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Thursday was SAMRO Foundation’s day of winning big for music and the arts. Not only did four young musicians make it to the SAMRO Overseas Scholarships finals, the Concerts SA programme, supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was nominated for two Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards. Concerts SA,… Continue reading Four Scholarship Finalists And Two BASA Nominations For SAMRO Foundation

Oscar®-nominated director and former Academy president Arthur Hiller died today in Los Angeles of natural causes. He was 92. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend Arthur Hiller,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “I was a member of the Board during his presidency and fortunate enough to witness firsthand his… Continue reading Statement Regarding The Passing Of Former Academy President Arthur Hiller

Lady Gaga to star opposite Bradley Cooper in reimagining of “A Star Is Born”< marking Cooper’s directorial debut. Lady Gaga will also write and perform new music in the film. Award-winning music superstar Lady Gaga has been set to star opposite four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) in a… Continue reading Lady Gaga To Star Opposite Bradley Cooper In Reimagining Of “A Star Is Born”

Trade your Wednesday evening for an exciting fun-filled night out at the movies with your favourite girlfriends. It’s Girlfriends’ Getaway time with Ster-Kinekor – an evening of female fun and laughter is on the cards with the special pre-screening of Bad Moms at 13 select cinemas countrywide. The Women’s month edition of Ster-Kinekor’s Girlfriends’ Getaway… Continue reading Great Moments At Their Greatest – Bad Moms Preview

The Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama Audience Award winner, Shepherds and Butchers helmed by Oliver Schmitz and produced by Anant Singh, will open nationwide on the South African theatrical circuit on Friday, October 28th through Times Media Films. Critically acclaimed and multiple award winning filmmaker, Oliver Schmitz (Life, Above All) helms the screen adaptation penned by… Continue reading Award-Winning South African Film “Shepherds And Butchers” Hits Cinema Circuit

While live Jazz and Western Art Music performances are set to be the main course of the SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition finals, attendees at the glittering event will also be treated to visual h’oeuvres courtesy of Alliance Française. Forming part of ‘September Jive! A Tribute to SA Musical Heritage’, Alliance Française will be revealing portions… Continue reading Alliance Française To Add Visual Element To SAMRO Finals