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rAge – the really Awesome gaming expo, 07 to 09 October 2016
rAge is South Africa’s biggest annual video gaming, computer, technology and geek culture exhibition.
Over the course of the weekend tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans descend on the venue for three days of gaming, technology, gadgets, pop culture and geek lifestyle entertainment.
You can buy new games and consoles, chat with local comic book artists, or take selfies with your favourite cosplayers. The show is a glimpse into the future and it has always been about trying out new things and getting some hands-on time before you make your purchasing decisions. Many call it the event of the year, where you can escape your reality for a single day or even the whole weekend. Sound like fun? rAge will sledgehammer your heart and ignite your imagination!
rAge provides a platform to touch and feel, try and experiment. It is the place to go each year to see all the latest gaming related goodies presented in an accessible way and be surrounded by people who all share the same passion.
Friday: 10h00-18h00 | Saturday: 09h00-18h00 | Sunday: 10h00-16h00
Price
Day ticket: R120 pp; Weekend ticket:R300 pp; Kids under 6:Free (Tickets available at the door or via TicketPro outlets);NAG LAN ticket: R600 per person (Tickets sold out)
The Last Fighter Standing SA National Championship 2016 & The Last Fighter Standing 4-Nations Championship 2016
BIGGEST ALL STYLES MARTIAL ARTS EVENT TO HIT SOUTH AFRICAN SOIL
The Last Fighter Standing (LFS) SA National Championship 2016 and The Last Fighter Standing 4-Nations Championship 2016 will be hitting the Ticketpro Dome on the 15th October 2016. Prepare to have your mind blown at the opening ceremony that will trace the history of martial arts and which will be the biggest ever to happen on South African soil. LFS will be hosted by internationally renowned actor and martial arts legend Michael Jai White. The tournament will feature top fighters from across the globe, making this a rip-roaring, fast-paced action packed not to be missed evening of hard-core entertainment. Get ready to see International Heavy Weights in non-stop action:
•Serge Maslobojev (Russia)
•Danyo Ilunga (Germany)
•Peter Graham (Australia)
•Alain Ngalani (China)
International contenders will compete for their share of the R1,000,000 in prize money.
LFS will also feature the LFS National Championship 2016, with 16 fighters in 4 weight divisions:
•Ladies’ Featherweight
•Mens’ Lightweight
•Mens’ Welterweight
•Mens’ Heavyweight
South African contenders will compete for their share of the R1,000,000 in prize money.
The MTV Africa Music Awards 2016, brought to you by Joburg Tourism, in association with Absolut will broadcast live from the Ticketpro Dome. The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on the African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross- border collaborations.
The past 8 years have seen the local photographic industry grow at a phenomenal rate, and become united like never before.
One annual event brings together over 20 000 industry creatives and over 400 photographic brands for 4 days of bliss at The Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.
The PHOTO & FILM EXPO has developed since 2009 into the continents’ largest event catering to photographers and filmmakers, and has been referred to as one of the worlds’ leading photographic events.
Visitors can expect 4 days of exciting free workshops, incredible new releases, over a Million Rand worth of giveaways, prizes, special deals and the widest range of photographic gadgets and activities available.
The event is open to the public and caters to photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels and genres.
In addition to well over 100 unique presentations and demonstrations being offered by some of the top local industry ‘gurus’, visitors can expect a selection of big name international presenters as well.
For the latest updates on this event, visit www.photofilmexpo.com
Start Time
Thursday- (27 Oct) to Saturday (29 Oct) : 09h00 – 18h00; Sunday (30 Oct) : 09h00-16h00
Price
ONLINE TICKETS: R100 p.p. OR R200 for the 4 day pass; AT THE DOOR: R120 p.p. Teens and Pensioners qualify for 50% off the door fee at the event. Under 10s enter free. Tickets include access to all workshop areas.
Britain`s biggest reggae band of all time, UB40, will be performing classic hits and gems from their seminal albums` Labour Of Love Parts I and II. Two of the band`s most successful and defining albums, “Labour Of Love Parts I + II” between them include eight UK Top 20 Singles, including “Red, Red Wine”, “Kingston Town” and “The Way You Do The Things You Do.
Ali Campbell said “We`ve had an outstanding couple of years on this world tour, what a way to finish it in South Africa, come and party with us!”
Since reforming in 2013, the trio of Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue have remained at the top of their game, with highlights including their 2014 World tour, a huge show in Las Vegas, and critical acclaim for their new material in 2014`s “Silhouette”.
Having embarked on their current world tour the three-piece`s step up to even larger venues is a testament to the longevity of their songs, as well as UB40`s status as Britain`s most successful Reggae band of all time, a true music pioneer since 1979.
Embodied in the Cycle Challenge experience is the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge EXPO – the largest cycling and health-related exhibition in the country and in the southern hemisphere. All entrants are required to collect their Race Packs from Number Collection, which runs concurrently with the EXPO at the Ticketpro Dome. There’s no charge to visit the EXPO, therefore even those who are not cycling have full access to the wide range of cycling related products and apparel our exhibitors have to offer them! Don’t miss out!
Start Time :
17 Nov: 08h30 – 18h00;
18 Nov: 08h30 – 20h00;
19 Nov: 08h30 – 15h00
Price : Free entry to visitors, charge to exhibit
It took four years for The Lumineers to follow up their platinum-plus, self-titled debut – which spent 46 weeks on The Billboard 200 and peaked at number 2 – but Cleopatra is well worth the wait.
The band`s self-titled debut album sold 3 million copies worldwide and earned them 2 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album. The first single “Ho Hey” spent 62 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and it`s follow up, “Stubborn Love” climbed to #1 on the Alternative radio charts and was also featured on President Obama`s Summer Playlist.
Continuing the success story from their two-time Grammy nominated, platinum-selling debut in 2012, The Lumineers` Cleopatra has been an international hit album – not only achieving No.1 status in the UK, U.S & Canada Official Charts, but also charting at the top of the Billboard Top 200.
Their second album Cleopatra proved Schultz and Fraites – along with cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek – are neither taking their good fortune for granted, nor sitting back on their laurels. With the help of producer Simone Felice (The Felice Brothers, The Avett Brothers) the band ensconced themselves in a recording in Clubhouse, a recording studio high atop a hill in rural Rhinebeck, N.Y. Influences for the album include Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. The band added “The record is our greatest hits reflecting what`s happened to use over the last three years”.
With four years between albums. The Lumineers are excited to get back out on the road and, as Wesley puts it “connect with the new record and have people connect with it”