Hangout With Heather

Niche Radio — It’s Hangout With Heather again – and this week's show is once again chock-a-block of all the best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa. This week Heather chats one on one with Tony Feldman from Showtime Management about Monster Jam and the nationwide tour, as well as with Head Chef at Van De Linde restaurant in Linden, Amori Burger – to find out more about what she has planned for this super popular Jozi eatery. SA Fashion Week is heading our way next week at Sandton City, and the entire week culminates in The Hospice Wits Night With The Stars fundraiser and Heather shares more info about this super special event. Easter activities for the whole family abound in Cape Town and Durban, so make sure to get all your Easter bunny info right here, Heather also shares more about Vencasa’s awesome ‘Pillow Bars’ too. WIN tickets to see the following productions – Into The Woods, Chicago and Men in Tutu’s – as well as shopping voucher to the value of

Niche Radio — Looking for some cool ideas of things to do this weekend – or even just for the best entertainment and lifestyle news in South Africa? Then you are in the right place for sure! This week Heather chats exclusively one on one with Samantha Peo who plays the role of Velma Kelly in Chicago The Musical currently on stage in Cape Town and heading to Johannesburg month to find out more about the show, as well as with ballerina Maina Gielgud, who is producing the set to be spectacular Sleeping Beauty ballet which will be onstage at Joburg Theatre at the end of the month. Heather also shares more about her new restaurant find – Roasting Jacks in Rivonia – who are serving delicious chicken and other awesome goodies (read a gingerbread flavoured milkshake here!!) and also about the brand new The Rubik building in Cape Town which is a unique and beautifully designed multi-purpose apartment, office and retail space that is worth checking out.

Niche Radio — It’s your one-stop entertainment and lifestyle segment that everyone loves. This week Heather is chatting one on one with local actress Carishma Basday, who plays Sunitha in the local film Deep End, releasing in cinemas soon, as well as with java man Kuhle Mpala, (National Beverage Specialist at Wiesenhof Coffee) who was recently awarded the “Best Technical and Best Signature Drink” prize at the Speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa’s National Coffee Competition in Durban. This weekend sees some great events on the go, from Rock on The Lawns and Nirox Arts’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ are not to be missed, as well as Tumi Morake and Vanessa Frost on stage in the hilarious comedy Tease! ‘Men in Tutus’ is heading our way soon and features, well, men – in tutus and a good dose of comedy too…and loads more of course… Of course, there is no lack of upcoming events dates to diaries and this week Heather is giving away loads of events tickets, including a set of 4 family tickets (i

Niche Radio — This week Heather gets one on one with a number of local celebrities, firstly she chats with singer Helen Desbois about her brand new single that is playing all over the airwaves at the moment as well as chatting one on one with the four celebrities from Come Dine With Me SA Season 5, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Candice Modiselle, Christall Kay and Lucky du Plessis. Heather finds out what sets them apart from the other contestants and why they should win the celebrity cooking challenge. Great things are on the go this weekend, from Mango Groove’s 30th-anniversary concert, and Heather has discovered the perfect weekend and after work drinks spot called the Highball Craft Bar in Randburg – make sure to listen to find out more. Of course, there is no lack of upcoming events dates to diaries and this week Heather is giving away loads of events tickets, including a double set of tickets to see Sam Smith in Joburg, valued at an incredible R 3000! Find out more on www.heatherhook.com www.heather

Niche Radio — Heather's chat exclusively with singer James Morrison about his SA tour (you can also WIN tickets)

Niche Radio — It may be her last show here on Niche Radio, but Heather has certainly pulled out all the stops for her finale - and a string of giveaways as well as all your latest entertainment and lifestyle info, as well! We have a brand new Miss SA, folks! Congrats to Tamaryn Green on her Miss Universe South Africa title and Thulisa Keyi on her Miss World South Africa and Tamaryn took the ultimate title of Miss South Africa in the glittering 60th Diamond Jublilee ceremony on Sunday which was hosted at Sun Arena in Pretoria. Heather has all your details! Heather shares an exclusive one on one interview with Sune, the passionate owner of Rustig - a beautiful and tranquil farm located in Magaliesberg, where Heather spent the weekend, being, well, Rustig. It is an engaging and interesting story of heritage, expansion and nature and you will want to head through there once you have heard this, we promise. Make sure to catch Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story - which is now on stage at The Theatre of Marcellu

Niche Radio — Heather has your latest lifestyle news, as always - and there is certainly never a dull moment on #HangoutWithHeather who has all your dates to diarise for all the best events in SA! Miss SA fever is increasing ahead of the pageant finale this coming Sunday afternoon, the selection panel has just been announced, as well as the fact that the prize value for the winner now totals a staggering R 3 million - the biggest to date! Make sure you have your tickets booked to join in the glitz and glam, or catch it on MNet too! Katy Perry has just announced her support acts, Elle B and The Dolls, and don't forget that there is another show date as well, 21st of July, that has been added to her 'Witness - The Tour' here in Joburg! If you love opera, then make sure to diarise the dates for Carmen - The Opera, featuring a stellar local and international cast, coming to the stage at Joburg Theatre - Heather has all your details on the show. Wine, wine, wine - the highly anticipated Juliet Cullinan S

Niche Radio — There is always loads on the go in and around Johannesburg - and Heather has all the info you need to keep you up to date with all the coolest goings on's. On Sunday 20th May, Marks Park in Emmarentia is going to rock to the soles of it's boots as legendary rock band, Seether take to the stage to blow it up in their home town! Heather caught up with Dale Stewart from Seether to find out more about the concert, their latest album and all the things you have ever wanted to know about Seether. Coming to Joburg Theatre this weekend, the KZN Heritage Ensemble is not to be missed, as they celebrate Africa month in a unique and vibrant way. Heather chats to Mbuso Khoza, the groups founder and leader, about what you can expect this weekend, as well as more about his thoughts on the growth of youth arts and culture in South Africa. Don't forget to check out the #BubblyFestival taking place at Hyde Park this weekend, not to mention #WhiskyLive Pretoria heading to Menlyn from Thursday - stay tuned

Niche Radio — Of course Heather has all your best and latest goings on in and around Jozi to share with you - and this week she has an exclusive one on one interview with award winning chef Chantel Dartnall, and they chat all things new menu, TV shows and more. If you love food like Heather likes food (and drink) then you will want to find out more about #Hostex2018 the food and hospitality event not to be missed. Heather shares about the goings on at the event which runs until 8 May, and is one not to be missed on the SA culinary calendar. Local chef, who is now running a highly acclaimed Michelin-star restaurant in France, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is just about to release his new book, simply titled 'Jan The Journal' and this coffee table book/luxury magazine is a must have for any foodie - Heather has all your details. The Caravela Portuguese festival have announced their entertainment line up for the highly anticipated event taking place at the end of June at Montecasino. Artists such as Mi

Niche Radio — All your latest news on what's going on in and around Joburg on this weeks #HangoutWithHeather Heather chats exclusively with Tropika Island of Treasure finale winner Lisanne Lazarus, who with her partner Brendan Peyper, took home the title in last nights nail biting final episode. The Color Purple is returning to Joburg Theatre in August and Heather spends some time one on one with Lelo Ramasimong, who will be taking the role of Shug Avery in the upcoming production, to find out more about this talented young actress. It has just been announced that the beautiful Bonang Matheba will be hosting this years Miss South Africa finale - Heather shares more about this event, and how to get your tickets to the finale spectacular on 27th May. If you are a huge Whitney Houston fan - then you will want to find out about the brand new show featuring Belinda Davids in the title role, that is heading to Emperors Palace in June - it is set to be a showstopper. If you love all things food and drink

Niche Radio — It's another great show filled with all your need to know info about the going on's in Joburg, and some great competitions too. This week Heather chats exclusively one on one with singer, artist and fashion designer - Liz Ogumbo about her many passions and her second album KenSoul, which is on the verge of global breakthrough. The 'Puppet Guy" is Conrad Koch's latest offering and comes to the stage this week at the Pieter Toerien Theatre at @Montecasino - find out more about this show that is set to have you crying with laughter. The @MissSouthAfrica action is hotting up. 28 regional qualifiers are ready to compete and become the ultimate title holder, and South Africa's most beautiful woman later in May. Find out more about the finalists, as well as all your need to know info about the pageant. If fashion is your thing - then you will want to find out more about Dress and Dare - an innovation in personal styling for all shapes and sizes - Heather shares more on the show. Seiko have la

Niche Radio — It has literally been a whirlwind of fashion the last week, as Heather spent time at the highly prestigious @SAFashionWeek which was hosted at @SandtonCity. Heather chats one on one with top local designers @Ephymol @BlackCoffeeZA and @GertJohanCoetzee on their #SS18 ranges and inspirations behind them. If you love music - make sure to catch @GarthTaylor and his new show titled 'Twenty' a celebration of an amazing 20 years in the industry, this Saturday 21st April at @BarnyardTheatre @GoldReefCity - it promises not to be misesed. Prefer wrestling? Then we are pretty sure you already have your tickets booked to see all the @WWELive stars here in SA, and if you don't never fear, Heather has all your details. Yummy food abounds at @TsogoSun - and if you want to grab a delicious lunch or dinner special - then make sure you tune in to find out what's on the go - and which select restaurants are offering you this special deal! WIN!!! You can stand a chance to win show tickets to see 'A Celeb

Niche Radio — Heather brings you an exclusive interview with Lihle Ngubo to find out what's next for this 20-year-old and then gets all the deets on SlimTone. Sounds exciting. Then all the cool and hot happening in Johannesburg, Heather has her finger on the pulse.

Niche Radio — #HangoutWithHeather listeners you will want to listen in on this one - two awesome interviews, and a slice of paradise in Muldersdrift - not to mention, epic sushi! Heather chats exclusively with yoga and fitness fundi (not to mention local actress, producer and TV host) Khabonina Qubeka and finds out more about her yoga DVD that is hitting the shelves, as well as her international yoga tour with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Discovering beautiful places not far from home makes Heather happy, so of course she shares about her recent trip to visit Kloofzicht Lodge and Spa, as well as chats one on one with Chef Chris, who makes all the yummy food, and they chat all things beautiful, relaxation and of course, food. If you love great food - check out the brand new Ocean Basket that has just opened up on the piazza at Montecasino, great new venue and delicious sushi and tapas too. Yum! Make sure that you have diarised the 15th of April to join in this years Night with The Stars to support

Niche Radio — It's another bumper filled show this week on #HangoutWithHeather with three epic interviews and of course all the best news and goings-on in and around Jozi. This week Heather gets to have a great chat with Cindy Alter, lead singer from Clout who are reuniting at Lush Festival and find out more about this powerhouse local singer who smashed charts in 1978 along with her group, with the awesome hit 'Substitute'. Phillip Kekana (race car driver extraordinaire and stunt driver too!) has partnered with Puma Energy to host a much-needed road safety campaign just in time for Easter. Find out more as Heather chats to Phillip - and also finds out more about when he raced with the late Paul Walker too! Tropika Island of Treasure is heating up, and Heather chats with recently eliminated contestant Nondu Mabizela, who along with her celebrity partner, Sbahle Mpisane left the island last night. Heather finds out more about her experience. There are loads on the go this Easter weekend at Silverstar

Niche Radio — It's a good one today all you #HangoutWithHeather listeners - not one, but two great interviews and of course all your best Jozi lifestyle info! Heather chats exclusively with recently eliminated Tropika Island of Treasure contestant, Kelly Gunnell, who along with her celebrity partner, Melinda Bam - said goodbye to the island last night. Kelly shares with Heather about the amazing memories and some things she discovered about herself on the island too! A one on one chat with young singer Werner Bekker is super informative and inspirational - find out more about this local singing sensation on the show today. If you are looking for something to do with the kids over the upcoming Easter weekend - then make sure you tune in to find out about all the cool stuff that is on the go at Montecasino - you will not run out of ideas, that's for sure! If yummy food is your thing, then you will want to dine at Punchinello's restaurant while you are there, Heather shares about the new menu! Heather

Niche Radio — Calling all you wrestling and @WWE fans - make sure you catch Heather's one on one exclusive chat with WWE superstar @TitusONeil ahead of their SA Tour in April, as well as all your event details and ticketing info! @CellC have announced the date for their 16th annual 'Take a Girl Child to Work' day in May and if you want to register or get involved make sure you listen in. Much excitement as the highly anticipated Festival of India heads to @Montecasino, Heather shares more about this shopping, food and entertainment extravaganza! Make sure you have your tickets booked to see @Santana live in SA in April, supported by local legends @mangoGroove - this promises to be a great one. Also @Dynamo the magician is heading our way in May, Heather shares more, as well as her excitement for this weekends Peech Hotel Autumn Wine Festival - which promises to be a great wine filled day! Find out more and stay in touch with Heather on her website or via social media... T: heatherlhook F: www.fac

Niche Radio — Heather chats one exclusively with Mark-Anthony Bingham who just lasted night left the highly popular @SABC3 show @TropikaIslandofTreasure Season 8 - along with his celeb partner @TumiVoster. Heather finds out more about his experience on the Island in the Maldives. It's a busy month this month at @SilverstarCasino - #FutureParkSA was a huge hit and Heather shares more about this amazing experience for kids of all ages, as well as other great goings on this month. If you are looking for a romantic evening - then you will be happy to know that @Montecasino have brought back their popular #NightOutFor2 special - R 380 for a full evening out sounds like a bargain to us! If you missed the #ColorPurpleSA musical at @JoburgTheatre, fear not the cast are returning for another run in August just in time for #WomensMonth - get all your deets here, and the fact that more tickets have just gone on sale for @katyperry has Heather over the moon. Local rock band @Primecircle have two shows coming up

Niche Radio — So much is happening in our city, but of course Heather is all over it! Heather chats one on one with Chris Lanzetti - owner and creator at @TheRedVelvetier - they make the most amazing cakes for all sorts of occasions and Heather finds out more about what goes into all of this baking - as well as finding out the weirdest request that Cris has ever received as a cake order! Heather has two cute bunny cakes to give away as well - so make sure to enter to win! Whatever you do make sure you have your tickets booked to see Chris de Burgh this Friday 2nd of March as he heads to the Sun Arena at @TimeSquare with his 'A Better World' album tour - and of course @TheIllusionists tickets are a must get, the show is currently on at The Teatro at @Montecasino. If you love to support local talent, then make sure you have your tickets to see 'The Wiz' a local production by the youth from the NSA Festival of the Arts, which will be on at the @JoburgTheatre in early March and promises to be great fun f

Niche Radio — We have a new Top Model SA winner, Heather attended the show this past weekend, and shares about the most prestigious modelling contest in South Africa - as well as about the winners. Great music is heading our way on 2nd March as musical icon, Chris de Burgh heads to the Sun Arena at @TimeSquare with his 'A Better World' album tour - not to be missed and Heather has all your deets. Two local performers have shows heading our way soon - one is comedian @RiaadMoosa with his one man comedy show 'Life Begins' and the other is SA's top ventriloquist @ConradKoch who brings 'Puppet Guy' to us a little later this year - both promise to be highly entertaining and Heather has your details. If you love to support local talent, then make sure you have your tickets to see 'The Wiz' a local production by the youth from the NSA Festival of the Arts, which will be on at the @JoburgTheatre in early March and promises to be great fun for the whole family. Heather also has tickets to GIVE AWAY - so make