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The visionary behind this event is Kiara Ramklass, founder of Marimba Jam, who has spent more than a decade building an organisation dedicated to spreading the joy of marimba music to schools across the country
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Experience the inaugural Marimba World Championships in Cape Town this August

Join over 1,000 marimba players in Cape Town this August for the inaugural Marimba World Championships, a vibrant celebration of music and culture featuring 100 bands, thrilling…

  • Staff Reporter
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Pictured from left are, The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) CEO Jessica Denyschen, finalist Omphile Ditabo, Samuel Sibanyoni, scholarship winner Lerato Sithole, finalist Mongezi Somqayi, and finalist Teboho Mokebe.
ART

Apply Now: 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme for Young South African Artists

Young South African artists aged 17 to 25 are invited to apply for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded undergraduate scholarships in performing,…

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Cape Town Opera’s Conroy Scott stars as Orpheus McAdoo
THEATRE

David Kramar's Orpheus McAdoo returns to Artscape

Following its acclaimed 2024 premiere, David Kramar's Orpheus McAdoo returns to the Artscape Theatre from October 21 to November 2. This captivating musical tells the true story…

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In the middle is Hannah Ward as Swanhilda, with artists from Cape Town City Ballet in the production, Coppélia.
ARTSSCAPE

Classic ballet Coppélia returns to the Artscape with Cape Town City Ballet

Join the Cape Town City Ballet for three captivating performances of Coppélia at the Artscape Opera House on October 17 and 18, featuring live music from the Cape Town…

  • Staff Reporter
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Ballerinas Isabella Blair, Isobel Fisher and Gia Polson
LIVEPERFORMANCE

Experience a free lunch hour concert by Cape Town City Ballet

Ballet enthusiasts can catch a free lunch hour concert by Cape Town City Ballet in the chandelier foyer of Artscape Theatre Centre on Tuesday August 19.

  • OWN Correspondent
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