After a brutal winter of snow and rain falling from the skies like wooden stakes, the suave undead, aching for a social gathering befitting of their stature, are stirring in their lavish mausoleums. For the news has reached them like the scent of the young, beautiful and mortal: The clans shall congregate once more in a celebration for the Masked Vampyre Ball – 1819!

The master has sent for James to polish his most expensive Twoshoes for when the clock strikes 21:00 the precocious young vampires of the Imp-aler Orchestra under the conductorship of the Esteemed Lord Vlad the VI shall serenade the ballroom of the undead with symphonies of the great composer, Maoriginal. The non-blood relations that make the duo of Nôze, has also sent a missive confirming their attendance.

In Cloak Towne, the Nomadic Orchestra shall have even the most distinguished guest swinging like a rabid bat from the crystal chandeliers. In the old Transvaalania we have summoned Bram Stoker himself to read from his classic tome.

This event, dear reader, will be a opulent blue-blooded affair. Guests are reminded to make their preparations in due time as to not be caught off-guard, for the revelry shall be such, that daylight might sneak up upon the proceedings and vapourise the ill-equipped!

For the brave amongst us, throw a roll of the dice and partake in the game of chance. Receive a Kiss or get bitten by Santanico Pandemonium, primary Queen Vampyre, rescued by our brave team from the ruins of the Titty Twister.

Hematologists unite, for there will be blood.

For one evening your senses are overwhelmed by a smorgasbord of goats, tubas, clairvoyants, caravans, chickens, trumpets, violins, giant speakers, a farmer and his live pigs in attendance…and lots of vodka. Sound like fun?

The Competition:
 
one small seed is the official media partner of this event and we are happy to say we have ten tickets to giveaway: five for the Cape Town event (at the Old Biscuit Mill on September 7) and five for the Jozi event (at Carfax & Street on September 8 )
 
How to Win:
 

1. Tweet @onesmallseedSA @BeanstalkSA what would you like to see people wearing at ‘The Masked Vampyre Ball’ and what city you live in. (hashtag #Balkanology) Q: How crazy are you willing to go?

1. Drop a comment on the Facebook Event Page and let us know what you might be wearing and what city you live in. (@mention one small seed Magazine & TV)

The most craziest/best dressed will win free tickets! Winners will be announced via Facebook and Twitter on Friday, September 7 at 12h00.
 

 
In the meantime here is a taste of the lineup:

NÔZE (France)
Vlad & the mini Imp’aler Orchestra (Transylvania)
Bram Stoker, Live readings from his classic novel -JHB only-
Nomadic Orchestra -CPT only-
Toby2shoes
Maoriginal
 

 

For more information on tickets etc, please visit the event page, HERE
 
#FlashBack: Issue 08: Balkanology – War and Peace

From March 16 to March 18 at Contermanskloof Wine Farm, Jagermeister presents the annual The Flamjangled Tea Party; the party within a party within a dress-up party within a festival within a bubble of blue sky, green grass and lazy sunny daze. And we have two single full-weekend tickets to give away!

The Flamjangled Tea Party is festival of many things… It’s outdoors, eclectic, humorous, glittering, freaky, funky, jiving, up-beat, jazzy, swinging, sizzling, folksy, rock n rolling, wonderful, gentle, relaxing, silly, cheeky and grrreat! You can expect to find themed spaces and places, great music, top food, fine cocktails, oversized art, dress-up, surprising performances, ridiculous games and daft competitions.

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Festival breakdown

Friday night is ‘Black n White’ with classic silent movies brought to life by soundtracks provided by infamous DJs. An intimate evening with friends by the Little Market Stage before the weekend steps even further into slower gears. Saturday late night venues include The Night Owl Haunt – a New World party tent, and The Miniscule of Sound (now smaller with bigger sound), The Out of Site Cafe and other surprises! Also on Saturday night is ‘The Greatest Dance Lesson Ever’, where festival goers can learn ‘The Charleston’ by the Main Stage presented by Boogie Back Dance Co.

The Little Market Theatre Stage, with daytime beats, side show antics, and off the cuff performances. Featuring : The Tea Bears Picnic for children of all ages. Saturday and Sunday mornings, with free Tea’s and games. There are also dress-up and talent competitions, so bring your talent for Flamjanglers got Odd Talents Competition (No Fire or Vocal Performances – Sorry). The Tea Garden (main stage) opens Saturday 10am – 1am and Sunday 10am – 5pm, with bands and shenanigans.

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Melody Makers and Performers

iScream & the Chocolate Stix
GoodLuck
Hotwater
Jeremy Loops
Nomadic Orchestra
Peachy Keen
Beatenberg
Rumspringer
We Set Sail
Them Tornados
Two Minute Puzzle
Black South Easter
The Blacksmith Band
Nate Mainguard & Tim Hutchinson
The Bird and the Cage
TouchWood
The Time Flies
D7
Meri Kenaz
Legoloop
TobyTeaScones
James Copeland
Dusty Human
Circuswing
Mr Pantoffels
Moody Bloom
Ma’original
Spekta
Fletcher
Green Tea
The Great Vernoni
Will Travel
Tarka Sands
Lady Magnolia
A Kettle Called Black
Biscuits at Noon
Capt FieldMouse
The Sneaky Possums
and many more to come..

© Jonx Pillemer

Venue Information

Contermanskloof Wine Farm, only 25km’s from Cape Town and mere minutes away from Durbanville. Rolling grassed fields for camping, plenty of parking space, stunning dam for dipping, a fine selection of food stalls, bars, multiple entertainment zones and too much more then can mentioned here. Gates open Friday: 15:00 – 00:00; Friday 00:00 – Saturday 08:00; and Saturday: 08:00 till Sunday 13:00

Directions to Contermanskloof
Take N1 out of Cape Town.
Take the N7 towards Malmesbury.
Just after the refinery take Exit 22 : the Durbanville / Tableview turn off.
Turn right towards Durbanville.
Turn left at the T-Junction on to Contermanskloof Road.
Slow down and follow the signs you are nearly there.
(watch out for the sharp right)

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Ticket information

One price covers arrival on Friday or Saturday, so try get there early for extra Jangling the whole weekend long.

Full Weekend Tickets (FRI/SAT/SUN)
Adults: Presale @ Outlets: R320
Presale @ Webtickets: R340
Flamjangled Webtickets are live! www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=4702068

Gate: R380 Full Weekend (Fri or Sat arrival)
Sunday Gate Ticket: R200 (From 9am) – Still a full day of music and antics.

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Want to win a single full-weekend Flamjangled Tea Party ticket? Just follow these simple steps….

1. Like The Flamjangled Tea Party 2012 and Like one small seed on Facebook

 

2. Tag BOTH @The Flamjangled Tea Party 2012 and @one small seed Magazine & TV in your Facebook status and link to this post

 

3. Tweet @GoodTimesEvents and @onesmallseedSA with a mention of Flamjangled Tea Party and onesmallseed.com

Winners will be announced via Twitter on Wednesday 14 March at 16h00

For more information, email info@goodtimeevents.co.za, or check out the Flamjangled Tea Party site, HERE and join the Facebook group, HERE. Please note that all Trading/Stalls have already been allocated for this year. Sponsored by: Jagermeister / Bos Ice Tea / Eversons Cider / Rayban

© Jonx Pillemer

images: Jonx Pillemer