Announcing the inaugural South African Networking Event: S.A.N.E

 LIMES HOTEL

Constance St
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Australia

Thursday, 10 May 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:30

An exclusive invitation only networking event for peers who wish to :

•Meet other Professionals, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

•Increase referrals and introductions to professionals and quality prospects.

•Develop advocates within related organizations and industries.

•Lower the cost of marketing.

•Develop a personal brand to stand out from your peers and your competition.

•Lower the cost of doing business by building high-trust business relationships.

•Realize your potential.

•Increase bottom line revenue. 

Taking place at Limes Hotel on the rooftop terrace S.A.N.E is set be a fantastic evening for all involved. Starting at 6pm we encourage guests to come along and meet fellow professionals in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Whether you talk to 1 or 20 people on the evening the aim is for you to grow your network, develop relationships with like-minded people and give your business some exposure. Be sure to bring along a wad of business cards to hand out, as well as one for the lucky door prize.

 This is a FREE Event , with some light refreshments provided.

However you must register your attendance.

http://sane1.eventbrite.com.au/

(PLEASE NOTE: you are welcome to bring along additonal guests however at least one person in your party needs to have regsitered for this event – we need an estimate of numbers for catering purposes)

Integrated Event Solutions (IES) is a South African owned event management company with over 12 years industry experience and are proud to be the hosts of this event. With offices based in Sydney and Brisbane we specialise in Event Management, Conferences, Meetings, Travel and Incentives.

Over the years we have appreciated all the help and support we have received from fellow South African, African and Australian businesses and we would like to give back by helping others network and build relationships with likeminded people. We would love the opportunity to meet up with other business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in the Brisbane and surrounding areas and help you grow your network.For companies interested in becoming a Sponsor for this event please email IES directly at info@iesgrp.com.au

 

**** This is a not for profit event – all sponsorship will go towards covering the cost of venue hire and refreshments for the guests. *****

By: Kieran

Ghetto Fire Events combine with foundation Brisbane sound crew Rhythm Collision to take over The Valley entertainment precinct and present what will be the BIGGEST session of burning conscious reggae vibes and blazing dancehall seen this year in their 4th annual reggae dancehall explosion

 

Ghetto Fire Crew

Rhythm Collision Sound

DJ Feel Good

Housewife’s Choice

DJ Bones

Tuff Tumas

King Krazy

MC Bushido Brown

DJ Wade

Selecta Watson

DJ Pharrizle

All info and ticket specials: http://www.reggaedancehallvibes.com.au

Oztix (+ booking fee):

Online:  http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=26278

Phone:  1300 762 545

Physical world: oztix retail outlets

 

Jubilee Hotel, 470 St Pauls Terrace, The Valley, Brisbane

Entry: $20

Starts: 2pm til next morning

Starting in 2009 Reggae Dancehall Vibes in three short years has quickly established itself as Brisbane’s number one deejay reggae and dancehall music festival

The dress code for 2012 is military / camo style – so get ready to enter the combat zone of reggae and dancehall music !!

The event includes a colorful Reggae Fashion Parade featuring Brisbane’s Caribbean and African community and a booty shaking Dancehall Queen Contest

So lock in it and get ready to feel the vibes – don’t miss it !!

By: Basmati Kassar

Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming major charity event, the 2012 Right Royal ‘African’ Affair.

The event will be held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday June 2^nd and promises to be a sell-out!

This is a wonderful opportunity to re-live your favourite aspects of African culture while supporting Queensland’s largest hospital.

Kicking off at 7pm, guests will be treated to a unique African experience complete with exotic food, drummers, dancers and all the sights and sounds of the world’s richest and most diverse continent. 

As tickets are already selling fast, be sure to summon your tribe and secure your spot at the wildest event of the year!

Tickets are $195 ($1,950 for a table of 10) and include a three-course meal, unlimited drinks package of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and a night filled with spectacular African entertainment.

For more information visit www.rightroyalaffair.com.au or phone (07) 3646 1302. 

 

 

 

By: Rebecca Pini

Presented by: Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson & Thunderlegs Promotions Australia

AUSTRALIA V’s USA V’s THE WORLD!

World and South Pacific Head Office’s of the IKF, ISCF (International Sports Combat Federation) and Thunderlegs Promotions Australia are proud to announce on Saturday 24th March 2012, SKILLED PARK STADIUM is the “HOT” venue for the IKF Pro World Heavyweight Kickboxing Title!

The show features MAIN EVENT attraction Australia’s “Undefeated” Kickboxing Legend Robert “THUNDERLEGS” Glasson-Wilesmith up against current World IKF Cruiserweight Champ Mike Sheppard from the USA.

Also featured as the Semi Main Event is local Brisbane fighter Brad Kraaymatt (ProdogyFit, Brisbane Qld) fighting against Davo Matarugic (LeeGar Gym, Auckland New Zealand) for the IKF World Light Cruiserweight Title and South Africa’s Ntokozo Mgwaba up against Finland’s Jarkko Jussila for the IKF Intercontinental Full Contact Title.

A “HUGE” International “Undercard”, including MuayThai, MMA & Boxing bouts, both men and female fight action. WOW, 2 World Titles, 1 Pro Inter-Continental (1 SHOW), featuring fighters from Soth Africa, USA, Europe and New Zealand.

We at Thunderlegs Promotions Australia pride ourselves as leaders and the innovators of Kickboxing Martial Arts here in Australasia, bringing the World to Australia and Australia to the World. Right now, the IKF are proud to announce the first “EVER” Professional Heavyweight Kickboxing WORLD TITLE at SKILLED PARK STADIUM, ROBINA (Next to Railway Station).

The “BIG MEN” are coming to town Queenslanders, and Australia’s own Robert “Thunderlegs” Glasson-Wilesmith aims to deliver! As a leading force in the corporate industry, this is a great opportunity for your great company to be a part of Queensland sporting history, to be a part of the “FIRST” IKF World Kickboxing Heavyweight Title here on the Gold Coast. They’re will be a capacity Aussie crowd (Over 6,000 in attendance and a World-Wide audience of 20 million). Be a part of the spectacular, the hype, the glamour!

USA’s World Champion Mike Sheppard is aiming to “Upset” the Aussie undefeated fighter, so he will be packing plenty of heat ready to rumble in the land “Down Under”!

Take this opportunity to look at this proposal and be a part of Queensland history, featuring two of the finest Aussie fighters fighting for Aussie pride for World Titles that only Australians know. The World will be focused on SKILLED PARK STADIUM on Saturday 24th March 2012, and the eyes will be watching everything that is associated with this great sporting promotion. Not only is this show a local Gold Coast event, but a National and Global event.

Tickets are on sale in the VIP area from $1,500 (Ringside Premium seating table of 10) during the evening proceedings with complimentary beverages, along with rubbing shoulders with plenty of other business personnel, potential networking with other sponsors and corporate companies. General seating starts from $35.00 through to Ringside tickets.

COME ON ALL AFRICANS IN AUSTRALIA. Get behind your fellow countryman Ntokozo Mgwaba. Be a part of history. Be part of the BIGGEST MuayThai Kickboxing, Boxing & MMA Martial Arts event on the Gold Coast, the biggest QLD has ever seen. We anticipate a Capacity Crowd on the evening and a great night of family entertainment and sporting fun at the elite level. “ALL” tickets are reserved seats, so get your seats now at TICKETEK: Phone: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

EVENT DATE*:
Sat 24 Mar – Skilled Park, QLD – Gates open at 5pm. Show starts at 6pm. Free Public transport for ALL ticket holders.
*Ticketek is selling for the above venue only.

By: “THUNDER DOWNUNDER WORLD TITLE SHOW”

The Godfather of Ethio-Jazz Mulatu Astatke with The Black Jesus Experience Live Brisbane Sunday 4th December 2011.

641 ANN ST Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD

Dj Adrian has been deejaying for the last 12 years and is known as one of the most accomplished dj’s in Africa.

Having played in most of the popular clubs in Africa and the hottest events e.g. the MTV Africa awards as well as having toured extensively in Africa, Europe, US and Asia and Australia, DJ ADRIAN is known for his electrifying sets.

After thrilling his funs in August on his second tour of Australia he is now back due to public demand. DJ Adrian in conjunction with Kenya’s no1 Radio Station 98.4 Capital FM, are turning up the heat this summer is one of the greatest African Afterparties to hit the East Coast of Australia.

In Addition to Dj  Adrian, we are proud to announce very best of East Africa’s artists NAMELESS (named East Africa’s most popular artist), WYRE (Kenya’s reggae ambassador) and DJ PINYE (East Africa’s Number one DJ) who will be performing at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 26 from 7pm. 

The artists will also be in town at the same time as the HSBC Rugby Sevens Tournament, with the Kenyan Rugby team competing for the prestigious trophy. After the tournament NAMELESS, WYRE and DJ PINYE will kick off the celebrations and festivities of the weekend with an electrifying 4 hour performance for all their fans and friends.

This will be followed by the After 7s After Party at Billy’s Beach House where friends will party from 11pm till wee hours of the morning (first release tickets will include complimentary entry to the after party) “This is a rare occasion when Africans and fans alike get together and enjoy our culture and appreciate our music, IT’S A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!” 

By: Kenyans in Queensland

Saturday, 26 November 2011, 6.00PM
Touchdown is an event that focuses on bringing together the Kenyan fans of the Ruby sevens tournament that is held in Australia every year consisting of 14 countries competing for the prestigious Sevens World Series Trophy. With this event comes a large variety of fans that always get together after the tournament to celebrate this inaugural event.

Headlining this event will be a three of Africa’s top charting and most popular artists namely NAMELESS, WYRE & DJ PINYE entertaining the crowds over a period of 3-4 hours.

This event will also be lending its support for a good cause, we will be working in conjunction with save the children foundation programme and pledge to donate 10% of every ticket to the East Africa’s drought and hunger relief campaign for the famine that has struck the horn of Africa in the recent months. This is an initiative by the organisers of this event to assist where we can with the needs of the people suffering in Africa.

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive
Broadbeach
Queensland 4218
AUSTRALIA

Age 18+
Doors- 6.00pm
Start – 7.00pm
Conclusion- 11.45pm
DetailsContact
Ticketek 132 849
 
Admission
$69
 
Event Type
Special Events

http://www.gccec.com.au/

If you haven’t seen or heard Melbourne-based The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra – then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  This ensemble of singers, dancers and exceptional musicians from all cultures and backgrounds serve up some of the hottest Afro beat you’re likely to hear. 

If you want a taste of this West African-inspired musical magic, sample clips from their website at http://www.thepublicopinion.net/videos/  or download their live album free from www.thepublicopinion.net (Also cool African dancing on You Tube – search “Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Bluesfest”)

The good news is the 17-strong ensemble are launching their single Mr Clean (Hope Street Recordings) in September, with shows in Katoomba, Sydney and Melbourne. 

The tour follows their successful 2010 WOMADelaide show which led to their promotion on BBC radio, as well as their debut album ‘Do Anything, Go Anywhere’ receiving an ARIA nomination.

Shows are: Sat 3 Sept – Cairns Festival www.cairnsfest.com.au;   Fri 16 Sept – Gearins Hotel, Katoomba , Tix: www.moshtix.com.au;  Sat 17 Sept – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, Tix: www.hotelgearin.com ;  Fri 23 Sept – The Corner, Melbourne, Tix: www.cornerhotel.com

Zimfest Brisbane 2011
Saturday 24th September

3.30pm – 11pm

West Brisbane Bulldogs Rugby Club

Sylvan Road, Toowong, Brisbane

Zimfest Brisbane is finally back in 2011!! Extending an invitation to all Zimbos, Saffas, fellow Africans and any Aussies feeling brave enough!! 

So dig out you old Zim flag and dust of off your vellies and come join us for an afternoon and evening filled with live bands and Zimbabwean music, food, drinks, a street market and plenty plus Zimbo jorling!

Castle, Savannas, boerewors and biltong!!!

For more information and to purchase TICKETS please visit our website: http://www.zimfestlive.com?/?page_id=1030
Or check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ken.legend#!/event.php?eid=193699704004382

This is a family event so all ages are welcome, however underages must be accompanied by a guardian.

All proceeds from funds raised will be donated to charities in Zimbabwe.

Any businesses interested in having a stall at the street market or in sponsoring the event please contact suzierobinson@zimfestlive.com or jackierobinson@zimfestlive.com

By: Suzie Robinson

Sunday,  26th June @ Annerley Soccer Club Fields, Ridge and Juliette Sts, Annerley

10am-6pm Cost FREE 

By: Diana Lopes