• Aflos launches their first EP

    Aflos launches their first EP

    BY ALEXANDER BRAND Aflos is a local up-and-coming indie/rock band with the sole purpose of making great music that will put a smile on the face of every student. This four-piece consists of Chris Burgess (drums), Ben… read more

  • The Blue Jeans Duo

    The Blue Jeans Duo

    THE Blue Jeans Duo believes their music to be like a good old pair of jeans: versatile, timeless and, in the words of member, Jeannie Botes, “something that can be put on every day”.  This dynamic duo… read more

  • The Stereo Kids at St Patricks

    The Stereo Kids at St Patricks

    This St Patrick’s Day is sure to be a memorable one with The Plastics, Dope Folks and Kontras taking over the stage at Aandklas on 18 March.  Earlier this year The Plastics blessed us with the magic… read more

  • Taai situasie by Molassesêr

    Taai situasie by Molassesêr

    DEUR MARELI SWART  * Vertaal deur Dominique Fuchs  Dit was die een dag van die jaar wat Willows nie verantwoordelik was vir die geraas afkomstig van Wilgenhof se vierkant nie. Die 2020 Molassesêr-finaal het op Woensdag 4… read more

  • ’n Rowwe RamFest-reünie die naweek

    ’n Rowwe RamFest-reünie die naweek

    DEUR ALEXANDER BRAND vertaal deur Dominique Fuchs RAMFEST is terug met vol­le vaart hierdie komende naweek by die Hillcrest Quar­ry in Durbanville. Hierdie dag lange fees beloof om die beste van die plaaslike alternatiewe scene saam te… read more

  • Komedie-kaskenades by US Woordfees

    Komedie-kaskenades by US Woordfees

    DEUR ‘N MEDE-WERKER Prikkel jou lagspiere by vanjaar se US Woordfees en deel in die plesier van vele kunstenaars. Die Toyota US Woordfees se Stand-Up komedieprogram is veral gemik op studente en dié wat jonk van gees… read more

  • Woordfees: Aanhou Beweeg en Geraas Maak

    Woordfees: Aanhou Beweeg en Geraas Maak

    BY KRISTHOFF KRIGE DIE boonste literêre aanhaling is vanjaar se gepaste tema van die Toyota US Woordfees wat weer binnekort ons studentedorpie in ‘n kulturele middelpunt sal omskep. Hierdie is maar net ‘n paar van die stukke… read more

  • Are they a band or a bust?

    Are they a band or a bust?

    BY RENÉ ESTERHUYSE  ALL music lovers – listen up! Band or Bust is almost here – and it is the perfect place to discover new tunes, or simply to enjoy a fun Saturday afternoon with friends, good… read more

  • Aandklas teaches us of latest bands

    Aandklas teaches us of latest bands

    BY JEAN-MARI UYS  It is time for another Klein Sater­dag and Aandklas is making sure this one falls on the flip side of the normal town routine. On 26 February the “course” is welcoming three major local… read more

  • Lekker stukke op Woordfees se Fringe(s)

    Lekker stukke op Woordfees se Fringe(s)

    BY RENÉ ESTERHUYSE  FRINGE is vanjaar terug by die Woordfees en beloof ver­skeie opwindende nuwe pro­duksies. Fringe is ’n afdeling wat verlede jaar geopen het met die doel om vir jong, vars talent ’n platform te skep… read more

  • ‘Bless’ Woordfees

    ‘Bless’ Woordfees

    BY DOMINQUE VERSTER  For all you theatre freaks out there, Woordfees is back! The same festival that brought you Die Gangsters, Tien Duisend Ton, Endgame and Katvoet has re­turned with a variety of new pro­ductions and fresh… read more

  • Hey BrotherBrother

    Hey BrotherBrother

    BY TIAAN BOOYENS If you find yourself at the Hofmeyrsaal next week Thursday, you’re in for more than just a show. BrotherBrother promises an evening filled with intimate, indoor picnic vibes and easy-going, Indie folk music. Theunis… read more

  • Matie-aktrise steel al die harte

    Matie-aktrise steel al die harte

    Carla Visagie gesels met die Matie-alumna en kranige aktrise Marguerite van Eeden oor haar nuwe fliek, Vergeet My Nie  Terwyl meeste studente op hulle studies fokus, is Mar­guerite van Eeden, HonsBA (Drama en Teaterstudie)-student aan die Universiteit… read more

  • Stay ‘High’ with Carstens

    Stay ‘High’ with Carstens

    BY ALEXANDER BRAND  Stellenbosch favourite, Matt Carstens, is a pop sing­er-songwriter, coming into his own on the music scene, both locally and internationally. Matt skilfully delivers a lively and versatile performance of origi­nal arrangements and well-known covers,… read more

  • Maak ’n knoop in jou sakdoek

    Maak ’n knoop in jou sakdoek

    DEUR RENÉ ESTERHUYSE  Stellenbosch is werklik ’n kunsliefhebber se paradys met ’n verskeidenheid galer­ye wat gereeld nuwe, opwindende uitstallings aanbied van beide ervare en nuwe kunstenaars. Só ’n uitstalling is Knoop.Knot, wat op 24 Februarie om 18:00… read more

  • Van Spoegwolf na Reënwolf

    Van Spoegwolf na Reënwolf

    René Esterhuyse gesels met Danie du Toit oor sy digbundel wat volgende week vrygestel word. Ek het vir Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van die gewilde band Spoegwolf, gevra om sy debuut­digbundel Warmer voor die Tuimel­droër in een… read more

  • Festival fit for aKING

    Festival fit for aKING

    BY DANÉ DOOGE DO you love Stellies? Because I Love Stellies. The “Karnaval of Crazy” is the theme of this year’s I Love Stellies festival. And, let’s just say this Saturday looks set to be a lively… read more

  • Bietjie Liefde by die Dam

    Bietjie Liefde by die Dam

    Liefde by die Dam is terug in die Kaap vir die tweede keer. Dominique Fuchs praat oor wat verwag kan word hierdie jaar. Liefde by die Dam 2.0 maak op 16 November weer ’n verskyning in die… read more

  • ‘Invasion’ at SMAC

    ‘Invasion’ at SMAC

    Ernst van der Wal’s solo exhibition is currently showing at SMAC Gallery. Alexander Brand spoke to him about his inspiration behind it. Something has invad­ed SMAC Gallery and it has us transfixed. Ernst van der Wal, acclaimed… read more

  • Rock talent on tap

    Rock talent on tap

    WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG  What sounds better than sex, drugs, (beer) and rock ’n’ roll? Absolutely nothing. Tomorrow The Sir Thomas Brewing Company, located just outside Stellenbosch, is hosting the Analog on Tap event where you can… read more