Funny Men Hannes Brümmer and Melt Sieberhagen to Host AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13

Comedians Hannes Brümmer and Melt Sieberhagen are all set to host AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13 this year. This celebration of local music boasts the cream of the crop of Afrikaans singers, including Bobby van Jaarsveld, Bianca le Grange, Jak de Priester, Jannie Moolman, DJ Ossewa, Hercules en Jasmyn, Lance James, Arina de Witt, Pieter Erasmus, Alwyn Oberholster, Elizma Theron and Carly Baily.

Brümmer studied Drama at the University of Pretoria (TUKS) and graduated in 2000. Eight years ago, he became involved in standup comedy and joined the Parkers Comedy Club, performing on the Improv Express platform. He also worked in both the creative and acting aspects of the TV series KOMPLEKS, which gave him the opportunity to sharpen his comic talents. Since then, he has performed opposite Marius Weyers and Anna-Mart van der Merwe in AMALIA and has played guest roles in the Afrikaans soap operas, VILLA ROSA and BINNELANDERS. Two years ago, Brümmer also performed for Lefra Productions in MY VROU SE MAN SE VROU and he can currently be seen in the teen action movie AGENT 2000.

Sieberhagen is a South African comedian, actor and voice artist who has been involved in the entertainment industry since 2001. He is also a talented scriptwriter and director and regularly appears on TV and in film. Audiences might remember him for his roles in soap operas like EGOLI, SEWENDE LAAN and ISIDINGO, as well as in comedies like GABRIEL and KOMPLEKS and dramas including EEN SKOENLAPPER, SONG VIR KATRYN, ARSENAAL, JOZI STREETS and SCANDAL.

Sieberhagen is also regularly seen in PROESSTRAAT. On the big screen, he has had roles in OH SCHUKS, I'M GATVOL, FOOTSKATING 101 and POENA IS KONING. He has also appeared in a variety of TV commercials.

Frans Swart, director and producer of AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13, says it was always important that the hosts of the show would be fantastic comics. "For the past twelve years, we have had really exceptional hosts," says Swart. "I am very excited about this year's hosts, because both Hannes and Melt are hyserically funny on stage. And as a team, they are even funnier. One will definitely be entertained and we are all going to laugh a lot. And laughter is the best medicine, after all!"

Come and celebrate spring with Lefra Productions at AFRIKAANSE MUSIEKFEES 13, which will take place on Saturday 6 September 2014 at Carnival City's Big Top Arena at 19:00. Bookings can be made through Computicket (0861 915 8000). Groups of more than 10 are eligible for great discounts - contact Monica on (011) 815 3000 or by email on admin@lefra.com for more details.