{"id":2612,"date":"2026-03-17T11:55:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=179428"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:55:57","slug":"steve-van-schaik-from-mcgregor-on-cape-talk-thursday-19th-march-9pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/steve-van-schaik-from-mcgregor-on-cape-talk-thursday-19th-march-9pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Van Schaik From McGregor On Cape Talk Thursday 19th March 9PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday just past 9pm on Cape Talk&nbsp; <span class>In this&nbsp; conversation, Martin Myers and Steve van Schaik go deeper into what it takes to sustain a creative venture in a small town like McGregor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Steve reflects on the realities behind the dream ,balancing artistic vision with financial sustainability, and building an audience beyond the usual urban circuits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class readability=\"9\"><span class readability=\"8\">He shares how At The Courtyard has grown organically, shaped by both&nbsp;the local community and visitors seeking something authentic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a different rhythm here,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s less about scale and more about depth creating experiences that truly connect with people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The discussion explores the value of intimate venues in an increasingly digital world, where live performance offers a rare sense of presence and connection.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class readability=\"10\"><span class readability=\"10\">&nbsp;Steve also highlights the importance of community support in keeping&nbsp;independent creative spaces alive.<\/p>\n<p>At The Courtyard has become more than a venue, it\u2019s a reflection of McGregor itself: creative, unpretentious, and rooted in human connection.<\/p>\n<p>This second part offers insight not only for those in the arts, but for anyone interested in building something meaningful outside the mainstream.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_179429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-179429\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=179429\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-179429 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-625x625.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-16-15-48-33-45x45.jpg 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-179429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve van Schaik show poster for Cape Talk. Photo: Casey Barclay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Steve van Schaik from McGregor on Cape Talk Thursday 19th March 9pm<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/Steve van Schaik from McGregor on Cape Talk Thursday 19th March 9pm\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/martinmyersct.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steve van Schaik from McGregor on Cape Talk Thursday 19th March 9pm<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TripleMEntSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/TripleMEntSA<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TripleMentSa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TripleMentSa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/steve-van-schaik-from-mcgregor-on-cape-talk-thursday-19th-march-9pm\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/steve-van-schaik-from-mcgregor-on-cape-talk-thursday-19th-march-9pm\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday just past 9pm on Cape Talk&nbsp; In this&nbsp; conversation, Martin Myers and Steve van Schaik go deeper into what it takes to sustain a creative venture in a small town like McGregor. 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