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Indie rock/pop band from Johannesburg, South Africa, The Parlotones are Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw and brothers Glen and Paul Hodgson have gone on to achieve massive success in their home country of South Africa, as well as success in various international markets.

They released their first album Episoda in 2003 and have since released six more studio albums: radiocontrolledrobot(2005), A World Next Door to Yours (2007), Stardust Galaxies (2009), Journey Through the Shadows (2012),  Stand Like Giants (2013) and Antiques & Artefacts .They have also released two live albums, Unplugged (2008) and Live Design (2010).

Combined album sales, to date, are in excess of half a million (South Africa only). Radiocontrolledrobot and Stardust Galaxies both won a South African Music Award (SAMA) for “Best Rock Album”. They have won numerous local awards and a handful of international songwriting awards.

The band has toured internationally since 2007, spending months on the road in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and North America. They have also toured in South America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Russia.

The band have been involved with Earth Hour, Live Earth, Nelson Mandela’s 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, Rhino Force, United Against Malaria and in 2012 they climbed Mt Kilimanjaro as part of an awareness campaign to end violence against women and children in Africa.  

Three different wines were blended by the band during 2009 and 2010. These wines were named after some of their more popular songs: “Giant Mistake”, “Push Me to the Floor” and “We Call This Dancing”. 

In 2012 the band performed a rock opera called Dragonflies and Astronauts which was broadcast live around the world in 3D via DIRECT TV and in 2D live on Facebook. The band are also well-known for their music videos, which cover various styles and themes, almost every video has won an award.  

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The Parlotones | LIVE | Rockwood Theatre PTA

The Parlotones | LIVE | Rockwood Theatre PTA

Wednesday, April 25 @ 7:00PMWed, Apr 25 @ 7:00PM

Rockwood Theatre Pretoria, F92, Parkview Shopping Centre, Netcare St, Moreletapark, Pretoria

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The Parlotones | LIVE | Cresta Barnyard

Friday, April 20 @ 7:00PMFri, Apr 20 @ 7:00PM

Barnyard Theatre Cresta, Cresta Shopping Centre

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  • Paul w

    Paul w

    Mar 11 2016 10:15 PM
    Hi guys, I am in the UK and finding it impossible to get hold of antiques and artefacts on CD. I know it was limited to gig sales, but thought there would be a general release in late 2015. Do you have any available to buy through the website or elsewhere for a UK fan ? 😊

    Hi guys,

    I am in the UK and finding it impossible to get hold of antiques and artefacts on CD. I know it was limited to gig sales, but thought there would be a general release in late 2015.

    Do you have any available to buy through the website or elsewhere for a UK fan ?

    😊

  • Heinrich

    Heinrich

    Feb 3 2016 8:16 PM
    Hi Guys We are getting married on 26 March in Franschoek. We have a string trio who is playing at the seremony. We would love them to play fly to the moon as the entrance song. They unfortunately can't find the sheet music. Is it possible to give it to us? We are willing to pay for it. My email adres is Heinrich.mans@kpmg. Co. Za all in lower case. We are willing to pay for it. Will really appreciate if you can help us.

    Hi Guys

    We are getting married on 26 March in Franschoek. We have a string trio who is playing at the seremony. We would love them to play fly to the moon as the entrance song. They unfortunately can't find the sheet music. Is it possible to give it to us? We are willing to pay for it. My email adres is Heinrich.mans@kpmg. Co. Za all in lower case. We are willing to pay for it. Will really appreciate if you can help us.

  • DJ Raine

    DJ Raine

    Dec 11 2015 6:55 PM
    At DB313 Rainrock Radio we

    At DB313 Rainrock Radio we

  • ChrisDean

    ChrisDean

    Oct 28 2015 8:43 AM
    Hi Kahn, Paul, Glen & Neil! The Munich gig was brilliant! Thx 4 bringing ur amazing music 2 a new audience & thx 4 taking the time 2 meet ur fans & sign our CD covers! See u in Dubai! Christine & Dean

    Hi Kahn, Paul, Glen & Neil! The Munich gig was brilliant! Thx 4 bringing ur amazing music 2 a new audience & thx 4 taking the time 2 meet ur fans & sign our CD covers! See u in Dubai! Christine & Dean

  • Anonymous

    Anonymous

    Dec 26 2014 12:54 PM
    Some fan fodies of Rancourt 27 Dec 2013, awesome day in the park https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kjca94mzg4ws2g7/AADCm6vSjef6u18jh1N3U7Pxa?dl=0

    Some fan fodies of Rancourt 27 Dec 2013, awesome day in the park

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kjca94mzg4ws2g7/AADCm6vSjef6u18jh1N3U7Pxa?dl=0

  • Die Blou hond in Pretoria

    Die Blou hond in Pretoria

    Aug 2 2014 8:40 AM
    Thank you Kahn and team for an absolutely awesome show at Die Blou Hond in Pretoria last night. You guys are truly amazingly talented. SA is proud to have you guys...

    Thank you Kahn and team for an absolutely awesome show at Die Blou Hond in Pretoria last night. You guys are truly amazingly talented. SA is proud to have you guys...

  • Raine

    Raine

    Jul 8 2014 12:32 AM
    Hello guys, stopping by to take a look around your new site! Very excited for you all and looking forward to all that's new from The Parlotones, much love and all the best for success!

    Hello guys, stopping by to take a look around your new site! Very excited for you all and looking forward to all that's new from The Parlotones, much love and all the best for success!

  • hillnici@yahoo.com

    hillnici@yahoo.com

    Jun 23 2014 1:59 PM
    Hi Kahn, Paul, Glen & Neil, wishing you all everything of the best, may all your hard work turn your dreams into your reality :) Much love

    Hi Kahn, Paul, Glen & Neil, wishing you all everything of the best, may all your hard work turn your dreams into your reality smile Much love

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