Centurion Theatre

Ross Learmonth LIVE at the Centurion Theatre!

After nearly two decades or touring and recording, this prolific songwriter is about to embark on a series of solo shows, entitled: BARE BONES – an exclusive journey detailing the description and explanation of the song writing, stories and events that took place that projected this artist to the foreground of Music in South Africa as the front man and main Song Writer of Prime Circle.

It will be the first time that Ross Learmonth has ever ventured out on his own and opened himself up to the behind the scenes and process of these songs to the public. This is in preparation for his long awaited solo album that is said to be released later to early next year.

Merging the starkly different genres of pop and classical music, the American group, Klassika® has created a fresh, unique sound for its listeners. Their classical crossover genre features the best traits of each style.

Klassika® brings a seasoned flair to the popular songs of today, adding a whole new level of depth with their refinement. Their song choices also cross border lines, as they pick popular songs in a variety of languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, French, and Afrikaans.

Voices Div!ne is a compilation of Gauteng’s best talent that all share a passion for performing. Noted for compelling programming and exceptional artistry, the group offers audiences a wide range of musical events with a well-rounded repertoire collection – ranging from the most beautiful operatic arias to all-time favourite musicals and classic jazz & pop ballads.

“Our aim is to create a musical experience for audience members across all walks of life. We want them to dream and journey through time to reclaim wonderful places and memories once lost or discovering new and exciting worlds”.

Voices Div!ne is gracing the stages of local venues for any kind of event – from concerts, weddings, corporate functions, private parties or charity events. Their spectacular high notes, heroic crescendos and captivating harmonies will mesmerize you until the very end.

The band was formed by Brian Le Gassick in 1961 while he was studying at Damelin College. During 1962 and 1963, the band played many sessions and other gigs around Johannesburg and the Reef. In the latter part of 1963, a competition, which became known as the “Beatles Of South Africa”, was organised and the band played together with many other groups at cinemas in the East Rand, throughout Johannesburg and also in the West Rand. All the competing bands would appear before interval and the main feature movie. This culminated in the finals featuring 4 bands at the Colosseum Theatre in Johannesburg in April of 1964. The Staccatos won and part of the prize was a recording contract with EMI. SA’s

The Staccato’s entered the Springbok Radio hit parade in August 1968 (50 years ago) with the Terry Dempsey composition ‘Butchers and Bakers’. ‘B&B’ spent 10 weeks on the chart peaking at number 2. A few months later Billy Forrest took them into the Studio and recorded ‘Cry to me

The song went to #1 and spent 38 weeks on the chart during 1969!!!.

They were the first Band in SA to receive four Gold Records for ‘Cry to me’, for sales in excess of 400 000 at the time. The Band also received a Sarie award in 1970 as “Top Beat Group“.

The band features the phenomenal Steve Ashley (former Lead Vocalist of the Staccatos on vocals again, and the founder Brian Le Gassick (Guitar & Vocals), and a four piece supporting band consisting of Vincent Du Chenne (Keyboards & Vocals), Cuan Du Chenne (Drums), Steve Crozet (Bass Guitar) and Tienie Smith (Lead Guitar & Vocals).

Strooijonker is ’n desperate poging deur Lukas Basson om ’n strooijonkerstoespraak by sy beste vriend, Jean Voster, se troue te maak. Maar Lukas is nog al die jare verlief op Jean se bruid, Cheryl Lieberman, ’n ou skoolvriendin.

Die kombinasie van hoë emosie en gratis vonkelwyn is net een te veel vir dié stomme man. Hy raak gou die pad byster en voor hy kan keer, bevind Lukas hom kniediep in die Vosters, die Liebermans en sy eie vuil wasgoed – ten aanskoue van die ganse geskokte trougeselskap.

Dis ’n skreeusnaakse en hartroerende komedie, wat die gehoor uitnooi om deel te wees
van die drama en die kollig skyn op die onrealistiese eise wat ons aan ons self by sulke geleenthede stel.

Aangebied insamewerking met Die Aleit Groep en Four Cousins.

Met: De Klerk Oelofse
Teks en Vertaling: Louw Venter
Regie: Louw Venter & Rob van Vuuren
Stelontwerp: Rocco Pool
2018 KykNET Fiësta nominasie vir Beste Vertolking in ’n Solo-stuk.