FRANCOIS VAN COKE has only one speed and that is full throttle. Not only did he recently conclude a gruelling but successful final tour with Van Coke Kartel and recorded the new Fokofpolisiekar album, with solo shows in-between, but he is also involved with a number of other projects. Francois is burning the candle at both ends as always and he is not letting up.
#VanCokeCollab winner announced
Francois and Red Bull Studios recently ran a competition to give upcoming bands or artists the unique opportunity to collaborate on a song with him. Entrants had to submit a track that Francois will re-work, produce, record and perform on with the winner at the Red Bull Studios in Cape Town.
Out of the over 70 entries received, Francois chose the fantastic up-and-coming artist, Matt Carstens.
“I liked Matt’s tune a lot. It was my favourite out of the 73 entries. The song has a very strong chorus and I can’t wait to work with him on it,” says Francois.
Francois and Matt will hit Red Bull Studios on 21st August to start working on Matt’s entry titled Breakdown Society.
Keep an ear out…
Francois and Die Gevaar will perform a short LIVE set at Red Bull Studios Cape Town for 5FM’s Hamman Time show on 16th August between 11h00 and 12h00.
More Francois van Coke music videos coming soon…
kykNET recently invited artists and bands to submit ideas for music videos. The 10 best ideas were to win R50 000 each to get the music video made. The idea by Motion City Films for Francois’ song, Beter Mens was chosen as part of the lucky 10.
Beter Mens will be showcased on kykNET NOU!’s Top 20 on Friday, 4th August from 20h00.
Francois’ favourite song from his Hierdie is die Lewe album, My Hart, is also in pre-production for a music video. The video will be shot in August and will be released on 29 Augusts 2017. The My Hart music video will be produced by Young Gun Films in Cape Town.
Walking for HELP – A fundraising initiative
Francois will be working with charity activist extraordinaire Tracy Cohen to raise funds for HELP (Homework Enrichment Lifeskills Programme), an amazing and special organization that runs an after-school programme in the Western Cape. They develop learners’ ability and confidence, and give them a better chance at a brighter future.
Tracy Cohen has volunteered with HELP for a couple of years, and has seen the difference that the programme has made in the lives of the kids.
Tracy Cohen and Francois van Coke
On 31 January 2018 Tracy and Francois are going to be taking a walk along the Sea Point Promenade to end the campaign.
“Because Tracy has Cerebral Palsy, a neurological condition which causes her to walk differently, she has a deep compassion for people that are in need and wants to help others who are facing difficulties,” says Francois.
For more information about HELP, check out http://www.help-eduprogramme.co.za.
Banking details to make a donation:
The HELP Trust,
FNB Bank, Claremont – Cape Town
Branch: 200109
Account: 62359580729
Swift Code: FINZAJJ
Please use ‘WOS’ as the reference to make sure that your donation is recognized as part of the Walking on Sunshine campaign! #wos
GIG GUIDE:
Francois’ shows in August:
Date: 8 August 2017
Venue: Café Roux, Cape Town
Address: 74 Shortmarket St, Cape Town
Contact: Lindi - 061 339 4438
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R150 - http://bit.ly/2pHXjaU
Date: 11 August 2017
Venue: Letaba show grounds
Address: Letaba Show Grounds R71 Phalaborwa, Tzaneen
Contact: Sandra Esterhuizen
Ticket price: R80 adults and R20 kids
Purchasing tickets: At the gates
Date: 12 August 2017
Venue: The Blue Room
Address: 7 Woltemade Street, Witbank
Contact: Anje Colvin on 071 364 9672
Doors open: 18h00
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R400 - Dinner & show
Purchasing tickets: At the venue - 013 656 1199
Date: 19 August 2017
Venue: Affies Wildsfees. Afrikaans Seuns Hoërskool
Address: Lynnwoodweg 1, Pretoria
Doors open: 13h00
Date: 25 August 2017
Venue: Bertie’s Mooring
Address: The Boardwalk Harbour Island, Gordon’s Bay
Contact: Pauline – 021 856 3343
Doors open: 19h00
Performance time: 21h00
Ticket price: R100 per person @ the venue from 25 July
Date: 26 August 2017
Venue: Twshane 10’s, Harlequins Club Pretoria
Address: Totius Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria
Contact: Maryke Brown - 082 931 4077
Gates open: 08h00
Jägermeister Presents: Die wêreld is mal tour
Date: 1 September 2017
Venue: Shenanigans Irish Pub
Address: 62 York Street, George
Contact: Byron 084 800 7991
Performance time: 22h00
Ticket price: R100
Date: 2 September 2017
Venue: Brian's Grill and Family Restaurant
Address: 44 Baron Van Reede St, Oudtshoorn
Contact: Byron 084 800 7991
Performance time: 23h00
Ticket price: R100
Date: 5 September 2017
Venue: Atterbury Theatre
Address: Lynwood Bridge Centre, Lynwood Road, Pretoria
Contact: 012 471 1700
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R150 - http://bit.ly/2qv8rrM
Date: 6 September 2017
Venue: Barnyard Vereeniging
Address: Cnr. General Hertzog & Club Str, Three Rivers, Vereeniging
Contact: Aldo - 016 454 8388 | Cell: 081 249 4509
Doors open: 18h00
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R120 p.person - http://bit.ly/2rjAc7s
Date: 7 September 2017
Venue: Grid & Grill Pub
Address: 80 Pretoria Rd, Benoni
Contact: 011 849 8845
Performance time: 9pm
Ticket price: R80 - http://bit.ly/2teyJQN
Date: 8 September 2017
Venue: Rumours Rock City, Cresta
Address: Cnr Weltevreden Road & Valley Lane, Cresta
Contact person: Fred - 079 825 7995
Performance time: 23h00
Ticket price: R80 - http://bit.ly/2thl6kv
Date: 9 September 2017
Venue: Ridgeback Village Restaurant
Address: Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion
Contact: 012 667 1142
Ticket price: FREE ENTRANCE
Date: 10 September 2017
Venue: Dozi's Back to the Roots
Address: 136, Rietfontein Farm, R514, Hartbeespoort
Contact: Madelein - 083 445 1042
Doors open: 11h00
Ticket: R80 pre-sale bookings@dozi.co.za / 0834451042 (children under 12 gets in for free)
Date: 15 September 2017
Venue: Potch Dam Resort, 2531 Potchefstroom
Contact: Lian 083 300 8323
Performance time: tbc
Purchasing tickets: http://potchvegas.nutickets.co.za/5009
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