The Hidden Gem 2020

Sat Feb 1, 19:00 - Sat Feb 1, 20:30

44OnLong

ABOUT

ABOUT THE SHOW:

You can expect to see the cream of Cape Town’s crop - a dazzling collection of some of the best Singers, Musicians, Comedians, Poets, Dancers, Rappers and Beatboxers from the Mother City, packaged in one amazing show. Get ready for magic-filled moments, good vibes and most importantly, RAW talent!


HEADLINE ACT:

Swakhile (add social link) is an encapsulating singer, songwriter and producer from Swaziland, now based in Cape Town / Joburg. His music infuses the soulful vocal sounds of artists such as John Legend and Sam Smith with old-school rhythms from artists like Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie. Swakhile has performed on the stages of The Cape Town Festival, on Expresso and alongside Chad Saaiman, Janice and Neville D just to name a few! Swakhile has the ability to reach the hearts of any audience with his authentic lyrics and soulful voice.


BRAND PARTNERS:

In addition to our local performers, RAW is collaborating with two of the freshest up-and-coming proudly Capetonian brands who will be exhibiting their awesome products and services on the night.:

Counterfit (Lifestyle Brand) add social link

Deepsoul (Events & Entertainment Brand) add social link


TICKETS:

Available through: https://qkt.io/HiddenGem2020

Early bird - R100 (valid until 14 Jan 2020) - includes FREE drink

Regular tickets - R120 (valid until 24th Jan 2020)

Late bloomer tickets - R150 (valid until 1st Feb 2020)


ABOUT RAW:

RAW (Real Art World) began in 2016 as a regular open mic evening called “Express Yourself”. Since then, RAW has hosted over 700 performers in over 100 shows - fast becoming Cape Town’s premiere platform for discovering RAW talent. The platform is dedicated to diversity, allowing all types of performers to express themselves, to test & promote new material and advertise their brand. It also acts as a networking and scouting space for performers, managers, producers, record labels, radio stations, videographers, photographers, and event coordinators. In addition, RAW provides entrepreneurial support to many artists in the form of management advice, recording studio time, and access to financial services. And then is more in the pipeline for 2020!

The result is that many of RAWs performers have gained recognition and made significant strides in the entertainment industry. Artists such as Craig Lucas, YoungstaCPT, Chad Saaiman, Jarrad Ricketts, Amy Jones, Rowlene, Keeno Lee, Stuart Taylor, Robby Collins (KZN), Wayne Mckay, Schalk Bezuindenhout, Clayton Jones (USA), Candice Thornton, NV Funk, Yaaseen Barnes, Carl Weber, Dalin Oliver, Wandile Mbambeni, EmileYX?, The Pedestrians, Signature SA, Keanu Harker, Reece Le Roux, Gabi Du Plessis, Jean Citto, FonZo, Ashur Petersen, Mo George, Micaela Kleinsmith, Seth Grey and much more!


THE VENUE:

RAW is super excited to be based at 44 on Long, Cape Town’s new boutique conference centre and arts & culture hub.

Elegant, historic, and perfectly positioned in the heart of Cape Town, 44 on Long was formerly the home of the revered Space Theatre: a venue internationally renowned for challenging the Apartheid laws that forbade people of different races to share a platform.

Recently reopened to the public, the venue has stayed true to its history of radical thinking, and now offers its intimate theatre and beautiful rooms as inspiring workshop, conference and arts & culture spaces for events and groups of up to 200 people. It is a vibrant new offering on the Cape Town entertainment scene, where business and the creative industries are encouraged to meet and innovate. The perfect venue for discovering Cape Town’s emerging talent! (website / Facebook)


THE TEAM:

The RAW co-founders are a hard-working group of four inspirational and committed creatives:

Keegan Williams (Professional Singer / Guitarist) was the original host, stage manager and sound technician. Keegan is now the stage manager and has taken the RAW experience to the next level by ensuring that the technical requirements needed by the performers are on point and ready to wow the audience!

Chad Isaacs (CEO of TyT Productions) joined forces with Keegan, and works on event coordination and marketing. Chad now wrangles a select diverse selection of artists and curates The Hidden Gem show - always leaving the audiences cheering for more..

Lunga Tshuka (Professional Host / Comedian / Dancer / Beatboxer) joined the passion project and is now the face of RAW (or “Raaaawwww!” as Lunga likes to say) Lunga is a multi-talented MC who keeps the show moving by entertaining the audience while seamlessly bring the performers on to and off the stage.

Julian Schouw (Stage and Lighting Specialist) completes the RAW team. This experienced technician has worked on the biggest stages in South Africa. Julian’s role is to ensure that every single performer gets the best sound possible for their performance!


FOR MORE INFO: To make a booking or get more information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com

Instagram: RAW_OPENMIC

Phone: CHAD - 072 110 0226


Show Duration:

120min (10 acts)


Show Start/End Time: 

19h00 - 21h35 (including 15 min Intermission)





DIRECTIONS

The Hidden Gem 2020
44OnLong
44 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
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