Radio Interview Classic FM
Looking forward to chatting with Kutlwano Masote on Classic 1027 Wednesday 22 July at 10h30. Tune in for some great music with a behind-the-scenes chat and some South African Music Awards (SAMAs) buzz!
Singing Telegram
With my violin replaced by a bunch of bright balloons and a hamper of champagne, I set off to deliver a musical telegram, a message sung to the well-known ‘Time after Time’ by Cindy Lauper. The celebration was for a local company merger with a new supplier.
The balloons caused quite a stir at the office block and the look of surprise and engagement on the faces of the board-meeting members as I sang the message, was priceless.
Romantic Violin
Love is in the air. This pic was snapped while performing violin at a private event at a romantic spot for a couple getting engaged.
The event and set up was arranged by The Perfect Proposal Suzy White – https://theperfectproposal.co.za/
and the video/photo was taken by Denver Paulick of Brightmoon Video & Photography – http://brightmoon.co.za/
Laser Violin for the opening of the UFS
Lights, camera, action! With first year students ready to celebrate before the 2020 academic year gets going, LaserX and I performed a 15 minute laser show for the students and parents at the University of the Free State’s Bloemfontein Campus.
For more about what LaserX do visit https://laserx.co.za/
Christmas Cheer
A Christmas Concert with the collaborating musicians from Christ Church Midrand and Rosebank Union Church with special guest conductor Noel Tredennick from All Souls, London.
Beautiful arrangements of Christmas Carols old and new had people heartily singing along.
Elegant Aerial Violin for Christian Dior Store Opening
The opening of the Christian Dior Store in Menlyn caused quite a stir and had shoppers stopping in their tracks, phone cameras in hand. Beautiful cosmetics, personalised engravings of perfume bottles and and a larger than life violinist welcoming guest into the store.
My team and I had to figure out a way of providing the ‘Ethaerial Violin’ act, but due to height restrictions, without any rigging. It was a good challenge and we’re thrilled to be able to present a ground based, low-tech version of Ethaerial Violin. If you are looking for something that makes a larger than life impact, but is elegant and engaging, get in touch!
Red Velvet and Sequins
Added some extra glam to this event with the Red Carpet Violinist at a recent gala dinner event.
High Flyers
Some spectacular new jets setting the stage for an afternoon on a runway with guest admiring the new aircraft perfectly positioned with the Magaliesberg mountains in the distance. Some sophisticated violin music added the sound track along with the occasional chink of cocktail glasses. The day ended off with a tour of the jets, this is indeed travel in style!
Thanks to Pretty Wild Flower design and Events https://pretty-wild.co.za/
Along with Gigster Online https://gigster.online/ for making it all happen.
On Higher Ground
While the Sandton skyline twinkled as the backdrop to a private event at Higher Ground, guests mingled and listened to some funky violin music before settling into to a delicious meal. The organiser was most pleased and described the violin entertainment as ‘just perfect and setting the right tone for the event’.
Get in touch for your upcoming private or corporate event at info@kristelbirkholtz.co.za
Tins and Timber-VioRimba
VioRimba is adds a twist on the traditional marimba band format by adding violin as a melody instrument to the group. Not just any violin though, this is one of a kind tin-can violin in keeping with the proudly South African tone of the group. This snap was thanks to Lood Goosen at a recent event at The Capital, Menlyn on Maine. https://www.lwgphoto.co.za/
Bookings through Hands On
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