1 Sept 2011

Taking over the world, creatively...

Would you believe me if I told you I could fill nearly every day of the coming month with some sort of creative South African event or occasion around the world!?

Well, you better believe it - because as spring hits SA and the Indian summer days delight those in the northern hemisphere, South Africans on the creative and cultural scene are active the world over this heritage month!

ZAmmm! brings you a bunch of cool things which South Africans all over the world are involved in this September - ZA music, movies and more!

  • 1 Sept: Goldfish (Ibiza) - the electro duo play the famous Blue Marlin as part of the summer residence. And FORR 2011 'Fellowship of Rock 'n Roll' (Mozambique) where many SA bands will be playing at  at a long weekend festival in Ponte Malongane!
  • 2 Sept: Casual day (SA) - in aid of those with disabilities, come to work dressed like a rockstar or a musician from your favourite musical era!
  • 3 Sept: Dream Mapping Workshop (SA) - a creative outlet to explore the potential and passions inside you, lead by the fabulous Fairy Godmother in Cape Town!
  • 4 Sept: Sam Horwill (UK) - this Brighton-based SA singer songwriter does a Sunday solo show at the Horsham Folk Club!
  • 5 Sept: National Book Week (SA) - 5-10 Sept, promoting the joy of reading with a theme of "The book that changed my life"...  Which book changed your life?
  • 6 Sept: Mashasha & Sam (UK) - two Zim musos will be showcased in Chiswick for those in London wanting to experience this unique African drum 'n bass duo!
  • 8 Sept: Ryan Koriya (Zimbabwe) - the talented bassist, albeit technically a Zimbabwean, he originally hails  from SA/Zim band Mann Friday, and he will be sharing his own songs as a solo act on home ground in Harare!
  • 9 Sept: Creative Week Cape Town (SA) - a city-wide initiative from 9-18 Sept to encourage and promote work of CT's creative practitioners!
  • 10 Sept: SA v Wales (NZ) - the first South African game for the 2011 World Cup!
  • 12 Sept: Private Practice (SA) - an episode airs on Mnet at 21:30 in which Durban singer songwriter Farryl Purkiss has a track featured on the show, 'Pennies in the snow'.
  • 13 Sept: (hmmm... a day of rest from all things South Africa :)
  • 14 Sept: (consider it a weekend off for South Africans entertaining around the world!)
  • 15 Sept: TEDx Mfuleni (SA) - based on the spirit of TED's 'Ideas worth sharing', this independently organised event will be held in Mfuleni, 40km from Cape Town, providing a platform for phenomenal locals to share ideas, stories and skills.
  • 16 Sept: Cancer Vive (SA) - a group of cancer survivors are driving through South Africa on motorcycles. Join them or support them!
  • 17 Sept: SA v Fiji (NZ)
  • 18 Sept: (any South African Sundayness or just a day of post-rugby rest?)
  • 19 Sept: International talk like a pirate day (the world) - Aaaaaaar, ok, so its not entirely South African - but any good South African worth their salt will join in this ship shape date to celebrate all things shiver me timbers and ahoy matey!
  • 20 Sept: (any mid week Saffa stuff going down on this Wednesday?)
  • 21 Sept: Nibs van der Spuy (UK) - the acoustic KZN legend performs at the intimate Greennote in Camden!
  • 23 Sept: Barry Hilton in Bournemouth (UK) - if you missed him in London, or live a little further south along coastal UK, then this is your second chance to catch the cousin!
  • 24 Sept: Heritage Day (SA) - also known as National Braai Day, this is a public holiday in SA and a reason to fire up that braai and celebrate with friends and family!
  • 25 Sept: Breakfast run and picnic (UK) - a Starfish Greathearts Foundation fundraising event for their 10th anniversary, join them for a 5km or 10km run followed by a breakfast picnic on Clapham Common!
  • 26 Sept: (know of anything happening this day?)
  • 27 Sept: Full moon (the world)
  • 28 Sept: (watch this space...)
  • 29 Sept: White Mountain Festival (SA) - the first of a four day acoustic music festival in the picturesque Drakensberg mountains in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
  • 30 Sept: Lake of Stars (Malawi) - the start of the annual volunteer-run festival held on Lake Malawi, featuring SA's Freshlyground! And SA v Samoa.

Rock on creative SA September,
x

ps.  In my excitement of spring arriving this morn, I texted and bb'ed loads of friends - including some in London - wishing them a happy spring day! ...only to get a sweet reply from one of my dearest saying 'Autumn here, spring there ;)" So here's wishing an inspired and awesome September to all! 

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