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An Italian affair

Arias Anonymous can’t be beaten for class and wow. This act sees the singers masquerade as their characters and will appear to serve drinks and food with the other staff until the act takes place. Although the act is tailor made, a typical act...

I could have danced all night

Strictly Anonymous is a high-energy bespoke dance act suitable for any event. The success of this act is a result of the delegates thinking that the dancers are part of the support staff. The act commences when a maintenance man enters the room...
Montreux Calling

Perfect dinner music

Montreux Calling is a four-piece corporate entertainment band that takes modern day pop music and arranges jazzes it up. The group consists of Cassandra de Beer on vocals, Larry Pullen on guitar, Cesare Cassarino (who has performed with artist like...
Montreux Calling

Who makes up Montreux Calling

LARRY PULLEN Larry started his musical career studying jazz at Pretoria Technikon where he obtained a National Diploma in Contemporary Music on guitar. He then moved to the technical side of the industry, doing live sound for various recording...
gallagher convention centre

Day MICE venues are simply the best

Except in the rarest of circumstances can any type of group gathering take place without a venue.  And let’s face it – the venue can make or break whatever the MICE undertaking is focussed on achieving. All the facility’s bells and whistles can be...
IBTM Africa

Successful start for IBTM Africa

The first IBTM Africa, launched by Reed Travel Exhibitions and part of Africa Travel Week, was praised by both suppliers and buyers as an “excellent new event for business development, knowledge enhancement and exclusive networking” in the region...

Responsible tourism showcased at WTM

Some of South Africa’s most innovative tourism product is also its most sustainable, and WTM Africa, whose commitment to responsible tourism underpins the entire event, was the platform to showcase it. Held at the Cape Town Convention Centre from...