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RMB Starlight Classics is our flagship musical event. The Joburg event is set to be yet another music extravaganza that blends the worlds of classical, opera, pop and rock, led by renowned Maestro, Richard Cock and award-winning director, Darren Hayward. This AfroSymphonic experience showcases exceptionally talented artists and reinforces RMB's commitment to the creative economy.
RMB Starlight Classics Johannesburg 2023 would not be possible without our amazing team, view the production credits here
For Rand Merchant Bank Marketing:
Carolynne Waterhouse
Alison Badenhorst
Marc Ashwell
Lucy Lightfoot
Colette Wynne
Melisha Maharaj
For M-Net Channels:
CEO: General Entertainment
Nomsa Philiso
M-Net Channels Director
Valdimar Pelser
Head of Premium Content & Co-Productions
Nicola Van Niekerk
Senior Manager Reality & Entertainment
Terja Beney
Content Coordinator
Qama Mase
For Starlight Classics:
Creative Director
Darren Hayward
Choreographer & Assistant Director
Lulu Mlangeni
Musical Director
James Bassingthwaighte
Conductors
Richard Cock
Chad Hendricks
Chevonne Plaatjies
Programme Co-ordinator
Alexandra Trinder-Smith
Orchestra
Phoenix Co. Orchestra
Performers
Quava Vocal Group
Sunnyboy Dladla
Katlego Maboe
Tarryn Lamb
Jethro Tait
The Soil
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabusa
Cirk Artists
Joanna Pawelczyk
Marco Vargas
Phillip Kleynhans
Dancers
Charlene Hendricks
Charles brink
Leche Hendricks
Johan Dippenaar
Janelle Mitchell
Charlston Van Rooyen
Tsebang Sipambo
Phumlani Mndebele
Backing Vocals
Caroline Borole
Nonhlanhla Mduli
Joel Zuma
Itumeleng Tshabane
Rhythm Section
Jaydin Baron – Keys
Ray Green – Guitar
Robert Watson – Drums
Concord Nkabinde – Bass Guitar
Thale Makhene - Percussion
Arrangers
Matthijs van Dijk
Richard Cock
Sipumzo Lucwaba
David Cousins
Mark Cheyne
Melissa Van der Spuy
Neil Engel
Peter McLea
Sue Cock
LIVE SHOW PRODUCTION
Jam Events
Production Manager – Artists
Sam McGrath
Production Manager - Technical
Joanne Jaques
Show Caller
Robin Sacks
Jam Events Production Crew
Adrian Manley
Andy Roberts
Thabo Tsatsi
Phatudi Mokhuse
Tayt Crosby
Mark Shute
Lindy Manley
Tebogo Leeuw
Shivani Vishwakarma
Anthony Pierce
Richard Lievaart
Ciara McGrath
Kgomotso Mosana
Andies Chobane
Nicole Langa
Neo Tsatsi
Geoff Shute
Siya Zwane
Talib Mokoena
Simon Ngele
Costumes
Just Tonight Josephine
Lynn Driver
Make up & Hair
Desiree Angus
Sound Engineer
Cristo Hattingh
Monitor Engineer
Revil Baselga
Lighting Designer
Joshua Cutts
Lighting Programmer
Andre Siebrits
Visual Experience Engineer
Stefan van der Walt
Screen Content Developers
Peter Heaney
Paul Egberink
GEARHOUSE GROUP CCJ 2023
General Manager
Charl Smit
Project Manager
Peter Abrahamse
Power - Senior Electrician
Robin Peterson
Power Assistant
Sean Shuping
Lighting Crew Boss
Nhlanhla Nkabinde
Lighting Dimmers
Dumisani Majola
Structures
Aaron ‘Stix’ Gert
LED Screens
Samkelo Langa
In 2 Structures
Ernest Modikwe Phetlha
POST PRODUCTION
Music Master Mix
Thatch Music
Sound GP
Offline Editor
Gloria Matolo
Online Editor and Finisher
Brendan Higgo
Final Mix
Rocket Sound
DIMENSION TV
Unit Supervisor
Trust Dube
Video Engineer
Andre Lotter
Technical Assistant
Charles Leferna
Go Pro Technician
Moffat Phiri
Vision Controller
Harry Nieuwoudt
Neo Matsomane
EVS Operator
KB Ntsihele
Audio Engineers
Troy Chelin
Audio Mixer
Cobus Burger
Audio Assistant
Ashton Lutchman
Guy Kouagnang
Vision Mixer
Nomasonto Mokoena
Media Manager
Andrew Jameson
Camera Operators
Sithembiso Msomi
Johan Reinecke
Jubilee Madebqwe
Thapelo Makhabane
Patrick Mmusi
Thokozani Ncala
Busiswa Mlomo
Tusani Nzimande
RF Engineer
Ricardo Hankey
Jib Operators
Wouter Flemming
Osmo Camera Operator
Alan Stuart
Assistant Director
Marion Bezuidenhout
Television Director
Jana Fourie Pienaar
Producer
Tamara Downing
Executive Producer
Darren Hayward