An exploration of art and trauma through Bill Chen’s CHICKEN
New VERVE writer Owentando Zantsi chat’s to director Bill Chen about his short film Chicken - the closing film at the upcoming Reel-to-Reality Film Festival
Bruce Conway, Drag as a process
We are proud to introduce our newest contributor, Daisy Greene, as she interviews Drag King Bruce Conway about the therapeutic process of drag
What’s on at the Open Book Festival 2025
Jeriah chats to Frankie Murrey - co-ordinator and curator for the Open Book Festival - about the nature of the festival, the challenges they faced this year, and the excting events on the lineup
The Sunday Show in Obs’ Backyard
Jeriah chats to Uncool Ant about The Sunday Show - A variety show in our very own Backyard
MAMOQ - The mense behind ‘MENSE’
Jeriah chats to Bronwyn Craddock and Yaassen Cader, founders of MAMOQ and curators of the MENSE event series - a cultural exhibition of custom designed Graassies
David Arries And The Warmth of Sun Raise
In this interview, Vuyo chats to David Arries about his experience with Sun Raise - the creative-lead initiative to provide funding and support to students in need.
Conor Hugo- Sound Producer, Scene Builder
Emily Freedman chats to Conor Hugo about Jazz, Queer Culture, and what it takes to curate a space within the Cape Town scene
Catching up with Themba Hadebe
Entrepreneur, Podcast host, King of Bants - Themba Hadebe is a man that wears many hats. We sat down with him for a catch up to chat about passion, value, and the culture