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See you at the Fine Brandy Fusion Festival

8 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

At long last, South Africa’s premier brandy event is coming to Cape Town! This glam gathering of brandy lovers, trendsetters and celebrities will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9 to 10 May this year. The Fine Brandy Fusion Festival in Sandton, now in it’s 6th year, will again be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 26 - 28 June 2013. “Imagine our delight that we can now host the highly successful Fine Brandy Fusion in Cape Town – a stone’s throw from the spot where brandy was first distilled on a ship docked in Table Bay harbour 341 years ago,” says Christelle Reade-Jahn, director of the SA Brandy Foundation. There will be lots to see, do, nose and sip for brandy beginners and

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Festivals

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2013

5 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is set for its 14th appearance to light up the stages at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday the 5th of April and Saturday the 6th of April 2013. Once again the Cape Town International Jazz festival promises to thrill loyal and new fans with world class music! The festival boasts a line-up that would make the North Sea Jazz Festival blush! For those who know their Jazz, to tempt you, this years headline acts are none other than members of the Buena Vista Social Club feat, Omara Portuondo from Cuba and the Brand New Heavies from the UK. For newbie’s to the world of jazz, who may be a little green on Jazz greats - but never-the-less keen to party, Mi Casa and

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Lifestyle

Most Beautiful Object in South Africa finalists

27 February, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Featuring a diverse selection of objects, the MBOISA finalists were nominated by a mix of design journalists and cultural commentators in South Africa. Every year Design Indaba invites the public to engage with the question of what constitutes beauty through the MBOISA award. More than just an object of visual delight, MBOISA encourage a wider definition of beauty - one that encapsulates attributes such as social significance, economic impact, usability, sustainability and even humour. We know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s why the winner is determined by public vote. Vote for your most beautiful object in South Africa, via SMS. The winner will be announced on the afternoon of Sunday 3 March at Design

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Design

Design Indaba 2013

20 February, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The annual Design Indaba Conference and Expo kick off in Cape Town at the CTICC from the 27th of February to March the 3rd 2013. The Indaba is a showcase of the very best South African design products and designers. Bespoke, curated and 100% local, it's all about creative distinction! The Design Indaba Expo is the only platform that welcomes advertising, craft, decor, fashion, product design, industrial design, new media, publishing, visual art, jewellery design and graphic design, all under one roof. This year the Expo welcomes a host of new-comers including popular pop-up food shops and even the Cape Town Food Trucks. For the full programme of events at the Expo including Pecha Kuchas, Fashion Shows and DIY workshops visit

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Festivals

Calling whisky connoisseurs, first-time tasters or every-day enthusiasts…

7 August, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

FNB Whisky festival is set to rock Cape Town from the 3rd October to Friday the 5th October 2012 at the CTICC. The FNB Whisky Live Festival is the largest whisky event of its kind - showcasing whiskies from all around the world. Celebrating its 10th year, 2012 sees the FNB Whisky Live Festival launching a whole month earlier to introduce a third leg to the show - Durban. Breaking away from the conventional exhibition style event to showcase a fresh take on the world of whisky! A world filled with Whisky can be expected; a tasting hall where you can travel the whisky trails of the world with over 180 whiskies to sample. For those keen on an educational experience, whisky workshops will be held by global master distillers as they

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Festivals

MCQP: Maid in China at CTICC – 17th December.

7 December, 2011 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

MCQP was last at the CTICC in 2003 with Kitch Kitchen. This time, the organizers have taken an additional 2 levels to ensure that the event is not "warehouse style" with 9 - yes nine, nege, yesithoba, however you say it - different music areas. Plenty more interesting things are planned, including:- • A Kung Fu Film Studio - (showing old movies) • A “Bloggers room” with WiFi access • The X Factor Marquee and Bel Ami Movie room featuring 32 Top Bel Ami models • The Hot House Foam Dance Floor with DJ Ariee and Dawid • 10 Privé Suites for exclusive hospitality packages Cape Town's annual Fancy-dress themed

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Music

DEADMAU5 Concert Venue change: Free tickets up for grabs.

30 November, 2011 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

Congratulations to @katherinebrks and @laurenmorling for winning the two sets of double VIP tickets to the deadmau5 concert in Cape Town. What'sUpCapeTown salute you! So you want to go straight to entering the competition? Right - click here (But the answer to the question is in the text below.....) Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the promoters, Anything Goes, Showtime management and H20, have made the call to move the Cape Town Deadmau5 show to accommodate the thousands of fans who hadn’t managed to get tickets. The Cape Town event will now be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre – Halls 1, 2, 3 and 4, and no longer at Ratanga Junction where it was

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Music

Estelle in Cape Town

31 May, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

"Tell the promoter we need more seats, We just sold out all the floor seats!" As 2010 comes in so do "the hottest in the world right now". For the not-so football frantic, one of the wonderfluff consequences of being a designated Fifa 2010 host city, is the splendour that we're expecting to pour in. And while I may be including the European men that our slick city will be swelling with, I am, more importantly, referring to the celebrities that the event will bring. For those familiar with the phrase "American Boy" (and that should really be everyone who speaks english and lives above ground), Friday the 11th of June brings the lady that famed the phrase to Cape Town! Estelle, famous for

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Lifestyle

Design Indaba in Cape Town.

16 February, 2010 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

(Picture courtesy of Design Indaba website ) The annual Design Indaba Expo will be held in Cape Town, at the CTICC from February 26th to 28th. The Expo is a showcase for South African talent in several disciplines, including advertising, architecture, craft, décor, film, fashion, graphic design, interior design, jewellery design, new media, publishing, product design and visual media. 260 exhibitors have vied for a space, and have been selected by an advisory panel of top South African designers, stylists, critics and industry experts. 65 of the exhibitors are "newbies". Some of the highlights include:- * All-Day Fashion Shows * A Short-Film Festival * Designer Bar sponsored by Grolsch. * Designer

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