With the release of the new Heroes Wear Red single “Bring Me Love” only weeks away, the announcement of the MK MVP winners is incredible news for the band about to take your breath away.

MK Music Video Project (MVP) - top 10 announced

Ten local artists will each get R50k from MK to produce a music video

Lights, camera, action! The top 10 MK Music Video Project (MVP) artists for 2010 have been selected. Aiming to invest in and uplift the South African music and production industry, MK recently commissioned 10 local music videos by putting a tender out to pitch. 196 pitches were submitted in the space of a month.

To enter, bands had to partner with a reputable and registered South African production company and conceptualise a superior quality, creative music video concept for one of their as yet un-filmed tracks.

With a balance of both established artists and newcomers, the music videos are set to be world class. The top 10 are:

• Jack Parow, Tussen Stasies submitted by Ten10 Films
• Foto na Dans, Die Vloed submitted by Admit One Productions
• The Cavalier, Kiss and Tell submitted by Tough Sunday Productions
• Will Mono ft. Jax Panik, Ken My Nie submitted by Foml Films
• Thieve ft. Die Heuwels Fantasties, Way To Go submitted by The African Attachment
• MC, Earl & Algemi, Dakskroef submitted by Blixem Productions
• Heroes Wear Red, Bring Me Love submitted by Mannequin Productions
• Winterstasie, Los My submitted by The Magic Factory
• 4am, Steering Ships submitted by Unleashed
• CrashCarBurn, Long Live Tonight submitted by 7Films

The top 10 were chosen by a MK selection panel who considered elements such as the production company’s experience; the choice of artist and song; the creative concept and treatment of the music video; the budget and production value; how well the concept complemented the MK brand and the appeal for its viewers.

Says Victor Edward Eckard, Head of Content at MK: “MVP was created to recognise and expose the wealth of talent that the South African music industry has to offer. It aims to encourage collaboration, uplift the industry and offer both bands and production companies a platform through which to showcase their work. Year on year we hope to grow this project and if the quality of the pitches we received is anything to go by, we can look forward to some interesting and powerful collaborations and of course, exceptional content.”




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MK Musiekvideo-projek (MVP) – toptien aangekondig

Tien plaaslike kunstenaars gaan elk R50 000 van MK kry om ’n musiekvideo te vervaardig

Ligte, kamera, aksie! Die toptien-kunstenaars van MK se Musiekvideo-projek (MVP) vir 2010 is so pas aangewys. As deel van MK se doelwit om te belê in die Suid-Afrikaanse musiek- en vervaardigingsbedryf en om dit na ’n hoër vlak te neem, het MK opdrag gegee vir die vervaardiging van tien plaaslike musiekvideo’s. Altesame 196 voorleggings is binne die bestek van ’n maand ontvang nadat MK bekend gemaak het dat hulle tenders vir MVP inwag.

Om te kon inskryf, moes die bands in samewerking met ’n geregistreerde Suid-Afrikaanse produksiemaatskappy van aansien die konsep vir ’n kreatiewe musiekvideo van uitstaande gehalte voorlê vir ’n song waarvan daar nog nie ’n video gemaak is nie.

Met ’n goeie balans tussen gevestigde kunstenaars en nuwelinge beloof die musiekvideo’s om van wêreldgehalte te wees. Die toptien is:

• Jack Parow, Tussen stasies voorgelê deur Ten10 Films
• Foto na Dans, Die vloed voorgelê deur Admit One Productions
• The Cavalier, Kiss and Tell voorgelê deur Tough Sunday Productions
• Will Mono met Jax Panik, Ken my nie voorgelê deur Foml Films
• Thieve met Die Heuwels Fantasties, Way To Go voorgelê deur The African Attachment
• MC, Earl & Algemi, Dakskroef voorgelê deur Blixem Productions
• Heroes Wear Red, Bring Me Love voorgelê deur Mannequin Productions
• Winterstasie, Los my voorgelê deur The Magic Factory
• 4am, Steering Ships voorgelê deur Unleashed
• CrashCarBurn, Long Live Tonight voorgelê deur 7Films

Die toptien is gekies deur ’n MK-keurpaneel wat gekyk het na aspekte soos die vervaardigingsmaatskappy se ervaring; die keuse van kunstenaar en song; die kreatiewe konsep en uiteensetting van die musiekvideo; die begroting en die produksiewaarde; tot welke mate die konsep aansluit by die MK-handelsmerk; en hoe dit sal aanklank vind by MK se kykers.

Victor Edward Eckard, inhoudshoof van MK, het die volgende te sê: “MVP is geskep om erkenning te gee aan die uitsonderlike talent in die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekbedryf en om die blootstelling van bands te bevorder. Die doel is om samewerking aan te moedig, die bedryf ’n hupstoot te gee en om sowel die bands as die produksiemaatskappye ’n platform te bied om hul talente ten toon te stel. Ons hoop om die projek jaarliks te verbeter en volgens die gehalte van die voorleggings wat ons vanjaar ontvang het, kan ons uitsien na interessante en opwindende samewerkings wat uiteraard ’n groot bydrae gaan lewer tot uitstaande inhoud.”

For further information contact:

gavin@musketeer.co.za

Got a flare for graphic design? Fine art? Scribbling? Painting? Sculpting? Find a home for your artwork and win some really cool prizes this winter as Heroes Wear Red roll out their most exciting music yet!

HWR in association with EA Games and Musketeer Records want YOU to submit artwork to be featured as downloadable inserts for the new Heroes Wear Red *exclusively digital* singles as well as to be printed on all HWR merchandise, websites and banners.

Musketeer stable mates Heroes Wear Red, 7th Son and Sugardrive are set to take to the stage at this years Forbidden Fruit Festival in Hermanus.

Both 7th Son and Heroes have been on an extensive coastal tour through the month of December and will be rounding it all off with Forbidden Fruit.

SA legends Sugardrive make an appearence as well and the rare opportunity to see them in action in the flesh is one not to be missed.  

 Forbidden Fruit Goes Coastal

Hermanus High School 22 December 10 bands 10 hours music festival

On the 22th December South Africa’s new festival experience Forbidden Fruit hits the coast, for a one- off mega band slam summer concert featuring a staggering ten bands over 10 hours of rocked out madness. The sleepy seaside town of Hermanus is preparing itself for a serious wakeup call as the largest outdoor music event ever in the Overberg, hits town. 

The intriguing stellar line up covers the complete range of what is happening in the SA Rock scene.  From the enfant terribles of the Afrikaans scene Die Heuwels Fantasies and their angsty big brothers Van Coke Cartel through the indefinable percussive driven funk metal which is Napalma, the slinky summer skunk of 7^Th Son, the -Rock-Pop-Blues-Jive of Hot Water, right through to crowd pleasing upstarts Heroes Wear Red, the line up is a fat juicy slice of what is really mattering, music wise today. 

Add to that local coastal stalwarts Akkedis and Cape Town favourites  Reburn, all leading up to an incredible finale from, the soon to be stadium rock gods, the indie darlings The Dirty Skirts and the band who have been called by many as the greatest SA alternative rock back ever  -Sugardrive, it verges on audio overdose territory. 

For the price of some single band gigs you get yourself a day long fest with some of the most decadent delights that SA rock as to offer, all crammed into an unmissable musical feast. Forbidden? This festival is going to so darn bad, rightfully it should be banned!

Forbidden Fruit - Rocking to the Core

11 hours 10 Bands 110 Bucks One day Only

22^nd December 2009 14:00 Gates 12:00

R110m Presale (www.webtickets.co.za) 125 (door) under 12 R50 under 6 free

Contact info@4biddenfruit.co.za

http://www.4biddenfruit.co.za/

The 10^th October, Weekend Live presents Heroes Wear Red live in studio on SABC2 at 7am. The band will be performing 3 songs from their debut album “Surviving September”, as well as interviews with the band members and clips from the forthcoming Video release for “Am I”.

Directed by industry heavyweight Ash Dibben of Hypnotic Films, the video is shot with the class and style of Dibben’s award winning R&B masterpieces. His foray into rock music video with “Am I” is testament to his talent and ability as a director across the board.

Starring Elma Smit (TV presenter) as the leading lady - the video is a tongue-in-cheek juxtaposition of everyday life and the sweaty glamour of rock and roll.

Vocalist Tim Kroon explains “This song’s about having fun with a stereotype, playing the role...a bit of fun for everyone, against the backdrop of a catchy rock ‘n roll beat. It’s time to shake things up a bit.”

Catchy indeed – the latest single off the band’s debut “Surviving September” is definitely provocative and is poised to shake things up a bit. After the phenomenal success of “Beautiful Way” the band is showing true grit, and a few more teeth.

Don’t miss the band live in action at the official video launch shows:

23rd October – Zula Sound Bar (Cape Town)
 

Media please RSVP to david@musketeer.co.za. There will be gift packs for the press/media that RSVP, courtesy of HWR & Electronic Arts on the night.

Visit www.heroeswearred.com to view the video or keep an eye on your favourite music channel.

Heroes Wear Red have locked down a date for their debut video shoot taking place in September.

 In line with the style and fan orientated mind set of the band, HWR have decided to make use of their show at Cool Running’s Fourways on the 5^th September, in order to hand pick audience members to appear in their video.

Fans are asked to consider only two things…….Am I cool and do I rock

Following the phenomenal success of Heroes first single, “Beautiful Way”, on 5fm, the band has been invited to perform on the prestigious Live@5 show hosted by Catherine Grenfell. The show takes place on Saturday 11^th July and is seeing an unprecedented response from the public.  Having the opportunity to present the album to both a studio and radio listening audience in a live format, is one which excites the band immensely, as Heroes proves to be a formidable live spectacle.

The audience is required to arrive by 4:00pm at SABC Radio Park and is open to the public as a free show. To be allowed access, email names to Catherine@5fm.co.za.

Come get up close and personal with Heroes in this unique setting and be a part of something that will prove to be an important moment for SA music and Heroes Wear Red.    

As you may know by now Rock Out Radio have established the dates for the Launches in Gauteng.

We plan to have a Launch party and Raise Funds on the 1st of August in Pretoria and in Johannesburg area on 11 September.

These parties will be marketed heavily and continue to use all forms of media to spread the word of Rock Out Radio providing South Africa with SA Rock 24/7 and 365!

The Gigs

Each gig includes four rock bands. Each gig will have a significantly popular Gauteng based band as headliner. Each gig will also be broadcasted Live onto the streaming audio of Rock Out Radio. In terms of size we'd prefer the Venues to have at least a 450 capacity and not too far out.

I'd like to ask your suggestions on Venues and Bands that would be perfect for these launches. If you have contact details that would be AWESOME.

Feel free to reply to this e-mail. Would be great to involve the friendly rock fans of Gauteng in this project!

Thank you so much for your support!

Just thought I'd let you all know that the Launches at Mercury and Zula were both AWESOME. We really did well in terms of numbers and the flow of each event. Ever since these launches our listenership has gone up by almost an additional 1000 listeners a week and Rock Out Radio has been in the newspapers and certain magazines as well as online on event and music sites.

I'd like to thank Kevin and Sean from Mercury and Vusa from Zula Bar for letting us use their venues and helping out in the cause. It has played a big role in the growth of Rock Out Radio and we are proud to be working with venues such as Mercury and Zula.

I'd also like to thank the bands Hog Hoggidy Hog, Autopilot, Reburn, The Undefind, Kings of Vegas, Red Light In June, Cat String Theory, Skyeclad so far for giving us awesome shows. Your efforts in helping Rock Out Radio have been amazing.

About Rock Out Radio

http://www.rockoutradio.co.za/

Rock Out Radio has been around for 3 months and is a rock dedicated online radio station that is committed to bring true and "bubblegum free" rock to the REAL rock fans of South Africa. Rock Out Radio driven by the company OBTek Streaming and its streaming technologies. OBTek Streaming is one of the leading streaming audio and video companies in South Africa and serves some of the most renowned radio stations in South Africa.

It is already supported by all the Cape Town rock bands and especially established bands such as Hog Hoggidy Hog, Cassette, Crash Car Burn, Holly and the Woods and has support from a majority of the South African rock bands in Gauteng. We also enjoy support and endorsement from major companies in the rock industry and people such as Peter Lacey from Musketeer Records, Benjy Mudie from Radio Today and Rock of Ages, Authentic Group, Mad Brew Productions team, Your LMG gig guide, Headline Artists, Klein Libertas, Paul Bothners, Mercury Live, Zula Bar, Stones and many more.

Our content will at first and foremost support the local rock scene in the major cities of South Africa. We will be having radio shows which are creative and informative. We plan to play the most supported forms of Rock in South Africa and plan to cater for a variety of rock fans. 

Rock Out Radio is also involved in big rock festivals such as Rocking The Daisies, Oppikoppi, Lucky Fish Festival, RAMFEST - Pretoria Seasons Wither, FROCK and the RAG Launch A Band Competition and The Ataris Tour of SA.

Rock Out Radio currently plays 100% South African rock and when the live shows kick off we will play a balance of 70% South African rock and 30% international rock. It is the platform for all South African rock bands to display their talent and reach their fans internationally as the streaming audio is available to anybody with internet access and even people with cell phones.

Live gig venues will also be able to participate and promote themselves via our Live Broadcasts ad coverage at venues.

Rock Out Radio is not just a radio station, it is a hub for the rock industry, and for bands to get their material broadcasted and reach their fans. Fans can finally listen to a rock radio station which plays their favorite local rock band. Rock Out Radio (ROR) will strive to help rock bands and rock fans get the best of rock and get their daily dose of local rock wherever there is internet including on a cell phone. Our streaming audio technology also allows cell phone owners to actually listen to Rock Out Radio wherever they are as long as their cell phones have GPRS, 3G or WAP .

Heroes Wear Red saw 10th April bringing a record breaking 5 weeks at the number 1 position on SA's biggest national station 5FM. Touted by DJ's as the most important song in the history of the Hi5@5, there can be no mistaking the quality and appeal of the bands debut single "Beautiful Way".

16th February sees HWR's debut album "Surviving September" released to retail.

With the current success of the first single "Beautiful Way" on 5fm, the interest generated for the album is significant. Keeping momentum currently sees pre-production on a video for the forthcoming second single.

1st March will be HWR's first live show for the year at Tempo's alongside a full line up of bands and two stages. "Surviving September" looks set to inject a fresh dose of pop/rock sensibility into the SA scene. So be sure to give it a listen and pick up a copy at all good music stores. 

HWR where this week play listed by the radio giant that is 5FM, with their first single, "Beautiful Way", from their debut album Surviving September. The album is set to become a South African "must have" for any pop/rock fan. HWR hopes that with the support of radio and most importantly the public that Surviving September reaches far and wide.

 Support the single on 5FM by getting activly involved.

sms Hi5 heroes wear red beautiful way to 33345