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The Gauteng edition of the International Mass Ride in honour of International Female Ride Day (IFRD) took place in May and was universally acclaimed as a success. Participants reported that the excitement levels were already rising in the run-up to the event, and that the combination of the rides (both on-road and offroad) to the …
Glencore Ferroalloys supports local SMME in Steelpoort with two 65-seater busses. 30 May 2023 – Glencore Ferroalloys’ Lion Smelter donated two 65-seater busses to local SMME Moeding Transport as part of its Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) Programme. The investment is part of the Glencore’s ongoing efforts to support local black-owned businesses in and around their …
“We don’t want a repeat of Enyobeni”
Eskom has welcomed the decision by American credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings to keep the power utility’s rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook.
South Africa’s surfing fraternity, from groms to pros, will be heading to Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast for the inaugural Cutty Sark Pro surfing contest taking place on 10 and 11 June in front of Premier Resort Cutty Sark. The event, which is presented by SMTH Shapes, forms part of the exciting Ocean Festival …
The 1 300-ha Renishaw Coastal Precinct being developed on the KZN Mid-South Coast will not only provide much-needed secure housing for local residents, but is set to reignite the local economy through several key sectors. Consisting of five nodes surrounded by conservation areas, plans are in place to develop Renishaw Coastal Precinct into a mixed-use, …
Vuk’uzenzele Newspaper recently had the opportunity to engage young people through its Vuk Talks initiative which was set under the theme of encouraging the youth to join the artisanship sector.
The temperatures are dropping and the aloes are in full bloom along the KZN South Coast which means one thing – the annual Sardine Run is on its way! Anglers, seine netters, divers, and spectators are already heading to the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom in preparation for one of the planet’s biggest biomass migrations …
Lash extensions have become a popular trend in recent years, giving your eyes a glamorous and alluring look. However, professional lash extensions can be expensive and time-consuming to maintain. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option that you can do at home, DIY lash extensions might be the perfect solution. In this blog post, …
The Knorrox cubes and stock powders are now a source of iron, while the Knorrox soya mince range is a source of zinc. The recent Knorrox Luncheon celebrated the launch of the new Knorrox fortified products, bringing together the nation’s diverse culinary traditions and promoting essential nutrition in a flavourful way. Four panellists, Dr Xolile …
In the competitive world of business, companies are constantly seeking ways to distinguish themselves and gain an edge. One unique, yet often overlooked, strategy involves the use of corporate clothing. When adorned with a company’s unique branding, corporate clothing can serve as a powerful tool to set a business apart from its competition. Perkal, …
Funding for child protection programmes in the Western Cape has not kept pace with inflation
The outgoing Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, announced on Wednesday that his office completed 10 861 complaints in the past seven years, including the most talked about Life Esidimeni Tragedy.
The total restoration of Parliament's infrastructure, which was destroyed by fire in January 2022, will only be finalised by 2025, says the Speaker of National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
The rank was left abandoned because of conflict between taxi operators
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has presented the fourth quarter Political Party Funding Disclosure Report for the financial year 2022/23, covering the period of 1 January – 31 March 2023.
The Durban motor licence office will officially re-open to the public for services from 1 June 2023.
Today Coca-Cola (http://www.Coca-ColaCompany.com/) has released the first original song to kick off the second season of its COKE STUDIO™ global music platform, which brings the most exciting emerging and breakthrough artists from all corners of the world together to create ‘Real Magic'. The new track, titled “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” – is written and performed by Grammy-award-winning American songwriter and musician, Jon Batiste, and features artists NewJeans, J.I.D, Camilo and Cat Burns.
Coca-Cola's 'Real Magic' brand philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection and the belief that our differences make the world a richer and more interesting place. It is a celebration of the real-life moments and the magic, that happens when people come together. First launched in Pakistan in 2008 and re-launched globally in May 2022, COKE STUDIO™ returns bigger and bolder this year with new artist collision song releases and a program of festival sponsorships, live performances, AR and digital content and on pack experiences, allowing audiences to discover new music wherever they are in the world, running from May – September 2023.
As a platform that celebrates borderless collaboration, COKE STUDIO™ has brought together Verve Records/Interscope/UMG signed artist Jon Batiste and 16+ of the biggest breakthrough music artists of the moment from South Africa, Egypt, US, UK, Canada, Colombia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, China, Korea and the Philippines. These artists have created 9 brand new multi-artist collision songs and exclusive COKE STUDIO™ sessions from each artist, which will be released to global music fans on all music platforms in June and July.
The “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” anthem and music video, being released today, is a celebration of the power of staying true to yourself. It reflects on the idea that it is when people are their authentic selves and accept each other's differences, the ‘Real Magic' happens. Penned by Jon Batiste, the song finds him collaborating with the global breakout group NewJeans, pushing the boundaries of K-Pop; Latin Grammy-Award winning pop artist from Colombia, Camilo; British, BRIT Award & Ivor Novello-nominated, chart-topping singer songwriter Cat Burns and Atlanta-born eclectic rapper J.I.D.
Jon Batiste said “I am proud to partner with Coke to share a message of encouragement and humanity with the world through my music. The Coke Studio platform does great at harnessing their global reach to bring artists of different cultures together in celebration of our cultural differences and the ultimate oneness of us all. This is such a non-traditional, innovative approach we've taken, and it felt very organic for me to just do my World Music Radio thing. When I wrote "Be Who You Are (Real Magic)" I was inspired to create an anthem that captures the Real Magic that happens when we come together as our authentic selves. The anthem features new friends of mine from all around the world, these phenomenally special artists NewJeans, Camilo, J.I.D and Cat Burns. We really had a lot of fun and I hope people everywhere feel the vibe."
In addition to the music, Coca-Cola will launch its first COKE STUDIO™ augmented reality record store on the COKE STUDIO™ Digital Hub - https://apo-opa.info/3MPjZ22 - which will feature an immersive album and mobile digital experience inspired by the “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” music video. In this virtual world, fans will be able to go into the world of the video, which will feature an avatar of Jon Batiste who will guide users to listen to the artist songs, play games and access artist and backstage content and exclusive prizes.
Coca-Cola is bringing music closer to fans in the real world by sponsoring the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last month and Lollapalooza Chicago in August. The brand has also partnered with Tomorrowland Belgium, to host a COKE STUDIO™ live stream from the festival, enabling audiences globally to tune into live performances via the COKE STUDIO™ digital hub.
Pratik Thakar, Head of Global Strategy & Creative, Coca-Cola™ says “ ‘Real Magic' is all about celebrating what happens when different people come together as their authentic selves. The COKE STUDIO™ platform is the true representation of that, with the amazing artists we have brought together to deliver a program that is bigger and bolder than before.”
“True collaboration between artists from different cultures, genres and backgrounds, what we are calling creative ‘Collisions', are at the heart of our COKE STUDIO™ platform.” Our goal for this program is to always be music-driven and fan-first by bringing unique music and music experiences to the forefront. This year, we've worked with a diverse mix of amazingly talented artists from all over the world, bringing them together to create original music that we hope will transcend boarders and excite music fans with something new.” adds Joshua Burke, Global Head of Music & Culture Marketing, Coca-Cola™.
The COKE STUDIO™ platform is a space for true borderless creation and collaboration amongst emerging and established music artists globally. Curated in collaboration with Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, it offers the rare opportunity for artists from all over the world to collaborate creatively and experiment with sounds from different cultures, fuse genres to create new music and reach global audiences - whether bringing Punjabi music to the US or South African beats to India.
Today Coca-Cola announces that the collision artists for COKE STUDIO™ 2023 will be:
The Coke Studio™ global platform will go live today (Wednesday May 31 at 08:00 AM ET / 13:00 PM BST): https://apo-opa.info/3MPjZ22
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About The Coca-Cola Company:
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company's purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our hydration, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Gold Peak, Honest and Ayataka. Our nutrition, juice, dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We're constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people's lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.Coca-ColaCompany.com and follow us on Twitter (https://apo-opa.info/3JYiZbi), Instagram (https://apo-opa.info/3ONNWlI), Facebook (https://apo-opa.info/43DKtu5) and LinkedIn (https://apo-opa.info/3qkwBGN).
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audio-visual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information on Universal Music Group visit www.UniversalMusic.com
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The official mall partner of the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ), Gateway Theatre of Shopping, is hosting the HDJ Young Designer Award Semi-Finalists Fashion Show in The Atrium (Entrance 5 Ground Floor) at Gateway on 14 June from 6 pm. Durban’s hottest young fashion design students will show their creative interpretations of this year’s theme, ‘Out …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's commitment to resolving the energy crisis as soon as possible.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Clico Hotel, Restaurant & Conferencing is thrilled to announce its recent recognition in the prestigious 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards honour travellers’ favourite properties worldwide, based on reviews and ratings collected over the past year. Clico Hotel’s exceptional service and outstanding guest experiences have secured its place in the …
Johannesburg, 31 May – Of Soul and Joy is proud to announce that one of its alumni, Vuyo Mabheka, has received the prestigious Grand Prix Images Vevey Special Jury Prize Award for his photo series, Popihuise. Grand Prix Images Vevey is an international photography competition, attracting entries from artists around the world. Mabheka’s entry was …
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has welcomed a significant downward trend in the Cholera outbreak in Tshwane, as the source of the waterborne disease remains elusive.