National Arts Festival: Full list of Standard Bank Ovation Award winnersA panel of 16 judges watched 128 shows over nine days at the National Arts Festival to determine the Standard Bank Ovation Award recipients.
by Naledi de Wee
04-07-2022 13:36
in Entertainment
The top artists at the National Arts Festival received Standard Bank Ovation Awards on Saturday 2 July. Image: Supplied Photographer: Mark Wessels
After nine days of stellar entertainment, the National Arts Festival in Makhanda came to a close on Saturday 2 July with more than 20 artists receiving Standard Bank Ovation Awards. The awards were decided by a panel of 16 judges who watched and adjudicated shows at the festival.
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STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS Standard Bank Ovation Awards are given to productions on the National Arts Festival's Fringe programme for being a cut above the rest, leaving a lasting impression and productions that are well received by audiences.
The Fringe programme is filled with shows that are independently produced and funded. This year's panel of reviewers watched 128 shows in nine days.
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Standard Bank Ovations Awards panel co-convenor Ranique Roberts said she adjudicated a performance that left her in tears.
Not only was I moved by the performance, but also the heartfelt energy the patrons shared. Dancing and singing along, I looked around the room in admiration of how this performance had brought together every single person in the room, no matter their age, race or background. It was a full realisation that the arts are back!
HOW THE WINNERS ARE REWARDED Standard Bank Ovation Award recipients are awarded cash prizes for their exceptional work at the National Arts Festival.
Gold Standard Bank Ovation Award winners are given R7 000 while Silver winners receive R3 000. Bronze Standard Bank Ovation recipients are given R2 000 each.
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FULL LIST OF WINNERS GOLD STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS
Spark in the Dark le
Iphuphu L'Ka Biko Malifezeke
Gauteng DSRAC Nakanjani
Thapelo Tshitse Arts Development Emsini
SILVER STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS
Brendon Peel Entertainment Impossible!
Uloyiko Theatre and Projects The Gulurahundi Genocide
Asanda Mqiki The Vocal Explosion (Amazing Grace)
AFDA Johannesburg Whistleblowers
Fishnet Features My Weight and Why I Carry It
Rhodes University Drama Department Matchbox
The Outline May I Have This Dance
Gary Thomas Moodship
KG Mokgadi NSFW Not Safe for Woke
North West Development Agency Asinamali
BRONZE STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS
Emfuleni Art Creatives Kgetho
Sikhuthali Oliver Bonga and Walter Strydom Swaringana
NWU Arts We're Back with Goosebumps A Capella
Ezinyaweni Zam I.N.C.O.K.O
Stacey Van Schalkwyk Fragments
Andy Ndlazilwana Intlombe
Best of Both Concerts Piano Classics
Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts Afrika Sings!
Amandla Danca Teatro ZA Nomapondo
Wela Kapela Productions Vincent
Nombasa M Productions Nombasa
BLUE STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS
Walter Sisulu University Drama Society Mamlambo
Five Sided Records Undead Generation
BasicCity Basiccity Band
Wela Kapela Productions The Story of Eva Cassidy
The Eastern Cape Theatre Ensemble Ghetto the Musical
Yaaseen Barnes Can't-Centrate
Mannini Nkata Hiding in the Dark
Oyi!Theatre, a Project of Theatre Arts The Children's Monologue
Connecting Streams The Cracked Vase
Dalin Oliver Stay at Home Comedian
Kwantu Designs Classical Dreams
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National Arts Festival: Full list of Standard Bank Ovation Award winnersA panel of 16 judges watched 128 shows over nine days at the National Arts Festival to determine the Standard Bank Ovation Award recipients. 
