insphere TV popped in to In Food in Jeffreys Bay on a warm Saturday afternoon to watch the Wasabi Blues Band do their thing. The beers in the sun were great but the music was better. Click the link to listen to one of Steve and the boys original songs. Let us know what you think, if you like this we'll pop a couple of more of their songs up for you to check out. The band plays every Saturday so if you're the area - pull in and enjoy.

 

Anton Calitz gave us the oportunity to get up close and personal at one of his performances - here he is playing a song called "Sam don't play at the Savoy". Over the next couple of months we'll be bringing you more from Anton and this show which was held in Paradise Beach at the insphere TV studios. Ya - we love local music!

 

insphere TV met up with Trudi Malan from the Thuyspunt Alliance to find out what the impact of the proposed nuclear power plant at Thuyspunt would be. She discussed the environmental, economic as well as the social implications with us - and now we're bringing it to you. As always we would love to hear your views and thoughts especially around a delicate topic such as this one.

 

Here's a little somthing special, a short film shot a couple of years ago in the Stellenbosch area. Let us know what you think. And a reminder to all the young film makers out there to send us through your short films and we'll happily put them up on the site (that is if they make the grade)

 

The insphere TV crew asked some people who live in Port Elizabeth what their definition of community was and what they were doing for their community. They focused on the young people as they are alwasy the future, after watching this you'll feel the same way we do - that people are pretty into what's happening in their world and aware that they are totally part of it.

 

Cape Town Fish Market’s Teppanyaki chef presents this Japanese style of iron griddle cooking from the popular Buffelsfontein Road restaurant. He’s poetry in motion, darting from plate to griddle in a dazzling display of speed as he cooks a selection of seafood, sprouts and other delicious vegetables in front of a bunch of delighted – and hungry – spectators.

 

Over the Billabong a march was organized in protest of the proposed nuclear power plant designated for Thyspunt. Thousands of people turned out to voice their disapproval and to hand over a document to Jeffreys Bay mayor Robbie Dennis. Up until this point it is clear that the local authorities have no real interest in listening to the people as a number of meetings have been organized with no representatives from the local council bothering to attend. No first world country is going the nuclear route - why are we when there are so many alternative options? Options that would not destroy the environment and ultimately be more cost efective and sustainable. Are palms being greased? Is there a stock pile of old nuclear equipment that some consortium needs to get rid of? Is Africa the perfect dumping ground? The music in this video is performed by Logon and Joe and was recorded live at 3 Fat Fish.

insphere TV was at the Billabong Pro 2010 held at Supertubes in Jeffreys Bay, the conditions were epic and the world surf spot lived up to its reputation as of one of the best right hand point breaks in the world. The crowds were out in full force rooting for the local boys and Jordi Smith finally ended up winning the contest. The music in this video is compliments of The Brothers of Other Mothers

insphere TV went downtown to the PE taxi rank to speak to some of the taxi drivers and find out what driving people around town is all about - watch the video to hear what they had to say.

insphere TV went through to the Grahamstown Festival and brought you back a piece of what we saw and some of the people we met. This years fetival was a week longer than usual and was jam packed with some incredible shows that will be well worth checking out if they come to your neck of the woods. We also thank the various artists for allowing us to make these visuals avalable for you. We'll be back next year to cover more of the festival and look forward to seeing you all there!

We spoke to a number of people and asked them what they thought Port Elizabeth's identity was, why they like the city and why they dont. Check it out and let us know what your thoughts are. For more info on what we found don't forget to read the article that was featured in the July edition of insphere Magazine, or you you can check it out by clicking here.

A song written by Tim Hopwood that was performed at the Riebeek East Music Festival by Tim and Joe van der Lindin. The music festival formed part of the Grahamstown fringe Festival. For more about Tim and Joe visit the insphere local music section where you will be able to hear some more music by these two incredibly talented musicians.

The insphere TV crew met up with two remarkable woman from the The Institute for Child Witness Research and Training based in Port Elizabeth. We spoke to them about what they do and about child trafficking as well as child abuse in Port Elizabeth, and asked them what the biggest challenges that they as well as us as a society face.

Insphere TV is on it again and this time it's all about how to get things cooking in yourkitchen. Let Tamsanqua from Primi Piati show you how to make a Poyo Giorgio Pasta. It's quick and easy and your'e friends will love you forever.

In this video Nicole talks to a Daniel - a compost expert from Rona's Nursery who will give you all the advice you'll need to make your garden grow with all the nourishment it needs. He will also help guide you if you are planning on starting your own compost heap, what to add as well as what to leave out.

 

Check out this interview with Marc Pradervand - where he walks us through how he went about building his cob house out in Riebeek East. It's alot of work but the reward seems worth it. Getting yourself of the grid and self-sufficient is somthing we would all like to do. Well not all of us, but when you look at the state of the world, the quality of our drinking water and the seemingly permanent power issues we suffer from in this country its definitely something worth a considering.

Check out this video from Francois Hugo also known as FJay. He's a Port Elizabeth based artist that has been around for many years. Traditionally an old school rocker his latest album "Storm hier binne" has a definite blues feel and has gotten stirling reviews from the critics. If you would liket o find out more about Francois Hugo you can contact him directly or keep your eyes peeled for him cruising around PE...

This video was shot in Paradise beach with a fully local production team.. we love it but let us know what you think?