Saying good-bye and hello to Cape Town

Jonah Lieberman and Alena Powell from the USA concluded their internship at Bush Radio. Watch what they had to say about being at the station and in Cape Town. Benjamin Fougeret and Alban Papin from France have joined the station recently and will be on air from Saturday.

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Jonah Lieberman and Alena Powell from the #USA concluded their internship today at BushRadio. Watch what they had to say about being at the station and in #CapeTown #internship #learning #southafrica #media

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Join Alban Papin and Benjamin Fougeret our French interns for their programme “French Touch” starting this Saturday on #BushRadio from 1pm to 3pm. #SouthAfrica #France

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Always be recording

Bush Radio volunteer, trainer and mentor Nigel Vermaas was spending some time in the Eastern Cape and ran into Rachel and Siya Kolisi.

He grabbed the opportunity to get Bush Radio an exclusive interview with the couple just after it had been announced that South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain would be joining a new club in France.

You can catch Nigel swopping his rugby boots for the best in jazz with Connected 2 Jazz every Tuesday from 8pm till 10pm on Bush Radio 89.5FM or online.

Listen to the interview with Rachel and Siya Kolisi:

And the winner is…. #CTIJF2019

Gabebah hands over the CTIJF tickets to Jade

Congratulations to Jade Samuels from Goodwood who won the Cape Town International Jazz festival ticket competition. She made sure she came by the station quickly to collect her prize. Enjoy!

Get jazzy with Bush Radio this weekend – Lucky Draw alert! #CTIJF2019

Bush Radio is giving you and your partner the chance to attend both days of the 2019 Cape Town International Jazz Festival happening at the CTICC on the 29rd and 30th of March.

We are giving away 1 set of double passes.

To qualify for the draw you must do the following:

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)

The prize is valued at over R2500.

The SMS line will close at 10am on Friday 29 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.

Get ready for the 12th African Hip Hop Indaba

THE 12th annual African Hip Hop Indaba is around the corner and again Bush Radio is a supporter of this amazing event.

The very best Freestyle Emcees, Turntablists, Beatboxers, Graffiti Artists, Krumpers, Poppers, Lockers, House, Nu Skool Hip Hop dancers and B-boys & B-Girls from around the Western Cape and South Africa are invited to enter.

Cash and prizes to the value of over R 100 000 are up for grabs! (call 021706 0481 / 0824744750 to register)

The two-day event takes place at Zula Bar on August 31, and the Good Hope Centre on September 1, 2012

Billed as the biggest event on the SA Hip Hop calendar, the African Hip Hop Indaba will showcase a historical photographic and streetwear brand exhibition, dancing and showcases in the main arena, live graffiti spraying and other exhibitions, marketing stalls and refreshment areas.

On September 1, the National Breakdance Team will be selected. The 2012 team will represent their country at the Braun Battle of the Year  – Africa Qualifier, to be held in Montpellier, France in November 2012. The top two African crews will go on to compete against 16 of the world’s best breakdancing crews.

The winning 2 on 2 B-Girls will compete against 16 other countries at the We B*Girlz finals held at Braun Battle of the Year.

The winning DJ will represent South Africa at the DMC World DJ Championships in London in September 2012.

Over the past 12 years the Heal the Hood Project through the African Hip Hop Indaba and its partners have sent over 100 young people to compete at the Battle of the Year International and on various other international exchanges.

The African Hip Hop Indaba aims to encourage a sense of national pride among youth, in representing their country. It also promotes and exposes the talent of young South African artists. The Indaba showcases the work done by Heal the Hood Project and by youth in their communities and throughout the country.

Bush Radio is proud to be associated with the project.

For more information or to register call 021 706 0481 / 082 4744750 or visit African Hip Hop Indaba

releated: Hip Hop won’t stop

Win a Chance to Experience International Hip-Hop Dance Theatre

Mixing it Up is a hip-hop dance theatre festival happening at Artscape on Saturday the 10^th and Sunday the 11^th March 2012.

The festival will showcase the best of South African DJs, dance crews, and you will experience leading hip-hop dance theatre with crews from France, Germany, UK and Zimbabwe.

Bush Radio is giving 10 lucky listeners the opportunity to win tickets to this awesome event!

* If you would like to enter to win a set of double tickets to Mixing it Up for Saturday the 10^th March: SMS your name and the keyword MIXSAT to 32158.

or

** If you would like to enter to win a set of double tickets to Mixing it Up for Sunday the 11^th March: SMS your name and the keyword MIXSUN to 32158.

Enter as many times as you like to improve your chances of winning. Sms costs R1 and free minutes do not apply.

You have until 9am on Thursday the 8^th March 2012 to send your sms, the winner’s names will be announced later that morning in the Morning Cruise.

Mixing it Up – International Hip Hop Dance Theatre

A new South African hip hop dance theatre festival which aims to showcase the best of South African dance crews is set to hit Cape Town (and Johannesburg) in March 2012.

With Bush Radio‘s long history of being involved in the hip hop community we have come on board to give the Mixing It Up festival some much need airtime and give the artists exposure.

The festival will give South African audiences the opportunity to experience leading edge hip hop dance theatre with a uniquely South African flavour. Featuring dance crews such as Immortal Style from Cape Town and Soweto`s Finest from JHB. In addition to the dance performances, we will see the inclusion of well known South African rappers and DJs. The festival will also feature international hip hop dance theatre pioneers from France, Germany, UK and Zimbabwe. Including a special appearance by the duo Clash 66, Sebastien Ramires (France) and Hyun-Jung Wang (Germany).

Tickets are available at computicket at a cost of R50 and R30 for students on presentation of a valid student card.

Dates: 10 & 11 March

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Doors: will open at 15h00 for free dj jam, clothing stalls, bboy freejam, and graffiti exhibition

Performance: start time 20h00

Mixing it Up is made possible by the British Council in collaboration with Matchboxology Creative Incubator, Heal the Hood Project, Artscape Theatre, Goethe Institut, French Institute, the University of Johannesburg, French Embassy, EUNIC, DJ Switch, and Bush Radio.

What are they doing now? – (Foreign interns)

We contacted a few of our former foreign interns to give us an update on what they have been up to after they left Bush Radio. (click on the picture below to see their stories)

If you would like more information on Bush Radio’s Foreign intern programme click here.