HARARE – Locally produced feature film, LOBOLA, has successfully reached over 70000 DVD sales at the close of a second month direct public sales, thereby establishing the film as one of the topselling motion pictures in the country, and positioning the youthful filmmakers as an unrivalled forces to reckon with in the Zimbabwean film industry. “The release of LOBOLA and our subsequent direct public sales has empowered us to clearly define our goals for future productions. We are pushing almost a thousand copies a day, and right now we have sold slightly above 70000 copies in two months.” “We had... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – The Embassy of Spain in Zimbabwe continues calling for proposals to consolidate its cultural centre as an excellent meeting point, training centre and a place of interchange for the diverse cultural agents and critics of Zimbabwe and Spain. In creating a dynamic space to promote reflexion, dialogue and debate; transferring knowledge, exchanging experiences and bringing together initiatives related to cultural cooperation the embassy is lining up a number of cultural activities in Harare. The Embassy has the pleasure of starting the winter season by inviting you to the screening of “Zimbabwean Township Music”, a documentary produced... Continue Reading
New York – 3DFusion Corp. (www.3dfusion.com) announced its joint collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil and the Mirage Hotel in celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Beatles “LOVE” theatrical extravaganza. Showcased at the Mirage Hotel, 3DFusion introduces their 52″, glasses free 3DTV display, featuring the Cirque Du Soleil, “LOVE” performance, currently on stage at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. “The Mirage Hotel “LOVE” 3D display is the first of many 3DFusion installations planned for the Las Vegas area,” stated Paul Cohan, President of Frahan Solutions Inc, the 3DFusion marketing firm that was instrumental in putting together the Cirque / Mirage... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Southern Africa Desk – Saturday 11 June The Bassline presents the next in the Start Smart series of workshops to be hosted at the venue. This month’s workshop will be focussed on marketing and the specific challenges artists and management face in South Africa when marketing music, as well as the tools and ideas you need to successfully market music. The workshop will kick off at 2pm on the 11th and is presented by author and speaker David Chislett. Chislett brings his wealth of experience in marketing and PR to the fore in this workshop, sharing tips and tricks... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – Johannesburg – A memorial service for the late Zim Ngqawana (25 December 1959 – 10 May 2011[1]) is set for this Friday, June 3 · 2:00pm – 5:00pm at the Bassline, in Newtown, Johannesburg. Zim died in the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital after suffering a stroke, he had been rehearsing at his home in Troyeville for a show at Wits on that weekend when he had the stroke. the late Zim Ngqawana Later known as Zimology, was one of South African leading flautist and saxophonist. The youngest of five children, Ngqawana started playing flute at the age of 21. He dropped... Continue Reading
