Want to win a House Of Coffees hamper and some cash?

Listen up good people. It’s the start of a new week and there’s no better way to start it off with none other than a good cuppa coffee and some cash to go with it. 5FM Mornings with Gareth Cliff and House of Coffees are giving you an opportunity to win up to R5000 in cash. Here are the details.

Introducing Confessions, the latest sensation in pure filtered coffee from the House of Coffees.  PLUNGE INTO PLEASURE with a range of MASTERFULLY BLENDED coffee beans, roasted, blended and ground to perfection.

Java Seduction – a light roast with a touch of caramel and vanilla

Light Addiction – a light roast with traces of berry and toasted almonds

Daily Obsession – a medium roast with hints of chocolate and caramelized sugar

Dark Temptation – a dark roast with fruity undertones

CONFESS AND YOU COULD WIN R5000

Sometimes it pays to confess. Tweet your confession with to their official Twitter handle, @HouseOfCoffees then tune into Gareth Cliff’s show all this week. If he calls you and you confess to your sordid little secret live on air, the money is yours. Remember to answer Gareth’s call with: It pays to confess with the House of Coffees Confessions. Remember to like them on Facebook too.

In celebration of the new flavours I’ll be sharing some of my obsessions, confessions throughout the week. Today’s Daily Obsession is the new track from Shakira and Pitbull called Rabiosa. It’s a hot track and while it might be a bit old, it’s still amazeballs. It makes me want to pack my bags and head to South America for a little razzle:

Watch Rihanna’s new video “Where Have You Been”

The latest track to come off Rihanna‘s album Talk That Talk is called Where Have You Been. The video dropped last week and since its release it has been viewed over 20 million times. Understandably so, it’s a great song and the video is tight. Love it!

SAMA 18 – night one winners list

SAMA fever is here. The festivities kicked off at the Sun City complex earlier this evening. While this part of the awards wasn’t televised, it definitely was spectacular. The guests were treated to performances from the legendary stars Vusi Mahlasela and Ray Phiri, as well as performances from Lira, Selaeto Selota, Loyiso Bala & LLoyd Cele among many others. I’ll bring you more on my thoughts from the evening tomorrow, but for now here is the list of winners:

Best Producer

Dan Roberts – Six Winters by Laurie Levine

Best Engineer

Johan van der Colff – Loliwe by Zahara

Best Video of the Year

Ryan Peimer – It’s Magic by The Parlotones

Best Live DVD

Simphiwe Dana – An Evening with Simphiwe Dana (Live in Concert)

Remix of the Year

DJ Sbu – Lengoma featuring Zahara

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Ray Phiri and Vusi Mahlasela

Best Selling True-Tone Download of the Year

Facebook by DJ Cleo

Best Selling Ring-Back-Tone of the Year

Facebook by DJ Cleo

Best Selling Full-Track Download of the Year

Loliwe by Zahara

Most Played Song on South African Radio in 2011

Alone by Liquiddeep

 

Fresh & Euphonik present OH SHIP!

We might be heading into winter, but if there’s one thing to get you through this cold snap you can bet Fresh and Euphonik will have the answer for you. The two have teamed up with Carvo Caramel Vodka, Nu Metro Cinemas and Sony Max (channel 126 on DStv) for the Fresh and Euphonik present OH Ship campaign.

Check this out, in December you can be apart of a three-night party extravaganza on board the ship, alongside FeU, MiCasa, Goldfish and many other party goers. The cruise leaves from Cape Town on 7 December. It’ll head towards Mossel Bay and then it returns to the Mother City on the 10th of December.

If you want to get on board, cabin prices start from only R2,925 per person sharing.

·         To book, call Starlight Cruises now on 0860 114411. 

·         NO PASSPORT REQUIRED

·         No under 18’s allowed

·         Terms and Conditions Apply

You can also stand a chance of winning a cabin by tweeting them on @ohshipsa. Alternatively you can visit their page on Facebook www.facebook.com/FreshAndEuphonikOhShip along with the act you most want to see on board.

 

The Blacks Only Comedy Show is back!

It’s back and fresh off the success of his hit movie, Taxi Ride, David Kau is once again at the helm of The Blacks Only Comedy Show. The new installment of the show will take place at Emperors Palace on the 25th of April. Check out the official press release below:

The Blacks Only Comedy Show has already become somewhat of an institution in the SA comedy world with shows that has been seen by thousands of people in Johannesburg.

This year the show is kicking off back at Emperors Palace on the 25 April 2012 with another awesome line up and of course, still hosted by the very funny and popular David Kau.

Come join some of the funniest comedians in SA, on 25 April at Centre Court at Emperors Palace,  see the likes of Tats Nkonzo (with his guitar), Skhumba Hlope, Chris Mapane, Deep Fried Man and many more.

Tickets from only R175 (excluding Computicket’s service fee). Call them on 083 915 8000 to book. Do not waste time, this show will be sold out.

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Catch the SkyroomLive sessions starting next week

Excuse me for a second while I sound like one of those annoying TV salesmen, but this really is cool… Are you a live music fan? Do you hate the fact that you hear about all these awesome gigs and yet you can’t make it because of your geographical location? Well I have a solution for you. SkyroomLive.com is a new destination designed just for you.

The site will give you an opportunity to stream performances from some of SA’s most loved artists on your Mac, PC or your phone. The multi-camera, hour-long gigs will take place at the top of one of the Johannesburg CBD buildings.

The first gig kicks off on the 18^th of March with electronic rock act, Die Heuwels Fantasties. The band had this to say about the concept; “Die Heuwels Fantasties can’t wait to kick-off the SkyRoomLive sessions. Live streaming of a live rock show off of a rooftop in Jozi! That’s crazy. Having worked with everyone involved before, be it music videos, or massive live events, we are confident that it’ll be a great show and certainly a first for our band.”

The performances will be broadcast live and free and if you’re looking for an archived performance, you’ll pay just R40 to see it through the website. You can also be apart of the live audience by purchasing tickets for R300 through Computicket. If you’re keen to go through or even just watch it on your PC here’s who you can expect to see this month:

Sunday, 18 March             Die Heuwels Fantasties

Tuesday, 20 March            Nancy G

Friday, 23 March                Karen Zoid

Sunday, 25 March             Jozi

Monday, 26 March           Tidal Waves

 

Remember to visit SkyroomLive.com for more details. Rad concept!!

Danny K gets engaged

A big congratulations and Mazeltov go out to singer Danny K and his now fiance Lisa Gundelfinger. The two announced their engagement yesterday. I’m friends with Danny’s dad, Gavin (Pappa K) on Facebook and so the news came up in my newsfeed this morning. Gavin said, “

“Our family is happy & proud to announce that Danny & Lisa are engaged. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Congrats to the happy couple. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness, love and fond memories.

Go Glamping with Brutal Fruit

If you’re a fan of Brutal Fruit listen up: The peops at Brutal Fruit are adding glamour to camping and you’re invited to be apart of this Glamping experience in 2012. 2100 ladies will spend a day sharing with each other everything glamorous and glorious in their lives.

“Targeted at all women between the ages of 18-30, this all-encompassing weekend will be hosted at the beautiful Casalinga, with a host of workshops full of hints & tips. Expert guest speakers will cover areas such as Lifestyle, Spirit, Beauty and Body in glam detail. Brutal Fruit has evolved into a brand that is aspirational, exciting and elegant and the same is to be said about their consumers.” Meenal Harry, Brutal Fruit Marketing Manager

Now what does this camp involve? Well you’ll go through a series of workshops where you will enjoy mind, body and soul makeovers. And if you’re lucky enough you might be one in 100 who will get an exclusive VVIP ticket, where you will enjoy a five-star overnight stay alongside some of SA’s most loved celebs. The Brutal Fruit Glam Camp campaign launches on 30 November 2011 and the actual event will be split up into two workshops in February, the 11^th & 12^th to be specific. Stay tuned to the brand’s online properties for more details on how you can be apart of the Glam camp. Like their Facebook page now and be apart of the action www.facebook.com/brutalfruitsa

This brand has such great campaigns and the ladies are always treated like queens. Maybe the male equivalent will treat us guys like royalty too. Here’s to hoping.

Listen to Rihanna’s new track ” We Found Love: Unlocked”

One of the hardest working people in the business has to be Rihanna. Since 2005 the beauty hasn’t stopped. In fact she’s just got bigger and better since. She’s now wrapping up work on her brand new album, due out soon. This is her sixth record in so many years. Crazy. Have a listen to the first single off that album. It’s called We Found Love, produced by Calvin Harris. I love it. What do you think?

Be apart of The QUEEN Experience

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band Queen’s extraordinary career. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the legendary Nkosi Johnson’s death of HIV AIDS. To celebrate the band and the lives of both Nkosi and Freddie Mercury, there will be a ‘Freddie For A Day,’ event happening this weekend. This is a worldwide event and campaign, in which funds will be raised through the Mercury Phoenix Trust, the HIV AIDS charitable organisation set up in Freddie’s memory after his passing almost 20 years ago.

So how does this work? Well on the 5th of September various media channels will be urging public to dress up as Freddie Mercury to remember and celebrate him as a great icon, as well as to donate R10 to Nkosi’s Haven by SMSing ‘Freddie’ to 38010. There will also be a great music concert on Sunday (4 Spetember) at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. Details for the The QUEEN Experience:

11:00 Gates open

13:00 Josie Field

14:00 Bittereinder

15:00 The QUEEN Experience

17:00 Show ends

What to bring: Picnic baskets, money for merchandise, small umbrellas, friends and family.
Please note that no alcohol, glass, domestic animals, weapons and/ or illegal substances will not be allowed into the venue.

Visit and like The QUEEN Experience on Facebook now