Boomtown is turning up the volume for Durban July 2026 with a line-up that celebrates the icons who shaped South African music and the stars defining its future. This year’s stage becomes a meeting point of legacy and next-generation greatness, a cultural playground where music, fashion, lifestyle and unforgettable experiences collide. Leading the charge are […]
A bold new chapter for Rosebank and The Parks is flourishing at the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Chester Road, where Nine Yards – Johannesburg’s new green town square – is rapidly becoming one of the city’s most talked-about destinations. Following an overwhelmingly positive response from the Joburg community since its phased opening began in […]
Following the announcement of headline international acts Bryson Tiller and Masego, Aline Media Group is proud to announce that hip hop heavyweights Swae Lee and Cassper Nyovest have joined the star-studded lineup for the inaugural edition of The Ascots, taking place at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on 4 July 2026. Set against the southern lawns of Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, The Ascots will […]
Following the wave of excitement surrounding its return, Top Billing has officially lifted the veil on the familiar favourites and exciting new presenters who will lead its 2026 comeback season. The line-up is a masterclass in South African excellence, blending the nostalgic charm of the show’s most beloved icons with the fresh, dynamic energy of […]
The Ofentse Pitse Concert Series returns on 27th May with Episode 2, continuing its bold exploration of orchestral music within today’s South African sound. Curated and led by trailblazing conductor Ofentse Pitse, the series brings a fresh perspective to live music, blending classical composition with contemporary culture in a way that feels both dynamic and accessible. […]
What began as a focused convening for creators has evolved into one of the continent’s most influential culture-led platforms. CR8TOR WEEK AFRICA (CWA) 2026, held from 24–29 March in Johannesburg, marked a defining moment for Africa’s creative economy—signalling a shift from inspiration to infrastructure, and from participation to power. Across a tightly curated week, creators, cultural […]
Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek has completed the programme for its historic inaugural edition with the announcement of internationally acclaimed artists Matt Hansen and Tigran Hamasyan Manifeste, alongside exciting young South African ensemble Caleb Dlamini & Friends. Adding to the excitement, organisers have also confirmed that Grammy-winning vocalist Lalah Hathaway will join Robert Glasper and special guest Bilal for a rare live collaboration when the […]
After a sold-out 2025 voyage, Friendship Cruise by Mi Casa presented by Heart FM is back — bigger, brighter and ready to set sail from Cape Town to the Atlantic from 14–17 April 2026 aboard the magnificent MSC Opera. This unforgettable three-night experience promises a journey filled with music, laughter, connection, and the pure joy […]
The Montreux Jazz Festival has long been part of global music history. What’s new is where that history is being written next. This March, the legendary festival makes its African debut in Franschhoek, placing African artistry at the centre of a line-up that spans jazz royalty, genre-defying innovators, and some of the most important voices […]
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, unveils a landmark collaboration with renowned South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu, marking his debut in luxury hospitality design. Celebrating the tenth anniversary of his acclaimed fashion house, the opening of the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE introduces an immersive, two-storey Afro-modernist sanctuary tucked along the hotel’s iconic Palm Avenue. A fusion […]
