MUSIC

IN MEMORIAM

Peter Martin died last month at the age of 37, his death a sad loss to music.

With the reputation that "no-one could swing like Peter", he played with noted groups such as Johnny Williams and his Jazzmen, the Keynotes, the John Drake Trio, Five High and, most recently, Line-Out. He also played with jazz players in jazz groups.

A trust fund has been set up for his daughter Laura. Should you wish to contribute, contact Lloyd Kyd, PO Box 4983, Durban, 4000. Phone 902-3521 Ext 3564 or fax 902-68.

WIND BAND

The music department of St Mary's DSG in Kloof will host the KZN Youth Wind Band conducted by Werner Dannewitz on August 6 from 19h00 to 21h00 in the school hall.

Also appearing will be the St Mary's Chamber Choir which won their section at the International Music Competition in Vienna in 1994. They will present an entertaining programme ranging from Palestrina to Zulu folk songs.

On Sepember 11, UCT choir performs with the local Highway School choir.

SPOOKHOUSE MUSIC

The Spookhouse in Escombe will present Megan McCrae and Blind's Acoustic Set in a melodic double bill at 19h00 on August 4. On the menu is Hungarian goulash, late winter salad and hot chocolate sponge pudding.

The Spookhouse is at 45 Vausedale Crescent, Escombe. Tickets are R35 (students R25). Phone 44- 5871 to book.

CHORAL COMPETITION

The Spoornet Choral Competition will be held in the BAT Hall at the BAT Centre on August 16.

STUDENTS IN HAIR

The sounds of the popular 70's musical Hair are booming out from the Volks-wagen Musicative's Theatre Company's Mayville rehearsal studio as a talented cast of 40 high school students work under director Themi Venturas.

The cast of pupils from high schools in and around the greater Durban area is preparing for the opening night of Hair in the Playhouse Drama on August 15.

Themi is being assisted by choreo-grapher Denise Britz with Belinda Chapman as stage manager. Dawn Thompson handles the musical direction. MORALITY

Although Hair was written in the early 70's, the issues it deals with include military conscription, morality and anti-establishment behaviour which are still very relevant today.

The show runs from August 15-24. Tickets are R10 (students R5). Block bookings of 10 or more (R5 per person).

MUSIC EXPO

Africa's largest professional equipment trade show, SAMIX '96 (South African Music Industries Exhibition), is sche-duled to take place from September 20 to 22 at the AA Kyalami Conference and Exhibition Centre.

The 1996 show promises to be even bigger and better than last year's show with exhibitor numbers swelling by close on 80%. SAMIX provides the ideal platform for the South African music industry to showcase its finest achieve-ments by bringing all the main players under one roof to develop music and the music business.

For details contact Cathy Findley on (011) 463-6372 or Fax (011) 463-6346.

FUNKY'S PROGRAMME

August sees a new and exciting line-up at Funky's with a varied selection of bands and entertainment at the harbour-facing restaurant in the BAT Centre.

On August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 21h00 a number of local amateur bands take the platform to showcase their music whether it be rock, jazz, folk, blues or a combination of the lot.

On August 6, 13, 20 and 27 several jazz bands will perform and on August 7, 14, 21 and 28 a line-up of talented local acoustic musicians.

From Thursdays to Saturdays, Funky's features favourite rock bands such as Urban Creep, Landscape Prayers and Squeal as well as new talent.

Funky's comprises a fully-licensed restaurant and bar open seven days a week for lunches and dinner. The venue specialises in Eastern cuisine and also offers a light pub menu.

There is a couvert charge for all bands, the proceeds of which go to performers. For further information or to book a table contact Funky's on 36-2029.

NPO MUSIC AT THE LAKE

The Natal Philharmonic Orchestra will hold another of their popular Music at the Lake concerts in the Durban Botanical Gardens on August 4 and September 22 at 15h00. Tickets at R15 (students and pensioners R12).

Those attending should take along a chair and a picnic basket for an afternoon of light classics in the park.