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Tickets flying fast for Johannesburg and Cape Town Heineken(R) Symphonic Rocks 2011 events.

Mac Stanley — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:48:33 +0000

Tickets to the second iteration of Symphonic Rocks, which this year boasts performances in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, are in high demand.This should see artists such as Zebra and Giraffe, Crash Car Burn, Arno Carstens, Loyiso, Tumi and the Volume and MACSTANLEY performing with the support of a full symphony orchestra to capacity crowds at Grand West Arena West Casino in Cape Town and The Big Top Arena at Carnival City in Johannesburg.Presented by Heineken® in association with 5FM, this year’s line-up will feature a mixture of some of South Africa’s most popular artists representing a variety of genres including R&B, Rock and Pop. Additional performers include 2010 bestselling twin brothers Locnville and Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground for the Johannesburg event.

According to Andy Mac, who is also the frontman for well-known Pop/Rock Cape Town outfit MACSTANLEY (formerly Flat Stanley), organisation running up to the event has been going smoothly and early ticket sales suggest that Heineken® Symphonic Rocks 2011 is set to build upon the success of Symphonic Rocks 2010.

“We are incredibly pleased with how the public has reacted to Symphonic Rocks this time around. Although announcing a Johannesburg date for 2011 was a risk, it was something we felt was necessary judging from the event reception in Cape Town last year. Fortunately, the reception has been great so far and we’re really looking forward to both events.”

Mac added that the orchestral arrangements and logistics behind the event are also going according to plan.

“Thus far we have completed full orchestral arrangements for eight of the nine artists performing at this year’s Heineken Symphonic Rocks event and they are sounding fantastic. All venue technical drawings have been completed and our team of experts are currently working on the hundreds of audio channel layouts, lighting plots and AV content required when delivering a performance of this magnitude.”

“At this moment we are co-ordinating the final aspects behind the production schedule such as artist and orchestra rehearsal and travel schedules. With over 100 performers and crew needing to be flown around the country, accommodated and transported to and from the venues it’s a monumental task, but we’re confident that everything will run according to plan.”

With regards to sales, Mac added that “tickets are selling really well – our advice is not to put off your purchase until the last minute to avoid disappointment”.

The unique match up of chart-topping South African artists and a full symphony orchestra, set against the backdrop of an impressive lighting arrangement with an ice cold Heineken® just an arm’s length away has all the makings of the musical highlight of the year.

· Tickets cost R225 in Cape Town and R225, R250 and R275 in Johannesburg at Computicket. Capacity at each of the venues is limited so fans are advised to book in advance.

· Go to www.symphonicrocks.co.za for more.

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Brian Currin, Music Fan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:22:57 +0000

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Brian Currin, Music Fan — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:14:14 +0000

Hello friends, I am thrilled to be able to finally share the news that SYMPHONIC ROCKS is back! This is a friendly “heads up” that tickets will be going on sale from 09h00 tomorrow morning (Friday 15th July) at Computicket, and they are going to fly!! The line-up of Artists this year is a mind-blowing mix of genres all sharing on … Read More

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FLAT STANLEY live at the Cape Farmhouse – Sat 15 January

Mac Stanley — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:49:49 +0000

Hey guys,We’re playing a laid back afternoon show this coming Saturday at the Cape Farmhouse in Scarborough.

Doors open: 1.30pm

Show starts: 3.45pm

Tickets: R50 (Students: R40)

Bookings – 021 780 1246

We play this venue every year, and it’s always a good fun day out.

You have the option of either booking a table and sitting in the open air restaurant or sprawling out on your own blanket on the lawn and enjoying the vibe.

The restaurant runs a braai menu as well as it’s usual a la carte choices, and bars are open all afternoon.

It happens to be our drummer Mike’s birthday on Saturday… so it should be festive!!

We start work in February on our long awaited 3rd album, so this might be your last opportunity to see the band live for quite some time.

Come hang out and say hi.

See y’all on Saturday..

Peace

Heineken presents Flat Stanley at Cape to Rio Crew Send-off Celebration

Mac Stanley — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:46:41 +0000

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Flat Stanley at the Fez Club 22nd December

Mac Stanley — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:04:08 +0000

Hi all,

We’ll be playing a live set at Cape Town’s super club “THE FEZ” this coming Wednesday 22nd December from 11pm.

To say thank you for all your continued support in 2010, and courtesy of Jose Cuervo & The Fez, we are inviting you and all your friends to join us as our guests, FREE of charge!

All you need do is click on the “Comp Guest List” link in the attached flyer, fill out your details and then get there before 11pm (doors open 9pm). So spread the word to ALL your mates and get them to register for the guest list.. It’s going to be one HECK of a PARTY!!!!!!

If we don’t see you there, have a safe and blessed Festive Season.

See you in 2011.. when we’ll be releasing a NEW ALBUM!!

Peace

Only 60 tickets left for “Face-to-Face with FLAT STANLEY” on Friday 19 Nov – Book now!

Mac Stanley — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:34:18 +0000

Hey guys,

We’ve been hard at work in the rehearsal room over the last few weeks finishing off writing a whole stack of new songs for the next album, and they’re really coming together beautifully. We can’t wait to get finished with this stage of the process so that we can get into the studio and start recording what we firmly believe will be our strongest album to date!

The reason for this mail, however, is that there was a minor technical glitch with the webtickets website last week, indicating that our upcoming “Face-to-Face” show was already Sold Out, when in fact it was not.

In recent days we have received many disappointed messages & emails from people asking if there’s any other way of squeezing into the venue. So we are pleased to inform you that there are actually still about 60 tickets available for sale for “Face-to-Face with FLAT STANLEY”.

The show is taking place this coming Friday 19th November in the Auditorium of the Sports Science Institute in Newlands (next door to the Newlands Rugby Stadium). Doors open at 5.30pm and the performance starts at 6pm.

We’re really looking forward to this very special, extremely intimate unplugged gig. It’s early, perfect for after work drinks on a Friday evening. No microphones or electric instruments – truly unplugged and very up close & personal!

If you’d like to come and hang out with us, then head to www.webtickets.co.za and book now! Tickets are just R80 each.

See y’all on Friday

Peace

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Face To Face with Flat Stanley

Mac Stanley — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:45:56 +0000

“Face-to-Face” with FLAT STANLEY Friday 19th November

Auditorium at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa
(Boundary Rd, Newlands)

Doors open 5.30pm

Show 6pm – 7pm

Tickets extremely limited. R80 each from www.webtickets.co.za

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Brian Currin, Music Fan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:37:43 +0000

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“SYMPHONIC ROCKS” presented by Heineken(R) in association with 5FM (via Symphonic Rocks)

Brian Currin, Music Fan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:43 +0000

On Saturday 21st August the Grand Arena at Grandwest Casino will play host to South Africa’s top pop & rock bands performing all their best known songs alongside a full Symphony Orchestra for one spectacular night. South African music heavyweights Just Jinjer, Flat Stanley, Louise Carver, Watershed, Gang of Instrumentals and aKing will be backed by the epic power of a full 65 piece symphony orchestra as they perform their way through some of … Read More

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