Creative Feel

18/09/2023

"South African audiences have the opportunity to watch one of ballet's most acclaimed partnerships on the stage of the Joburg Theatre" when international ballet stars Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov join Joburg Ballet in 'Don Quixote' this October: https://creativefeel.co.za/2023/09/major-international-ballet-stars-feature-in-joburg-ballets-don-quixote/

11/09/2023

Listen to a collection of some of the most iconic and important South African jazz songs from the last half-century with the Symphonic Jazz Concert, a collaboration between The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the ZAR Jazz Orchestra (led by trumpeter, conductor and SAMA Award-winner Marcus Wyatt), headed to The Linder on 21 September.

JPO and ZAR Jazz Orchestra will perform a collection of the most iconic and important South African jazz songs from the last half a century on 21 September 2023

08/09/2023

We love highlighting the women behind the scenes of the arts industry who are dedicated to changing the creative landscape. Currently on our radar is CEO of SAMRO, Annabell Lebethe, who we reached out to with a few questions.

The woman behind it all | A Q&A with CEO Annabell Lebethe Published on: September 7, 2023 Published in: Music By Creative Feel The Southern Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is Africa’s leading Collective Management Organisation that administers Performing Rights on behalf of composers, authors an...

07/09/2023

From ceramic shoes, acrylic paint and glass to ink pen drawings and ribbon thread on linen, this year's winner, runner-up and merit award recipients are breathing new creative life into the South African landscape.

Nosiviwe Matikinca, a third year student from Gqeberha has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition.

06/09/2023

Congratulations Nosiviwe Matikinca! The Gqeberha student wins the Art Competition for 2023 for her work 'Ndiziphiwe – They were given to me', a ceramic installation about underprivileged learners who wear school shoes that are handed down to them by their older siblings or family members: https://creativefeel.co.za/2023/09/gqeberha-student-nosiviwe-matikinca-wins-2023-sasol-new-signatures-art-competition/ Sasol

06/09/2023

Themba Mkhangeli was crowned runner-up for his work 'Amawele', a portrait of twin sisters that pays homage to their beauty and innocence, embodied through the unerasable process of ink pen drawing: https://creativefeel.co.za/2023/09/gqeberha-student-nosiviwe-matikinca-wins-2023-sasol-new-signatures-art-competition/ Sasol

06/09/2023

This years Merit Award winners have been announced! Congratulations to Matthew David Blackburn, Michelle Czarnecki, Ofentse Letebele, Thabo Treasure Mofokeng and Taryn Emily Noppé for their incredible submissions: https://creativefeel.co.za/2023/09/gqeberha-student-nosiviwe-matikinca-wins-2023-sasol-new-signatures-art-competition/ Sasol

05/09/2023

Joburg Ballet will host two of the world's major international ballet stars on 6 and 8 October, when Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov of The Royal Ballet perform the leading roles in 'Don Quixote' at the Joburg Theatre.

Joburg Ballet casts major international ballet stars Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov of The Royal Ballet as leading roles in 'Don Quixote' at Joburg Theatre this October.

01/09/2023

Mondli Mbhele's solo exhibition 'Ingoma Yothando' coincides with the Sasol New Signatures 2023 exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum. 118 works selected by judges across South Africa will be on view from 7 September to 29 October.

Mondli Mbhele, winner of the 2022 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition, will hold his first solo exhibition, 'Ingoma Yothando', at the Pretoria Art Museum from 7 September to 29 October 2023.

01/09/2023

"The multi-generational University of Johannesburg Choir and its alumni members hope to highlight her legacy as conductor, mentor, teacher, and friend to UJ Choir with 'The New Covenant', a fitting send-off that speaks to her hope for the future and her unwavering belief in her singers."

UJ Choir presents 'The New Covenant' at the Linder on 2 September. A fitting send-off for conductor, mentor, teacher, and friend to the choir, Renette Bouwer.

01/09/2023

"Prepare to be amazed by a flawless display of aerial skills, a masterclass in juggling as well as a thrilling acrobatic wheel routine and so much more."

After a successful tour of Europe earlier this year, MOYA is back at Montecasino's Teatro with new acts, new original music and new members from 31 August – 10 September 2023.

01/09/2023

"Every submission we received represents a unique journey, a labour of love, and a bold step towards pushing boundaries and creating something extraordinary."

Meet all 48 finalists for the 26th annual Business and Arts South Africa Awards.

For the first time since Covid-19, a live announcement of the 48 finalists (24 partnerships) for this year's prestigious BASA awards took place in Maboneng

30/08/2023

Art Diary: Don't miss the Handmade Contemporary Fair at Melrose Arch from 1 – 3 September. This year, showcasing the talents of over 100 artisans: https://creativefeel.co.za/virtual-events/

29/08/2023

"If you make something from your heart, somebody out there will feel it." – Jon Batiste

Multi-award-winning musician Jon Batiste recently launched his highly anticipated album 'World Music Radio' featuring Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, Kenny G and more.

28/08/2023

Is a fine art auction house the most accessible space in which to view the works of great South African artists?

In this month's Field Notes, David Mann spends most of July seeking refuge in the city's galleries, theatres, make-shift museums, and malls-turned-art-fairs.