See you at the Jazz (Double Weekend Pass giveaway) #CTIJF

Bush Radio is giving you and your partner the chance to attend both days of the 2018 Cape Town International Jazz Festival happening at the CTICC on the 23rd and 24th of March.

We are giving away a set of double passes to 2 lucky listeners.

To qualify for the draw you need:

1. Follow us on twitter or Instagram or like our facebook page.
2. Send a minimum of 10 entries (each sms cost R1)

To enter this lucky draw SMS the keyword: JAZZ + your name and surname to 32158. (You will receive a sms confirming your entry)

Each double weekend pass is valued at over R2500.

The SMS line will close at 10am on Friday 23 March and the winners will be announced after 11am during the Morning Cruise. * You will need to collect your tickets by 2pm Friday if you are a winner with positive identification.*

Enter as often as you like to improve your chances.

 

Western Cape Sport School celebrating 10 years

The Western Cape Sport School will be hosting a carnival to celebrate 10 years of producing exceptional sportswomen and men on the 24th and 25th November 2017.

The event will feature Wayne McKay as the MC, Loukmaan Adams, YoungstaCPT, SK Baleni, Karin Kortje, Zami Mdingi, 4REAL, The Rockets, Nur Abrahams, Waseef Piekaan, Jazzimandi, Kinders VD Ses, Jazz Yard Academy and more.

There will be carnival rides, food stalls and many activities for children and adults alike.

Bush Radio will also be broadcasting from the event on both days.

Date: Friday 24 November (from 4pm) and Saturday 25 November (from 8am)

Venue: WC Sport School Campus also known as “BOK COLLEGE”. Nooiensfontein Rd, Kuilsriver

Cost: Adults R30.00 / Children U12 R20.00 Tickets are available our school, Shoprite, Checkers,  Computicket outlets beforehand and on the day at the gates.

For more information contact: 021 2008446/7

Dizzy Gillespie at 100

Tonight at 8pm on Connected 2 Jazz on Bush Radio 89.5FM we celebrate another centenary: that of innovative trumpeter and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie, who, with Monk, Charlie Parker and a few others, was responsible for introducing bebop into jazz.

John Birks Gillespie was born on 24 October 1917.

Connect with Monk

Thelonious Sphere Monk was born 100 years ago today. This bebop pioneer, who wrote some of the most memorable compositions in jazz, was a true original – as a person, as a pianist, as a composer.

In CONNECTED 2 JAZZ on Bush Radio 89.5fm tonight (Tuesday, 10 October 2017) at 8pm, Nigel Vermaas will profile this great musician.

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Get a free double weekend pass to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2015

Bush Radio 89.5FM is giving two lucky listeners the opportunity to win a set double weekend pass tickets valued at R1 720 to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2015.

To stand a chance of winning the double weekend pass (and CD) for you and your partner for Friday and Saturday, all you have to do is:

SMS* the keyword JAZZ and your name + surname to 32158 by 12pm on Friday (27 March 2015)

*In order to qualify for the draw you need to send a minimum of 10 sms (each sms costs R1)

The winners will be announced on Sakhisizwe between 12 and 2pm on Friday.

Enter often to increase your chances of winning as this is a lucky draw.

SMS costs R1 and free minutes do not count.

Should you be a winner you will need to be able to collect by 4pm on the same day that the names are announced.

Another Cape Town legend passes – RIP Zayn Adam

It was with great shock and sadness that Bush Radio yesterday learned of the passing of Cape Town legendary musician Zayn Adam – all of us would like to send our condolences to his family, friends and fellow musicians.

Below is a copy of the story filed by the Bushradionews yesterday.

Tributes pour in for legendary musician Zayn Adam

Cape Town music legend Zayn Adams died on Sunday at the age of 67-years-old.

He was born in 1947 in Salt River and when he was 15-years-old he joined the Golden City Dixes carnival show, however he was best known for leading the band called Pacific Express.

One of Adams song that he will be remembered for is Give a little love.

Bush Radio’s volunteer Doctor Victor Davids, said Adam was a soft spoke human being with a big heart and his passing leaves a massive vacuum.

Davids said “I don’t know how we going to replace that as recently he was on stage at the Baxter theatre on the 14 February valentine’s day performing and doing what he loves the most and what he does best is to give of himself to other people”.

“Rest in peace Zayn Adams your music will live in us forever” Davids added.

Bush Radio celebrates 19 years legal

9 August 1995 – Former Programme Co-ordinator; Shamiel X Adams, the late Ralton Praah, former station manager, Farah Moosa (behind the mic) and Adrian Louw (as published in the Cape Times)

As we celebrate the 19th National Women’s Day in South Africa,  Africa’s oldest community radio celebrates 19th year of broadcasting legally in a democratic South Africa.

Saturday at 2pm marks the time Bush Radio 89.5FM switched on with a license from the broadcasting authority. The first person on air was volunteer news co-ordinator, Juanita Williams (currently the managing director of AllAfrica Global Media) who read the first news bulletin followed by former station manager, Farah Moosa and a host of guests from various organisations.

Read more about Bush Radio’s history: CLICK HERE

School holidays – a good time to learn

While everyone may be on school holidays in South Africa at Bush Radio it is always a good time to brush up or learn new skills.

In the first week of the holidays Bush Radio hosted the UNESCO Empowering Local Radio with ICTs for Bush Radio and Radio Atlantis.

The second week saw the young people who are part of the Children’s Radio Education Workshop (CREW) get further practical training.

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Opportunity for young people to take control of the airwaves

Bush Radio is recruiting children and youth aged 6 – 18 years to be trained as volunteer presenters and producers in their children’s radio project; Children’s Radio Education Workshop (CREW) which has been running since 1996.

The programme is divided into three age groups and is on air every Saturday from 10:00 – 13:00.

We are using the following as criteria to select the young people:

– Age (must be between 6 – 18 years old)
– Gender (balance between male and female)
– Language capabilities (English, Afrikaans and Xhosa speakers)
– Geographical area they live in (Greater Cape Town + Cape Flats)
– The willingness and ability to participate weekly

For more information call Sinethemba at Bush Radio’s reception on 021 448 5450.

Closing date: Monday 25 March 2013 at 16:00, and only 30 children will be selected.

Application forms can be downloaded here (Adobe Reader required)

or call 021 448 5450 to have it faxed/e-mailed to you.

Background information: Bush Radio’s CREW project: growing with media education (A paper prepared for UNESCO on media education)

Come get The Plain Truth with Wayne McKay

After head-lining the 2012 Namibia Comedy Festival and rave reviews at the Grahamstown Festival & KKNK , stand up comedian Wayne Mckay is back with a side splitting new show called “The Plain Truth”

McKay pokes fun at all the wacky truths and quirks of our colourful nation. This show will leave you laughing long after you left the auditorium .

Fans are advised to book tickets early as no tickets will be sold at the door.

Special guests : Salome , Die Bakgat Boys & 3D

Date: 16th November 2012

Venue: Spine Road School Auditorium Mitchells Plain

Time: 20:00 -23:00

Tickets: R 80.00    Pensioners: R 60.00    Students: R 60.00

PG: No persons 2-13

Parking: Secure

Refreshments: On Sale

Book at Computicket: 0861 915 8000

Wayne McKay brand new DVD: LIVE AT THE STONE on sale at venue. Cost R 100.00 each

Dress Code: Jits