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IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
KZNPO opens early spring season
The KZN Philharmonic is presenting a two-concert Early Spring Season featuring a joyous selection of music that includes old favourites and new horizons. The opening concert on August 28 features Brandon Phillips, has resident conductor of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra on the podium with Japanese pianist Keigo Mukawa as soloist. Mukawa won the third prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2021, and the second prize at the Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition in 2019 and is currently performing in a wide range of solo and chamber music based in Japan and Europe. He has a reputation for performances that explore the stylistic beauty and diverse tone quality of each composer.
The Citizen
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Upcoming events in Ballito to look out for
Upcoming events in Ballito to look out for 26 July – Ashton Arts Festival at Ashton Ballito Campus from 10am-3pm. Food and craft stalls, music, drama, KZN Philharmonic orchestra, bake off and so much more. Free entrance. – Market Day at Odyssey Shopping Mall from 9am-2pm. Enjoy delicious food, stalls and music. – Ballito's Talent – Final showcase at the Lyric Lounge Theatre from 6-10pm. Tickets R250pp. – Join the crochet and knitting social community group at Burnedale farm from 9am-12pm. Bring your own knitting or crocheting project or work on some squares for supplied donation blankets. 27 July– Beach clean up at Zimbali long beach from 8-10am. Starting point at Foch le Roux parking area. Bring your own gloves and a water. 30 July – Quiz night at the La Montagne Pool deck from 6pm. Booking is essential. 9 August – Beacon of Care High Tea fundraiser 'Celebrate the Superpower of Women to Care' at All Souls Umhlali at 1pm. Tickets are R200. Contact 081 393 2495. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here, or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below.
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Easter weekend in Durban: fun-filled family events await
"Handel's Messiah" Handel's choral masterpiece, "Messiah" will be staged on Easter Sunday. The production will be accompanied by KZN Philharmonic, conducted by Jeremy Silver and directed by Ralph Lawson. Where: Playhouse Opera Theatre. When: Sunday, April 20. Durban Festival of Chariots Durbanites can witness a cultural extravaganza at the annual Festival of Chariots. Included in the line-up are performers such as Anasia Govender aka Annalakshmi, Umita Kalyan & the Drisha Music Academy, Keeran Eshwarlall & Troupe and the Shri Chidambaram Nadarajan Alayum, among others. The festivities will kick off with the enthusiastic Sunshine Chariot Parade on Friday, April 18 and culminate with the Sunset Chariot Parade on Monday, April 21. An electrifying aerial fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at 9pm. Where: Bay of Plenty, North Beach, Durban. When: April 18 - 21, daily from 11am to 9.30pm. UPCOMING SHOWS: "Shrek the Musical" "Shrek the Musical" will be staged by the Young Performers Project as their annual production. Lyle Buxton, who played Shrek a decade ago, will reprise his role. Other cast members include James Armstrong as Donkey, Chloe Marot as the adult Fiona and Damien Butt as Lord Farquaad. The production team comprises Lisa Bobbert, Evashnee Pillay and Des Govender, among other talents. Where: Milkwood Theatreat Danville School. When: April 25 to May 4. "Music in the Mountains" The Drakensberg Boys Choir will perform live at the Mountains Festival. Between performances, visitors can explore hiking trails, enjoy local cuisine and soak in the awe-inspiring mountain scenery for a memorable weekend filled with music and relaxation. Where: Drakensberg Boys Choir campus. When: April 25 to 28.
