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The Orbit - Home of Jazz
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Vision
The Orbit is the regularly repeated elliptical course of a celestial or man made object about a star or planet. In our case, The Orbit becomes the space where musicians reach new heights with unlimited creative spirit, and gravitate around each other in harmony and spontaneity to produce the most original and inspiring music.
Origins
The Orbit concept finds its roots and spirit in a small Jazz Social Club established in Troyeville, Johannesburg, in the early 2000’s by Aymeric Péguillan and 3 other partners. Peg’s Cosy Corner, as the venue was called, presented an intimate environment where musicians and jazz aficionados would hang around to listen to occasional live music and recordings till late at night around a drink. Twelve years later, a venue is reborn in Braamfontein, a booming and dynamic part of town, where Péguillan and his 2 partners, Dan Sermand & Kevindren Naidoo, developed a concept that would lead the way in offering the best possible creative expression platform for jazz musicians in Johannesburg. After months of intense brainstorming, consultations with musicians and negotiations with stakeholders around the nature of the new venture, The Orbit, a Live Music venue and Bistro, finally came to life.
Values
We are committed to creating a platform for free creative expression that will allow musicians and their audience to share unique and unifying experiences.
We are committed to supplying musicians with the most suitable setting and staging so as to perform in the most comfortable and inspiring space in Johannesburg.
We are committed to creating a respectful, socially balanced, community focused environment for our audiences, our supporting members, our staff and partners.
We are committed to contributing to the development of the performing arts in our city.
Partners
The Orbit is the brainchild of 3 avid Jazz lovers with distinct life journeys who share the same passion and creative vision. Aymeric Péguillan, Dan Sermand & Kevindren... show more Naidoo met around a simple understanding: Johannesburg, its musicians and its residents deserve a lasting space of reference for creative musical expression, a place where artist musicians are acknowledged and recognized for their contribution to the enrichment of our society. Equipped with a variety of professional experiences and their close proximity to the music industry in SA and internationally, the 3 partners’ ambition is to establish the finest live music venue in South Africa.
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The Orbit is the regularly repeated elliptical course of a celestial or man made object about a star or planet. In our case, The Orbit becomes the space where musicians reach new heights with unlimited creative spirit, and gravitate around each other in harmony and spontaneity to produce the most original and inspiring music.
Origins
The Orbit concept finds its roots and spirit in a small Jazz Social Club established in Troyeville, Johannesburg, in the early 2000’s by Aymeric Péguillan and 3 other partners. Peg’s Cosy Corner, as the venue was called, presented an intimate environment where musicians and jazz aficionados would hang around to listen to occasional live music and recordings till late at night around a drink. Twelve years later, a venue is reborn in Braamfontein, a booming and dynamic part of town, where Péguillan and his 2 partners, Dan Sermand & Kevindren Naidoo, developed a concept that would lead the way in offering the best possible creative expression platform for jazz musicians in Johannesburg. After months of intense brainstorming, consultations with musicians and negotiations with stakeholders around the nature of the new venture, The Orbit, a Live Music venue and Bistro, finally came to life.
Values
We are committed to creating a platform for free creative expression that will allow musicians and their audience to share unique and unifying experiences.
We are committed to supplying musicians with the most suitable setting and staging so as to perform in the most comfortable and inspiring space in Johannesburg.
We are committed to creating a respectful, socially balanced, community focused environment for our audiences, our supporting members, our staff and partners.
We are committed to contributing to the development of the performing arts in our city.
Partners
The Orbit is the brainchild of 3 avid Jazz lovers with distinct life journeys who share the same passion and creative vision. Aymeric Péguillan, Dan Sermand & Kevindren... show more Naidoo met around a simple understanding: Johannesburg, its musicians and its residents deserve a lasting space of reference for creative musical expression, a place where artist musicians are acknowledged and recognized for their contribution to the enrichment of our society. Equipped with a variety of professional experiences and their close proximity to the music industry in SA and internationally, the 3 partners’ ambition is to establish the finest live music venue in South Africa.
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Hours of operation
Tuesday11:30 - 13:30Wednesday11:30 - 13:30Thursday11:30 - 13:30Friday11:30 - 13:30Saturday11:30 - 13:30Sunday15:30 - 23:30
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5 recommendations and reviews from 3 people
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Referral from
June 15, 2016
Dominique R. asked:Hi. Any recommendations for a Jazz Lounge .? PleaseRichard G. replied:https://www.facebook.com/544986332244309 The Orbit - Home of Jazz Always has top notch musicians. Great place, great sound.Jae V. replied:Third for https://www.facebook.com/544986332244309 The Orbit - Home of Jazz, lovely place, lovely people. And they do salsa nights once a month
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Referral from
January 20, 2017
Anna H. asked:Hi All. I'm looking for an interesting / appropriate venue to host about 40 people next week Saturday for a company team "beginning of the year " function. Would be cool to have a separate area to do team building activities but not a must. Anyone know of super interesting restaurants / venues in Johannesburg (Preferably around town, or the Northern areas of JHB). TIACody C. replied:http://www.theorbit.co.za/
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Referral from
November 27, 2016
Dimitra A. asked:Morning all, Where can one go for a salsa evening in JHB or PTA area?Cody C. replied:Hi... The Orbit in braamfontein holds a salsa night twice a month with a like 9 piece african/cuban band. Please check the website for details. Www.theorbit.co.za
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Referral from
July 5, 2016
Carla H. asked:So I know this is last minute but our venue is being extremely troublesome. Does anyone know of a venue that will host a burlesque evening with a sound system and mics. We will take door prices but our audience is thirsty and hungry and spends a lot of money usually ? 8 pm on Thurs and ends by ten ? Any chance you could help out ? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS.:) Will see if one of these places can help out.Cody C. replied:you can try us at the orbit. 011 339 6645
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