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Daily Mail
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
12 outdoor essentials from Dunelm that will make your garden party INSTANTLY more stylish - with prices starting at just £3
Garden party season is here, and to help make your warm-weather get-togethers even more sleek, Dunelm has released a whole host of outdoor essentials to spruce up your garden without breaking the bank. Ranging from outdoor furniture to affordable heating solutions, Dunelm's summer-ready selection has everything you need to create an oasis in your back garden. The best bit? With prices starting at just £3, it won't cost you an arm and a leg to kit out your outdoor spaces for your next garden party. One piece we've got our eye on is the Steel Chimenea, a total steal at just £75. With a classic bronze painted steel finish and ample space for burning wood, this quality chimenea is the perfect cosy centrepiece for entertaining all year round. Need some warm lighting to illuminate your outdoor set-up? The EGLO Libisa 50 LED String Lights (£21) and LED Bumblebee Outdoor String Lights (£5) will add cosy, warm light to your outdoor spaces, perfect for parties that run into the night. Looking to discover some of Dunelm's outdoor must-haves for yourself? Explore our top picks from the selection below. Elements Peacock Hanging Egg Chair Upgrade your outdoor seating set-up with this Elements Peacock Hanging Egg Chair, a steal at under £200. Beautifully designed with a strong metal structure and a modern rattan hanging chair, this weather-resistant chair comes in a striking blue hue, set to become your new favourite garden throne. £199 Shop Jaipur Indoor Outdoor Traditional Rug - 160cm x 230cm Bring colour and warmth to your outdoor settings with this on-sale Jaipur Indoor Outdoor Traditional Rug, currently on offer with 50 per cent off. Crafted from a durable polypropylene and polyester blend, this vibrant rug is easy to clean, perfect for withstanding everything your garden parties throw at it. £57.50 (save £57.50) Shop Navigate Coconut Grove Set of 4 Ombre Stacking Wine Tumblers This set of four Ombre Stacking Wine Tumblers is the perfect choice for garden sipping. With their eye-catching ombre finish and 400ml capacity, they're ideal for wine, mocktails or soft drinks, while, thanks to their compact stacking, they're easy to pack away when not in use. £15 Shop Miami 2 Seater Bistro Set Add a splash of colour to your patio with this Miami Bistro Set, the perfect choice for more intimate outdoor setups. This two-seater set includes a chic wooden-top coffee table and two comfortable chairs, while the bright and eye-catching design will look fabulous in any garden. £129 Shop EGLO Libisa 50 LED String Lights Dress up your outdoor spaces with the enchanting EGLO Libisa 50 LED String Lights - the perfect way to bring light and life to your garden. This 7.35-meter-long white cable is adorned with 50 LED light bulbs, each spaced 15cm apart, and boasting a relaxing, warm white light to create a magical atmosphere. £21 (save £9) Shop Ribbed Acrylic Jug For serving essentials on a budget, there's no beating this chic Ribbed Acrylic Jug. Available in two sleek colourways, it's perfect for serving drinks at summer BBQs, dinner parties, or casual get-togethers. £3 Shop Steel Chimenea The perfect, cosy centrepiece for all of your outdoor gatherings, this stunning Steel Chimenea is a must-have for summer hosting. With a classic bronze painted steel finish and ample space for burning wood, it'll keep you cosy and comfortable all season long. £75 Shop Spring Meadow Drink Dispenser Upgrade any outdoor party with the help of this Spring Meadow Drink Dispenser - ideal for cocktails and party drinks alike. This handy dispenser boasts a fantastic 3600ml capacity, and thanks to its shatterproof PETG plastic, it's the perfect choice for picnics or barbecues, so you don't have to worry about breaks or spills. £6 Shop Set of 4 Green Picnic Plates Complete your picnic setup with the Elements set of 4 picnic plates in a sleek shade of green. Dishwasher safe and made from high-quality plastic, these plates make outdoor eating a breeze - especially thanks to their hardy build that makes them difficult to break. £4 Shop 2m 20 LED Bumblebee Outdoor String Lights Playful and fun, these LED Bumblebee Outdoor String Lights are the perfect choice for adorning your outdoor spaces. Solar-powered for total ease, these cosy lights feature flash and static modes for whatever mood you're in, exuding a gorgeous, warm white glow. £5 Shop 2.7m Macrame Parasol Elegant and timeless, this stunning Macrame Parasol is perfect for bringing shady spaces to your outdoor oasis. The sleek parasol effortlessly opens up with the easy push-up mechanism, while the deep fringed edges dance gracefully in the gentlest breeze, creating a true haven in your garden. £79 Shop 8 Piece Garden Dining Set For entertaining larger groups, this 8 Piece Garden Dining Set is an affordable way to keep everyone seated and comfortable. It features six chairs, one table and a parasol, making it the perfect choice for garden parties, BBQs and more. £199 Shop
The Courier
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Dundee games boss Chris van der Kuyl investing millions in new technology
Chris van der Kuyl spent more than a decade helping Minecraft become a global phenomenon – but believes his new game could keep his Dundee company busy for the next 20 years. Chris has several surprises in store for his appearance at The Courier Business Conference next month. These include a demonstration of what a new 'world-class' Dundee virtual production studio is capable of. And Chris, who co-owns 4J Studios with Paddy Burns, will give a sneak peek of its new game which is the culmination of more than five years of work and millions of pounds of investment. The conference will take place at the new events space, The Real Deal, within the Water's Edge building he and Paddy own at the City Quay. The Courier Business Conference, held on June 24 in partnership with Henderson Loggie, has the theme of Powering Scotland's Creative Economy. 4J Studios will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. It started off as – in Chris' words – a 'scrappy, work-for-hire games developer' with dreams of building a game based on its own intellectual property. After a series of successful projects, the company was recommended to Swedish games developer Mojang as a good option for creating a console version of Minecraft – now the best-selling video game of all time. The 4J team spent a year creating Minecraft for Xbox 360, which was released in 2012. 'We always knew that the game was quite special but we had absolutely no idea what it was to become,' Chris said. 'By the time it was getting close to launch, you could feel there was a different kind of anticipation for it compared to anything else. 'I think we hit a break-even point in the first five minutes of launching it. 'Then it went on to become the biggest ever selling Xbox 360 title. 'Our console versions sold almost 70 million copies. It was an incredible period.' 4J created seven console editions of the game, the last being for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, and it continues to provide updates for its existing versions. For more than five years, 4J has developed its own games engine – software from which games can be developed. This multi-million-pound investment on its Elements engine has been the basis of 4J developing its own original game, Reforj, which has reached the testing phase. Chris continued: 'If you told me we'd have had even three or four years of involvement with Minecraft I would have gone, 'wow, that's such a long time, that's mad'. 'To still be involved 13 years later blows my mind. 'But there was definitely a point where 4J had a real desire to reach out and start to develop our own games. 'We released Manic Mechanics a couple of years ago. That was us just really exercising our creative muscles again. 'The Elements engine is about five years of work from our top technical team. 'It's the core technology that allows us to build out new game Reforj, which will be 100 times higher performance than Minecraft.' Like Minecraft, Reforj is a 'sandbox' game which allows players to create and modify the game's world. It has recently been released to a few hundred fans to test and give feedback. Its full launch will likely be next year. 'The worlds in the game are generated faster than anybody's ever seen before,' Chris said. 'You can traverse our worlds at the speed of a jet plane and nothing pops up. 'The reaction's been incredible. Within minutes people had spun up YouTube channels about Reforj. Within days somebody had written a fan-based soundtrack. It's amazing. 'One of the key features of Reforj, is it's beyond blocks. You can shape and sculpt the blocks so people are able to create amazing structures. 'It's been millions of pounds of investment, but we're only at the beginning. 'We wholly expect Reforj to be something we work on for the next 20 years. 'And it's all ours, so we're very excited about where we can take it.' The other major project Chris has been working on is the next stage of the Water's Edge office development. It has won numerous awards since opening in 2019 and houses several of the city's most entrepreneurial firms, including 4J. These include some of the local businesses that have received financial investment from Chris and Paddy – Broker Insights and Ace Aquatec. The final part of the development is a new events space, The Big Real, which contains one of Dundee's most exciting developments, a virtual production studio. Abertay University's CoSTAR Realtime Lab specialises in the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI), augmented reality, and motion capture to create immersive virtual film, game and performance sets. Its vast screen will be the backdrop for this year's Courier Business Conference. Partnership working was key to securing funding for this facility to come to Dundee. Chris explained: 'Professor Gregor White from Abertay approached me about the project. The funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council relied on partnerships with existing creative studios,' Chris said. 'Water's Edge is a perfect home for it – we believe it's the beginning of something very special. There's nothing else like it in Scotland. 'It's phenomenal that the first major event we're hosting is the Courier Business Conference, and it'll be a showcase for the potential for this technology in this space. 'I think once they see what it's capable of, people's imaginations will run riot. 'It's a world-class facility. It's perfect for film and television units to do music videos, advertising or small parts of much larger productions. 'It can act as a catalyst for businesses to come to Dundee and we want local companies to use it. 'At the Courier Business Conference I'll also talk about how the games industry's next chapter is going to stretch way beyond what people think of as games today.' This year's conference will feature a keynote speech from Geoff Ellis, the chief executive of DF Concerts, which is behind the T in the Park and TRNSMT music festivals. There will also be a panel discussion featuring local business success stories on the theme of monetising creativity. The conference will run from 8.15am to 1pm followed by lunch and networking. Tickets are available at
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Azimut and KGHM Launch Exploration Campaign at Kukamas
New Assay Results Confirm High-Grade Platinum Group Elements at the Perseus Zone LONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. ('Azimut' or the 'Company') (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to announce that a comprehensive partner-funded exploration program is commencing on the Kukamas Property (the 'Property'), located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay ('James Bay') region of Quebec, Canada (see Figures 1 to 4). The Property is subject to an option agreement with KGHM International Ltd ('KGHM'). Azimut is the operator. This press release also reports new assay results for the complete suite of Platinum Group Elements ('PGE'), further confirming the high-grade PGE content of the Perseus Nickel Zone discovered in 2024. 2025 Exploration Program The $3.6 million exploration program will comprise two (2) phases of work: Phase 1: Detailed mapping, prospecting and advanced reprocessing of high-resolution electromagnetic and magnetic heliborne data; and Phase 2: 4,000 metres of diamond drilling planned for late summer, based on results of phase 1. The primary objective is to follow up on the significant progress in 2024 with the discovery of the Perseus Zone, confirmed by five (5) drill holes, all of which yielded excellent results (see press releases of September 23 and October 28, 2024 and January 20, 2025). Perseus is a high-grade nickel and PGE mineralized system associated with komatiitic volcanics. The features of the mineralization (high-grade Ni, high Ni/Cu ratio, high Pd/Pt ratio) and the lithological context highlight a fertile system, with similarities to Archean Kambalda-type komatiitic nickel deposits, exemplified by the Kambalda district in Western Australia. Previously reported results notably include: 2.98% Ni, 0.32% Cu, 2.25 g/t PGE over 8.0 m, incl. 3.74% Ni, 0.41% Cu, 2.82 g/t PGE over 6.0 m (channel) 1.10% Ni, 0.15% Cu, 1.02 g/t PGE over 9.0 m, incl. 1.42% Ni, 0.19% Cu, 1.36 g/t PGE over 6.0 m (channel) 1.64% Ni, 0.11% Cu, 1.12 g/t PGE over 8.5 m incl. 3.55% Ni, 0.19% Cu, 2.19 g/t PGE over 2.5 m; and 0.90% Ni, 0.32 g/t PGE over 9.05 m (Hole KUK24-001) 8.42% Ni, 0.55% Cu, 7.25 g/t PGE over 1.9 m (Hole KUK24-002) 0.81% Ni, 0.52 g/t PGE over 24.2 m, incl. 1.63% Ni, 0.14% Cu, 1.61 g/t PGE over 1.25 m; and 3.46% Ni, 0.21% Cu, 2.44 g/t PGE over 0.75 m (Hole KUK24-003) 6.06% Ni, 0.38% Cu, 3.34 g/t PGE over 2.6 m incl. 19.6% Ni, 0.81% Cu, 9.43 g/t PGE over 0.75 m; and 3.18% Ni, 0.15% Cu, 1.17 g/t PGE over 1.7 m (Hole KUK24-007) The Perseus Zone remains open in all directions. In addition, several under-explored, kilometre-scale, ultramafic formations identified on the Property during previous reconnaissance mapping are considered strong nickel exploration targets. The Property also has gold and copper-gold targets, which will be further assessed. Reporting of Additional Assay Results for PGE (Table 1) Thirty (30) selected high-grade nickel samples from the Perseus Zone, all with grades higher than 3.0% Ni, ranging from 3.46% to 19.60% Ni, were analysed for the complete suite of PGE, including platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and the rarest PGEs, rhodium (Rh), iridium (Ir), ruthenium (Ru) and osmium (Os). These nickel samples are commonly associated with high palladium grades ranging from 1.16 g/t Pd to 12.15 g/t Pd, and high platinum grades up to 3.65 g/t Pt. These samples also returned significant grades for the rarest PGEs, with up to 1.16 g/t Rh, 0.43 g/t Ir, 2.75g/t Ru and 0.45 g/t Os, adding significant potential value to the Perseus Zone. For indicative purposes only, the current prices in US$ of the following PGEs are: Rhodium: $5,325/ounce (oz); iridium: $4,150/oz; and ruthenium: $615/oz (prices as of May 27, 2025; source: Johnson Matthey Gold and tellurium contents are also anomalous, with grades up to 1.13 g/t Au and 32.1 g/t Te respectively. Table 1: Thirty samples analyzed for PGEs (platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, osmium) Platinum Group Elements (PGE) Sample Sample Ni Co Cu Au Te Pt Pd Rh Ir Ru Os TOTAL PGE ID Type (%) (%) (%) (ppb) (ppm) (ppb) (ppb) (ppb) (ppb) (ppb) (ppb) (g/t) G435306 grab 4.72 0.07 3.04 109 6.29 383 3120 373 165 1065 145 5.25 G435307 grab 5.93 0.07 0.39 178 19.20 3310 6390 105 26 108 18 9.96 G435308 grab 5.04 0.08 2.00 179 6.15 363 3460 418 193 1200 188 5.82 G435309 grab 9.35 0.15 1.10 48 10.05 293 2110 185 21 61 10 2.68 G435311 grab 7.08 0.12 0.81 31 32.10 2370 8990 69 11 12 3 11.46 G435312 grab 5.76 0.08 0.52 119 6.63 1320 2690 210 71 361 58 4.71 G435313 grab 5.91 0.11 0.39 24 4.53 672 2140 255 85 410 64 3.63 G435318 grab 8.04 0.18 1.02 344 13.20 255 2960 666 290 1750 260 6.18 G435401 grab 4.41 0.12 0.27 54 8.15 477 2430 267 89 581 84 3.93 G435402 grab 3.48 0.07 0.33 78 6.65 1020 1880 121 33 174 23 3.25 G435403 grab 6.85 0.12 0.99 80 14.05 1915 4510 302 123 676 110 7.64 G435404 grab 4.88 0.09 0.46 169 6.02 646 2810 425 147 910 165 5.10 G435405 grab 3.78 0.06 1.44 27 6.47 731 2320 312 97 671 102 4.23 G435406 grab 5.53 0.09 1.90 519 10.30 3650 3880 353 94 571 93 8.64 G435407 grab 4.28 0.08 2.91 250 11.45 808 3520 289 128 797 122 5.66 G435408 grab 4.12 0.05 0.45 109 6.50 819 2040 204 81 471 79 3.69 G435409 grab 3.58 0.06 0.72 48 6.62 1080 3290 214 91 552 78 5.31 G435410 grab 6.86 0.09 2.35 438 15.15 2420 3540 460 190 1225 199 8.03 G435433 channel 4.70 0.06 0.46 102 4.37 712 2090 283 121 755 109 4.07 G435434 channel 4.02 0.06 0.48 111 4.34 1045 2100 219 80 497 67 4.01 G435435 channel 5.56 0.08 0.57 72 5.38 919 2560 301 109 659 106 4.65 G435436 channel 4.77 0.07 0.43 74 5.53 1170 2540 206 77 413 73 4.48 G435457 grab 3.69 0.07 0.21 28 6.22 560 1830 272 106 728 93 3.59 L596016 core 4.47 0.07 0.24 20 9.12 612 4810 161 38 275 40 5.94 L596017 core 4.55 0.07 0.26 41 3.57 555 1160 185 61 318 52 2.33 L596189 core 17.25 0.21 0.89 1135 9.97 477 4770 953 288 1370 228 8.09 L596190 core 7.41 0.10 0.70 80 22.40 3230 12150 91 12 29 7 15.52 L596398 core 3.46 0.07 0.21 21 6.07 459 2140 239 88 556 84 3.57 L596963 core 19.60 0.27 0.81 240 9.18 2200 6640 1160 436 2750 453 13.64 L597023 core 5.30 0.12 0.12 12 7.68 469 1530 184 146 394 213 2.94 About the Kukamas Property Kukamas covers a cumulative strike length of 41 kilometres and comprises 665 claims in two claim blocks for a total surface area of 337.8 square kilometres. The project benefits from major infrastructure, including high-voltage power lines, and its proximity to the Trans-Taiga Road, an all-weather regional highway 4 kilometres to the south, and the La Grande-3 airstrip and hydroelectric generating station. The closest town is Radisson, 80 kilometres to the west-northwest. Analytical Methods Thirty (30) high-grade samples of the Perseus Zone, with grades ranging from 3.46% to 19.60% Ni, were selected for additional analysis and sent to ALS Laboratories in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were analyzed for the complete suite of platinum group elements (Pt, Pd, Ph, Ir, Os, Ru) by nickel sulphide collection fire assay and ICP-MS finish. These samples consist of nineteen (19) sawed grab samples collected from the discovery outcrop, four (4) one-metre-long channel samples from the same outcrop, and seven (7) sawed half-core drill core samples. Note that grab samples are selective by nature and unlikely to represent average grades. Project Management and Qualified Person Rock Lefrançois ( Azimut's Vice-President Exploration, is responsible for project management. Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin ( Azimut's President and CEO, prepared this press release and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed herein, including the previously reported results presented by Azimut in the figures supporting this press release. He is acting as the Company's qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. About KGHM International KGHM International is a subsidiary of the Polish corporation KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., a leading producer of copper and silver for over 60 years, with mining projects in Europe, North America and South America. Under the option agreement, KGHM can acquire an initial 50% interest in the Property from Azimut by funding $5.0 million in work expenditures over four years. KGHM has a second option to earn an additional 20% interest according to certain terms and conditions, which include delivering a preliminary economic analysis (a PEA*), and incurring work expenditures of at least $4.2 million over three years (see press release of December 8, 2022). About Azimut Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec, controlling strategic land positions for gold, copper, nickel and lithium. The Company's wholly owned flagship project, the Elmer Gold Project, is at the resource stage (311,200 oz Indicated and 513,900 oz Inferred using a gold price of US$1,800 per ounce**) and has a strong exploration upside. Azimut is also advancing the Galinée lithium discovery with its joint venture partner SOQUEM Inc. In addition, significant exploration progress was made in 2024 on the Wabamisk (antimony-gold, lithium), Kukamas (nickel-copper-PGE) and Pilipas (lithium) projects. Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system) enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company's competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet. Contact and Information Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEOTel.: (450) 646-3015 – Fax: (450) 646-3045 Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate DevelopmentTel: (604) 202-7531info@ Notes The results of Azimut's work on the Kukamas Property since the acquisition of the project by the Company in 2019, have been presented in 11 press releases, including the results disclosed in this release. The press releases are available on the Company's website or through SEDAR ( The technical reports related to these programs have been filed with Quebec's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests and are accessible via SIGÉOM. (*) PEA: Early-stage technical and economic study conducted for a mining project. It evaluates the potential viability of a mineral resource by outlining preliminary estimates of mining methods, production rates, capital and operating costs, and potential economic returns. (**) Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Deposit, Elmer Property, Quebec. Canada, dated January 4, 2024, and prepared by Martin Perron, Chafana Hamed Sako, Vincent Nadeau-Benoit, and Simon Boudreau, of InnovExplo note regarding forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events related to the drilling results from the Kukamas Property. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as 'consider', 'anticipate', 'expect', 'estimate', 'intend', 'project', 'plan', 'potential', 'suggest' and 'believe'. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, recoveries of gold and other metals, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, community and non-governmental organization actions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, global outbreaks of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Report filed on SEDAR+ for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Cocktail of the week: Elements' earth – recipe
The inspiration behind this drink was a basil sour I had when I was working in Trondheim, Norway. I loved the flavour combinations, and was keen to incorporate similar herbaceous notes into a drink that would represent one of the four elements, as well as our new restaurant. I've used citrus in the form of yuzu to introduce another flavour dimension that blends in harmoniously. At the restaurant, we make big batches of the citrus syrup from spent lemons and limes, to save on wastage. Serves 2 For the syrup 100g finely chopped mixed lime and lemon peel 50g finely chopped basil 100g sugar For the drink80ml gin – we use Downpour Original 30ml yuzu liqueur – we use Choya 150ml basil and citrus syrup – see above and method 30ml lime juice 40ml egg white (from about 1 large egg) 4 slices dehydrated lime, to garnish Put all the syrup ingredients in a medium pan, add 100g cold water and put on a medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, for six to eight minutes. Take off the heat, leave to cool and infuse overnight or, better still, for 48 hours, then fine-strain into a clean jar, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about three weeks. To build the drink, measure all the liquids into a shaker, add the egg white, then dry shake to set the white. Add ice, shake again, to chill and dilute, then fine-strain into two coupes, garnish each drink with two slices of dried lime and serve. Connor Wren, bar manager, Elements, Glasgow
TimesLIVE
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
From acting to DJing — Mbali Nkosi shares journey to debut EP 'Elements'
Mbali Nkosi is gearing up to release her debut EP titled Elements on May 23. In an exclusive interview with TshisaLIVE, the actress-turned DJ shared her inspiring journey of transitioning from acting to pursuing her passion for music and DJing. 'It's something that's been a long time coming,' she said. 'Through the times, I kept saying I would do it but [you know how it is] with depression, and people don't understand how depression pauses everything. In between my acting I'd take lessons.' With more than two decades of experience in acting, Mbali decided to take a bold step three years ago to enrol in a DJ school and launch her DJ career, but she's always been in the music scene. Despite being part of an industry surge of female DJs, Mbali's journey into music began long before she became a popular actress. She started writing music for artists at a young age and had a Sama-nominated song Free which she co-wrote with Thembi Seete for Lira and Denim. 'When I was younger, before there was female DJ popularity, I was in the music space. 'I was writing for artists to release certain music. We wrote music for different artists, we were in studio. The day before my final maths matric exam I was in studio with Thembi writing Free and I only got home at 6am to go to school at 8am to write my exam. We were putting in the time. There wasn't a platform to show the amount of work we put in at that time.'
