NATIONAL CALL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CRAFT AND DESIGN PRACTITIONERS TO MAISON ET OBJET

You are invited to submit your application for participation in the trade show Maison et Objet which takes place in Paris, France. The dates for the show are 04 -08 September 2015. Please click here to view more information on this trade show.

Application process:

1. Please click here to download the Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) application form.

1. Complete the SSAS form and supply this to us with all the necessary supporting documents – click here to complete your application and to upload files. To facilitate efficient uploads please keep uploads under 500KB, to compress your documents, click here

1. Applications must be completed and submitted by the 27th of March 2015. No late applications will be considered.

Please note that we are currently obtaining quotes for all logistical services related to this tradeshow to submit to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This means that we need to make a number of assumptions for quotation purposes.

Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.

Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.

Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.

Please note that we are currently obtaining quotes for all logistical services related to this tradeshow to submit to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This means that we need to make a number of assumptions for quotation purposes.

Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.

Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.

Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.

Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.CCDI makes recommendations from the shortlist and the dti/Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) makes the final section.

CCDI makes recommendations from the shortlist and the dti/Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) makes the final section.

This electronic application process saves you time, money and prevents you needing to supply original and certified documents. However, if shortlisted you will be required to deliver hard copies of your application to the Cape Craft and Design Institute, 2nd Floor, 37 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000 within 5 working days of notification.

Costs: If selected for a trade show, a participation fee of R2 500 is payable to the CCDI within 5 working days of receipt of CCDI invoice for administrative services.

If you are selected, SSAS will provide funding for the following: 100% of the costs of return flights; HS Code on products to be exhibited (this can be obtained by companies on 0800 00 7277 or www.cargoinfo.co.za); 100% of the rental of the stand; 100% of the cost of accommodation; 100% of the costs related to the transport of the product to tradeshow and back (maximum 100kg).

Selection Process:

Applications are sent for adjudication.

Only 10 - 20 participants will be selected. The outcome of your application will be communicated in due course.Selection is based on a scoring system and specific criteria (see below).

Selection for this event is based on the following criteria: Event Organiser’s Feedback | Product suitability | Pricing structures | Production capacity | Record keeping systems | Business and Export Training | Turnover | Number of employees | PDI/HDI | Business Age | Number of SSAS Exhibitions | SA National | Local % | Export Experience

PLEASE NOTE:

The CCDI has launched a new membership-based online platform for access to services.

Members who have not signed into the new CCDI information management system with the username and password provided and have not updated their details, will not be eligible to apply for this opportunity unless they update their details.

New members can complete the full registration.

Click here to learn how to register

Call for Applications to Musicians: 2015 Fête de la Musique

Launched in France in 1982, the Fête de la Musique is now a worldwide popular celebration of music gathering hundreds and thousands of people in the streets to celebrate music, and also offering a platform to French and international artists.

BCUC Band

With 5 000 people in 2012, 8 000 people in 2013 and 10 000 people in 2014, the Fête de la Musique in Johannesburg has established itself as the fastest growing festival brand in South Africa. Taking place in the historically cultural hub Newtown and based on last year’s success, the event promises to be bigger and better in 2015!

Bheki Khoza

Musicians and bands of all music genres, amateurs and professionals, are invited to apply to perform and join in the spirit of Fête de la Musique in Newtown on Saturday 27 June.

Musicians wanting to apply should send their application pack including application form and material requested (bios, photos, technical rider, sound clips and videos and press kit) to fetedelamusiquejoburg@gmail.com

Click here to download the application form

Deadline: 31 April 2015

The previous editions in Johannesburg welcomed local acts including The Muffinz, Buskaid, GP Riot, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Planet Lindela, Nakhane Touré, BCUC, VUT Choir, Mahotella Queens, DJ Nicky B, Tu Nokwe and Bheki Khoza, and international acts including Solorazaf (Fr/Madagascar), Laurent Coq (Fr), Didier Labbé Quartet (Fr), Lo Griyo (Reunion Island), Baenz Oester and the Rainmakers (Switzerland) amongst others.

Planet Lindela

Fête de La Musique in Newtown is presented to you by the Alliance Francaise of Johannesburg, the French Institute of South Africa and the Bassline.

Nedbank Seeks to Empower Young Artists

Dear Fine Artist

Nedbank, with the assistance of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT),  seeks to unearth and empower talented young artists who will be given the opportunity to partner with Wall Mural Media Owner to paint a soccer-related mural.

Nedbank is looking to work with two young artists in each of South Africa's nine provinces.
If you are a young artist under the age of 30 and wish to partake in Nedbank’s skills transfer, please complete the short online form. Click here for the form.

Once you have completed the online form, please send a sample of your work to tess@act.org.za.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday, 20 March. 

Scintillating Bach, Beethoven and Mendelssohn Solo Piano

Anyone who loves and is knowledgable about great hip hop, gospel, RnB, jazz, kwaito, rock and pop music would know Bach and Beethoven were incredibly influential in the way musicians harmonise and come up with bass melodic progressions today.

Beethoven conducting his 9th symphony

Sulayman Human is thrilling audiences countrywide with his radiant musicality and interpretive skills. In many venues where he has performed, the town suddenly has a different buzz. You will want to know more about this 21 year old musician who loves nurturing young homegrown talent.

Since the age of 12 he has won many prestigious prizes, performed with leading South African orchestras and is currently studying a Masters Degree at the illustrious music department at Stellenbosch University.

This is not to be missed!

VENUE:

Glenshiel, 19 Woolston Rd, Westcliffe

PARKING: 

There is parking on the grounds and extra parking at The Ridge School just across the road.

TICKETS:

R150pp REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED (payable at the door)

TIME: 3:30pm for 4pm

SULAYMAN'S PROGRAMME:

Bach: Toccata in C minor, BWV 911

Beethoven: Sonata in F minor, Op. 2/1

Mendelssohn: Variations serieuses, Op. 54

Intermission and tasting PANNIERS wines

Chopin: 2 Nocturnes, Op. 27

Chopin: Ballade in F minor, Op. 52

Rachmaninoff: Preludes Op. 23 no. 7,6 and 2

Klatzow: Dazzle

Ravel: La Valse 

Get On Board and Get Empowered

The partnership between the Black Business Council, Tendersure, Vendorsure and Cadiz Asset Management is enabling the move towards South African Businesses joining the "flat" world.

Thomas L. Friedman, author of "The World is Flat" wrote an intriguing book about the game changing internet platform that empowers businesses around the world. The availability of free information through the internet continues to help small businesses improve their operations and increase their connection with target markets. Similarly, the Black Business Council provides networking platforms and access to information that assists South African black industrialists.

Many small businesses struggle to get access to markets that would allow them to secure major contracts. Tendersure and Vendorsure will provide them with access to markets as they currently offer billions of rands per annum worth of private sector tenders on their web-based platform. 

However, some businesses would not even bid for contracts because they lack the financial capacity to deliver on them. Thanks to Cadiz Asset Management's Inyosi Supplier Development investment, small businesses will have the ability to access working capital that would enable them to deliver more efficiently. 

How this would work is as follows:

1. Any corporate who wants Supplier Development to improve their BBBEE points invests the required amount into the Supplier Development Fund offered by Cadiz
2. The corporate is provided access to the Vendorsure database of Black owned businesses (developed in conjunction with the Black Business Council)
3. The corporate places a tender on the Tendersure platform
4. Any black owned company responds to the tender
5. The corporate approves the bid or proposal and sends the black owned company a contract
6. The black owned company then approaches the Supplier Development fund for working capital funding to fulfill the tender they have just won
7. When the Black owned company delivers on the tender, the company receives the full contract value less the working capital advanced and the interest on that advance

Through the Department of Trade and Industry, the Black Business Council was able to form this partnership that delivers two significant benefits to Black owned companies - access to markets and access to finance. This is a win-win solution for all parties, and will assist South Africa in achieving economic transformation. South African companies are encouraged to get on board and become empowered.

If you are interested in this solution, CLICK HERE.