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Enjoy Joburg’s live music

JOBURG - JOHANNESBURG is bursting with life and offers every activity from brousing street markets to watching live bands.

It is a new year and the perfect time to explore the beautiful city – which is no longer on the list of the most dangerous cities in the world.

In the spirit of adventure and in search of music, here is your very own guide to bars, pubs and clubs where you can catch local and international acts playing their music, live.

Orange Grove’s The Radium Beer Hall has live performances by different artists four nights a week and a live jazz performance on the first Sunday of every month. Established in 1929 as a tea room, and illicit shebeen, it has been featured in overseas travel guides as a genuine South African experience, and a must for tourists passing through Johannesburg. Details: 011 728 3866.

Bassline in Newtown has grown to become a major concert production house in South Africa and provides rehearsal rooms and other facilities for artists. This trendy music hotspot also hosts a reggae night every Thursday. Details: 011 838 9145.

44 Stanley Beer Yard is a landmark destination where you can find great quality craft or local beers and wines, with a relaxing ambiance created by live music bands on Saturdays, retro DJs and alternative country tunes. Patrons can mix at the communal outdoor tables or lounge inside in front of the giant fireplace. Details: 011 482 5791.

The Orbit provides the best possible creative expression platform for jazz musicians in Johannesburg nestled in the heart of the up-and-coming Braamfontein suburb. With performances by jazz artists, comedians and musical groups every day of the week, there is no way to get bored of this live show sanctum. Details: 011 339 6645.

Katzy’s, situated in the Firs Mall adjoining The Zone in Rosebank, is a lively and upbeat bar and grill house where you can get a delicious meal and a great show while relaxing after a hard day’s work. This spot is no back-door pub, but rather a classy establishment which includes an exciting line up of the best local and international artists. Details: 011 880 3945.

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