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.

 

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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Tutu Puoane – Bringing soul to Cape Town

Tutu Puoane will be performing in Cape Town again after a very long time, and as usual Bush Radio is getting behind good music.

Besides the amazing Tutu on vocals, her band will include; Ewout Pierreux on piano, Nicolas Thys on bass and Dré Pallemaerts on drums.

The performances are on Thursday,  5 October and Friday 6 October 2017 at 8pm at the SABC auditorium in Sea Point.

Buy your tickets at Webtickets for only R180 and stay tuned to Bush Radio 89.5fm (online) for more details.

Come home with Ernestine Deane (+competition)

Local songstress Ernestine Deane will celebrate her homecoming on Wednesday 9 August, with her first full length concert in the Mother City since her return from Europe in 2016.  She will feature an all-female band in honour of Women’s Day, playing the chilled, uplifting grooves that she is known for, all overlaid with her distinctive emotive vocals.

After launching her career with legendary hip-hop group Black Noise, Ernestine went on to join the iconic SA band Moodphase5ive.  They were the first act signed to the revolutionary ‘90s indie label African Dope, who then signed Felix la Band as their second artist.  Moodphase5ive headlined festivals and events around the country, while also supporting international acts such as Jazzanova in Prague, Asian Dub Foundation at Womad, and the Ninja Tunes tour with Amon Tobin in SA.

Fans who loved her music with Moodphase5ive can look forward to some reworked classics from that time, whilst Ernie will also showcase some brand new, never released material, and tracks from her debut solo album, Dub for Mama.   Ernie has a deep commitment to working with and showcasing female artists, and the band for this first concert will feature rising young talents Nobuhle Mazinyane on keys and Tiana Marwanqana on electric bass, with stalwart Terryl Bell on drums and Carly Naute on violin.

Ernestine Deane will perform on Wednesday 9 August at Café Roux in Shortmarket Street, Cape Town.  Booking is highly recommended.

Details:

9 August 2017 at Café Roux, 74 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town.
Doors open for dinner from 18h30, show starts at 20h30.
Tickets R120 via Webtickets.

Competition:

***We are giving away a double ticket to a lucky Bush Radio listener – to enter the lucky draw all you need to do is sms the keyword HOME + Name and Surname to 32158 by no later than Tuesday (8 August 2017) by 10am. The winner will be announced in the Morning Cruise at 11am.***

(SMS cost only R1 per entry)

Listen to some Profound words

The Cape Cultural Collective will be holding their Shades of Freedom event on Friday, the 21st April at 7pm at the Slave Church 40 Long street. The lineup is amazing and entrance is free. See you there!

The oldest dance in Africa, Xho-pera and the klopse

One of Bush Radio’s oldest programmes is called Backchat and it sees almost 20 guests (activists, NGOs, social movements etc) come through and onto the airwaves per week. But we have a saying at Bush (one of many), “that a little bit of sugar makes the medicine go down”, so from time to time the Backchat team which consists of Bassie, Siviwe and Natasha bring in some interesting musicians and artists to lighten up the studio.

So whether it is learning the oldest dance in South Africa or experiencing a new musical form like Xho-pera, we thought we should share a small sample of these acts here:

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The Guy is Alive (Tattoo giveaway)

Awesome instrumental trio The Guy is Alive popped by the Bush Radio studios a couple of weeks ago with Alanna Joy and promised Backchat listeners a special give away.

The group is giving away a R500 tattoo voucher from Cape Coast Tattoo and Piercing.

To enter this lucky draw all you need to do is sms the keyword ALIVE + NAME + SURNAME to 32158 by 2pm on Wednesday the 8th June 2016.

To qualify you need to send a minimum of 5 entries (SMS cost is R1 each)

The winner’s name will be announced in Backchat on that day.

Win tickets to Micasa’s Dare to Love Tour concert (CT)

*****UPDATE 4 September 2015*****

Congratulations to Godfrey Hlazo from Langa and Nikita January from Grassy Park who won the tickets

Bush Radio 89.5FM is giving away two sets of double tickets for Mi Casa’s Cape Town Dare to Love tour taking place on the 4th of September 2015 at The Grand West Casino in Cape Town.

Mi Casa will also be releasing their third studio album, Home Sweet Home soon and the concert will feature songs from this album. This highly anticipated album features news tracks like “Hallo Baby”, “Chokolat”, “We on the night” with guest featured appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Big Nuz & DJ Tira, and leading East African group Sauti Sol.

How to enter:

Answer the question: What is the name of the new album Mi Casa will be releasing?

SMS: MICASA + The Answer + Your name + surname to 32158

Unlimited sms entries per person – the first two correct entries drawn will each win a set of double tickets
Competition closes at 09:30 on Friday 4th September 2015.

Winners will be announced on The Morning Cruise on the 4th of September 2015. GOOD LUCK!

SMS costs R1 each and free minutes do not apply.

Are you happy with the proposed local music quotas? ICASA invites your input.

UPDATE: ICASA has granted an extension on written submissions
new deadline: 31 AUGUST 2015The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) have recently called upon individuals and groups to make written input into the draft regulations on South African music content (ie quotas)

The regulations will guide all radio stations in SA as to how much local music they must play.

Highlights of the proposed regulations are:

• Community radio 80% local (eg Bush Radio*, Zibonele, CCFM etc)
• Commercial radio 35% local (eg KFM, Heart, Smile, Highveld, YFM)
• SABC “Commercial” 35% local (Metro FM, 5FM + Good Hope FM)
• SABC Public radio 70% local.(excl SABC “commercial” above)

Written representations with regard to the draft regulations must be submitted to ICASA by the14 August 2015. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)

Enquiries should be directed to 011 566-3259; between 10h00 and 16h00, Monday to Friday.

Persons submitting written representations are asked to indicate whether they want to make oral presentations as well.

*Bush Radio currently plays a minimum of 50% local music.