Artists press kit
An introduction to only a handful of our artists.
Please contact Smashing Promotions for any additional information on these artists.
Jessie Presto (Solo)
Jessie Presto is a one in a million kind of artist. She takes you on a journey, she makes you feel at home and then she leaves you speechless." SA Music Scene.
Jessie sports a repertoire of more than 500 songs which gives her the flexibility and versatility to entertain crowds whether it be in a restaurant or on the Sun City Superbowl Stage.
Jessie studied Musical Theatre after school and later went on to start singing at the world famous Sun City in 2013. She has been a favorite ever since. Her international career started in 2015 when she had a residency at The Sheraton Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
She currently resides both in the USA and in South Africa. She is the first South African female singer Carnival Cruise Lines has ever employed and is still wowing crowds from all over the world, 6 nights a week. When in South Africa, Jessie is available for any type of event to suit your needs.
Wikus Botma (Solo & Duo)
South African based musician with a voice to match! Wikus Botma has dominated the live entertainment space the past few years, building a fanbase and memory wherever he performs. With a list of skills that range from singer, songwriter, guitarist and youtuber, Wikus is expanding his brand to include larger gigs such as corporate events, private functions, festivals and many more.
Wikus is loved by many and is often booked for private functions.
duo optional
www.wikusbotma.com
Freckled Elvis (Band & Duo)
Formed in 2009, Freckled Elvis covers mostly 60's to current hits within the genre of Rock, Blues, Country, Pop Rock, Jazz and Afrikaans. Due to their diversity the band is capable of performing at various events and can manage 4x 45min sets if needed.
The band is professional and frequently booked by clients like Sun City and Carnival City.
Marcato Band (Band & Duo)
Formed in 2008, Marcato has been labeled as one of South Africa's most promising music groups. With their unique fusion of Folk, Country, Bluegrass and Acoustic Rock they have been performing nationwide at festivals such as Aardklop, KKNK and Innibos.
Marcato is known for their energetic performances and are often requested for private and late night events.
Emil Struwig (Solo & Trio)
Referred to as the Michael Buble of South Africa, Emil has won the hearts of many Jazz and Swing lovers. Perfect for corporate events, Emil is also known for his amazing songwriting skills and has written hits for the likes of Kurt Darren, Heinz Winkler, 4 Werke, Andriette Norman, Romanz and many more.
Although Emil is a solo act, he often performs with The Soul Sisters and this could be requested for special events.
Divinity Duo (Duo)
This top-notch duo is formed by the brilliant Grammy Award winning songwriter, Marvin Moses.
With regular corporate bookings for Coca Cola, SAB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Sun International and many more, Divinity is also very popular in regular venues, clubs, festivals and many more.
Bilo (Solo & Trio)
South Africa's own Frank Sinatra, Bilo has a great following and loyalty towards his performances. A well traveller, Billo has a lot of prestiges performances and residencies behind his name including Cruise Ships; Costa Concordia and Costa Serena. Current resident gigs such as The Royal Swazi Casino, Sun City and Signature Restaurant Rivonia keep renewing contracts with Bilo.
Due to the influx of requests, Bilo often performs with a band, which is also a crowd favourite.
Simply For (Duo)
A favorite for corporate events, background dinner entertainment and casino entertainment, Simply For has dominated the space and is often requested by name by clients like Sun International and Tsogo Sun.
Due to their ability to interacted and be adjustable to their crowd, they always keep everyone coming back for more!