We All Benefit Concert

I received this press release from the Performing Arts Network of South Africa. It was a fabulous show and it is made even better by getting such positive feedback.

PANSA would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everybody who made the We All Benefit on Sunday 1 June possible. We are exceptionally pleased to announce that, through the combined efforts and talents of all who participated, we have raised over R70 000 and a mountain of goods for our beneficiaries. We’d also like to make a special mention of the sizable donation from the Premier, Ebrahim Rasool, and his office.

Perhaps equally important was the emotional impact of Sunday’s event. Our artists opened their hearts and in doing so touched those of the audience. From Brett Bailey’s provocative display in the foyer, to Mbali Kgosidintsi’s honest and touching poem, to Oliver Mtukudzi’s quiet genius, to "Corne’s" swapping of audience shoes... we went on a very unique journey. Melodic sounds, foot stomping, tears, raucous laughter: the We All Benefit was a tribute to the wealth of culture born in Africa, and available to us in South Africa... Thank you!
Karen and EricaPANSA

A list of thank yous: Director Luke Ellenbogen, Stage Manager Jesse Kramer,able assistants Lesoko and the crew, the phenomenal Aki Khan and Eastern Acoustics, the fabulous Allison Foat of Diva PR, the Baxter Theatre, The Baxter Theatre staff, Amanda from Pulse Organic, Paul Harris, Peter Basford, Errol Strachan and the many many others who donated their goods and their time.

And a big Thank you to our performers:David Kramer, Neo Muyanga, Marc Lottering, Oliver Mtukudzi, Nik Rabinowitz, The Rudimentals, Tucan Tucan, CODA, Mark Elderkin, Faniswa Yisa, Louw Venter, Theatre Sports, Magnet Theatre, Mbali Kgosidintsi, Laroumba and West Drum, Matthew Gair, Tristan Waterkeyn, Erica Glyn-Jones,Winslow Schalkwyk, Primrose Mrwebi
Beneficiaries:
The SA Red Cross Emergency Fund
Bonne Esperance Refugee Shelter