Selective Live

Selective Live Selective Live is a Live Performance and Events venue. We host extraordinary local artist and provid

We just advance into an exciting new chapter at our new home — the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intima...
28/05/2026

We just advance into an exciting new chapter at our new home — the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful,
Selective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music, culture, and sunset summers meet.

MORENA LERABA is the stage name of Teboho Mochaoa, a musician and shepherd from Matholeng, a village in
the Mafeteng region south of Lesotho’s capital, Maseru. In 2017, Morena Leraba formed his eponymous group
in Johannesburg with other musicians, blending traditional Sesotho music with cross-cultural influences to
mould a singular sound imbued with the enigma of a shepherd from Lesotho mountains.

Elena Shirin

Vienna-born singer-songwriter and producer Elena Shirin ranges from
neo-soul and alternative R&B to triphop – her lyrics tell stories inspired
by her travels, female* empowerment, and vulnerability.

2015 - 2019 Elena was the lead singer of the band Aramboa, with whom
she released an album and two EPs and performed at festivals such as
Waves Vienna, Tallinn Music Week, and the Bushfire Festival in South
Africa.

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Selective Live is back — now at the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful, y...
22/05/2026

Selective Live is back — now at the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful, your favourite Sunday experience returns where music, culture, and sunset summers meet.

This edition features Morena Leraba, the globally acclaimed Lesotho artist redefining traditional Sesotho and Famo music through hypnotic live performances and genre-blending soundscapes.

Rooted in the mountains of Lesotho and shaped by life in Johannesburg, Morena Leraba’s music tells stories of migration, spirituality, resilience, and identity. With collaborations alongside artists like Major Lazer, Moonchild Sanelly, and Damon Albarn, plus his acclaimed debut EP Fela sa Ha Mojela, he has become one of Africa’s most compelling contemporary voices.

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Selective Live is Back.We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home,the rooftop of BlackBri...
11/05/2026

Selective Live is Back.

We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home,
the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful,
Selective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music,
culture, and sunset summers meet.

Soul Sundays with Sound Legacy Band is a soulful musical experience led by the unmistakable sound of Sound Legacy Band at its core. Blending jazz, neo-soul, and gospel, the band sets the tone for a warm, sing-along atmosphere rooted in Cape Town’s rich music culture.
Featuring original music from Sethu G and Chadleigh Gowar, with an opening set by Table 42, the afternoon is laid out for your enjoyment.
Come unwind, relax, and vibe to your perfect Sunday soundtrack.

doors open at 3pm and show starts at 6pm

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Back.We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home,the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. ...
11/05/2026

Back.

We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home,
the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful,
Selective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music,
culture, and sunset summers meet.

Holy Alpha is a South African hip hop artist from Khayelitsha,
Cape Town. She is recognised for her authentic storytelling,
raw lyricism, and powerful isiXhosa expression. Rooted in
local street and township culture.
She began her music journey in 2016 and gained national
attention in 2020 with her breakout single “Ghost,
”which
made waves across the underground scene and earned her
recognition from key industry figures. She continued to build
momentum with releases such as “Subuza,
” further
establishing her lyrical skill and artistic identity.

Doors open at 3pm and show starts at 6pm

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🌸 Mother’s Day Special Edition 🌸 We’re back — and rising to new heights. Join us as we reopen at our beautiful new home...
06/05/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day Special Edition 🌸

We’re back — and rising to new heights. Join us as we reopen at our beautiful new home: the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Expect an elevated, intimate Sunday experience where music, culture, and golden sunsets come together.

✨ Welcome drinks
🍽️ Food experience
🎶 Soulful live music

Featuring TehSynes — a genre-blending live act known for weaving guitar, synths, drum machines, and improvisation into a rich, atmospheric sound. Inspired by the mountain, the sea, and the city, their sound is as fluid and timeless as a sine wave.

From CTEMF to BBC Radio 6, festival stages to underground gems — this is a performance you don’t want to miss.

🕒 Doors open: 3PM
🎧 Show starts: 6PM

Celebrate Mother’s Day differently this year — with rhythm, flavour, and unforgettable rooftop energy. 🌇

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We regret to announce that our upcoming event has been postponed. We’re working on confirming a new date and will share ...
06/05/2026

We regret to announce that our upcoming event has been postponed. We’re working on confirming a new date and will share updates with you soon.

Thank you for your patience and continued support—we can’t wait to see you there when the time comes! 💫

Selective Live is Back.We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home — the rooftop of BlackB...
04/05/2026

Selective Live is Back.

We’re reopening and stepping into an exciting new chapter at our new home — the rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel. Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful,
Selective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music, culture, and sunset summers meet.

Def Eff (short for Definitely Efficient) is a Cape Town–based performance artist, lyricist and sonic curator. His work lives at the intersection of hip-hop, jazz and live experience.

Rooted in sharp wordplay and layered musicality, his practice extends beyond recording. It moves into embodied storytelling, where rhythm, language and presence converge.

Known for his commanding stage presence and emotionally resonant delivery, Def Eff crafts performances that move between intensity and introspection. Backed by a live jazz band, his shows dissolve the boundaries of traditional hip-hop. Each set becomes a dynamic, genre-blending composition that honours the culture while expanding its possibilities.

Originally from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, he relocated to Cape Town in 2005 to study film. This influence continues to shape his cinematic approach to music and performance. His work explores themes of love, identity and the human condition. It is delivered with a maturity that resonates across generations and cultural backgrounds.

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BORN AND RAISED IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, LIBØ IS A VOCALIST, SINGER-SONGWRITER AND A GUITARIST.HE IS A VERSATILE ARTI...
27/04/2026

BORN AND RAISED IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, LIBØ IS A VOCALIST, SINGER-SONGWRITER AND A GUITARIST.
HE IS A VERSATILE ARTIST WHO PLAYS AROUND WITH DIFFERENT SOUNDS, MAKING IT HARD TO CATEGORISE HIM
IN A GENRE BUT OFTEN MAGIC IS CREATED.

HE’S CURRENTLY AN UNDERGRAD STUDENT AT SOUTH AFRICAN
COLLEGE OF MUSIC STUDYING JAZZ. HE’S BEEN A PART OF THE DISTRICT SIX MUSICAL AND A CAST MEMBER
PLAYING ONE OF THE LEAD ROLE OF DAMAKA.

HE HAS GRACED THE STAGES OF THE BAXTER THEATRE, ATHLETIC CLUB & SOCIAL, THE ARTSCAPE, SELECTIVE
LIVE, STAGES AROUND SWITZERLAND AND JUST FINISHED A SHOW AT KAYA CAFE. HE MADE HIS FIRST PROJECT
IN 2023 CALLED ‘SONDELA’ WHICH IS 3 TRACK EP THAT INCLUDED HIS RELATIVELY SUCCESSFUL SINGLES
KHANGELA WENA & SONDELA. AND RECENTLY RELEASED HIS SINGLE ‘NJENA’

Doors open at 6pm and live music starts at 6pm performance but we have djs before

Join us every Sunday as we bring you live Afro-Jazz and Neo-Soul performances, paired with carefully curated vinyl DJ se...
24/04/2026

Join us every Sunday as we bring you live Afro-Jazz and Neo-Soul performances, paired with carefully curated vinyl DJ sets that set the tone from sunset into the evening. Expect delicious canapés, crafted cocktails, and a crowd that appreciates good music and beautiful moments.

Zwide Ndwandwe is a Cape Town based cultural practitioner. Under the project name of Zwide Serves Bass, his solo work honours the vastness of Black music as a tradition and political insturment

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189 Buitengracht Street
Cape Town
8001

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Monday 09:00 - 16:15
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:30
Saturday 05:00 - 02:00
Sunday 12:00 - 21:30

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