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Battle of the Bands buildup: Bring the gees
This is a message for lovers of all things loud, live and worth living for. It is that time of the year again, so dust off your denim jacket and combat boots and get ready for the… read more
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Theatre of the Absurd done right
Written by Matthew Gray and directed by Kálene Botha, Destiny twice over. And the fate of a half-eaten sandwich displays the power of theatre in a power-hungry world. The play stars Matthew Gray as Eggo, Mieke Swart… read more
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Talent in many forms at 2025 Première Festival
From Tuesday 22 July to Saturday 26 July the Stellenbosch University Drama Department hosted the annual Première Festival, providing students of the dramatic arts with a platform to create stage productions in any style, and an opportunity… read more
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Wings, want & wonder: ‘Yellowtail’ soars at Prèmierefees
On the evening of 23 July, the Adam Small Theatre was both graced and shaken by the debut of Yellowtail, a compelling entry in Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Prèmierefees. Written by Sonja Louw and Mila Sobolewski and directed… read more
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Wanneer die Klopse aan Kenan se deur klop
Die Premièrefees is hier! Die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Dramadepartement het hul jaarlikse Première Teaterfees aangebied, en die fenomenale produksie, Kenan ennie Klopse, het op Vrydag 25 Julie by die Adam Small Teater, vertoon. Kenan ennie Klopse – … read more
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‘Granaatsap’ ontvang reuse-applous by Premièrefees
Granaatsap, een van Premièrefees 2025 se toneelstukke, het gehoorlede laat lag sowel as kriewel van ongemak. Lisa Kukard is die skrywer en regisseur van hierdie surrealistiese tragi-komedie. Die storie volg ’n ouma, haar kleinkind (Madelein), die dominee,… read more
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Millennium en GSTRiNG bring Rock na Boho’s – ’n aand van energie, nostalgie en nuwe klanke
Rock en Roll het weer lewe gekry in Stellenbosch toe GSTRiNG en Millennium in die laataand-ure by die Bohemia Bar optree op Donderdag, 8 Mei 2025. Dit was ’n onvergeetlike aand vir beide bands, met die gehoor… read more
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Blood, Blues, and the American South: An Analysis of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is not your typical horror film. It’s a blood-soaked blues opera set in the deep South that blends vampires, juke joints, and cultural reckoning into one of the most ambitious films of the year.… read more
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A Stellenbosch Winter’s Tale
“The waves always come back.” This powerful refrain, sung by the chorus in The Winter’s Tale, captures the cyclical nature of grief and healing that pulses through the heart of this Shakespeare classic. Presented by the Stellenbosch… read more
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More than words can say: the SU Choir
It’s truly breathtaking to have goosebumps from the sheer force of human voices, and the Stellenbosch University (SU) Choir does not disappoint. Their unique sound for a variety of choral music underscores their ability to move mountains… read more
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Amapiano Lights Up Stellenbosch’s Nightlife
A music event to welcome recess? “Count us in” is what could be read from the sold-out poster on Fonque Fest’s Instagram. On Friday 28 March the Fonque Fest Club House hosted its third and much anticipated… read more
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Why you should visit the oldest Afrikaans arts festival in South Africa
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the oldest Afrikaans arts festival in South Africa. The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK or “Klein Karoo National Arts Festival” in Afrikaans) took place from 1 to 6 April in… read more
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Kaltfees 2025 : Die Branders van Oorspronklikheid tref Aandklas
Op 12 April het Afrikalt, die Afrikaanse alternatiewe musiekkollektief, ’n Aandklas oorname georkestreer van magiese orde.12 kunstenaars/bands het die verhoog betree vir nege ure van kunstige. Die Matie het uitgereik na Damian Strydom, seerower in Die Doodsvonnis,… read more
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A Night of Light at Spier
From 21 March to 21 April, Spier Wine Farm was more than just a place to sip wine – it became a glowing canvas. Various artists created 19 captivating installations that invited visitors to immerse themselves in… read more
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Legends and Icons at The Daisy Jones Bar
On Saturday 14 March at The Daisy Jones Bar, the Stellenbosch public gathered to witness South African legends and icons, Squeal and Springbok Nude Girls. Betty’s Nuklear, a relatively newer band, opened the stage and tore it… read more
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Keanan Eksteen live at Aandklas!
If you wanted to move and groove with South African artist, Keanan Eksteen, Aandklas was the place to be on Saturday 22 March.The evening was filled with an infusion of excitement, anticipation and, of course, Eksteen’s unique… read more
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Som Van Twee: Skaterlag en trane pink in wiskundevraestel se tweede probeerslag
Vir meeste mense is daar niks erger as om terug te dink aan ’n wiskundetoets nie. Daar is maar net iets aan meetkunde en die stres daarvan wat meeste mense nooit weer wil herhaal nie. So wat… read more
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Wanneer Het Ek Mal Geword(WHEMG)? GSTRiNG se Wilhelm en Neelsie worstel met dieselfde vrae as jy.
GSTRiNG se onbeskaamde benadering tot selfontdekking en die realiteit van grootword word vasgevang in hulle debuutalbum, Sonvlug. Die naam kom al die pad van graad nege af saam en was oorspronklik ’n filosofiese besinning – “Wat as… read more
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Headbanging highlights from Aandklas
On Saturday, 8 March 2025, Aandklas hosted three bands that brought some great live music. The lineup included Sisters, The Man Motels and Ruff Majik. The night was filled with plenty of headbanging and engaging performances, all… read more
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Anora – Live, Laugh… Love?
As the dust has settled on the battlefield that is Hollywood’s award season, one film has come out on top, and by quite a large margin. Sean Baker’s Anora, has been crowned the cinematic darling of 2024… read more