3RC is happy to announce that the Shoprite Group of Companies have signed on to participate in the 2011 Rocking Future DVD.

The success of the Rocking Future Roadshow has created huge awareness in schools and tertiary institutions, as a result of which there are more schools clammering for the roadshow than 3RC can accommodate. But the good news is that, after months of planning, 3RC will begin production of their biggest project so far - the Rocking Future DVD.

The Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow, will be teaming up with Ster-Kinekor Theatres for their 2010 tour. The Roadshow, which will visit over 30 000 Matrics between January and May next year, will be launching a new initiative – ‘10 weeks of giveaways’ – which will see learners walk away with fantastic prizes. Ster-Kinekor Theatres will be providing hampers in this regard, ranging from movie merchandise to PlayStation® games.

Elizabeth Lee Ming, CRM Marketing Manager for Ster-Kinekor Theatres, regards the partnership as “a platform to explore some exciting opportunities”. In addition to the giveaways Ster-Kinekor Theatres will be featuring in the Roadshow’s Future Guide magazine which is distributed for free to all Matrics who see the show. Ster-Kinekor Theatres are offering readers of the Future Guide magazine an exclusive offer, rewarding readers who join the Award-winning Ster-Kinekor Movie Club.  Readers who are already members of the popular Loyalty programme can also participate. The cinema giants will be giving away 200 movie vouchers during the tour.

Kay Cheytanov Managing Director of 3RC said, “We are ecstatic that Ster-Kinekor Theatres is onboard with the Roadshow. We reach the same markets and are looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership.”

Three Ring Circus has finalized their new-look team for their highly successful flagship project, The Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow. The Roadshow, which showcases a number of colleges and universities to the country’s matriculants, has doubled its efforts – as well as its team – for 2010. Pressurised time constraints due to the Soccer World Cup means that the Roadshow will now visit 30 000 Grade 12s in only three-and-a-half months compared to the usual eight months.

The first member on board is newcomer John Mafohla, who also doubles as an accomplished team cyclist and young entrepreneur. Joining him is Chris Watkins, who will be familiar to learners all over the country for his entertaining appearance in the short film ‘Face the Facts’. Completing the talented line-up is Pascal Lwambwa and Jared Munien, who are both seasoned Roadshow professionals in their second season with the production.

Each show features representatives of up to 20 of the country's finest universities and colleges, helping learners understand the enormity of study options available to them. Through face-to-face interaction with these institutions, and the informed and entertaining nature of the show itself, the message soon becomes abundantly clear that Grade 12’s must make the right career choice, not the expected one.

The Roadshow will kick off its tour in Pretoria and Cape Town on January 14th 2010, and will then make its way through Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Pietermaritzburg, before ending its journey in the East Rand on April 30th.

The Three Ring Circus family said goodbye to Que Lebatha in May, after 4 years of hard work together. Que is stepping out, taking her career to a new level, and we wish her the best of luck for the future.

And in June, we'll be saying 'hello' to a precious addition. Kay is presently on maternity leave, and expecting the arrival of a little girl in June.

Other new arrivals include Jared Munien, Suzanne Beytell and Renee Olsson, who have all joined the permanent staff of Three Ring Circus. Jared begins as an MC for the Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow, but will also be focussing on marketing and new projects. Suzanne and Renee are both joining Sedzani in the admin department, taking care of booking and scheduling schools and the smooth running of our office in Northcliff.

We will be rolling out a month of Freaky Science shows in the greater Johannesburg area in February 2009. This interactive show is aimed at the Grade 5 to Grade 7 group, and brings across the scientific method in one hilarious hour.

Freaky Science won Best in Show at Sci-Bono Science week, as well as at Sasol TechnoX. After two years of running at these well-known science and technology expo's, the show will now hit the road, going directly to primary schools.

"This is what separates us from the majority of youth marketing companies," says Creative Director Tanya Vandenberg, "in that we come into projects from an educational perspective, and then find a suitable corporate partner." She also pointed out that, with the current pressure on school schedules, it is imperative to have a genuine, quality offering in order to gain access to the schools.

Originally sponsored by Sasol (for the pilot projects), Freaky Science is currently only available to schools able to pay for the show, and is open to sponsorship.

3RC is on the lookout for a vibrant young man to join the Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow team. The right person will be good with people, confident, and unflappable!  The contract runs for 8 months, doing 200 shows in schools all over the country. Please contact our office for more details.

Kay Cheytanov, Director of Three Ring Circus, has been named a finalist in the Entrepreneur category. This award, sponsored by Nedbank, is given to women who are outstanding in their fields, and who make a difference in their communities.

The winners in all the various categories will be announced at an awards dinner on the 24th of July. 3RC is very proud of Kay, and happy to see her skills and progress acknowledged in this public way.

We're very pleased to announce that the pilot of FYI (for your inspiration) will take place next year, in May, in the greater Gauteng region. 40 schools will take part, with the aim of educating every Grade 9 in those schools as to subject choices. This will be a combination of interactive workshop and one-on-one time with FET colleges and career education representatives. Contact our office if you are a school or college who would like to be involved.

In September 2008, we will be conducting research and involving 6 schools in the first round of workshops, enabling us to create a show that gets to the heart of what students and teachers need at this level.

3RC is hosting a competition to find South Africa's most creative Grade 11's and 12's. Starting on May 1st 2008, we'll be looking for young people with a positive attitude, who can show their creative, upbeat thinking in one of five different categories. First prize is
R10 000 and a gala night out with Danny K!

If you want to know more, click through to the Standard Bank Rocking Future Roadshow site (www.rockingfuture.co.za) for all the information.