The South African music scene has evolved so much in the last decade. I personally love listening to one of our top DJ’s, ‘Euphonik’. Check out my Spotify playlist of South African artists to hear his sound along with many others.
Skybok was fortunate to film some incredible music venues that contributed to the country’s music scene by providing platforms for local artists to reach new audiences + connect with old ones.
Here are stand out places we filmed in various cities:
Skybok recently travelled with Maritime Motors to shoot for their new corporate video profile. See their last profile below. To capture their distributions in George, Grahamstown, Humansdorp and Port Elizabeth, Skybok hit the road and blazed a trail across the South African Garden Route!
Grahamstown is certainly a town in South Africa well-known for its nightlife. It’s been called a ‘student village’ as it houses the popular Rhodes University, so it’s no wonder there are countless bars, pubs and nightclubs to keep its young learners entertained!
We shot many bars, pubs & nightclubs while there, one of them being “Prime” at 63 New Street.
Prime offers the latest upmarket and trendy nightclub experience in Grahamstown. Previously known as Equilibrium (Est. 1999) and comprehensively revamped in Feb 2012, Prime has been providing the best in local, national and international talents to Grahamstown and the Eastern Cape for the past decade.
We had a lot of fun shooting this, and it’s definitely got us wanting to go back to Grahamstown soon!
Situated at 118 High Street in Grahamstown, South Africa, this quirky coffee shop & bistro is a popular hangout for students and professionals alike.
Renowned for its burgers, sandwiches, salads, quiches, cakes and an array of espresso’s and coffees, breakfast is served all day. It’s open Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. We had a lot of fun shooting their profile, enjoy!
If you’ve never been to the Nanaga Farm Stall………….you simply HAVE to stop and enjoy the “Nanaga Experience”. As the old saying goes; “You don’t know what you’re missing until you have had it!”
Located comfortably between rolling hills, it’s conveniently located at the intersection of three main routes, namely the N2, R10 and R72. It lies 50km from Port Elizabeth, the Eastern Cape’s largest city.
It’s nicknamed “The Clover Leaf” because the convergence of these roads creates a clover leaf shape when viewed from the air.
If you are familiar with Nanaga, or a regular visitor, then you already know of the treasure trove of delights behind the impressive and massive front door!
We were thrilled to shoot their video profile for them, which you can check out below! They are so famous for their “Roosterbrood” – a real south african treat – not to mention their meat pies!
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Coming from Cape Town I’m used to my fair share of nightlife ………….. but Friar Tucks was something else altogether!
A classic nightclub in the heart of Grahamstown, South Africa, with a massive dance floor and 2 bars, you won’t be coming home until the early hours of the morning!
It’s been voted as South Africa’s number 1 nightclub.
I absolutely loved the vibe at this venue………. it was packed with students and everyone was having a great time!
I love the music – they often have popular DJs in for the night.
Listen to DJ Skullet’s mix from when he played there in August last year:
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I’ve always heard stories about The Rat & Parrot in Grahamstown, South Africa.
But I never believed them until I saw for myself the raucous behaviour that goes on amongst its devoted patrons – 90% of them students from nearby Rhodes University!
Our ‘Crew’ for the night!
Some of the drunk students we captured on film are hilarious and absolutely perfect to truly capture the atmosphere and essence of what you can expect here!
We had so much fun and it was an honour shooting their profile for them.
Everyone there was game and put their best foot forward when the camera was rolling…………. Thank you!
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Shooting the famous ‘Highlander’ in Grahamstown for Skybok was an absolute delight.
It’s a fantastic spot to come for a drink and a meal in the evening and socialize with friends or simply watch the latest sporting event.
They serve fantastic meals and I personally think it’s a winning spot to hire out for a function you are having.
Our ‘Crew’ for the night!
Click HERE for official pictures Skybok took of The Highlander, as well as The Lowlander downstairs.
The Lowlander is also a bar and space for people to have private functions.
We shot the Highlander during the day and actually came back to get The Lowlander that night – where we were met by a massive 21st party which we soon joined in with after we shot!
The whole Highlander venue lies adjacent to Saint Andrews College, and I have a feeling this spot is very popular for birthday parties and special occasions celebrated by students!
Fully licensed and with wheelchair access, the Lowlander also opens up (just like the Highlander above it) to an area where smokers can go.
Enjoyed shooting the video profile of the 1820 Settlers National Monument in Grahamstown, South Africa!
Grahamstown is a town on the East Coast of the country, known for its brilliant university “Rhodes” as well as for its annual Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
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