After the Marquis Tent blew away during the night, a last minute venue-change was miraculously organised and set up, for an amazing evening.

Performers included Jo-Ann strauss, Arno Caarstens, Loyiso Bala and Claire Johnston.

Loyiso Bala & Albert Combrink - What fun to work again with this amazingly talented man

Loyiso Bala & Albert Combrink – What fun to work again with this amazingly talented man.

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Magically transformed venue

Magically transformed venue

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Art meets Modern Technology: placing an electronic keybaord inside the box of a Concert Grand, takes care of aesthetics and practicality of sound-mixing, while providing handy storage space for emergency supplies...

Art meets Modern Technology: placing an electronic keybaord inside the box of a Concert Grand, takes care of aesthetics – a grand piano looks impressive –  and the practicality of sound-mixing in a multi-genre ensemble which wil cover musical from Jazz to Rock to Metal, while providing handy storage space for emergency supplies…

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Lighting makes allthe difference

Lighting makes all the difference.

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Violin Reflections: Grand pianos provide storage and reflections

Violin Reflections: Grand pianos provide storage and reflections.

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Music director Mark Cheyne and Arno Caarstens

Music director Mark Cheyne and Arno Caarstens

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View from Backstage

View from Backstage

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View from Backstage

View from Backstage

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Albert Combrink & Claire Johnston (from Mango Groove)

Albert Combrink & Claire Johnston (from Mango Groove)