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🧑🏾‍🎤 Vocalist & Pianist
🧑🏽‍🎓 Jazz Student & Researcher

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IDIDTHAT HOUSE was a total movie, and we literally couldn’t have pulled off the ultimate Loeries fringe hangout without our absolute legends of sponsors & production partners.

To @the_electric_sa for letting us take over your space, and @surfarosact for catching the madness when the party inevitably spilled over. To the hardworking waiters, hosts, hostesses, and the bartenders who kept the good vibes and that ever-flowing tequila coming. We salute you. To the sound and tech crew who kept it all running smoothly, love your work!

The entertainment? Out of this world. Massive love to the DJs, musicians, dancers, the choir that gave us literal goosebumps, and the absolute royalty that is Manila Von Teez and their Beulah queens for shutting. it. down.

A very special shoutout to the people who gave that poor piñata a proper pounding, and of course, to all the collaborators, content creators, photographers and videographers, fashionistas, and industry specialists who pulled through to share the knowledge, the laughs, and the dancefloor.

The South African creative industry is completely unmatched, and while our livers are in witness protection, our hearts are extremely full. We love you all. See you next year.

PS go drink some water.

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Day 1 of IDIDTHAT HOUSE is officially GO!

If you aren't at @the_electric_sa, well... shame, 'cause this is today's full breakdown. We're talking breakfast rolls and Bloody Marys, heavyweight panels in the Nedbank Loft, free VW ice cream, and the 'SHE DID THAT' party kicking off this afternoon.

Get down here, grab a drink, and catch up with your industry buds. Let's make some noise.

📍 The Electric, 48 Canterbury St
⏰ 9AM – 8PM (QR codes ready, please!)

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Adding more favs to the list. Subscribe to Concept Records in YouTube for more BLC performances.

#mzansimusic #southafricanmusic #livemusic #biglittleconcepts #conceptrecords

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May/jun/jul/aug/sept💥🤸🚀😴

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Last night's UCT Big Band concert was a superb way to end off Day 2 of the UCT Jazz Festival 2026. Thank you to @justinbellairs , the band, the singers, and to all of you for showing up in support of the future of jazz.

We hope to see you today for Library Desk at 1pm, or this evening for the Heritage Day Celebration at 6pm, as we celebrate the final day of the festival.

Tue, 23 Sept
🕑 6pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

And of course a thank you to @gilham.visuals for these incredible images.

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What does music mean to you? Part 1 🪩

🎶 Track credit: Nobuhle Ashanti - Prayer Suite Pt. 1 (I Am)

#livemusic #southafricanmusic #biglittleconcepts #mzansimusic #conceptrecords

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From Lumanyano Mzi’s (@lumanyano_mzi) invigorating masterclass to the first Library Desk performance to the Vocal Showcase, Day 1 of the UCT Jazz Festival 2026 was a roaring success.

Here are some stunning shots from last night’s Vocal Showcase where our singers really pulled all the stops and showed us what jazz vocal artistry looks and sounds like, captured by the incredible @gilhamvisuals.

We hope to see you today, this evening, or both, as the UCT Big Band takes the stage.

📅 Tue, 22 Sept
🕑 7pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

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(3/3) MMus Jazz vocalist @al.clapper chats with Mike Mills of @finemusicradio and shares what to expect from Night 3 of the Jazz Festival, the Heritage Day Celebration. This evening kicks off earlier then the previous 2, at 6pm.

📅 Wed, 23 Sept
🕑 6pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

This evening brings together students from the African Music and Jazz sections, a bold cross-genre collaboration that features original compositions by the students.

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(2/3) MMus Jazz vocalist @al.clapper chats with Mike Mills of @finemusicradio and shares what to expect from Night 2 of the UCT Jazz Festival with the UCT Big Band, under the direction of bandleader, saxophonist supreme, and lecturer Justin Bellairs (@justinbellairs).

📅 Tue, 22 Sept
🕑 7pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

Join us as the band takes the stage with a varied programme spanning South African jazz classics, bouncy Latin rhythms, modern arrangements, and traditional big band swing.

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(1/3) MMus Jazz vocalist @al.clapper chats with Mike Mills of @finemusicradio and shares what to expect from the UCT Jazz Festival, Vocal Showcase, curated by our vocal lecturers @nomfundoxaluva and @abigailpetersenmusic.

📅 Mon, 21 Sept
🕑 7pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

Featuring the UCT Jazz Voices, under the direction of @amyjazz , this concert is a tribute to the rich tradition and expressive power of jazz singing. From timeless standards to contemporary gems, this is an evening of vocal artistry not to be missed.

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The annual UCT Jazz Festival returns from 21–23 September 2026, bringing a packed three days of live music to the Baxter and the W.H. Bell Music Library. From powerhouse vocal ensembles and full-throttle big band arrangements to fresh, cross-genre collaborations, here is what we have lined up [swipe for programming]

Jazz Vocal Showcase (21 Sept)

Curated by Nomfundo Xaluva (@nomfundoxaluva) and Abigail Houghton (@abigailpetersenmusic), featuring our talented Jazz vocalists, as well as the UCT Jazz Voices directed by Amy Campbell (@amyjazz).

📅 Mon, 21 Sept
🕑 7pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

The singers will be backed by an alumni trio: Brathew van Schalkwyk (@brathewwvs, piano), Sean Sanby (@seansanby, double bass), and Lilvan Gangen (@youcancallmelilavan, drums).

UCT Big Band (22 Sept)

Justin Bellairs (@justinbellairs) leads the UCT Big Band through a set covering South African jazz staples, Latin tunes, modern arrangements, and classic swing.

📅 Tue, 22 Sept
🕑 7pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

Heritage Day Celebration (23 Sept)

A Heritage Day crossover featuring students from both the Jazz and African Music sections. Expect all original compositions, plenty of improvisation, and new work developed during our Creative Collab Week.

📅 Wed, 23 September
🕑 6pm
📍 Baxter Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: R50 – R160 on Webtickets (Early-bird: First 100 UCT students free, R50 thereafter)

Library Desk

Featuring our 8 jazz ensembles, Library Desk (inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk series) transforms the iconic W.H. Bell Music Library into a living archive of South African jazz with 3 Lunch Hour concerts.

📅 21, 22 & 23 Sept (Mon-Wed)
🕑 1pm
📍 W.H. Bell Music Library
🎟️ Free entry!

Lumanyano Mzi — Masterclass

New York-based drummer, composer, producer, and SACM alumnus Lumanyano Mzi (@lumanyano_mzi) returns home to share industry insights on global musicianship and lead an interactive, instrument-in-hand session.

📅 Mon, 21 Sept
🕑 12pm
📍 C7, SACM
🎟️ Free entry!

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