Posts Tagged ‘upcoming’

The inspiring sounds of Hot Water will be filling the Cape Farm House in Scharborough on January 3rd. The band’s sounds range from upbeat South African jives, Hopping Blues, Modern Folk ballads and inspiring cross-cultural gems perfect for the whole family.

Pack a picnic basket and bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of great music at The Cape Farm House Rock Series. Gates open at 1.30pm and the show starts at 3.30pm. Entrance is R50 per Adult and R40 per student. For more information and directions visit www.capefarmhouse.co.za.

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has proved many skeptics wrong. When the organisers launched the event in 2000, many felt that the event, like other previous attempts to have an annual international jazz festival on the African continent, would fizzle out.  In April 03-04, the festival which attracted 33 500 people this year, turns ten.

Cape Town International Jazz Fest 2008

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Everyone is invited. Support this Fundraiser Music Festival for Zimbabwe

Overtone is proud to host the first ever ZimFest in South Africa.

The concept is simple. We set up the most awesome collection of bands in South Africa and ask them to perform at our massive music festival. You all come and have a massive party. Make a difference – Party for Zimbabwe. The proceeds all go to Humanitarian efforts for Zimbabwe.

• Zimfest 08 – Cape Town
• Date : 6th September 08
• Time: 10am – Late
• Ticket Price – R150 (Get yours online now)
• Venue : Tafelberg Tavern – 6 Roodehek Terrace. Gardens, Cape Town. (off 105 Hope Street) - view map
• Live Bands | DJs | Zimbabweans
• All ticket sales proceeds from this event go to humanitarian efforts in Southern Africa via PASSOP

This month, it’s Upcoming & Independent music on Overtone. Find out how to win a website! Our new site is on the way, and through it, you’ll find getting booked (and booking artists) easier, as well as being able to add image galleries, your music, and loads of other features! Update your Overtone profile

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Vote for your favorite band or artist below, and help us find out who will be playing.

Who’s playing ZIMFEST 08? Vote now!

NOTE: Bands with the most votes are not necessarily playing at ZIMFEST. OVERTONE makes the final selection and the polls give us a better indication of band popularity. Decisions are based on relevance of the band to Zimbabwe, costs, and style of music.

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In the month of July 2008, Overtone is focusing on Upcoming and Independent Music. This means if you’re in a band looking to get noticed, you’ve found a good spot.

The music industry is more about hard work and contacts than having a couple of good songs. Overtone aims squarely at creating a platform for upcoming bands to create a name for themselves. In a word: professionalism.

Submit a proposal

So keep an eye on the editorial content this month. We’ll be hitting the local spots. If you’re interested in getting reviewed, noticed or interviewed on Overtone, send a proposal to admin@overtone.co.za. Make it fun, creative and get our attention. Your act begins way before you even get on the stage.

For example:
“Hi guys. We’re a metal band based in Cape Town trying to get a major publishing deal with SONY/BMG so that we can get private learjets and invade Australia. We’d like you to come check out our gig at the [insert venue], and we’ve put Overtone +4 on the list. Bring your friends.”

Win a website!

Check out how you can win a website in the month of July for Overtone’s Upcoming & Independent Music month. More…

Jun 2008: Crossover Music

Creative Authenticity & Public Relations

How Do I Get A Job In SA Music?

The Overtone Shmooze

hey all. we are playing with 7th Son this Saturday at Dizzys in Camps BAy. its gonna rock
also next friday we’re playing with the rudies at mercury. brilliant!!!

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