PROGRAMME
CREA
TIVE
UPRI
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21-24JUNE2023
CREATIVE WEEKDAY 1
21JUNE
FREE
TIME
Title
Description
SPEAKERS
09:00
HOW TO “JOC” YOUR EVENT PRSENTED BY CITY OF JOBURG
WORKSHOP: The Joint Operations Committee (JOC) was established by the City of Johannesburg to ensure that all events held in Joburg are safe and that the event organisers comply with all by-laws and City regulations. These events range from major ones such as music festivals to domestic ones such as weddings in townships. For an event to be safe, the organiser has to follow certain procedures through the City’s JOC.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be an event organiser
- Must have basic knowledge of the JOC application process
- Must have successfully organised an event in the past year
- Submit a link with company profile
PRESENTED BY PUNDIT AND THE CITY OF JOBURG
16:00 – 17:00
PANAL DISCUSSION PRESENTED BY THE CREATIVE UPRISING HUB:TAC’s is a printmaking company that aims to respond to the lack of access to learning printmaking skills and techniques in the black community. They offer training and production support to artists and art enthusiasts.
In this panel discussion, TACS founders, Thabo Motseki & Molefe Thwala will unpack their innovative business model in greater detail with Constitution Hill’s, Lesole Tauatswala.
17:00 – 18:00
EXHIBITION WALKABOUTS
EXHIBITION:"The ARTS COMPANY SOWETO (TACS) collaboration with the Creative Uprising Hub have developed a June 16 Youth Month orientated print programme which included mentoring & the co-development of limited edition print artworks with emerging artists from various backgrounds. The project has culminated in this exhibition in the Women’s Jail.
Join Thabo Motseki & Molefe Thwala and participating artists for a walkabout of the exhibition and explore the process of printmaking as a medium with the artists will discuss the inspiration behind their work."
18:00 – 20:00
ABAFANA ABABI
FILM SCREENING:DIRECTOR: ZIGGY HOFMEYR; ACTORS: MATLI MOHAPELOA,THOMAS GUMEDE - Best friends Thebe and Gift (Thomas Gumede and Matli Mohapeloa), from Orlando, Soweto, grew up poor with aspirations of being rich. Taking the easy road of crime, they make it big as two bandits modelled on Robin Hood, stealing only from the wealthy (who acquired their money from dirty deals in the first place), and then sharing their takings with the community. They have three rules: steal only if you can do it with a free conscience; never have blood on your hands; and steal big. After becoming instant millionaires from their latest heist, the two bandits go on an insane spending spree, drive epic sports cars, wear the best threads, and get chased by the hottest ladies – but soon they land in a world of trouble while living their dreams!"
FILM SCREENING:DIRECTOR: ZIGGY HOFMEYR; ACTORS: MATLI MOHAPELOA,THOMAS GUMEDE - Best friends Thebe and Gift (Thomas Gumede and Matli Mohapeloa), from Orlando, Soweto, grew up poor with aspirations of being rich. Taking the easy road of crime, they make it big as two bandits modelled on Robin Hood, stealing only from the wealthy (who acquired their money from dirty deals in the first place), and then sharing their takings with the community. They have three rules: steal only if you can do it with a free conscience; never have blood on your hands; and steal big. After becoming instant millionaires from their latest heist, the two bandits go on an insane spending spree, drive epic sports cars, wear the best threads, and get chased by the hottest ladies – but soon they land in a world of trouble while living their dreams!"
CREATIVE WEEKDAY 2
22JUNE
R25
per person, per day
TIME
Title
Description
SPEAKERS
11:00 - 11:45
SOCIAL INTERACTION BINGO
NETWORKING:Networking session in the form of social interaction games to facilitate connections and collaborations among attendees.
BUBBLEGUM CLUB
12:00 - 12:45
FUNDING ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP:Get step by step instructions on how and where to apply for funding and how to identify expenses that fall under your creative business and how to claim back.
DILLION PHIRI & MARIE FRICOUT
13:00 – 13:45
INTERGRATING MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE INTO THE CREATIVE PROCESS
TALK:Molema has worked in various capacities at the intersection of creative practice and community organising. In this session she shares case studies and success stories from individuals and organisations that have successfully implemented mental health initiatives.
MOLEMO MOILOA
14:00 – 14:45
HOW TO FAIL
PANEL DISCUSSION:The fear of failure is often times the number one cause of stress and burnout for the youth, young people have it embedded in them that failure is the end. In this panel discussion we addressing the value of failure and understanding it as catalyst for growth.
TBC
15:00-16:30
HOW TO USE THE POWER OF BRANDING AND DESIGN TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL AND PROFITABLE BUSINESS.
WORKSHOP:A transformative, power packed workshop that will elevate your business to new heights. and revolutionise your brand strategy. Veejay Archary will unveil the ten golden rules that are essential for creating a brand that stands out from the crowd. 4 enterprises will be practically workshops in the session as a tangible demonstration of the learnings and applications, so 4 entrepreneurs can actually 'win' their own brand strategy!
VEEJAY ARCHERY – MR. BLACK
17:00 – 18:00
76/23 PRINT EXHIBITION WALKABOUT
WALKABOUT:The ARTS COMPANY SOWETO (TACS) collaboration with the Creative Uprising Hub have developed a June 16 Youth Month orientated print programme which included mentoring & the co-development of limited edition print artworks with emerging artists from various backgrounds. The project has culminated in this exhibition in the Women’s Jail.Join Thabo Motseki & Molefe Thwala and participating artists for a walkabout of the exhibition and explore the process of printmaking as a medium with the artists will discuss the inspiration behind their work.
THE ARTS COMPANY SOWETO (TACS)
18:00 – 20:00
PIET'S SAKE 2
FILM SCREENING:DIRECTOR: NORMAN MAAKE; ACTORS: FEATURING WARREN MASEMOLA,MOTLATSI MAFATSHE,KASERAN PILLAY,SIYABONGA AND TWALA,MBUSO KHOZA - Melusi (Motlatsi Mafatshe), the son of a well-off Zulu polygamist, squares off with his Indian varsity lecturer, (Kaseran Pillay), over who can be a youth or an adult better than the other. Soon life gives them an opportunity to swap lives and live out their differences through a comedy of errors amidst two cultural ceremonies that they are both central to. Melusi must deal with being a lecturer and a husband to two women as Amit (Kaseran Pillay) was forced into an arranged marriage after he married his first wife. Amit must deal with being the son of a Maskandi artist who wants Melusi to be more vested in the village life. Their body swap experience, in a heightened cultural and age shock, takes them on an hilarious journey to figure out themselves, their new families and environments, and most of all the two ceremonies – Umsebenzi for Melusi and Kavadi festival for Amit. The only way they can swap back is to learn the valuable lessons of appreciating not just their own lives, but the lives of others too."
FILM SCREENING:DIRECTOR: NORMAN MAAKE; ACTORS: FEATURING WARREN MASEMOLA,MOTLATSI MAFATSHE,KASERAN PILLAY,SIYABONGA AND TWALA,MBUSO KHOZA - Melusi (Motlatsi Mafatshe), the son of a well-off Zulu polygamist, squares off with his Indian varsity lecturer, (Kaseran Pillay), over who can be a youth or an adult better than the other. Soon life gives them an opportunity to swap lives and live out their differences through a comedy of errors amidst two cultural ceremonies that they are both central to. Melusi must deal with being a lecturer and a husband to two women as Amit (Kaseran Pillay) was forced into an arranged marriage after he married his first wife. Amit must deal with being the son of a Maskandi artist who wants Melusi to be more vested in the village life. Their body swap experience, in a heightened cultural and age shock, takes them on an hilarious journey to figure out themselves, their new families and environments, and most of all the two ceremonies – Umsebenzi for Melusi and Kavadi festival for Amit. The only way they can swap back is to learn the valuable lessons of appreciating not just their own lives, but the lives of others too."
CREATIVE WEEKDAY 3
23JUNE
R25
per person, per day
TIME
Title
Description:
SPEAKERS
11:00 -17:00
SEXUAL HEALTH CONSULTATION AND SEX TOY POP UP OFFERING
POP-UP SHOP: Kim Windvogel is the cofounder of Femmeprojects, an organisation that focuses on sexual & reproductive health & rights.
KIM WINDVOGEL
11:00 -12:00
FOOD AND DIET AS PART OF MENTAL STABILITY
WORKSHOP: Lady Day, is a food researcher investigating food and cooking as an important part of mental stability. meal plans, diet affecting mental health. she works around ideas of the reimaging of recipes from different communities and how they can encourage positive creative outputs.
LADY DAY
12:15 -13:30
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Tiffany Lekuku, the spirit behind “As Told By Tiffany” and the Nuru House brand. In this workshop she takes us through interactive sessions focusing on mindfulness, stress management techniques, art therapy sessions, yoga and other wellness activities that promote relaxation, self-reflection, and emotional healing.
TIFFANY LEKUKU
13:45 – 14:30
SEXUAL WELLNESS TALK
TALK: Kim Windvogel is the cofounder of Femmeprojects, an organisation that focuses on sexual & reproductive health & rights.
KIM WINDVOGEL
14:00 – 17:15
THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: LIVE OR DIGITAL …OR?
WORKSHOPS : A presentation of the Music in Africa research addressing various music industry issues (published in 2022). Looking at key findings with input from a music industry respondents. Talented Basha Uhuru headline artist Shekinah will be one of the panellists at this insightful workshop.
Concert SA Music Workshop
14:45 – 15:30
ART THERAPY BREATH WORK
INTERACTIVE: An interactive session providing tools for stress management.
TBC
15:30 -16:30
REFRESHMENTS |FACILITATED NETWORKING
SOCIAL INTERACTION: Networking session to facilitate connections and collaborations among attendees.
BUBBLEGUM CLUB
18:00 – 20:00
THE UMBRELLA MEN
FILM SCREENING:"DIRECTOR: JOHN BARKER ACTORS: KEENAN ARRISON,BRONTE SNELL,JAQUES DE SILVA,SHAMILLA MILLER - When charming musician Jerome Adams (Jaques de Silva) flies into Cape Town for his estranged father’s funeral, he finds his dad, Gershwin, has bequeathed him his beloved Goema nightclub as well as the care of The Umbrella Men minstrel troupe. Unfortunately, in a shady deal engineered by long-time family rival Tariek Cupido (Abduraghman Adams), the club must make a huge payment to the bank or be repossessed in two weeks. However, Jerome feels conflicted about his culture, the minstrels and his father’s Goema music – which he believes is blackface and “dancing-for-your-supper” type of music. Meanwhile, his aunt Valerie “V” (June van Merch), the family matriarch, will protect her family and their legacy with her life. She has poured her heart and soul into the minstrels and the Goema club, struggling to keep the club and culture alive while Gershwin failed to pay the bills. Having been evicted from District Six in the ‘70s, she refuses to move again and believes Jerome is the answer to their prayers."
FILM SCREENING:"DIRECTOR: JOHN BARKER ACTORS: KEENAN ARRISON,BRONTE SNELL,JAQUES DE SILVA,SHAMILLA MILLER - When charming musician Jerome Adams (Jaques de Silva) flies into Cape Town for his estranged father’s funeral, he finds his dad, Gershwin, has bequeathed him his beloved Goema nightclub as well as the care of The Umbrella Men minstrel troupe. Unfortunately, in a shady deal engineered by long-time family rival Tariek Cupido (Abduraghman Adams), the club must make a huge payment to the bank or be repossessed in two weeks. However, Jerome feels conflicted about his culture, the minstrels and his father’s Goema music – which he believes is blackface and “dancing-for-your-supper” type of music. Meanwhile, his aunt Valerie “V” (June van Merch), the family matriarch, will protect her family and their legacy with her life. She has poured her heart and soul into the minstrels and the Goema club, struggling to keep the club and culture alive while Gershwin failed to pay the bills. Having been evicted from District Six in the ‘70s, she refuses to move again and believes Jerome is the answer to their prayers."
FREEDOMFESTIVAL
24JUNE
R150
per person, per day
TIME
Title
Venue
Description
10:00
Sounds of Freedom Music Festival
Main Stage
Curated to provide space for up-and-coming artists and new talent, the main stage will keep you vibing all day long with live entertainment.
02:00
Closed
Closed
Closed
It’s a youth movement synonymous with a creative, open-minded, and often non-conforming and unconventional community, placing the institution at the epicentre of urban culture inspired by music, art and urban culture.
22 & 23 June
THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2023
FUNCTIONAL & PRACTICAL THINGS TO AID AND SUPPORT YOU TO CAPITALISE ON YOUR CREATIVITY.
FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2023
ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION OF THE WORLD.
THE CREATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMME PRESENTED BY THE BUBBLEGUM CLUB
Mental and physical health comprises of many different elements that require our Consistent acknowledgement. While creativity is often recommended as a means of therapy or escape in mental health practice, which outlets exist for creative individuals?
In order to function and navigate the world in a productive, holistic way, we need to consider multiple parts of our lived experience at once.
In response to this, BASHA UHURA presents THE BUBBLEGUM CLUB CREATIVE WEEK, WELLNESS PROGRAMME, a 2 day programme focussed on empowering creatives in all aspects of living and practicing their art, resulting in a well-balanced life.
On day one the focus is on functional & practical things to aid and support you to capitalise on your creativity. The main goal for second day of the Creative Wellness programme is for participants to take part in a variety of activities in support of mental health and their personal navigation of the world. The main goal for second day of the Creative Wellness programme is for participants to take part in a variety of activities in support of mental health and their personal navigation of the world.
BASHA UHURU FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2023 SPONSORS
