Sting to play in South Africa

November 23, 2011

Four concerts in South Africa have been added to Sting’s Back to Bass tour, including two performances in Johannesburg on March 24 and 25, as well as two in Cape Town on March 27 and 28.

Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, November 25 at 9 AM.

Sting will play for concerts in South Africa in 2012

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of his solo career and in support of Sting: 25 Years, the recently released box set collection, Back to Bass finds Sting performing songs spanning his dynamic solo career, plus a selection of The Police’s greatest hits.

Sting will be joined by a band including his longtime guitarist Dominic Miller, Rufus Miller (guitarist), Vinnie Colaiuta (drummer), Peter Tickell (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry (vocalist).

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Celebrate summer this weekend

November 4, 2011

The Bay Pasta Company invites you to step up to your plate and welcome summer in true J’Bay style with the “Brothers of Other Mothers” performing live on Saturday 5th November from 4pm till late.

The band is one of the Eastern Cape’s most well known and loved, and with good reason. Inspired by life and experiences that are unique to our coastal living, they strum laid back melodies that are easy going and bound to get you up and out of your seat. Come and enjoy an afternoon of amazing music and delicious food on the deck while sipping a cocktail or two.

For more information or to book a table contact Andoni 076 897 3331 | Andrea’s 079 5121928. The Bay Pasta Co. is located at 34 Jeffreys Street. Entrance is free but we recommend booking for this one!

What: Official launch of summer with a live performance by “Brothers of Other Mothers”

Where: The Bay Pasta Co. 34 Jeffreys Street
When: Saturday 5th November 2011

Time: 4pm Till Late
Cost: FREE

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More pics from the Shell Festival

October 5, 2011

Many comments have been received about the Shell Festival, some positive and some negative. One thing all the comments have in common is that they are all honest and give each person’s reflection on their perception on the Skulpiefees.

The dive festival was enjoyed by all. Photo: Paul van Jaarsveld

The younger people who attended the Shell Festival seemed to be more positive about their experience. This could be due to them not having pre-conceived ideas about how a Shell Festival should be.

Zander and Gian loved the Festival and said there were lots of toys they wanted to buy!

Positive feedback has been received about the fun fair as well. This was another welcome addition to the Shell Festival and enjoyed by young and old alike.

Dylan and Kylin Wooding said the fun fair was lots of fun.

Feedback was also received that the stalls were the same as last year and there was still too much cheap plastic imports being sold. Some of the food stalls received compliments and remained popular with Festino’s.

What would a South African Festival be without a braai?

There is a lot of work ahead for the organisers of the Shell Festival but there is a determination to ensure that Jeffreys Bay can stand tall and offer a Festival that will make residents proud of their town.

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Thumbs up for 2011 Shell Festival

October 3, 2011

The 23 rd Shell Festival has come and gone and the general consensus is that the Festival is back onto the right track after a long and steady decline over the past number of years.

The girls enjoying the warm weather

This is not to say that the Skulpiefees is where we all want it to be. Comments like “there was not much to do”, ” it was the same as last year” and “still too many foreigners selling cheap imports” must be taken into consideration because it is genuine feedback from people who actually took the time out and came and visited the festival.

The Dive Festival was a success with 10 m visibility. Photo: Paul van Jaarsveld

Yet there were many positives that came out of the Shell Festival as well. The foreigners were regulated this year and the Law Enforcement officers stood up and forced them to move to their designated area when attempts were made to set up stalls wherever they felt like it.

The South African Police were on the look out for fake goods as well as drugs and overall the security at the Shell Festival was an improvement on previous years.

Security was much improved this year. Gladman keeping an eye on things.

The Dive Festival was a welcome addition and despite some teething problems, attracted a new market to Jeffreys Bay. The 10 m visibility experienced on Saturday showcased the awesome reefs that can be found in our bay.

“We are very happy with how the Festival went and are looking at growing it for next year”, said Neville Mare from the Jeffreys Bay Underwater Club.

The fun fair was a welcome addtion to the 2011 Skulpiefees. Photo: Paul van Jaarsveld

“Visiting divers are amazed with what can be seen here and will be back for more dives in the future”, added Mare.

The national Volleyball competition added a new flavour to the Shell Festival as well. “Everything went according to plan and hopefully the tournament will be back in Jeffreys Bay for next year’s Shell Festival”, said Trevor Watkins, a local who took part in the tournament.

Trevor and Dylan representing J'Bay at the volleyball tournament.

Stall holders were also enthusiastic about the Festival. One prominent food stall reported that takings were very similar to last year which was better than expected as the economic downturn has affected people’s pockets and they are not spending as much money at Festivals as they did in the past.

By Saturday lunchtime, the festival was a hive of activity.

Other stall holders reported that they are satisfied with sales and will be back next year. This is good news, especially as the Shell Festival was essentially cut short by one day when pouring rain on Sunday kept people away.

The Festival peaked on Saturday afternoon as thousands of people meandered their way through the stalls and watched volleyball or took their kids for rides at the fun fair.

2011 can go down as the year the Shell Festival began its recovery and we all look forward to a bigger and better Festival in 2012.

Comment below and let your views on the Shell Festival be known.

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Shell Festival starts today

September 30, 2011

The Main Beach has been a hive of activity as stall holders have started to  set up and the Jeffreys Bay Underwater Club prepare for the first ever Dive Festival in the town.

For the first time in a number of years, there is a full programme of events on offer for festival goers and the entertainment carries on well into the night.

Good weather is predicted for today so head down to the beachfront and see what is on offer.

STALLS open daily at 09:00

SHELL PARK: Shell ladies with their unique shell art, competitions, craft demonstrations etc.

CULTURAL VILLAGE – performances all day

FUN FAIR – open till late

SOLID ROCK MARIMBA & STEEL BAND

“2 ND KRUISFONTEIN KOMPANJIE” BAND

4×4 EXPO – Jbay Ski Boat Club

FNB ATM- Jbay Ski Boat Club

“CATCH OF THE DAY” Oyster Festival – wonderful specials and competitions

SA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Main Beach

09:00 Technical meeting
10:00 Matches start and finish at 17:00

SCUBA DIVING – contact Neville 073 788 3724

Dives all day long at various reefs near Jeffreys Bay

ENTERTAINMENT (COKE STAGE) – contact Neville 073 788 3724

17.30-18.15 Jaen Botha (Boardwalk Superstar Winner)
18.30-19.15 Marinus van Rooyen (SA’s Roy Orbison)
19.30-20.15 ElsaBé Rademeyer (SABC 2 Super Sterre 9th 2010)
20.30-21.00 Southern Gypsey Queen Sound Check
21.00-22.00 Southern Gypsey Queen Concert

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Just a week to go until Shell Festival

September 24, 2011

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Shell Festival Program 2011

September 21, 2011

There is a full program of events and activities at the Shell Festival this year. Here is all that can be done next weekend!

JBAY SHELL FESTIVAL DAILY:

STALLS open daily at 09:00

SHELL PARK: Shell ladies with their unique shell art, competitions, craft demonstrations etc.

CULTURAL VILLAGE – performances all day

FUN FAIR – open till late

SOLID ROCK MARIMBA & STEEL BAND

“2 ND KRUISFONTEIN KOMPANJIE” BAND

4×4 EXPO – Jbay Ski Boat Club

FNB ATM- Jbay Ski Boat Club

“CATCH OF THE DAY” Oyster Festival – wonderful specials and competitions

SA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Main Beach

Friday 30 September: 09:00 Technical meeting
10:00 Matches start and finish at 17:00
Saturday 1 October: 09:00 Matches start and finish at 17:00
Sunday 2 October: 09:00 Matches start and finish at 17:00

FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2011

SCUBA DIVING – contact Neville 073 788 3724

Dives all day long at various reefs near Jeffreys Bay

ENTERTAINMENT (COKE STAGE) – contact Neville 073 788 3724

17.30-18.15 Jaen Botha (Boardwalk Superstar Winner)
18.30-19.15 Marinus van Rooyen (SA’s Roy Orbison)
19.30-20.15 ElsaBé Rademeyer (SABC 2 Super Sterre 9th 2010)
20.30-21.00 Southern Gypsey Queen Sound Check
21.00-22.00 Southern Gypsey Queen Concert

SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 2011

FUN RUN – starting point: MacDonalds, Fountains Mall : Registration 06:00, starting 07:00 – contact Alinda 082 552 0298

BABY COMPETITION: “Gisters” 10:00 – 12:00 – contact Alinda 082 552 0298

ANNUAL PELLSRUS RUGBY/NETBALL SENIORS TOURNAMENT – Contact P Voorslag (073 474 0885) or S. Titus (071 504 4750)

VOLLEYBALL – contact Gershon Rorich 0780852817

MISS PEBBLES ————————–

SCUBA DIVING – contact Neville 073 788 3724

Various dives at reefs near Jeffreys Bay

ENTERTAIMENT (COKE STAGE) – contact Neville 073 788 3724

10.00-13.30 Bay FM WOW!-STAR EXTRA Talent Show
14.00-16.00 Miss Earth SA Eastern Cape Pageant
16.30-17.15 Chezane
17.30-18.15 Gouwsie (KKNK artist, Light Music)
18.30-19.15 Carina Renz (Bay FM Spiraal Top 10 artist)
19.30-20.00 Blues Broers Sound Check
20.00-20.45 Albert Frost Solo
21.15-22.00 Blues Broers Concert Part 1
22.30-23.15 Blues Broers Concert Part 2

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2011

VOLLEYBALL – contact Gershon Rorich 0780852817

SCUBA DIVING – contact Neville 073 788 3724

ENTERTAINMENT (COKE STAGE) –contact Neville 073 788 3724

13.30-14.00 Bay FM WOW!-STAR EXTRA Final Songs
14.00 Bay FM WOW!STAR EXTRA Prize Giving

Dive Fest Prize Giving

BAY FM WOW!-STAR EXTRA TALENT SHOW – contact 082 706 9717

Goue Drome Promosies are hunting for new talent.
Solo artists & groups up to 3 welcome to enter.
See www.wowstar.co.za
Judges: Illreez Meyer, Melloney Fourie & Elsabé Rademeyer
Prize: Winner R1, 000.00, 2nd R750.00 3rd R250.00
Artist Entry Fee R30.00 p/p here
Admission R20.00 p/p

Open Water & Squad Training and Learn 2 Swim lessons. Email: kougaswim@vodamail.co.za

RECYCLE WASTE EnviroMan is the Green Ambassador of the JBAY DIVE FEST & JBAY SHELL FESTIVAL.

JBAY REEF INFORMATION See www.africanwatersscuba.com

CORAL WATCH: Jbay Underwater Club participate in this international project by monitoring our reefs for Queensland University, Australia.

SCUBA DIVING SAFETY RULES
Jbay Underwater Club follow International Diving Standards as set out by most scuba training schools such as PADI, Naui, CMAS etc. SAMSA Boat Rules are being adhered to.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE THE JBAY DIVE FEST & JBAY SHELL FESTIVAL SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE DRINKING. THERE WILL BE ROAD BLOCKS TO ENSURE ALL ROAD USERS ARE KEPT SAFE – APPOINT A DESIGNATED DRIVER.

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Enter the Shell Festival talent show

September 16, 2011

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Enter for Miss Earth Jeffreys Bay

September 14, 2011

The 2011 Shell Festival is shaping up to be one of the best in many years. There are a whole lot of new innovations including a Dive Festival, a national Volleyball tournament and the Miss Earth beauty pageant.

Miss Earth Eastern Cape will be crowned during the Shell Festival and entries are now open for young women who aspire to be Miss Earth – a beauty pageant with a difference.

“Miss Earth South Africa is a programme that aims to empower young South African women with the knowledge and platform to create a sustainable difference in our plight to combat the destruction of our natural heritage” says Catherine Constantinides the National Director.

“The event helps create awareness of our environment, wildlife and the conservation of our natural legacy in South Africa.”

“Our aim is to promote peace, respect and humility towards one another. By so doing we free ourselves to take on the responsibilities we face as human beings” added Constantindes.

Entry for Miss Earth is open to women between the ages of 18 – 26 and the entry form can be found here

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National Volleyball tournament for Shell Festival

September 13, 2011

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