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The South African Roadies Association (SARA) has its own premises situated at # 55 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown – Johannesburg. The purchase and 1st Phase renovation of the two story Building, was made possible from grants raised from the National Lottery Fund, and the French Government. Furniture and fittings support was provided by the British Council in 2003.
This facility provides for training facilities for the SARA Technical Production Skills Programs, an expanded Resource Centre & Library, adequate storage for sound, light and stage equipment owned by the Association, administration office and meeting facilities. Named SARA House, it is also the home of the "Institute for Sound, Lighting and Staging" first of its kind in Africa.
SARA – at work courtesy of Quest Engineering
The South African Roadies Association (SARA) was establish in 1992 Founded by the current Association President, Mr. Freddie Nyathela and a few fellow 'roadies' that believed in what they saw as a viable industry that could provide employment and technical abilities to many youth in search of a career, and has grown in its scope to a lot more than an industry association. Among its other activities, SARA also provides training and career development at a level that would be the envy of any European or American music tech industry. The SARA headquarters in Newtown – Johannesburg is a hub of activity containing the SARA Technical Production Skills Programs, an expanded Resource Centre & Library, adequate storage for sound, light and stage equipment owned by the Association, administration office and meeting facilities. Named SARA House, it is also the home of the "Institute for Sound, Lighting and Staging" first of its kind in Africa and probably not equalled anywhere in the world.
The range of industry subjects taught at this institute covers the total A-Z package of entertainment technologies.
Quest Engineering is an "ideal fit" to the African music scene because of the combination of solid and reliable build quality and practical user friendly features. SARA took delivery of their first Quest audio system courtesy of Tadco and Freddie Nyathela is more than happy with the results. “I think we will be seeing a lot more of Quest in South Africa because it has the features that roadies and sound guys want”, was Freddie’s comment when he sent us the pictures.
SARA has a great future in the music production industry as it works to create the future of the South African music industry. A great example for production industries everywhere.
Skills Levels
CI SARA – Entry Level Program (ELP), Trainee on work experience
Sound
C2: can set up and operate a small sound system alone.
C3: can set up and operate small to medium shows from a technical rider, can problem solve, has knowledge of 3 phase power, channel lists and gain before feedback.
C4: capable of handling large shows, fly and stack the PA systems stadiums etc.
Lighting
C2: can set up generic rig alone, has knowledge of dimmers, power, trussing.
C3: can transfer lighting plot into working system. Calculate power requirements, follow spot. Can patch dimmer rack; can operate lighting for a medium size show.
C4: has excellent knowledge of dimmers, desk, power for large show, can program and operate intelligent lighting.
Production
C2: capable of reading stage plan, site plan, technical & production riders, set-up backline. Take instructions with relative ease & execute them.
C3: can co-ordinate small to medium shows and work as on-site co-ordinator, stage manager, road manager and able to read production logistic plans & execute them.
C4: capable of handling large shows in different fields of production as site managers and promotion producers, production managers, tour managers, site managers. Has excellent technical knowledge of different technical areas and implications.
Rates for these crew available on request.
Tel: +27 11 834 4134/ or +27 11 639 7940/ or +27 82 784 6271
Fax: +27 11 833 0549
info@saroadies.co.za
Click here to read more of SARA's history.
Contact SARA
South African Roadies Association (SARA)
# 55 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown, Johannesburg 2001
Tel: +27 11 639 7940 Fax: +27 11 833 0549
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