trad. Zulu (2.30MB)
 Vela! Vela! - trad. Zulu (2.04MB)