BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Musicist.co.za - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Musicist.co.za
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://musicist.co.za
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Musicist.co.za
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Africa/Johannesburg
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:SAST
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180339
CREATED:20260506T200547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T200547Z
UID:9589-1779480000-1779489000@musicist.co.za
SUMMARY:Bongeziwe Mabandla - Live In East London
DESCRIPTION:As Bongeziwe Mabandla steps into a new era of his musical journey\, he marks the moment with a multi-city tour across South Africa\, and Mozambique. \nThis bold and deeply intentional chapter signals an artistic evolution grounded in heritage\, reverence for ancestry\, and a continued exploration of identity. These new musical offerings are a deeply personal reflection on his life\, his lineage\, and the spaces that shaped him. \nKnown for his breathtaking live performances\, Bongeziwe brings these new songs to life in the way audiences have come to cherish most — raw\, immersive and emotionally charged. Alongside this new material\, fans can expect beloved favourites from his acclaimed catalogue\, performed with the intimacy and intensity that have defined his shows across stages worldwide. \nEach performance forms part of this unfolding chapter and offers a powerful live experience that invites audiences to witness Bongeziwe Mabandla’s story as it continues to evolve. \nEvent Details \nDate: 22 May 2026 \nVenue: Umtiza Art Festival\, Dawson Rd &\, Union Ave\, Selborne\, East London \nDoors open: 20:00 \nShow starts: 21:00 \nTickets: \n\nYOUTH PLUG: 250\nPHASE 1: 300\nPHASE 2: 350\nPHASE 3: 400
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/bongeziwe-mabandla-live-in-east-london/
LOCATION:The Guild Theatre\, Corner Union Ave and Dawson Road\, Selborne\, East London\, Eastern Cape\, 5201\, South Africa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bongeziwe.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180339
CREATED:20260428T101449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T195727Z
UID:9488-1779476400-1779483600@musicist.co.za
SUMMARY:JAZZLAB
DESCRIPTION:JAZZLAB is an electric\, experimental jazz collective inspired by the UK jazz scene. A space where live instrumentation\, effects\, and synthesis move as one. \nRooted in improvisation and exploration\, the collective draws on a wide palette of sound—layering rhythm\, texture\, and tone in a way that feels both fluid and grounded. \nWe’re bringing that energy to South Africa\, blending it with our own rhythm and culture to create something that feels familiar\, but distinctly new.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/jazzlab/
LOCATION:chiesa di PAZZO LUPi\, 38 4th Ave\, Melville\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2092\, South Africa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://musicist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jazzlab-22.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180339
CREATED:20260506T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T202321Z
UID:9608-1779472800-1779487200@musicist.co.za
SUMMARY:Sankayi Jazz Series presents McCoy Mrubata
DESCRIPTION:The Sankayi Jazz Series is a curated live music experience that brings some of South Africa’s leading jazz artists to an intimate\, listening-focused setting. \nHosted at Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge\, the series offers a space where music\, atmosphere\, and hospitality come together\, creating a consistent home for jazz in Johannesburg. \nA legendary figure in South African jazz\, McCoy Mrubata is a saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader whose career spans decades. From his early roots in Langa to international tours and multiple award-winning recordings\, his music reflects the depth and evolution of South African jazz. \nDoors open at 18:00\, and guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy dinner before the performance. \nMusic begins at 20:00 and will be presented in two sets in a relaxed\, seated environment.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/sankayi-jazz-series-presents-mccoy-mrubata/
LOCATION:Sankayi Restaurant & Lounge\, Green Park Corner Lower Road corner\, W Rd S\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, 2000
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T230000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180339
CREATED:20260506T200247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T200247Z
UID:9582-1779386400-1779404400@musicist.co.za
SUMMARY:Spha Mdlalose at Hugh's Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Spha (Siphathisene) Mdlalose is a jazz singer\, songwriter\, voice over artist and radio presenter who was born in Durban inthe township of Umlazi. Her family’s move to Cape Town in 1996 prompted Spha to join the school choir something that would change the trajectory of her life forever. \nTo date\,Spha has performed alongside notable artists like YvonneChaka Chaka\, Micasa\, Oliver Mtukudzi\, Neo Muyanga\, Zwai Bala\, Sibongile Khumalo\, Kabomo\, Afrotraction\, Monique Bingham and other formidable artists in the music industry. She has also been featured on numerous albums including that of SAMA award nominee trumpet player Lwanda Gogwana\, “Mbokodo Award- winner” for ‘Best Female in Jazz’\, Thandi Ntuli\, virtuoso bass player Benjamin Jephta and saxophonist Sisonke Xonti. \nSpha has performedat the Cape Town International Jazz festival on numerous occasionsand has also performed as a solo act at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s free concert alongside US soul singers Allan Stone and Patti Austin . In 2016\, Spha was fortunate to tour with Grammy award winner Josh Groban when he visited South Africa on his “Straight to You” tour. In the same year \, Spha also toured with Grammy award winning gospel artist\, Israel Houghton who performed in Zimbabwe. Most recently\, Spha was invitedto perform at the Desmond Tutu Foundation for the 13nth Desmond annual lecture held in Cape Town in 2023. The keynote speakerfor the eventwas Miranda FrenchGates. In 2024\,she performed as a solo act at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival’s Diphala Stage. \nMdlalose’s performances are one of a kind creating unforgettable experiences for audiences attending her shows.Her stage presenceand wit are unmatched\, coupledwith a voice that is smooth\, deep\, and quietly powerful. In 2019 she released her debut solo album entitled “Indlel’eyekhaya” to much acclaim. The album was nominated for 3 South African Music Awards\, including Best Jazz Album and Best Female Artist. The album won her 2 Mzantsi Jazz Awards for Best Jazz Album and Best Newcomer. After a 6 year hiatus\, Mdlalose is back with a bang\, having released a single called iThemba in April 2026. The single is a pre lude to a full body of work expected for release in 2026.
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/spha-mdlalose-at-hughs-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Hugh’s Jazz Club\, 73 Juta St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://musicist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spha-Mdlalose.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T230000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180339
CREATED:20260506T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T200026Z
UID:9579-1779386400-1779404400@musicist.co.za
SUMMARY:The Joy at the Basement
DESCRIPTION:The Joy present a special run of intimate performances across Durban and Johannesburg. \nBuilding on the momentum of their viral rise and growing global recognition\, this series marks a new chapter for the group. \nKnown for their rich\, moving harmonies\, they step into a space that feels both refined and expansive. \nAudiences can expect a carefully curated set of released favourites alongside new and unreleased material offering a glimpse into their evolution as artists and storytellers. \nStripped back and intentional\, these performances centre what matters most: the voices\, the feeling\, and the connection. \nArtist name: The Joy \nEvent date: Thursday 21 May \nDoors open: 18h00 \nEvent starts: 20h00 \nQuicket ticket price: R250 \nDoor: R300
URL:https://musicist.co.za/event/the-joy-at-the-basement/
LOCATION:Untitled Basement\, 7 Reserve St\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2017\, South Africa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/the-joy.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR