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(011) 838-9145
or visit www.bassline.co.za
Bassline plays host to music events throughout the year. It is the perfect venue to unleash new and
established talent onto the audiences of Newtown. This venue is utilized as an intimate venue for
music events and or a VIP room/breakaway room.
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Drum Café’s interactive drumming is a powerful way to make any event unforgettable. The venue can accommodate up to 50 people and is at No 3 President Street. Contact 011 834 4464 or email info@drumcafe.com
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Kippies on Quinn Street has closed. The original Kippies in the Market Theatre Precinct is soon to be restored and will function as a venue under the management of the Market Theatre. The legendary Kippies will continue to entertain audiences, back in its original venue.
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(011) 836-5999
No.1 Central Place, Jeppe Street
Late night venue and cocktail bar.
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In 1939, the City Council approved the naming of the market square in Newtown as Mary Fitzgerald Square. But it was only in 1986 that the renaming took place with a plaque placed on the MuseuMAfricA building. In December 2001 the square was re-opened as a newly paved space, to be a major venue for arts activities, accommodating up to 30 000 people. (www.joburg.org.za)
Contact Manqoba Mkhize (011) 833-6323
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This outdoor venue provides the perfect setting for events such as Children's Day where families can congregate on the grass and enjoy the activities in various marqees positioned around the edge of the park. It is surrounded by numerous attraction including Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Moving into Dance, The Dance Factory and Bassline.
Contact Manqoba Mkhize (011) 833-6323
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(011) 836 4900 or visit www.worldofbeer.co.za
The SAB World of Beer offers conference and function facilities to suit all individual needs.
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(011) 639-8400 or visit www.sci-bono.co.za
A unique venue, highly entertaining activities for guest and specially designed science magic shows are all on offer at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. Catering is flexible and can be provided for by the venue and there ius the option to cater the function yourself.
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(011) 834 9181
10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg
The Bag Factory promotes the visual arts through a broad range of activities.
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(011) 833-1347
10 Henry Nxumalo Street
This is a unique concept in the fostering of a dance culture and developing dance audiences in Joburg. Funded mainly by well-wishers, the Dance Factory has had successes in the establishment, equipping and administering of a dance centre through classes, workshops and performances, and in particular to the communities that have been culturally, educationally and economically disadvantaged. The Dance Factory frequently hosts performances by acclaimed local and international dancers. This venue is also available to hire for special events, workshops, rehearsals or performances.
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087 310 3888
67 Ntemi Piliso Street Newtown
Newtown has a new venue! the forum | turbine hall, opened in April 2009, in the heart of Johannesburg’s vibe hub of new development, Newtown. With its landmark cultural attractions, unique character and trendy arts facilities, Newtown, just like Turbine Hall, is an exciting collision of old and new. The forum company has taken a lease and transformed Turbine Hall into a top class, extraordinary conference and events venue, the forum | turbine hall. Those who’ve experienced the forum | the campus can expect the same premium 5-star quality featuring state-of-the-art technology, exquisite historical South African art and architecture, as well as exceptional food and décor, delivered with genuine style.
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Gert Schoonraad 0823325772
The Mills, Quinn Street, Newtown
The Woods is situated in The Mills on Quinn Street.
Open:09h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays for light meals and coffee. On weekends The Woods is usually open for late night parties - visit our events to see if there is something happening!
