Major Concerts Hitting South Africa 2010/2011

Photo: Kings Of Leon by Brendon Weyers

When it comes to major artists touring South Africa... we've been left in the dark for a long time. Only over the past few years South Africa has become a major stop for artists to come play, for bands such as Metallica, Korn, Muse, The Offspring, Billy Talent, Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Counting Crows and few more. But 2011 is going to be one of South Africa's biggest years when it comes to big concerts. The reason for this could be a few things but the most important reason would be the FIFA World Cup South Africa hosted back in June. The success of this worldwide known sporting event proved South Africa is capable of hosting major events. New stadiums were also built during preparation for the World Cup and these stadiums need to be filled. Solution = Big Concerts.

2010/2011 promises a very entertaining line-up with the following acts:

Public Enemy
3 December, 2010 - The Alex Theatre, Johannesburg
4 December, 2010 - The Alex Theatre, Johannesburg
6 December, 2010 - Travel To Cape Town/Press Conference
7 December, 2010 - The Assembly, Cape Town
8 December, 2010 - Atmosphere, Cape Town

The Beach Boys
5 December, 2010 - ICC or Beach Arena, Durban
6 & 7 December, 2010 - Grand Arena, Cape Town
10 & 11 December, 2010 - Sun City

Rammstein
9 February, 2011 - Grand West Arena, Cape Town
11 February, 2011 - Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg

U2
13 February, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
18 February, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Neil Diamond
2 April, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
5 April, 2011 - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
8 April, 2011 - Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth
11 April, 2011 - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

Roxette
11 May, 2011 - Grand West Arena, Cape Town
14 & 15 May, 2011 - Sun City

Kings Of Leon
26 October, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
29 October, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Coldplay
5 October, 2011 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
8 October, 2011 - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

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Check out 30 Seconds To Mars talking about their tour experience in South Africa and what roll South Africa played in the making of their brand new album; This Is War.

2010 Top Ten albums as by Andre Pienaar (Ashtray Electric)

Photo: Ashtray Electric by Brendon Weyers

Ashtray Electric lead singer, Andre Gideon Montgomery Pienaar (Yes, that's his full name) recently named his top ten albums of the year. Do you agree?

1. Jonsi – Go
2. Interpol – Interpol
3. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
4. Band of Horses – Infinite Arms
5. Grinderman – Grinderman 2
6. Deftones – Diamond Eyes
7. Mt. Desolation – Mt. Desolation
8. Xui Xui – Dear God, I Hate Myself
9. Tame Impala – Innerspeaker
10.Yeasayer – Rhapsody Music

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Lights, Camera, Action - Ashtray Electric & Gazelle Shoot

Tomorrow Ashtray Electric & Gazelle will make their way to The Assembly and finish the last shoot for the music video, "Take A Seat". This shoot will be added with the animation piece we did to bring you one of the most anticipated music videos. As of now we're looking at a mid December release online and on MK. Xander Ferreira will lead tomorrows shoot and I can assure you he will deliver an amazing piece! See more of Xanders' work here: http://xanderferreira.withtank.com/about/

Here's more on the location for tomorrow; The Assembly has grown from new kid on the block to well established giant within Cape Town's live music scene. In times to come the venue will maintain its massive following simply by doing what it does best: consistently showcasing only the best and brightest musicians and DJ's from all genres, be they local or international, rising stars or household names.

The next Rodney Mullen

It's rare to find skaters as technical and precise as the great Rodney Mullen, but in my opinion his new successor is Kilian Martin. This short film was directed by my fellow Full Sail University Alumni, Brett Novak.

Purple Gorilla Interview with Orlando Live

While enjoying the festivities at this years Rock For Hunger Festival (which we did the branding for) we did an interview with Orlando Live. Take a look.

Purple Gorilla from Concrete Lion Pictures on Vimeo.

Special Delivery

The animation piece for the new Ashtray Electric & Gazelle music video left Orlando today and is on it's way to Cape Town, South Africa. Can't wait for the turn out of this video, and we're very excited to show it to you! Keep posted as I'll post updates.

Ashtray Electric & Gazelle Music Video Update

I'll be updating you throughout the next few weeks as we build up to the release of the new Ashtray Electric & Gazelle Music Video "Take A Seat". The song played on South African radio for the first time last week and was a major hit so we're even more excited for the video now. The video animation will make it's way to Cape Town, South Africa tomorrow where the bands will add a little something to it. SO as of now we're set for a December release on MK & the web. Keep an eye out as I'll post making of webisodes up until the release.

Making Of - Thieve Ft. Die Heuwels Fantasties "Way To Go"

This is the making of the new MK MVP music video, Thieve Ft. Die Heuwels Fantasties. The African Attachment did an amazing job once again and it was a lot of fun to help with location scouting on this video. After a long search we finally found a container yard to shoot in. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did to be part of it.