ARTICLES RELATING TO CONCERTS

Richie Sambora furious with Jon Bon Jovi

2013-05-23 08:06

Richie Sambora has hit back at Jon Bon Jovi's suggestion that the guitarist dropped out of Bon Jovi's Because We Can tour because of alcohol abuse issues.

Snoop Lion defies dagga warning in Jhb

2013-05-21 09:26
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Snoop Lion ignored a metro police warning and allegedly smoked dagga on stage at the Standard Bank Arena, in Ellis Park, Johannesburg, the New Age has reported.

Beyoncé apologises for cancelling concert

2013-05-15 18:52

Beyoncé has posted a handwritten letter on her Facebook page apologising for "disappointing" her Belgian fans after she had to cancel her concert in Antwerp.

Big Concerts left 'rattled' by Bieber heist

2013-05-15 13:34

Big Concerts says that the carefully orchestrated theft of millions of rands from the FNB Stadium soon after the Justin Bieber concert has left them fearing for their safety.

5 reasons why teen girls love Justin Bieber

2013-05-13 11:51

Hot on the heels of his South African tour, Lebo Matshego investigates why teen girls are so love-struck by the teenage pop star.

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Check out these awesome fan pics from Bon Jovi's final show in South Africa on their Because We Can your on Saturday, 11 May at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Looks like the Jobur fans had the time of their lives!

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Parents should keep Beliebers hydrated

2013-05-10 13:04

Big Concerts have asked parents to keep their children well hydrated and fed before going to Justin Bieber's Johannesburg show in order to avoid fainting.

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Here are some of your pictures from Justin Bieber's Cape Town concert on Wednesday, 8 May. Channel24 got an OVERWHELMING response on Twitter to our request to fans to send us their concert pics after Justin Bieber himself retweeted our tweet to his nearly 40 million adoring fans on Thursday, 9 May. THANK YOU to all the Beliebers out there - Justin really has the best fans in the world!

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Jhb music fans warned about car guards

2013-05-10 09:13

Concertgoers planning to attend the Bon Jovi or Justin Bieber concerts at the FNB Stadium this weekend have been warned not to pay illegal car guards following reports of a stabbing.

Justin Bieber sends Cape Town into hysteria

2013-05-09 08:37

Bieber Fever hit an all-time high in Cape Town as teen pop phenomenon Justin Bieber played all his hits for a sold-out audience at the stadium.

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Young Cape Town fans braved the early hours and overcast skies to camp outside the stadium on Wednesday night to see Justin Bieber live. And they didn't mind skipping school or studying in line for the rare opportunity. See what the excited Beliebers in the queue had to say.

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Eager Beliebers flock to CT Stadium

2013-05-08 11:06

Hundreds of Justin Bieber fans, most of them young girls, are already camping outside the Cape Town Stadium in anticipation of the teen pop star's first show in SA tonight.

Justin Bieber fined for speeding in Dubai

2013-05-08 09:23

Dubai media has reported that Justin Bieber racked up a "number" of speeding fines before being pulled over, allegedly setting off 6 speed cameras on his way to his concert.

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Bon Jovi Live in Cape Town

2013-05-08 08:42

Cape Town Stadium was rocked to the core on Tuesday, 7 May as US rockers Bon Jovi played their first show in South Africa since 1995! Take a look at the fan pics and Big Concerts shots from the epic concert. Bon Jovi will play FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 11 May.

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Justin Bieber attacked on stage

2013-05-06 11:46

Video footage has emerged of Justin Bieber being attacked by a male fan during his concert in Dubai on Sunday night.

Metallica JHB transport info released

2013-04-26 14:09

Metrorail has announced that it will be running Park & Ride facilities to transport fans to the Metallica concert at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Snoop Lion announces SA tour

2013-04-19 12:19

Snoop Lion, who was announced as the headline act for the MTV Africa All Stars concert in Durban, has confirmed two additional shows for South Africa.

Curbing Our Enthusiasm

2013-04-17 15:46

Channel24 have done a thorough audit of just where our heads are at as we take a look at the major live concerts due for SA this year - and found some upcoming events wanting.

Rihanna cancels show due to illness

2013-04-16 10:14

Rihanna has cancelled another date on her latest tour because she is ill, making it the third date she's cancelled on her Diamonds world tour so far.

Peaches & Herb to perform in Cape Town

2013-04-10 16:10

American soul duo Peaches & Herb, best-known for their hit Reunited, will be performing in Cape Town in May.

UK indie darlings Alt-J coming to SA

2013-04-08 14:25

British indie rockers Alt-J will be performing in South Africa in October, headlining the Rocking the Daisies and Vodacom In The City music festivals.

AKA ends Jazz Festival on a high note

2013-04-08 09:47

SAMA-winning rapper AKA closed off the CTIJF on Saturday on a high note, managing not to disappoint concert goers with an electrifying performance.

Rihanna confirmed for SA tour

2013-04-08 07:33

Big Concerts has announced that Grammy-winning singer Rihanna will be heading to South Africa later this year for a two-city stadium tour.

 
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Snoop Lion Live in Cape Town

2013-05-22 08:52

See pics of the rap star formerly known as Snoop Dogg lighting it up onstage in Cape Town at the Grand West Grand Arena on Tuesday, 21 May.

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Big Concerts blasts stadium heist claims

2013-05-16 10:04

The money stolen from the FNB Stadium after the Justin Bieber concert was not proceeds from ticket sales as reported by certain media, Big Concerts has confirmed.

Myles Kennedy joins Kings of Chaos in SA

2013-05-15 15:22

Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach will be replaced by Myles Kennedy from rock band Alter Bridge for the Kings of Chaos concerts in South Africa, it has been announced.

Win 5 double tickets to Chevelle in Cape Town!

2013-05-14 14:24

Don't have tickets to see US rock trio Chevelle live in Cape Town yet? Well, look no further! Because we're giving away five double tickets to five lucky winners!

Justin Bieber serenades mom in Joburg

2013-05-13 09:42

Justin Bieber had a special Mother's Day surprise planned for his mom in Johannesburg when he brought her onstage to be his One Less Lonely Girl.

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Justin Bieber performed his Believe show at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to a sold out audience. Check out pics from Big Concerts and fans who were at the show here.

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Justin Bieber caught misbehaving in CT

2013-05-10 11:39
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Justin Bieber has reportedly been a handful during his stay at the One&Only hotel in Cape Town, crashing a golf cart while playing bumper cars with his entourage.

Justin Bieber and Bon Jovi: Joburg FAQs

2013-05-10 10:28

Big Concerts have issued a list of Frequently Asked Questions and rules for both Justin Bieber and Bon Jovi's concerts happening at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Beliebers get off scott free for bunking

2013-05-09 16:04

School principals have said that pupils who skipped school to queue for Justin Bieber's Cape Town show will not be in any trouble.

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Comedy duo Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues, known for their famous The Car Guard Song, ventured into the craziness that was the Cape Town Stadium ahead of Justin Bieber's show on Wednesday, 8 May for some tongue-in-cheek interviews with local Beliebers...

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Watch a fan video from the Golden Circle of Justin Bieber performing his hit song Beauty and a Beat at Cape Town Stadium on 8 May to get an idea of what the energy at front of the stage was like!

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Cape Town Stadium and the lives of many young girls will never be the same after Justin Bieber played his very first show in South Africa on Wednesday, 8 May. Take a look at fan pics and other shots from the concert. Justin Bieber will play FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 12 May.

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Bon Jovi concert was really awesome!

2013-05-08 12:38

This Channel24 user surprised her husband, who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease in October 2011, with a Bon Jovi ticket and says the experience was amazing due to everyone being so helpful.

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Beliebers are out in full force as they queue at the Cape Town Stadium ahead of Justin Bieber's concert.

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Bieber fever hits Cape Town

2013-05-08 09:20

Check out these Beliebers who've been waiting at the One and Only in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for hours hoping to see the Canadian superstar, Justin Bieber.

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Security beefed up for Justin Bieber in CT

2013-05-07 14:44

The City of Cape Town has been hard at work over the last couple of months to ensure Justin Bieber's concert is "a fun night" for his young fans.

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Justin Bieber was attacked while performing in Dubai last night when a man jumped onto stage and grabbed him from behind.

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Justin Bieber support acts revealed

2013-04-24 12:43

Big Concerts has announced that ChianoSky and Locnville will open for Justin Bieber on his SA tour and that extra tickets have been released for Cape Town.

Meat Loaf cancels 2nd UK concert

2013-04-18 07:30

American rocker Meat Loaf has pulled out of a second concert in Britain as health problems continued to dog the 65-year-old singer.

5 Most Annoying Concert Behaviours

2013-04-16 12:20

Although she loves seeing her favourite artists perform live, Lebo Matshego does have a few annoyances she'd like to share.

Rihanna can't beat Bieber's SA ticket sales

2013-04-12 14:38

Although tickets for Rihanna's two stadium shows in South Africa have sold well, it could not match the feverish rush to secure tickets to the SA leg of Justin Bieber's Believe tour.

The majority isn't always right...

2013-04-10 15:42

Koos Kombuis poses the question to humanity: Is there perhaps something fundamentally flawed with our concept of democracy?

African culture tops CTIJF Kippies stage

2013-04-08 09:55

Taking to the Kippies stage during the CTIJF, Thandiswa Mazwai made sure African culture was well represented through song, rituals and dance moves.

Bassline stage rocked the CTIJF

2013-04-08 09:27

Set on the lawn outside, the Bassline stage attracted trendy and commercial music followers while at the same time calling all lovers of hip hop at the CTIJF.

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Pics of some of the local and international artists who performed at South Africa's premiere music festival that attracted a sold-out crowd who came to see Jill Scott, Mafikizolo, Thandiswa Mazwai, Mi Casa, Kuli Chana, Brand New Heavies, Kirk Whalum and many more in action. (Photos: Channel24, Twitter, Facebook)

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