Standard Bank Hands Out 99 Awards in 25 Years

By Colin Wardle and Onamandla Mathe
Since its inception way back in 1981, the Standard Bank Young Artists Award has been a platform for aspiring artists who have “demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen fields but who have not yet achieved national exposure and acclaim.” The awards have always served to promote the careers of their recipients, [...]

Youth Jazz Festival makes waves in Grahamstown

By Nadine Theron (FJP Reporter)
“Let my children have music! Let them hear live music. Not noise. My children! You do what you want with your own!” – Charlie Mingus
Jazz is a big part of the Grahamstown Festival. But it’s not only the older, established musicians who get recognised. Every year, scores of young hopeful and [...]