Events

Paint and Sip – First Thursdays Cape Town A night of creativity, good vibes, and great music! Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly painting session with a live *DJ*, drinks, and city energy. *Date:* First Thursday, 3rd July *Time:* 6PM – 9:30PM *Venue:* Selective Live *Tickets:* R250 (includes all materials + 1 drink) Live DJ […]

Spoko Café Spoko Café is not your typical party, it’s a pop-up cultural space curated by GHXST Bunny. Spoko Café exists to challenge the rules of traditional nightlife and reimagine how we gather around music. Forget the algorithm. Forget the VIP section. Forget the pressure. At Spoko Café, the music comes first, and it’s driven […]

Ndumiso Nyovane blends jazz, funk and South African township flavours to create an appealing, pancultrual style. Ndumsio made his first stage appearance when he was just 14 years old as the youngest member of the Afrobeat group Varukweru. He is one of south Africa's most in-demand studio and stage musicians. Dj Mighty as he blast jams […]

Try something different this winter, grab your wine and a canvas.Exclusive Sip and Paint event hosted and facilitated by Cape Town based artist Mthetho Sono. Join us for an exciting experience this Winter with Cape Towns electric Selective Live bar on Buitengracht street. Enjoy the company of friends while creating your own personal art piece […]

Every Second First. A call to presence when we’re so often drawn forward or backwards in time. A celebration of experimentation and trying many firsts; a testament to the way that our creativity channels the ideas and voices that came before us. This project combines Gabriel Espi’s distinct songwriting voice with the magic of 70s […]

Bheki Khoza is the well-known left handed guitarist from Umlazi, Durban, South Africa. In 1991 he received a Talent Award and scholarship to study music in America. He returned in 1995 from studying at the University of Hartford, Connecticut, with the great Jackie McClean, on of the few living legends. Some of the musicians he […]

A multitalented performer, Thando is known for combining his heartfelt, uplifting melodies and powerful vocals to weave a tapestry of contemporary African sounds that speaks for itself. His charismatic stage presence and extensive background as a lead choral singer have seen him grace stages around the world. As a multilingual writer, Thando shares his stories […]

Hayley Jade brings it together for a music showcase that promises to be a night to remember. Hayley Jade is a nomadic singer songwriter from Cape Town. Her smokey-sweet soul folk melodies, haunting whistled interludes, and intricate guitar picking will tug gently at your heart strings and lure you into a surreal, dreamy haze. Doors open […]

BUMBUNTU Proudly presents the performance of local artist MASKHANDI GENT! Maskhandi and his band will perform a 1.5-hour show featuring songs in both Xhosa and English, guaranteed to keep you entertained all night! Date: Friday July 18th Time: 19h - 22h Location: Selective Live, 189 Buitengracht St, Gardens Bumbuntu Presents Initiative Bumbuntu is dedicated to […]

“Different strokes for house folks” High Fidelity Soul Food Sessions Vol. 13 takes you on an unforgettable ride through the dynamic landscape of house music. Featuring a stellar lineup of seasoned house artisans, this event showcases the craftsmanship of timeless vinyl selections alongside innovative digital beats. Immerse yourself in a seamless blend of classic influences and […]

*Paint & Sip: Afrobeat and Amapiano Edition* Unleash your creativity, sip your favourite drink, and sing your heart out at a night of painting, Afrobeat and Amapiano music, and good vibes. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready for a fun, unforgettable evening. *Date:* Sunday 20th July *Time:* 2pm *Location:* Selective live *Price:* […]

Bheki Khoza is the well-known left handed guitarist from Umlazi, Durban, South Africa. In 1991 he received a Talent Award and scholarship to study music in America. He returned in 1995 from studying at the University of Hartford, Connecticut, with the great Jackie McClean, on of the few living legends. Some of the musicians he held the opportunity to play with included Kenny Barron, Hilton Ruiz, Kirk Ligtsey, Cecil McBee, Virgil Jones, Charlces Davis and Steve Davis, who now Anarchy, a jam club for African music, in particular. Gigs stemming from the African connection included backing vocalist FLoxy Bee from Nigeria and Thuli Dumakude, a singer from South Africa, of Mabatha Fame. Prior to studying in America, Bheki played with the African Jazz Pioneers, Abie Cindi, Sipho Gumede, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Rene McClean, Victor Ntoni, Mike Makhalemala, George Lee, and Berry Rachabane, among others. He also backed South Africa’s famous songbirds, Sibongile Khumalo, Sophic Mgina, Dolly Rathebe, Abigail Kubheka, and Themi Mtshani. During this time Bheki also had his own band Thayima, which played jazz and African music directly addressing the social conditions of the late 1980’s for this reason the band was never recorded. Doors open at 5pm and show starts at 8pm.

Kumodi! 🎵 Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Kumodi (Kurt Diedericks) is a talented music producer and DJ known for blending African rhythms with electronic elements. His unique sound explores a broad sonic landscape, incorporating hypnotic bass grooves and intricate melodic layers. Have you listened to his music or attended one of his live performances? […]

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the soulful sounds of Khonaye — a rising star whose voice captures the very spirit of South Africa’s musical Golden Era. Born in Mdantsane and raised in Cape Town, Anelisa 'Khonaye' Blom brings a rich cultural heritage to her sound, blending traditional African rhythms with modern musical styles. Her voice—able to glide […]

Dear poets and poetry lovers! We have another gorgeous evening of open-mic poetry on Tuesday the 29th of July at 7:30pm (as per usual), at our most beloved Selective Live! Selective Live: 189 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town -- Sometimes a difficult venue to find for first-timers, if you get lost go to the Protea Hotel […]

The Body Rock is a homage to the Block Party era of music that birthed the Hip Hop culture. As a DJ collective firmly rooted in turntablism we seek to inspire and surprise our crowds with funky Hip Hop based rare grooves sprinkled with turntablist magic. Doors open at 6pm

MXO is a maverick in the South African music scene, known for his post-modern eclectic sound blending afro soul, jazz, funk, traditional, and pop. Since his debut in 2004 with *Peace of Mind*, he has become an icon, performing globally and collaborating with music legends. Beyond music, MXO is a film producer, event curator, producer, […]

DaniMali - Dialogues Across Provinces is more than a concert tour, it is a sonic journey across the country that explores jazz as a living archive of African memory, identity, and cultural unity. Led by saxophonist and composer Nhlanhla Mahlangu, it weaves music and sonic storytelling into a bold expression of Jazz as dialogue - […]

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and relaxation at our Paint and Sip event! Immerse yourself in the joy of painting while enjoying great music and company. Date: 3rd August 2025 Time: 2pm and ends at 5pm Location: Selective Live No experience necessary—just bring your creativity, paint to how the music makes you […]

The uHadi Experience is an exciting and deeply educational live performance by Odwa Bongo that celebrates isiXhosa music, language, and storytelling through the ancient and expressive sounds of the uHadi bow. Rooted in tradition yet boldly contemporary, the show offers audiences a rich journey through sound, honoring ancestry, womanhood, spirituality, and cultural memory. At the […]