Topic: Events & Parties

Media Release – Newtwon2010 – Entertainment galore at Newtown PVA

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Click here for events pdf. PVA – Entertainment Programme -FINAL     Entertainment galore at Newtown PVA    The City of Johannesburg’s 2010 World Cup ™ Public Viewing Area at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown will be a hive of activity during the tournament, screening all the games on big screens and offering a range of DJs, dancers and musicians to keep the party pumping.    Until 11 July 2010, soccer lovers who can’t be at the games will be flocking to the PVA, located in the heart of Joburg’s vibey cultural hub, where a buzzing cosmopolitan atmosphere will prevail.  Various... Continue Reading

Sound Crews Join Forces

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Shout-Africa Entertainment News Georgemack Productions combine with foundation Brisbane sound crew Rhythm Collision to takeover The Valley entertainment precinct and present for one night only the BIGGEST international session of burning conscious reggae vibes and blazing dancehall seen this year in their 2nd annual reggae dancehall explosion Reggae Danechall Vibes 2010 – an event for all people – two areas, one running reggae and one running dancehall at the same time then at the end of each set the areas exchange – so if people want they can enjoy reggae all night or dancehall all night or both Download the... Continue Reading

McDonald’s Player Escort- Lucky Kids Will Walk Onto the Pitch with Football Superstars

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By Shout-Africa News – JOHANNESBURG,– Imagine the thrill of standing beside a football star, feeling the roar of the crowds in front of millions of fans – all before turning the age of eleven. From June 11 through July 11, the McDonald’s Player Escort program will give 1,408 children, ages six to 10 from 47 countries, the chance to walk hand-in-hand onto the pitch with their football heroes at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM). It is just one way McDonald’s supports children’s well-being as an Official Sponsor and the Official Restaurant of the FIFA World Cup, as announced... Continue Reading

Zambia Seminar To Focus On Journalists’ Presence Online

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By Shout-Africa – The Zambian Watchdog publication will lead a two-day seminar in Lusaka that will give participants useful tips on ways to maintain and protect their reputations online. Deadline: June 10. The workshop, on June 24 and 25, will also cover basic skills such as creating mailing lists, databases, and blogs. For more information and the application form, email adverts@zambianwatchdog.com, or call Nelly Kasabo at +260 977510485

Why Art & Culture Get No Respect in the Ugandan Media

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By David Tumusiime – I have been an arts and culture reporter for six years with four newspapers and a magazine. That should tell you something. Perhaps even more telling, in those six years I have sometimes found myself struggling to pay the rent. As for the basic necessities, let’s not even go there. But I’m still an art and culture reporter. Though I have often thought of quitting, I know I never will. Arts and culture are an absolute necessity for life to have any meaning. To me at least. The few times I have tried to quit reporting... Continue Reading