"WAT het van Tobi geword?" wonder jy seker nou. Wel, kom kyk self! Hy stel sy CD eksklusief vry in die Wes-Kaap op Donderdag 10 April in die Gimnasium Ouditorium in die Paarl.

  Almal onthou die seun van Hoërskool Gimnasium wat so vyf jaar gelede begin sing het, eers net in die kerke.

Toe het hy begin sang neem by Andrew Strauss van La Musique Kun-steskool, en daarna het hy al meer opgetree tot hy later 'n ou bekende in die Paarl was.

Deesdae lyk die prentjie anders: Tobi is omtrent elke tweede naweek volbespreek vir ses maande vooruit regoor die lengte en breedte van Suid-Afrika.

Hy het 'n platekontrak losgeslaan by Gallo International en ná harde werk, liters sweet en trane, is die CD uiteindelik beskikbaar.

Op hierdie debuut CD van Tobi, met die titel "Hartkamers" kan jy enigiets verwag. Daar is iets vir almal, of jy nou 20 of 80 is!

Tobi het sy visier baie hoog gestel, en Dana Winner se liedjieskrywer gaan opspoor om vir hom ook te skryf.

Hy was só beïndruk met Tobi, dat hy sommer die regisseur was van die album en vier van die liedjies spesiaal vir Tobi geskryf het.

Die graad 11-klas van Hoërskool Gimnasium het vir Tobi teruggebring na die plek waar hy begin het, en bied die geleentheid om te kom kyk hoe hy gegroei het.

Daar is net 'n beperkte getal sitplekke beskikbaar by Gimnasium. Vir meer inligting kontak Mercia Labuschagne by 872-3569.

DIE Laerskool Courtrai hou op Saterdag 12 April hul jaarlikse voedsel- en wynfees op die skoolterrein vanaf 09:00 tot 20:00. 

Soos ander jare, beloof die program 'n dag vol pret en vermaak vir alle ouderdomsgroepe.

Dit skop om 09:00 af met die jaarlikse Courtrai Sewes rugby- en netbaltoernooi.

Om 12:00 begin die pret vir oud en jonk met speletjies vir die jongspan. Dit sluit in die gewilde 10m hoë glyplank, "gladiator games", 'n mallemeule en vele meer. 

Vir die volwassenes is daar vanaf 13:00 heerlike musiek deur die Eggo's en die Frank Pietersen Musieksentrum. Daar is 'n teetuin en natuurlik 'n bier- en wyntuin, om die dors heeldag te les. 

Lekker geregte soos skaapskenkel- en waterblommetjiepotte, 'n snoekbraai, poedings en nog veel meer is ook heeldag beskikbaar. 

Toegang is R5 (skoliere is gratis). Moenie die pret misloop nie!

THREE decades ago Nederburg presented the first series of chamber music concerts in the historic homestead. The success of these concerts inspired a number of wine estates to follow suit and music has become as popular as the wine on these estates.

The proud tradition lives on at Nederburg and the first concert in this year's series is on 27 April and features Russian cellist Marc Drobinsky and South African born pianist Marika Hofmeyr.

The concert series offers a fine selection of local and international artists:

* On 11 May, the music will be provided by an exciting quartet of young players from Cape Town, the Sontonga Quartet with musicians Marc Uys (violin), Waldo Alexander (violin), Xandi van Dijk (viola) and Brian Choveaux (cello).

* Artists from Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Kerimov Trio, will be performing on 8 June. This celebrated trio consists of musicians Boris Kerimov (cello), Elana Kerimova (violin) and Christopher Duigan (piano).

The programme for the second half of the year will be announced later.

Bookings can be made with Christine Joubert at 809-7473, or dcjoubert@distell.co.za. The ticket price includes a finger supper and Nederburg wines. The concerts start at 17:00.

IF you love live jazz and appreciate a performer with style and talent, then do not miss Mel Schroeder, a gifted and experienced performer, at 42 on Main in Paarl on Friday evening 25 April from 19:00.

Cape Town-based Mel specialises in one-woman performances and her beautifully soothing voice and excellent knowledge of jazz piano will enchant any jazz lover.

You will be spoilt for choice with a repertoire that includes Summertime, Fly Me To The Moon, Girl From Ipanema and My Baby Just Cares For Me.

Mel has sung with some of the best jazz musicians in the country such as Avzal Ishmail (piano), Denny Lalouette (bass) and Neil Etridge (drums). 

Mel's mature attitude and approach to music will definitely lift the mood at any of her performances.

Mel believes that music spreads light and happiness and she is committed to sharing her love for music.

Enjoy an à la carte during the show- book with Alwyn on 863-0142.

TONIGHT at 19:30, the professional musicians in residence at the Franschhoek Mountain Manor for the annual Chamber Music Workshop will give a concert for the students and members of the public.

Admission is by donation towards the Bursary Fund. This occasion will once again afford music-lovers an opportunity to hear Francois du Toit (whose family originated in the Franschhoek area) as well as the Odeion String Quartet from Bloemfontein.

Amongst the works being played are the Schumann Piano Quintet, Mendelssohn Piano Trio, music by Peter Klatzow, and more.

On Friday at 20:00 and Saturday at 10:30 at the Franschhoek Mountain Manor, each student will perform in his or her chamber group, presenting the works they have studied during the week.

These are opportunities for parents to see their children in action, and members of the public are welcome to attend, admission once again by donation.

Further information may be obtained by phoning Barbara Kennedy on 083-300-2117.

TRUE to tradition, Easter time at La Motte will be celebrated with a performance by an exceptional choir.

On Saturday 12 April the exciting youth choir Pro Cantu, conducted by André van der Merwe, will be on stage.

At the Choir Olympiad in Linz, Austria, in 2000 the choir received two Gold Diplomas as well as a Gold Medal.

Their most recent achievement last year was to be honoured as "Choir of the World" by the authoritative Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales.

The concert starts at 19:00 in La Motte's historic cellar. On arrival, guests will be welcomed with a drink. Each concert is concluded with a get-together where concertgoers can mingle with the artists, while enjoying La Motte wines served with light snacks.

Admission is R85 per person. Book at the tasting venue or phone 876-3114/9 (Comari).