ABDULLAH IBRAHIM
2 DECEMBER 2011, KKL LUCERNE
The renowned pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is again performing in Switzerland together with his band on 2 December 2011, this time at the KKL Lucerne.
AS BALLET CHARITY BALLET SHOW SOUTH AFRICAN NGO STREETSMART
26 - 27 NOVEMBER 2011, BERNE
On 26 and 27 November 2011, the AS Ballet, Berne will perform a charity ballet show for the benefit of the South African NGO Streetsmart, which supports street children in Cape Town.
Tickets can be purchased at Bernbillet, Naegeligasse 1a, Bern or by phone +41 ( 0)31 329 52 52.
CONCERT - SIYA MAKUZENI, OMRI ZIEGELE, YVES THEILER AND JULIAN SARTORIUS
24 - 27 NOVEMBER 2011
The South African singer, Siya Makuzeni, will perform together with Omri Ziegele, Yves Theiler and Julian Sartorius various concerts in Switzerland:
Thursday, 24 November Vidmarhallen Bern (Bejazz) 20h30 www.bejazz.chFriday, 25 November Migros Klubschule St. Gallen 20h00 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday, 26 November unerhört! Festival/Rote Fabrik Zürich 20h00 www.unerhoert.ch
Sunday, 27 November Hächlerhaus Lenzburg 19h00 www.lenzburg.ch/de/event.html
DANCE FESTIVAL TANZ IN.BERN
19 OCTOBER - 06 NOVEMBER 2011, BERNE
The dance festival Tanz in.Bern in Berne, will again present a South African artist, Stephen Cohen. For more information and tickets, please refer to the websites www.dampfzentrale.ch and www.starticket.ch.
For more information and tickets, please refer to the websites www.allblues.ch and www.ticketcorner.ch.
PHOTO EXHIBITION OF SANTU MOFOKENG
8 OCTOBER - 27 NOVEMBER 2011, KUNSTHALLE BERNE
Within its series ‘The Idea of Africa (re-invented)’, the Kunsthalle Bern will again present the work of a renowned South African artist Santu Mofokeng from 8 October - 27 November 2011. The exhibition ‘Chasing Shadows’ is the first international retrospective of his 30 years of photographic work.
For more information, please consult the website www.kunsthalle-bern.ch.
NEW MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION: "DER WUNSCH, INDIANDER ZU WERDEN"
FROM 10 SEPTEMBER 2011, STADTTHEATER BERN
The Berne Youth Orchestra has invited several musicians of the National Youth Orchestra of South Africa to Berne for a joint performance of a new musical theatre production, "Der Wunsch, Indianer zu werden" at the Stadttheater Bern from 10 September. The piece is recommended also for young people from the age 12. For further information, please refer to the website www.musikfestivalbern.ch.
CHILDERN'S CHOIR CORO CALICANTUS AND SOUTH CAPE CHILDREN'S CHOIR
7 OCTOBER 2011, CHURCH OF COLLEGIO PAPIO ASCONA
On 7 October 2011, the Children's Choir Coro Calicantus from Locarno will perform a concert together with the South Cape Children's Choir from South Africa in the Church of Collegio Papio, Ascona at 20h30.
Tickets can be booked in advance at Ente Turistico lago Maggiore Sportelli Locarno and Ascona, tel: 091 791 00 91.
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SHNIT
5 - 9 OCTOBER 2011, BERNE/ CAPE TOWN...
The short film festival shnit will take place simultaneously in Berne, Cape Town and other cities once more and will also present South African films. For more details, please refer to the website www.shnit.org.
FESTIVAL LA BATIE
2 - 17 SEPTEMBER 2011, GENEVA
The festival La Batie in Geneva has also invited South African artists. For more information, please refer to the website www.batie.ch.
NELSON MANDELA DAY
18 JULY 2011
On the occasion of Nelson Mandela’s upcoming 93rd birthday on 18 July 2011, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has again called on South Africans to participate in Nelson Mandela Day.
As Nelson Mandela has donated 67 years of his life to public service, people are invited to do community work or give 67 minutes of their time to help others and to make positive change.
On 10 November 2009, the UN has adopted 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day.
For more information including updates on initiatives in South Africa and abroad, please refer to www.nelsonmandela.org and www.mandeladay.com.
INDIA MEETS SOUTH AFRICA – UDAI MAZUMDAR, PIU NANDI AND DEREK GRIPPER
25 JUNE 2011, BERNE
South African guitarist Derek Gripper and Indian table master Udai Mazumdar accompanied by classical Indian vocalist Piu Nandi will perform in La Cappella in Berne.
For more information, please refer to www.musikderwelt.info.
FOCUS 11 - AFRICAN ARTIST'S WORK
15 - 19 JUNE 2011, BASEL
From 15-19 June 2011, the art fair FOCUS 11 will present numerous African artist's work in Basel, including 6 South African artists. A symposium and talks are also hosted.
For more information, please consult the website www.focus11.ch
AFRO-PFINGSTEN FESTIVAL
08 – 13 JUNE 2011, WINTERTHUR
For the 22nd time, the largest and oldest African music festival will take place in Winterthur from 08th – 13th June.
For more information, please refer to www.afro-pfingsten.ch
INTERNATIONAL AFRICA FESTIVAL
02 – 05 JUNE 2011, GERMANY – WUERZBURG
For more information, please refer to www.africafestival.org
BEAT BAG BOHEMIA
16 MAY 2011 IN CHUR AND 19 MAY 2011 IN BASEL
Line-up:
Lucas Niggli
Peter Conradin Zumthor
Kesivan Naidoo
Rolando Lamussene
16 May 2011, 19:30h / 21:00h, Chur
Film premiere "The fellowship of the drums" of Martin Fuchs about the quartet "Beat Bag Bohemia" at the HTW in Chur followed by a performance of the Swiss-South African percussion quartet "Beat Bag Bohemia".
For more information and reservations, please refer to www.htwchur.ch/bibliothek
19 May 2011, 20:30h, Basel
The Swiss-South African percussion quartet will perform in Basel at the Bird's Eye Jazz Club.
For more information and reservations, please refer to www.birdseye.ch
PARLOTONES
14 APRIL 2011, BASEL
The Parlotones, a renowned South African rock band, will be performing in Basel on 14 April 2011.
For further information, please refer to the website www.topact.ch or www.ticketcorner.ch
EXHIBITION OF MOSHEKWA LANGA
5 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH 2011, BERNE
The Berne Kunsthalle will show a solo exhibition of Moshekwa Langa as well as an exhibition on Cheikh Anta Diop, continuing its series “The idea of Africa (Re-invented)”.
For further background, please consult the website www.kunsthalle-bern.ch
ANTIGEL FESTIVAL
6 - 20 FEBRUARY 2011, GENEVA
The newly created festival ‘Antigel’ will present various dance, music and sports events in the Geneva region. The festival has also invited the renowned South African choreographer and dancer Robyn Orlin and a choir, Phuphuma Love Minus.
For further information, please refer to the website www.antigel.ch
JOHNNY CLEGG
22 OCTOBER 2010, ZURICH
On 22 October, Johnny Clegg will give a concert in Zurich at the Volkshaus hall.
For further information, please refer to the website www.allblues.ch
PHOTO EXHIBITIONS "THE IDEA OF AFRICA #1: LAGOS" AND "INVISIBLE BORDERS"
22 OCTOBER - 5 DECEMBER, KUNSTHALLE BERNE
From 22 October – 5 December, the Kunsthalle in Berne will present the photo exhibitions "The Idea of Africa (re-invented) #1: Lagos" by J.D. Okhai Ojeikere and also "Invisible Borders" by a group of Nigerian photographers, film-makers and writers.
For more information, please consult the website www.kunsthalle-bern.ch
TUMI AND THE VOLUME
16 OCTOBER 2010, ZURICH
For more information, please consult the website www.moods.ch
THEATRE FESTIVAL
19 AUGUST - 5 SEPTEMBER 2010, Zurich
The theatre festival, Theaterspektakel, in Zurich has invited 3 renowned South African dancers and choreographers.
AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
26 - 29 AUGUST 2010, LAUSANNE
The African Film Festival in Lausanne, Cinemas d’Afrique, will present various African films, including one from South Africa, from 26- 29 August 2010.
PALEO FESTIVAL
20 - 25 JULY 2010, NYON
The Paleo Festival in Nyon will present numerous Southern African artists and a World Village focusing on Southern Africa from 20- 25 July 2010.
EXHIBITION OF SOUTH AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHER MARC SHOUL
19 MAY - 7 JULY 2010,VEVEY
SWISSCHAM SOUTHERN AFRICA
PRIVATE PUBLIC VIEWING
11 JUNE 2010, ZURICH
Kick-off event on the occasion of the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa at the Kaufleuten in Zurich with a presentation of Ambassador George Johannes
AFRO-PFINGSTEN FESTIVAL
19 MAY - 24 MAY 2010, WINTERTHUR
MINI SOCCER WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT
10 APRIL 2010, GENEVE
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM
MARCH 2010, SWITZERLAND
For dates and further information, please refer to the websites www.allblues.ch and www.ticketcorner.com
