PAUL HANMER & WENDY OLDFIELD - A DOUBLE BILL CONCERT

Join us for an intimate evening of live music at a private residence in Constantia, Cape Town, featuring two distinct performances by celebrated South African pianist and composer Paul Hanmer, alongside percussionist Lilavan Gangen (Opening Set) and duet performance with iconic singer-songwriter Wendy Oldfield.

THE EVENING'S LINEUP

SET 1 | 6:30 PM

Paul Hanmer with Lilavan Gangen

Piano & Percussion

An opening instrumental performance bringing together piano and percussion in a dynamic exploration of jazz composition, rhythm and improvisation.

SET 2 | 8:00 PM

Wendy Oldfield & Paul Hanmer

A Duet Concert

Two South African music legends share a stage for a rare and intimate musical collaboration. Paul reimagines Wendy's songs as sweeping jazz pieces, while Wendy weaves his music through with lyrics, melody and djembe. Together, they bring jazz, folk, pop and African rhythm into a distinctive shared sound.

MEET THE ARTISTS

PAUL HANMER

Paul Hanmer is a jazz pianist and composer with over 40 years in the industry, having collaborated with the likes of Miriam Makeba, Sibongile Khumalo, and Ray Phiri along the way. He has written music for jazz artists, orchestras, chamber groups and solo artists in predominantly jazz and classical styles. His 1997 debut album, Trains to Taung, reshaped the sound of South African jazz piano, and remains a landmark work to this day. He has received 2 SAMAs for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for Trains to Taung and Window to Elsewhere.

WENDY OLDFIELD

Wendy Oldfield has been writing and performing since 1983, from The Sweatband's hit "This Boy" through to a solo career built on songs like "Acid Rain", "New Dress" and "Pale Blue Dot". Along the way she picked up an Oktave Award, an FNB Pop Album of the Year and three SAMA Awards, all while playing hundreds of shows a year at her peak. Known affectionately as the eco warrior of South African music, her voice and her values have long gone hand in hand.

THE HOUSE CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Experience this special double bill in the warm and intimate setting of a private residence in Constantia. Enjoy delicious Cape-inspired food, bring your own beverages and settle in for an evening of exceptional live music.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, 5 December 2026

Doors open: 6:00 PM

First performance: 6:30 PM

Second performance: 8:00 PM

Venue: Private residence, Constantia, Cape Town (Address supplied upon booking confirmation)

Concert ticket: R300 per person

Traditional Cape food: R150 per person

Beverages: BYOB – bring your own beverages.

NOTE:

This is an intimate private house concert with limited seating.

Advance booking is essential to secure your place. Please book early, as capacity is strictly limited.

We look forward to welcoming you for an extraordinary evening of music, connection and Cape hospitality.