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He is not only a pre y face, but also one of South Africa's most sought a er performers. Brandon October, born in Cape Town is a thirdgenera on Dutch, Jamaican and German. Growing up, he was surrounded by a family of singers and it was inevitable that music would become part of his life. This son of two teachers had the correct use of language drilled into him from an early age, but it was from his grandfather that the love for language was inherited. “Once I saw how poetry and everyday conversa on could be intertwined, my curiosity for songwri ng was sparked,” Brandon explains. He adds, “For me, melody and lyrics come as one. When I am wri ng, the song comes to me as a whole. O en in fragments that I later shape and give form to. Some songs take many years to write.” Brandon has been credited among South Africa's most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, coupled with his gi for communica ng a song has brought the house down in many pres gious venues. This singer with incredible vocal ability has over the years become to be highly respected by his peers as well as the music industry. Not only is Brandon one of the country's most talented singers, this mul -talented vocalist is also a TV host, music producer, ar st, photographer, poet and entrepreneur. He is married with two children and lives in Johannesburg and his spare me is spent with his boys, cycling, roller-blading or performing very wild, very loud rock concerts. To date he has released three solo albums and has appeared on numerous albums and DVD’s performing duets or solos. In 2003 he co-hosted Voila, a lifestyle program on M-net and was a field presenter on Pasella. He also co-hosted three series of the hugely popular TV show, Supersterre which had a weekly audience of over 4 million viewers. He is also currently one of the presenters of the brand new Kyknet TV show called JAM. He also stands in for Pieter Koen on Jukebox when he is unavailable. This talented musician also has a good heart and is an ambassador for Alzheimer's South Africa and uses his me to create awareness and raise funds for Alzheimer research. For more on this exci ng performer you can visit his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/brandonoctober or follow him on his Twi er handle: @brandonoctober 4
Written by Shannon Penny
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10 TIPS for NEW Travellers
Hope. Fear. Excitement. Travelling for the first time provides us with a wave of conflicting emotions. We are excited about new possibilities but afraid of the unknown at the same time.
With close to eighteen years of travel experience now, if I could sit myself down on the day I left for my world travels, I would give myself this advice: Don't be scared. It's not scary out there. People everywhere are just like you. They aren't out to get you, so don't shy away from the locals. You don't need a lot of stuff. Pack light. It's less to carry and less to hold you down. You can pick up stuff on the way if you really need it. Get a Phone. Invest in a cheap phone so you can stay in touch with people better. Plus it comes in handy in an emergency. The more you plan, the worse it is. Want to stay longer? Leave sooner? Change hotels? When every day is planned out, when there are timetables to follow, you get stressed. Put some flexibility into your schedule, and go with the flow. It'll make for a more enjoyable and less stressful experience. Take More Money. There are a lot of unexpected costs on the road and, no matter how well you budget, you can never plan for them all.. Take more than you think you need so you have more flexibility. Throw away the guidebook. Guidebooks are good for an overview and maps, but you'll never find the best stuff in there. People are your best resource for information. Ask your fellow travellers. Go Slow!! I know it can be tempting to try to see it all. Who knows when you'll get another chance? But DON'T! Make time to spend a relaxing day in the park. Go slow, and you'll experience more. Get Contact Information. You will make a lot of great friends on the road. Don't Be Shy. It takes a lot of courage to talk to strangers. Everyone travelling is friendly. They are travelling because they want to meet new people. Just let the word “hello” come out of your mouth and everything else will fall into place. Be Adventurous Challenge yourself. Take risks. Try new adventures. You may only ever do it once but at least you did it.
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