Saturday, 21 December from 10 AM to 11:45 PM

Mountain Shadows Resort, Paarl

Love & Light Day Party returns on 21 December 2013, bringing you the best in progressive psy-trance. Renowned international acts Liquid Soul, NOK and Yotopia will play alongside a selection of South Africa’s very own underground artists.




The anticipated day party will take place at the breath taking Mountain
Shadows venue in Paarl which offers beautiful mountain views as well as a
crystal clear dam for swimming. A fully licensed bar featuring Gust
Pay’s cash-less bar system will be available as well as a selection of
food stalls. There will be a stylish hippie market where you can indulge
in some retail therapy to add to your festival flair.




Festivities begin at 10 AM on Saturday morning and continue until 11:45 PM,
giving you an extra two hours to enjoy this electronic music experience
in paradise. A bus service will be offered to avoid drinking and
driving. For those of you who would like to turn this into a weekend
getaway, there are several B&B options in and around Paarl.




Liquid Soul

After many years of producing in the studio and performing at big raves
and festivals alongside artists like Tiesto and Armin van Buuren, Nicola
Capobianco decided to start a new project and Liquid Soul was born.
Being behind the best-selling albums on Iboga Records as Liquid Soul
(with Synthetic Vibes, Love in Stereo and Cocktail), having over 100
releases on top labels and playing worldwide over a decade has made him
one of the absolute top names in his genre! Liquid Soul is constantly
sought after all around the globe. The success won him the Beatport
award for the best psy-trance track in 2009. In 2010 he won one of the
best Beatport artists, best Beatport track and the Dj Awards in Ibiza in
psy-trance categories.




NOK

After playing live at countless parties and releasing numerous summer
hits, NOK finally released his debut album, New Order. Like a
distillation product of Alex's 12-year studio experience, this work
represents an innovative fusion of his different styles and musical
skills. New Order includes deep, rolling productions and complex melody compositions. Tracks such as Breaking Point or New World Order transform the power and rich atmosphere of harder sounds, into sleek Progressive grooves.




Yotopia

Yotopia is the electronic musical project by Yonatan Rimon & Tomer Dayan from Israel.

They started their professional musical carrier at the year 2002. Their debut album Point Blank
was released at 2005 on Flow Records from Portugal and became a huge
success, supported by top dj's and fans all over the globe and is
considered to be a classic .  They performed around the world, wowing
dance floors on major stages such as Boom festival (Portugal) /
Tshitraka & Indian Spirit festivals (Germany) /Symbiosis Festival
(SF-USA) / Aurora (Greece) / e-concert (Brazil) / Universo Parallelo
(Brazil) / Radiance (Mexico) & many others, playing live
performances and uplifting DJ sets.




At the year 2009, Yotopia released their 2nd album at one of the leading labels of the progressive scene, Iboga rec.

In this album they matured their sound and blurred the lines between techno, progressive and trance. The result was stunning!



Venue/Directions:



Mountain Shadows, off Keerweder Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl 7620 (www.mountainshadows.co.za)



Gates open at 9am on Saturday morning and close at 7pm on Saturday evening



Directions from Cape Town: Take Exit 62 off the N1 Highway.(Sonstraal
Road). Turn left off the exit. At the second stop (see BP garage on your
left), turn right here and follow this road (Keerweder Rd) (2Km) (pass
Rosendal on the left and Beaumont Stud (on the right) until you see our
sign on your right. Take the dirt road to the entrance and Mountain
Shadows Guest House.




Directions from Cape Town International Airport: Leave the airport via
the N2 Highway, towards Somerset West (not Cape Town!). Leave the N2 via
the R300 exit to connect with the N1 Highway in the direction of Paarl.
(As if going towards Worcester via the tunnel.) Take Exit 62A off the
N1 Highway. (Sonstraal Road). Left off the exit (notice sign Mountain
Shadows in brown and white). At the second Stop Street, (see BP garage
on left) turn right into Keerweder Rd) and follow this road (2Km) until
you see our sign on your right.(Next door to Beaumont Stud Farm). Take
the short dirt road until you see flags at left side of the Road. This
is the entrance to Mountain Shadows Guest House.




Bus Service



The bus will be departing from the parking lot opposite Giovannis on Somerset Road, Green Point at 9 AM sharp and will be returning to the same place after the party. Return bus tickets are on sale on Webtickets for R100




http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=407610102




Tickets



Tickets are R250 at selected outlets, on Webtickets and at the gate



http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=407610102




Ticket Outlets: Available on our Facebook Page



https://www.facebook.com/loveandlightCT?ref=br_tf






Tickets are limited so buy them TODAY!





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Digby and the Lullaby. I could honestly not think of a better name for this folk, singer-songwriting duo who share a special connection through music. One of them with a voice that can light up any room and the other with an intense passion for playing the guitar and writing songs.



Last Wednesday Digby and the Lullaby launched their debut album ‘The Somewhere Wind’, produced in New York by Kieran Kelly, at Studio7 in Seapoint. Studio7 is a warm, intimate space where artists perform to a small audience. Think of a living-room atmosphere where guests can relax on couches while enjoying some wine and great music with friends. Personally I think the venue worked excellent for the album launch - a warm space, where the couple could share stories and unique songs with their relaxed audience.



On piano and lead vocals, the talented young Rouchelle Hubsch plays and sings with her husband Darren Peens, supporting her with backing vocals and guitar. Together they create music that will sooth and calm any soul. Listen to one or two more songs and you will find yourself with a smile on your face that won't go away, even long after they played their final notes.






There's a kind of raw emotion in Rouchelle's voice, not easily noticeable, yet ever present. A mysterious lingering that you can't exactly place your finger on, but it makes you want more. There is also a sturdy and strong sound in her voice; she comfortably reaches the high notes and even when she whispers, her voice stays solid and you can hear every word.



Darren and Rouchelle seems to be humbled and inspired by each other more than anything else. It is evident in the way he quickly winked at her after a song, the way she looks up to him when she slowly sways to his guitar and in the stories they share. They are indeed a charming couple - They sweep you up and take you to romantic places all over the world. There is no doubt in my mind that this is true love and that they share a very special bond.



They looked natural and at ease throughout their performance, even though there was a slight hint of excitement in their bodies and voices as they laughed and talked with each other during the set creating a feeling of comfort and warmth. And that is exactly what Digby and the Lullaby is: Comforting, warm and true.



I really believe that it is only a matter of time before a world famous film producer will contact them to use their music in a movie or television show. I could not help to think of numerous films where their 'story songs' would fit in beautifully. 




Though their set was very charming, I would love to see them perform a few more upbeat songs in between - they have such naturally pleasant personalities that I would love to see more of that energy come out. I really look forward to their performance at Synergy, where they will play in front of a young, energetic crowd.



Digby in the Lullaby is simply beautiful. They will make you dream and laugh and fall in love. So, invite your partner or a friend, buy a bottle of wine, get your hands on the album and just listen: You are sure to fall in love with them very soon.



Catch Digby and the Lullaby at 10am on the Marshall Music Freestyle Stage at Synergy on Saturday!



For more information and gig updates, visit their website:

http://www.digbyandthelullaby.com/



Listen to them here:







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Summer is the new black, fashion is the new black, statement heels are the new black.

#MADISONBLACK is the new black. #MADISONBLACK is a range of 5 super exclusive,

limited edition styles that update the SS13/14 collection to instantly transport your beautiful

tippy-toes to a runway straight from the Big Apple.



The styles have been named as if they were a coquettish clique of fashion IT Girls and you

may just slip into character when you slip on a pair of #MADISONBLACK heels.

Watch out, Zahara, Mishka, Nikita, Sasha and Elektra are the new girls about town.

Yes, they’re here, and they’e ready to take over your soles. Expect to see sky-high wedges,

gladiator heels, metallics, ankle straps, Perspex, and patent details.





You’re guaranteed to find a pair of MADISON’s to suit your own brand of chic, but with only

100 pairs of each style available, you better get moving! You’re in a league of your own, so

why not put on a pair of #MadisonBlack heels, and show off your exclusivity?



MADISON seeks to satisfy their loyal customers hunger for high fashion with this unique range

of designs. With the new #MADISONBLACK collection, each customer will be given the

opportunity to put on a pair of trendy ready-to wear heels, while still maintaining the cost effective

pricing that the brand is associated with.



MADISON refuses to let you fork out an arm, a leg or any of your other beautiful limbs for a pair

these hot must haves.With Summer in full swing, you’re guaranteed to experience an influx of

parties, soirees and full on festivity. The call for exclusive high fashion footwear is here.



#MADISONBLACK lets you join the global fashion community, while not lifting a single toe.

Always on trend. Never out of style. And, limited to only a few of you! The range will be

available exclusively online from www.madisonheartofnewyork.com and will release style by

style over 5 weeks starting from November 17 2013.



Follow the trend:



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Wardrobe

Shirt: City of Gentlemen by Snaptee (Order here)

Jeans: Scotch & Soda

Jacket: Projek Raw

Shoes: JD Fisk

Accessories: Dartmoor, Panerai, Lacoste

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Think sun, nature, music, dancing, camping, friends and TONS of fun... This year Synergy Live is bringing you one of the best local line-ups to date. With acts like Bittereinder, van Coke Kartel, Shortstraw and Taxi Violence on the Main Stage and Hyphen, Niskerone, Das Kapital on the Red Bull Studio Stage, it is going to be tricky to choose where to be... 



Synergy Live is also bringing you FANTASTIC International acts: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Everything Everything, Feed Me and Foreign Beggars!



So, just to keep you updated and to make sure you don't miss your favourite acts, here is the line-up again!



For confirmed times, visit the website:



SYNERGY WEBSITE

MAIN STAGE LIVE!	RED BULL STUDIO LIVE STAGE!	MAINSTAY BEACH BAR!	MARSHALL MUSIC STAGE!
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus	Foreign Beggars	Life Rhythms	Martin Davids
Beatenberg	Maoriginal	Pierre-Estienne	Yaseen Barnes
Bittereinder	Mix N Blend	Lady M	Devon Lang
The Plastics	Hyphen	Plaigarhythm	Manny Walters
aKing	Bambeano	Dan C & Matt Blitz	Dave Levinsohn
Woodstock Mafia	Eppel Sauce	David Ireton	Digby & The Lullaby
Taxi Violence	DDE	Brendon Geary	Joe Emilo
Mr Cat & The Jackal	Gateway Drugs	Connecto	Dalin Oliver
Al Bairre	Stone-Age Citizens	Stereotype	Chris Steenkamp
Shortstraw	Niskerone	Afterlife	Gareth Woods
Gangs Of Ballet	Kennedy	Gokon Rave	Angel Campey
Zebra & Giraffe	Haezer	Robin Would	White Collar Club
Wrestlerish	El Gordo	Dan C & Matt Blitz	Jeremy Douglas
Jack Parow	Killer Robot	Ian Skene	Evelyn Hart
Aztec Sapphire	Bruce Willis	And more…	Carl Weber
Diamond Thug	Spekta		Kenwyn Kurt Davis
Joshua Grierson	Headphase		DJ Squeak
Dave Ferguson	Ph Fat		Bradford Keen
And more…	Rvwr		KG
	Das Kapital		Chris Steenkamp
	Leechi		Gino Fernandez
	Grime House		Bradford Keen
	And more...		Kellyn Coetzee
			Mughamad Gamieldien

Still need to be convinced to buy tickets?



Here is the official teaser video. And we promise, it will be a weekend to remember!







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Ever wondered what it was like to be a bit of a rebel in the 40's and 50's? I'm talking the rockabilly culture: burlesque dancers, hot girls on rollerskates, tattoos, vintage cars, and beautiful ladies dressed up in true pin-up style...



The first, official Rockabilly Festival was held in Cape Town on the 9th of November. The inaugural event was hosted by Dusty Rebels and the Bombshells and took place at the Ostrich Farm just outside of Cape Town. It promised to be one day filled with music, fashion, burlesque and other activities - enough to make anyone who has a soft spot for the 50's root up and to see what it's all about.



To give you a quick history lesson in Rockabilly culture: Rockabilly has its rebellious routs in the 40's and 50's. Think polkadots, headbands, high heels, red lips, tattoos and dresses that accentuated the waist. It was a time when legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash were kings of the stage and the ladies were seen out dancing to the music of these icons.



I had no idea that the Rockabilly culture and the music genre had such a big following in Cape Town, but the turn-out was pretty good for a first-time event. We arrived just after 1pm and the venue was already starting to fill up nicely. It looked as if Cape Town and surrounds saw this festival as the first real event to go all out this season.



There was a fine selection of beautiful stalls serving all kinds of vintage food and merchandise. From pretty, little cupcakes with a hint of alcohol to massive burgers that could easily feed two people. They did a great job at creating a tiny rockabilly village where you could have the entire experience, from the food to the clothes they sold.








Scar Hair made sure everyone looked the part, with a stall where you could have a rockabilly makeover. I was surprised at how many people participated! They did a great job in transforming the ladies into beautiful characters from the 50's and the gents looked just as handsome with fresh cuts and trims.












Am I
Collective invited tattoo artists, illustrators and
graphic artists to make an origami rat rod for an exhibition showcased at the festival. I must say all the artists did a fantastic job and it was nearly impossible to choose a favourite. They were also on sale and a part of the income was donated
to the Movember initiative. Movember is an international activity that gives men the opportunity to grow moustaches to create awareness about prostate
cancer. Well done to all!






One of my favourite parts of the festival was seeing the roller derby girls in action for the first time. They showed off their
skating skills in a sort of "skate-off" between two teams. Even though I don't know much about the rules, they did a great job to entertain the crowd in their skate costumes and fierce attitudes. There was also
bike polo, which I didn't see much of, but looked very interesting!






The weather played along beautifully and gave girls the opportunity to dress up in short dresses and cute tops. Cape Town really came out to play and it made me wish that we could have more events like these to show off our spectacular fashionistas! Even the boys came to the party in jeans, hats and showing off their tattoos.












The stage was surprisingly large and what a great impression to make with your first festival. Burlesque dancers from The Rouge Revue, Black Orchid Burlesque and Demi
Monde Burlesque entertained the crowd with their beautiful moves and costumes. They all looked gorgeous and had the crowd on their toes numerous times. South Africa surely has some of the sexiest ladies in the world!



With all the activities going on, we missed some of the music, but we did catch the amazingly talented Lonesome Dave Ferguson, Longtime Citizen and Th'Damned Crows who all showed us some real rockabilly sounds and kept the crowd entertained throughout.



Just after 11pm we were a bit exhausted from the blazing sun and all the dancing, that we decided to drove back and not stay over (there was a camping option for those who did not want to drive back). Luckily we had a friend who didn't drink and we arrived safely home - done and properly DUSTed!



Well done to Maria and Rene-Mari with a great event! May there be many more.



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Main Stage 1:

10:30     Shotgun Tori

11:30     Beatenberg

12:50     Shortstraw

14:10     ISO


15:30     Jeremy Loops

17:00     SEETHER



Main Stage 2:

11:00     Farryl Purkiss

12:10     Graeme Watkins Project

13:30     Desmond & The Tutus

14:50     Taxi Violence

16:10     The Dirty Skirts



Acoustic Village Stage:


12:10     Nakhane Toure

12:50     Michael Lowman

13:30     Beatenberg

14:10     Farryl Purkiss

14:50     December Streets


15:30     Matthew Mole

16:10     Shaun Jacobs



Electro Stage

11:00     WWLD
12:10     Duchess
13:30     Casioheart

14:50     The Fluffers
16:10     THE FROWN





























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