Friday night saw The Socialite jet-setting in order to cover the 6^th annual MK Awards taking over our nation’s capital city. Check it out…

The South African music scene has received much support and an excited buzz was felt over the past few weeks leading up to Friday night’s award ceremony which took place at the State Theatre to honour the hottest local artists who’re making waves in their respective genres.

Some of SA’s top live acts took to the stage to entertain guests amongst whom included Pascal and Pearce, Double Adapter, Bittereinder featuring Tim Beumers, Die Heuwels Fantasties featuring Inge Beckman,  Mr Cat & The Jackal, Jack Parow featuring Gazelle, Moses Metro Man, and the winners of the “Best Live Act” category Van Coke Kartel.

 The host for the evening was none other than Afrikaans rapper Zander Tyler, better known as Jack Parow – the “original donker dodgy afrikaans rapper” who kept invited guests and viewers alike entertained all night with his amusing one liners and antics. He later closed the show with a bang with his latest track “Hosh Tokoloshe”.

Our Socialite crew for this Showcase included Videographer Marcello Maffeis, Photographer Caroline Burne and presenters Chia Kougianos and Cobus van Heerden who were graciously hosted by the Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre by Signature Hotels.

Special thanks to local fashion designer Bianca Warren who dressed our female presenter as well as M.A.C make-up, the Nail Factor and Maharani Hair Stylists.

Keep a look out on The Socialite this week for more pics of the glamourous event featuring a Behind the Scenes look at some of the artists as well as performance snaps and social pics taken on the Black Carpet.

One on one interviews from some of SA’s hottest artists will also be available for viewing soon so keep a look out on our Video page.

In the meantime check out who came out tops in each category on the night which included:

Best Video: LocnVille – Stars Above You. Directed by Tristan Holmes

Best Newcomer: Moses Metro Man – Huigelaar

Best Group: Van Coke Kartel – Ondier Kom

Best International Hit: Adele – Rolling In The Deep

Best SFX: Mr. Cat & The Jackal – Bad Man He Comin’

Best Dance: Jax Panik – Get Up

Best Rock: Van Coke Kartel – Vir Almal

Best Indie: Dance, You’re On Fire – Boxes Of Tigers

Best Hipster: Jack Parow – Byellville

Best Radio Hit: MFM – Jax Panik / Dinosaur

Best Live Act: Van Coke Kartel