As part of the Commonwealth Heads of State meeting taking place in Durban this week, the Commonwealth People’s Centre with support by KZN Tourism are presenting the best of local talent to visitors and locals alike. This exciting programme celebrates the province’s unique talents and exposes the city’s facilities and performers to an international audience. The programme also features top UK-based talent sponsored by the British Council.

The programme for the BAT Centre is as follows. On Tuesday (November 9), renowned legend in his own lifetime Sipho Gumede promises a “hot” show. Wednesday (November 10) offers an evening of traditional music with the Lamontville Lucky Stars, Nzalabantu, Karthiegasan Pillay and Madala Kunene.

Sponsored by the British Council, Bobby Wishart and his highly talented Strathclyde Youth Jazz Sextet from the United Kingdom perform on November 12 with Skokiana and one of the UK’s most acclaimed poets, Benjamin Zephanaia. The ever popular THC* returns to the BAT Hall for what they describe as a “psychedelic experience” on November 13.

Tickets for all shows are R20 pp and the starting time is 20h30, *except for THC on November 13 when the starting time is 21h00.