The 25th JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience, hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) is currently running in Durban with an array of performances, workshops, and on online digital offerings until 10 September. There are also many add-ons that include spaces to hear the invited dancers and choreographers speak about their work and for audiences… Continue reading Talks, Discussions, Writing, and Reviews – Conversations Around dance at JOMBA!
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WC Standing Committee to say no to Copyright Amendment Bill that threatens to destroy SA film industry
The Copyright Amendment Bill proposes that actors and performers be paid based on the financial success of film and advertising projects they appear in, rather than based on performance and usage as is the international standard. This method of remuneration is not feasible, and will lead to the demise of our fledgling and fast-growing film… Continue reading WC Standing Committee to say no to Copyright Amendment Bill that threatens to destroy SA film industry
South African Contemporary Dance Stalwart Lliane Loots Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at JOMBA! Opening
The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award on Dr Lliane Loots, the Curator and Artistic Director of the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience. The Award was presented at the opening of the 25th edition of the JOMBA! festival at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on Tuesday 29 September… Continue reading South African Contemporary Dance Stalwart Lliane Loots Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at JOMBA! Opening
August Adventures – News From The College Of Magic
MAGICANA JUNIOR MAGIC CHAMPS Our talented students are gearing up for October’s prestigious Magicana Junior Magic Championships. As part of the preparations, they recently participated in a photo shoot to capture their magical essence. The Magicana Junior Magic Championships will feature 12 of the province’s most gifted teen magicians. They’ll compete in the intricate art… Continue reading August Adventures – News From The College Of Magic
A feast of dance for younger audiences at JOMBA’s 25th edition
A delightful mix of contemporary dance for young (and young at heart) audiences is on offer at this year’s JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience as part of the 13-day festival that runs in Durban from 29 August – 10 September 2023. JOMBA! has partnered with ASSITEJ (the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People)… Continue reading A feast of dance for younger audiences at JOMBA’s 25th edition
East Coast Radio Joins Openview’s Audio Bouquet On August 8
Openview has added leading KZN commercial broadcaster East Coast Radio (ECR) to the free-to-air satellite platform’s audio bouquet. With an audience of more than 1.1 million tuning into East Coast Radio, ECR will now have a significantly expanded reach into more than 3 million Openview households. This development raises the number of radio channels available… Continue reading East Coast Radio Joins Openview’s Audio Bouquet On August 8