Big Concerts announced that ex-Police frontman and 25 year solo artist Sting will visit South Africa in March 2012 for 4 concert dates in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Sting will bring his Back to Bass Tour to the Coca-Cola Dome on 24 & 25...
Tue, 22 November 2011 11:37 AM / 4 comments
The Winners of our Watershed Ticket Giveaway are: Barry Greenland & Marilize Steyn – Congrats!
Sadly neither of you allow messages to your Facebook accounts so please drop us a line to info@blabla.co.za with contact details so that...
Tue, 07 June 2011 5:10 PM / 1 comment
After the successful RAMfest event in Cape Town this past weekend, the show moves up the coast to Durban (tonight at the WaveHouse) and then to Johannesburg on Saturday – 12 March – at Riversands Farm in Fourways.
This is the first...
Wed, 09 March 2011 11:01 AM / no comments
The Edenvale Round Table, in conjunction with Jeppe High School for Girls, is once again doing fantastic work for the community and they are having their first fund raiser of the year to coincide with St. Patricks’ Day.
Not certain about...
Wed, 09 March 2011 8:32 AM / no comments
The U2 360 Tour SA was like a miracle drug. I spent night and day dreaming with tears in my eyes, thinking of that moment of surrender on 13 February 2011, Sunday bloody Sunday. We watched a wild Irish rose sing us the message of peace on earth,...
Mon, 28 February 2011 8:00 AM / 15 comments
We are busy putting together our report on last nights’ amazing U2 concert in Joburg, and will put it into this post when we’re done with it.
In the meantime though, we’d love to hear the thoughts and comments of anyone who...
Mon, 14 February 2011 10:22 AM / 10 comments
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read this post if you want to be surprised… It contains a probable set-list for the U2 360 Degree concert in Johannesburg tonight.
Arkadia's view outside FNB stadium during the Vertigo rehearsal
U2 Gigs.com,...
Sun, 13 February 2011 8:17 AM / 2 comments
Follow all the U2 in South Africa tweets with us right here on BlaBla.
We’ve been asked to spread the request that any tweets made about U2 and their two concerts here in South Africa include the #U2360SA hashtag. If you are a Twitter...
Fri, 11 February 2011 7:27 AM / no comments
Updated: Tuesday, 25 January 2011 @ 22h30
The official information regarding Parking and Transport Arrangements for the two upcoming U2 360° Tour Concerts in Joburg and Cape Town is slowly being released by Big Concerts this week. We’ll keep...
Mon, 24 January 2011 2:30 PM / 77 comments
For the first time in something like 40 years, the annual observance of the Hindu festival of Diwali coincides with Guy Fawkes Day (Remember, remember the fifth of November). With both occasions being traditionally marked by fireworks, the potential...
Fri, 05 November 2010 3:46 PM / no comments
A perfect rainbow circle around the sun. Excuse the bad photo, I almost blinded myself.
It’s a phenomenon know as a halo (for obvious reasons) or a nimbus, icebow or gloriole. Today’s show in the skies over Johannesburg looks like...
Mon, 01 November 2010 10:06 AM / 5 comments
@PigSpotter (Police in Gauteng) has been creating massive news in South Africa of late.
Acting as the eyes for motorists, he alerts Gauteng drivers via Twitter of any police activity, relaying details of speed checking and other roadside checks...
Fri, 29 October 2010 1:04 PM / no comments
Diwali (or Deepavali if you prefer) falls on Friday, 05 November this year or at least Lakshmi Puja does. Lakshmi Puja marks the most important day of Diwali celebrations. Hindu homes worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Ganesh, the God...
Sat, 23 October 2010 7:44 AM / 4 comments
We were invited to join Greg, our Editor in Chief on this blog, at the annual cheese and wine tasting hosted by the Swiss Hotel School last night. The 3rd year Swiss Hotel School students create an annual concept restaurant that operates for...
Thu, 07 October 2010 7:49 AM / 7 comments
Shakira. Alicia Keys. John Legend. Black Eyed Peas. Parlotones. BLK JKS. K’Naan. And Desmond Tutu. 30,000 in attendance. Millions watching live and online. 5 Twitter worldwide trending topics. Here’s the reasons why:
[Most of the clips include...
Fri, 11 June 2010 1:48 AM / 10 comments