Helderberg melomaniacs are in for a treat as the basin sets the scene for an evening of live music, dance and barrels of laughter with renowned saxophonist Don Vino and artist friends stepping onto the local stage to produce a concert like no other, all in aid of a worthy cause.
The musical delight is set to enthral audiences at Strand Town Hall on Saturday 9 September with not-to-miss performances by the acclaimed headliner as well as fellow artists, Nur Abrahams, Fagrie Isaacs, Co-B Wyngaard, The Elginairs Dance Band, Salome and DJ Newton. Comedian Quinton Manuels will stand-up as the master of ceremonies. In the build-up to the production, Don Vino, The Elginairs Dance Band and Co-B Wyngaard will perform on the popular SABC 3 breakfast show, Espresso on Tuesday 5 September.
Next month’s concert is presented by Saxy Vibes in association with The Hearties Club, which comprises a group of diverse friends who have a heart for children in need and drive fundraising initiatives on the basis that charity begins at home, to engage individuals in support of a cause and encourage a continued relationships. Following an insightful visit to Heartlands Baby Sanctuary, the club decided to pledge the production proceeds to the Somerset West facility that cares for 25 children at any given time and provides holistic care for orphaned and vulnerable little ones from birth to six years of age.
“We were astonished to see the commitment and sacrifices by management and staff. We recognised a need for extra funds to develop any further projects for the children,” said Adele Gordon, The Hearties Club event manager assistant.
Asked what inspired the musical collaboration, Gordon offered perspective, saying that while most of us have dreams, goals and ambitions in pursuit of being someone, achieving something and living a meaningful life, helping in a purposeful way can be challenging in today’s tough economic climate. However, supporting the production which offers a platform to musicians and their crew still recovering from crippling pandemic times while aiding an organisation offering an invaluable service as a beacon of hope to the community, is one way of lending a helping hand where it is desperately needed.
“We are extremely grateful to the organisers who have been working on this concert since late 2022,” said Heartlands Baby Sanctuary’s Nikki Bower. “We therefore are hoping the concert will be at full capacity in the Strand hall. To have the community’s support for events such as these goes a very long way towards helping us raise much-needed funds, given our resources within the organisation are already running at full capacity.”
According to Bower, the funds will be invested in the facility’s Adopt-a-Cot campaign, overall operations and, very importantly, towards the extension of the children’s new playground which will have jungle gyms, tunnels, windy paths with stop streets, sandpits, basketball hoops and so much more – “giving the children what they truly deserve.”
Gordon reckons locals can look forward to a complete live music experience with a stellar lineup assured to get audiences moving and grooving to the beat and offer the perfect therapy for the soul.
“From The Hearties Club committee members, a special thank you to the community for all the support needed to ensure the event’s success. We kindly acknowledge each and every one for their contribution and believe that good hearts never fail.”
Gordon concluded with a quote by Jeff Warner: “We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.”
V The show starts at 19:00; doors open at 17:00.
V Tickets cost R150 and can be securely booked via Quicket (https://www.quicket.co.za/).
V Anyone willing and able to further assist Heartlands, please contact Nikki Bower on nikki@heartlandsbaby.org.
