Musicians in Port Elizabeth

Mario ‘Plaashond’, hailing from the picturesque town of Oudtshoorn, has carved a unique niche in the South African music scene. With his deep-rooted Afrikaans melodies and heartfelt lyrics, he’s quickly becoming a household name. A seasoned performer with nearly two decades of experience, Plaashond has graced stages across the country, at festivals like Kirkwood Wildsfees and KKNK to intimate local venues. In addition to his original music, he also performs cover songs at events when requested. His ability to adapt to different audiences and musical styles has further solidified his reputation as a versatile performer. His original music has resonated Read more...

Ruan van der Kuil, a vibrant Afrikaans artist hailing from the Eastern Cape, is quickly making a name for himself with his energetic performances and soulful voice. Known for his infectious energy and passion for entertaining, Ruan has captivated audiences across the region. With a repertoire of 35 original songs, including radio hits like “Tsitsikamma,” “Diep in die Nag,” and “Hart se punt,” Ruan’s music showcases his versatility and ability to connect with listeners of all ages. His performances, characterized by a blend of Afrikaans and English songs, modern ballads, dance hits, country, pop, rock, and gospel, cater to a Read more...

Zelda Malan, a gifted violinist originally from Pretoria, now graces Gqeberha with her exceptional musical talent and passion. Known for combining technical mastery with heartfelt expression, Zelda leaves an indelible mark on every stage she performs. Her dedication to the violin has resulted in a career defined by versatility, passion, and artistry. Performance Highlights Zelda has performed with some of South Africa’s most esteemed ensembles, including: The Johannesburg Music Initiative The Johannesburg Festival Orchestra The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Her performances have enchanted audiences in prestigious venues, including the Linder Auditorium, where she effortlessly blends classical masterpieces with contemporary hits. These Read more...

Claire Venn has spent her entire adult life as a professional musician. With a background in theatre and choir, she has always found deep fulfillment in the performance arts and with a love for music and adventure it was her obvious dream job. The best part about music is how it affects our emotions, and the best part of playing and performing is being able to express those emotions and share them with an audience. Other hobbies and interests include gardening, crafting, hanging out with her dogs and hiking. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Justin Horn, full-time music educator and classical and contemporary trained musician, with many years of experience in teaching and performing, was born in Durban, South Africa. His musical training started at the age of nine, when he began learning the trumpet. Throughout his school career, Justin excelled in music, attaining awards and recognition for his involvement in various music projects, bands & orchestras. During his time at Grey High School, Justin was exposed to many different musical instruments and genres, during which time he began his studies in classical guitar with The University of Port Elizabeth’s guitar lecturer, Dr Howard Read more...

Denzil Africa well-known local band performs a wide range of styles and genres and is experienced in vocal and instrumental interpretations of classic African jazz and circular music. Some of the musicians they have performed with on stage include: Donald Harrison jnr, Kenny and Chante Lattimore, Winston Mankunku, Robbie Jansen, Jimmy Dludlu, P.J. Powers, Mafikizolo, Dr. Victor, Kurt Darren, the late Sipho Gumede, Mandoza, 101 and many more. The band is one of The Boardwalk’s preferred entertainment options and has been recognised as a highly professional ensemble at all of the high end corporate functions and festivals at which they Read more...

Letters from Jane, a captivating female acoustic duo hailing from Nelson Mandela Bay, has enchanted audiences since their inception in January 2017. Vocalist Michelle Olivier and guitarist Leandra Grobler joined forces to craft a musical experience that is as unique as it is mesmerizing. Individually, Michelle and Leandra are accomplished performers, with each having honed their talents professionally since 2012. However, it was their partnership that truly ignited their musical synergy, evident whenever they grace the stage together. Michelle’s sultry vocals, coupled with her vibey percussion, blend seamlessly with Leandra’s intricate guitar melodies and haunting harmonies, leaving audiences spellbound by Read more...

Ciao Bella is a vibrant Latin American band based in Gqeberha, South Africa, bringing a fresh perspective to their decades-long musical journey. Originally formed as “Eppie and the Boys,” the Angileri brothers have been captivating audiences for over 30 years with their energetic performances and infectious rhythms. Their influence extends beyond South Africa, having entertained crowds at various Latin American shows and shared stages with renowned artists like Judy Page, Casper de Vries, and Nataniel. The band’s popularity soared in the mid-to-late 1980s, with their song “Dream about You” played on local radio stations, after a memorable appearance on the Read more...

Tim Sedso has 19 years experience in the music industry who has performed in many capacities, on multiple instruments. His most notable career achievements include: Playing guitar for the Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys” from 2012 to 2014 which consisted of an 18 month long tour to Asian countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, Malaysia and SA cities, Johannesburg & Cape Town. Playing bass for Australian indie-rock band ‘Timber Bones’ which toured regularly in Australia over a span of 9 months from 2015 to 2016. In 2014 Tim Sedso released his debut album titled ‘Call for Help’. He is currently Read more...

Rob Thompson is a talented blues rock guitarist and singer from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Known for his energetic performances and innovative sound, Thompson has been making waves in the South African music scene. After studying jazz and classical guitar at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Thompson’s musical talents expanded to include a variety of genres, such as Latin, flamenco, classic rock, rockabilly, folk, pop-rock, and classical Indian music. This versatility has allowed him to collaborate with a wide range of artists and groups. In 2011, at the age of 23, Thompson embarked on his first tour of the USA, showcasing Read more...

After eventually attaining an inclusive degree in music and music technology, and after having done a year of a general diploma in music at Nelson Mandela University, the journey of FiveSidedDice remains ongoing, and the sound ever-changing and evolving. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Wayne Kallis, singer and acoustic guitarist from Port Elizabeth. He has a great selection of songs to keep any crowd entertained for hours and promising a high quality performance. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Gino Fabbri is an extraordinarily talented and entertaining comedian/MC who plays different very likable and hilarious characters throughout the evening and integrates his live, off-the cuff wit into proceedings, often as MC or to assist to liven up awards presentations and to turn normally boring proceedings into hilarious interactive entertainment. He selects up to 6 of the most appropriate characters out of his range of 20 different personas for the evening and performs specialised stand-up comedy and music routines in these eccentric guises. Characters can also be tailored to incorporate function themes and scripts. go to all performers Share this Read more...

Asanda Mqiki, an award-winning vocalist has wowed audiences from Sweden to Australia, and all around South Africa. Coming from the strong choral tradition of the Eastern Cape, Asanda studied at the National School of the Arts before launching her professional career in 2000. Her powerfully emotive voice captivates audiences whilst her warmth and quirky asides between songs are often cause for smiles. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Adrian Bester is a DJ with a passion for music that spans over many years and started while at school. In 1987 he was offered a position as the in-house radio presenter at a popular chain store. This gave him the opportunity to further his interest in sound engineering, which lead to him engineering the sound for many local and national bands. After finishing his schooling, Adrian was offered a job at a prominent sound & lighting company as their permanent Deejay. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

We first played music together in high school in a band fronted by Sarah, and Claire Venn. Our first gigs as a duo came in 2001 doing coffee shop and pub gigs. In the mid 2000’s, life (getting married and having kids etc) happened and music was put on the back burner for a while with the odd Four Winds performance in between. Since 2016 we’ve made a more concerted effort to perform live more often and in 2018 we started writing some original music and for the Four Winds Manville festival in 2019 we finally gave the duo a Read more...

Taurus Gold is a rapper and pop singer from Port Elizabeth go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Epic aka The ScriptWriter is a Grahamstown (South Africa) mc, currently based in Port Elizabeth. Epic has one 4/5 star hype magazine rated EP (extended play) titled ‘Epic’s Cinematography’ and he has recently released his much anticipated debut album titled ‘Green’. Epic Has worked with Ian Kamau, Gobi Beast, Nyambz, Big Zulu, K2 to mention a few and shared stages with Mobb Deep, Casper Nyovest, Knaan, AKA, Black Rock, Driemanskap, Ill Skillz, Reason, Max normal(now known as Die Antwoord),MXO,The Muffinz and many more. Performed in major events such as the South African Hip Hop Awards, Sprite uncontainable shows, FIFA world Read more...

Derryn Lynn Fuller is a musician/guitarist hailing from Port Elizabeth. Born and raised on the Coast, she was clearly fated to play music having been raised in a family teeming with musicians. Her grandparents played and sang Jazz music in the classic smoke – filled clubs of the 50’s and her father, Glenn Fuller, is a well renowned musician playing at pubs and various functions in and around Port Elizabeth. Her uncle is a professional musician who has spent his entire life playing the pro circuit throughout South Africa. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Gerard has played with two dance bands, “Cubans”, “Avenue Combo,” and three jazz bands including “Maiden Voyage”, “Feather” and the “Southern Sun Circuit band.” He has recorded with original rock fusion band, the “Genuines” for four albums (Goema, Mr Mac and the Genuines, Night with the Cape Gypsies, Chasing the Voodoo). Gerard has also played and recorded with Jennifer Ferguson and has travelled the world playing music. He has visited Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Namibia. Gerard currently plays in a band he formed called “Gerard O’Brien and Friends” which features Gerard O’ Brien on guitar, Tom Russford Read more...

Julie Baker has played in the United Kingdom for 9 years with original band DJUTE and supporting the Parlotones and Watershed were great highlights over the years Influences…. Foo Fighters, Skunk Anansie and more. Would love to have a band backing me playing my originals. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Creating melodies and writing lyrics have always come easily to Faye, who enjoys collaborating and writing in various genres including Pop, EDM, and R&B. In 2018 Faye co-wrote the song “Lose You” by the The Kiffness featuring Ami Faku which has received over 100 000 streams on Apple Music. Faye’s specialities include Songwriting, Vocals and Corporate Entertainment. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

CAROLINE SWART – I live in South Africa, in a quaint coastal city called Port Elizabeth. After leaving school, I joined a pop band, touring casinos as a professional singer for three years. Once the tour ended, I studied software development, eventually obtaining a BSC Computer Science degree. To earn extra cash as a teenager, I worked at a toy store, a drive-inn theatre, and a horse racing track. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...

Neil Grundlingh has being playing around SA since the 70’s in many forms of styles and combinations. First recordings done in the 70’s with a band called Bishop….then moved to Jhb to gig in night clubs in Hillbrow and surrounding areas…recorded again in the Just Ginger studios in Midrand and moved back to my home town…PE….started performing and jamming with a lot of the local PE musos and am loving being back here as we know PE seems to be the nucleus of a lot of the great music. go to all performers Share this Page Read more...