Events
The Music Run™ by OLD MUTUAL heads to Joburg!
The Music Run™ by Old Mutual, the ultimate 5km running and music festival, is heading to Joburg. To be hosted at Riversands Farm Village on Saturday 4 February 2017, this unique event will offer South Africans an unparallelled experience and attract thousands of participants.
Launched in 2014 by Fresh Events Global, The Music Run™ is the ultimate 5km running and music festival. For music lovers, casual runners and fun seekers, The Music Run™ is more like a party than a run – it is the only 5km fun run that puts music at the heart. The Music Run™ empowers participants to control the soundtrack of the run by voting for their favourite songs in the build up to the Event. Voting is via a bespoke ‘Music Voting App’ and the songs with the most votes make the official run playlist.
On event day runners experience the world’s loudest 5km running course, known as ‘The Sound Track’. Over 120 speakers pump out the songs participants voted for across 5 interactive and music themed zones. The run ends with the ultimate after-run music festival. With music every step of the way, running never sounded so good.
2017 will see further global expansion of The Music Run™ with additional events across Asia and inaugural events planned in North America and Africa.
As the largest financial services provider in Southern Africa, and with a track-record of 171 years, Old Mutual – will be headlining this unique event.
For Old Mutual it’s an ideal way to connect with customers and potential customers who are either part of the millennial generation or have a millennial mindset as the event combines the three elements that motivate millennials most: music festivals, urban running and techno connectivity.
“We have made a significant investment in improving our online customer experience, so this sponsorship with its strong digital personality in a way also reflects our increased focus on digital access and convenience,” explains Karen Thomas, Old Mutual Head of Brand.
WorldSport, industry leading sponsorship, events and promotion campaign managers, will be launching the South African leg of the festival. Gary Marescia, Event Director The Music Run™, explains: ‘The rationale behind bringing this event to South Africa was not only to provide running enthusiasts and music lovers with a unique experience but also to solidify South Africa’s appeal in hosting global events and reaffirming Joburg’s position as an iconic city – on par with other international destinations.’
Johannesburg will be one of more than 15 cities across three continents to host The Music Run™ in 2017.
WorldSport has become synonymous with creating bespoke sporting events and they are always looking to find ways to enhance the South African consumer offering, pushing the envelope and working tirelessly to create events that appeal to a wide audience – from millennials to babyboomers.
“The Music Run’s focus on health and fitness also aligns well with our brand, which is about enabling positive futures and helping people achieve financial health and wellbeing.”
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The Music Run™ empowers participants to control the soundtrack of the run by voting for their favourite songs in the build-up to the event. Voting is via a ‘Music Voting App’ and songs with the most votes make the official run playlist. On event day, runners experience the world’s loudest 5km running course, known as ‘The Sound Track’. More than 120 speakers pump out the most popular songs across five interactive and music themed zones – pop, rock, old school, hip hop and dance. The run will end with the ultimate after-run music festival, which includes world class DJs, dancers, laser lights, LED screens, chill out zones, giveaways and plenty more.
To register for the event, visit TheMusicRun.com. Entry fee is R250 and includes a race T-Shirt. Kids under 5 participate for free.
MTN BUSHFIRE is a uniquely African, yet globally infused festival experience that welcomes thousands of people in an atmosphere of acceptance and passionate commitment to the arts and the environment.
Every year, approximately 26,000 guests hailing from 60 different countries converge in the peaceful Malkerns Valley for an energizing and uplifting weekend that celebrates the music and arts of Africa and beyond. This year, MTN Bushfire takes place on the 26th – 28th of May.
It is within this spirit that MTN BUSHFIRE is excited to announce its partnership with the leaders of urban African music, TRACE AFRICA, as the official media partner for the 2017 festival.
Senior Vice President for TRACE Southern Africa, Leo Manne, says the partnership was a natural pairing for the channel: “TRACE Africa takes pride in being an authority on what’s hot on our continent and giving artists from our continent a world-class platform. We feel MTN Bushfire is a physical extension of this and we’re excited to see how this partnership will further contribute to the development of our industry.”
TRACE AFRICA’s team will be on-hand at the festival to speak to some of Africa’s hottest artists and will be be sharing all the latest BUSHFIRE news in realtime via its various social media platforms.
Follow TRACE AFRICA on twitter to catch live twitterviews with artists and all the latest news using the Twitter handle @TRACEAfrica_.
MTN Bushfire fans can meet some of their favourite TRACE Africa personalities and stand a chance to get cool TRACE Africa gear.
Lucky TRACE Africa viewers will also stand a chance to win a VIP MTN Bushfire experience. The competition will run via TRACE Africa’s social media platforms:
Facebook – TRACE Africa
Twitter – @TRACEAfrica_
Instagram – @traceafrica_
TRACE Africa will also screen an exclusive highlights package of the festival – check listings for details.
The Liberty Radio Awards 2017 winners are…
Afternoon Drive Presenter Commercial
Martin Bester – Jacaranda FM
Afternoon Drive Presenter PBS
Dumisa “DJ Shabbisto” Mavuso – Ligwalagwala FM
Afternoon Drive Presenter Community
Simon Parkinson – Hot 91.9
Afternoon Drive Presenter Campus
DJ Keyez – Vow FM
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Power Update – Power FM
News and Actuality Show PBS
Walk the Talk with Alan Khan – Lotus FM
News and Actuality Show Campus and Community
Izwe Nezalo – Inanda 88.4 FM
Sports Show Commercial
POWER SportExtra – Power FM
Sports Show PBS
Disappointment for Blitzboks in Rio – Sabc / SAfm
Sports Show Campus and Community
Joburg PM with David O’Sullivan – Hot 91.9 FM
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Money Show – 702 and Cape Talk
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POWER Update – Neo Leeuw – Power FM
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Mpumelelo Mali – Umhlobo Wenene FM
Content Producer Campus and Community
John Walland – Hot 91.9 FM
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The Coca-Cola Top40SA – KFM and 947 (simulcast across both stations)
Weekend Radio Show PBS
Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili – Umhlobo Wenene FM
Weekend Radio Show Community
Raise Your Voice – Emalahleni FM
Weekend Radio Show Campus
RooiwynSondag – PUKfm 93.6
Radio Documentary
Through The Cracks – The Untold Story of Mbuyisa Makhubu – EWN
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POWER Drive – Power FM
Afternoon Drive Show PBS
Tru Afternoon – Tru FM
Afternoon Drive Show Community
Your World Today – Radio Islam
Afternoon Drive Show Campus
The Lift Club – Vow FM
Big winners of the night include Power FM, Hot 91.9, Vow FM, Umhlobo Wenene FM
and many more! Congrats to all of the winners of the evening.
In December 2016, MTN Joyous Celebration joined hands and hearts with The Potter’s House of Dallas, TX, under the leadership of Bishop T.D. Jakes for a memorable and unprecedented recording. This event has given birth to the ensembles’ 21st album, aptly themed “Heal our Land” and comes at a time when our nation and the world at large needs much healing.
According to co-founder, Pastor Jabu Hlongwane, the recording and the much-anticipated album is a seed that Joyous Celebration jointly and prayerfully planted together with The Potter’s House. “May it germinate. May it reach every heart across the globe and bear fruits that will bring healing to our land,” he says. “We ask everyone to join us to pray for the healing we so desperately need.”
Celebrating over two decades of great, heart-stopping gospel music that has captivated audiences across the world, the internationally acclaimed ensemble will kick off their Joyous 21 tour in Johannesburg, offering a three-night spectacle from 14 to 16 April 2017 at Carnival City Casino.
“We are celebrating our 21st anniversary, and there is a lot to be excited about or this year’s tour because we are coming of age. The response we encountered in the USA during the recording and the support, prayers and well wishes from people here at home and across the globe was phenomenal. For this, we are truly humbled and believe that not only will the world receive our latest offering with enthusiasm but will also strongly relate and resonate with the “Heal our Land” message”, states co-founder, conductor and producer, Lindelani Mkhize.
“We have come a long way with MTN Joyous Celebration and are proud to be associated with this award-winning ensemble as they come of age with their 21st offering to their multitudes of fans. We have no doubt that this will be the biggest tour in the group’s history and we hope everyone will join hands and spread the “Heal our Land” message that MTN Joyous Celebration will be sharing with communities” concluded Larry Annetts, Chief Consumer Officer at MTN SA.
And keeping up with their tradition and passion of nurturing, developing and introducing fresh talent, the production also welcomes “newbies” Siyakha Tshayela (Alto), Khaya Sibanyoni and Gospel Silinda (Tenors), Frank Mavhimara (Guitar), Junior Petja (Keyboard), Khola Phalatse (Bass Guitar) and an additional 3 extremely talented and gifted members to their brass section.
Tickets for the Carnival City show are running out, purchase your tickets at TicketPro and related outlets including Postnet stores from R190 per person. Tickets for the rest of the tour, will be available from 31 March 2017 at Computicket and Shoprite / Checkers outlets nationwide.
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