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Speakers Name: NAVI REDD
Speakers Subject: Entertainment

Biography
 

1. About Navi Redd

Navi Redd (Navy Red) is a professional entertainment group consisting of eight male singers. Their genre is a Cappella and they perform without any instruments, using only their vocal chords and creativity to take on audiences on an unbelievable journey of sounds and harmonies that is incomparable in South Africa and the rest of the world.

2. Press Release

Let’s face it, men singing a Cappella has never been an unsightly occurrence…and these Cappella rebels bend all rules and regulations of this genre. 100% testosterone, 120% talent, Eye Candy and Ear Candy …..

“A Cappella” of course meaning: No musical instruments, no back-tracks…using nothing other than brilliant vocal chords and astounding techniques, this together with eight hilarious personalities on stage, ensures that crowds are up on their feet after every single performance.

Navi Redd is a Cappella group with a sting in its tail and its repertoire includes anything from Grease and The Beach Boys to Johnny Clegg and Steve Hofmeyr. Since the group’s inception early in 2004, Navi Redd have been amusing  crowds all over South Africa, and the Brand Name has grown to be loved by the public and  widely respected by all involved in the entertainment industry … A Cappella for the people!

Theatre supremo Richard Loring had the following to say about Navi Redd:

“Navi Redd is one of those rare breed of artists who combine a spellbinding mastery of vocal sounds with captivating originality. This is seen in their innovative ideas in marketing and reaching younger and newer audiences in the music market in South-Africa.

Their vocal expertise and passion for their work, make them especially marketable in the South African Industry, where audiences have not been exposed to their work. I believe that Navi Redd is one of the most exciting, accomplished and promising vocal groups to emerge from South Africa…”

3. General Public Appearances

3.1 Corporate Events

Navi Redd has become a very popular artist for corporate events and has entertained companies at their :

  • Conventions (SAB Banquet Awards – Cape Town)
  • Award Functions (Car of the Year 2006)
  • Sport Events (Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Challenge)
  • Motivational Road shows (Standard Bank)
  • Conferences (KPMG – Fancourt Golf Estate)
  • Brand Name Roadshows (Miller Draft & News Café)
  • Ladies Days (Mornings) (Spar)
  • Yearend Functions (BASF South Africa)

3.2. Public

Navi Redd has been invited to all major art festivals in South Africa including:

  • Klein Karoo National Festival (Oudsthoorn): Navi Redd has been located to the biggest venue at 2006 KKNK to accommodate their fans.
  • Gariep Festival ( Kimberley)
  • Volksblad Festival ( Bloemfontein)
  • Aardklop Festival (Potchefstroom)
  • Thabazimbi Festival
  • Rittel Festival (Vredendal)
  • Nylstroom Grape Festival
  • Kierieklapper Festival (Potgietersrus)
  • Kollig Festival ( Durban)
  • Wortel Festival (Krugersdorp)
  • Biltongfees ( Somerset Oos)

Navi Redd has also shared stage platforms with artist:

  • Adam Tas
  • Afrika Mammas
  • Amor Vitorre
  • Arno Jordaan
  • Bianca le Grange
  • Cutt Glas
  • Danie Niehaus
  • Danny K
  • DNA Strings
  • Frans Briel
  • Freshly Ground
  • Ghapi
  • Heinz Winkler
  • Hi-5
  • Hugo
  • Jak de Priester
  • Karen Ferreira
  • Karen Zoid
  • Koenie de Villiers
  • Koos Kombuis
  • Kurt Darren
  • Mandoza
  • Laurika Rough
  • Lize Beekman
  • Lucas Marais
  • Melktertkomissie
  • Nadine
  • Nicholas Louw
  • Patricia Lewis
  • Pieter Smith
  • Robbie Wessels
  • Rooibaardt
  • Steve Hofmeyr
  • Sunette Bridges
  • Thys die bosveldklong
  • Tobi Jooste
  • Watershed
  • Valiant Swart

4. Media

Navi Redd’s popularity is proven by the amount of television, radio and other media coverage during the past two years in South Africa.

4.1. Television

Navi Redd has appeared as guests on these television shows:

  • 7de Laan
  • B on MNET
  • Dis hoe dit is met Steve
  • Egoli Place of Gold
  • Kwela
  • Late night show with Darren Scot
  • MK89
  • Noot vir Noot
  • Gons

4.2. Radio shows

Navi Redd has appeared as guests on these radio shows

  • 702 Talk Radio
  • Radio Tygerberg ( Cape Town)
  • Rippel FM
  • RSG

4.3. Other Media

  • Die Burger
  • Die Son
  • Rapport
  • Volksblad
  • Cape Times
  • Cape Argus
  • Beeld
  • Huisgenoot
  • Rooi Rose