Steve Newman, one of South Africa's best known acoustic guitarists, will be making his Nieu Bethesda debut at the Karoo Lamb on 5 November 2011. Steve has had unrivalled success as a soloist over the past three decades, but is also well-known for his part in various South African bands - Tananas, the Aquarian Quartet, In the Clouds, Mondetta, and a duo with Tony Cox.

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By Michael Wentworth

For anyone seeking the glitz and glamour of a five-star holiday destination, I can only sympathize with your limited horizons.

I recently arrived in Nieu Bethesda for an extended sabbatical. I was traveling from Cape Town and with each passing kilometer the angst and stresses of urban living were gradually shed and replaced with the anticipation of settling into a new space and the excitement of starting work on my debut novel.

Good news for all - the road into Nieu Bethesda off the N9 at Wellwood Farm has recently been tarred all the way into town. It's now easier and quicker to get here. This road is 27km north of Graaff-Reinet and is an interesting drive.

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Koos Kombuis, legendary South African musician, singer, songwriter and writer will be playing in Nieu Bethesda on 30 and 31 October.

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The Official Opening of the 2010 Absa Fugard Festival takes place at 18:30 on Thursday 23 September 2010 with a special message from Athol Fugard read by his sister Glenda Swart, our patron. Entry is free and limited tickets are still available.

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News from the Festival Office is that tickets are selling fast and we expect some shows to be booked out soon. Be sure to book your tickets early. Have a look at some of the features on the program.

News from the Festival Office is that tickets are selling fast and we expect some shows to be booked out soon. Be sure to book your tickets early.

Nieu Bethesda will be hosting the second Fugard Festival from the 23-36 September. Not only will Nieu Bethesda introduce a unique STREET ART competition in the village, but theatre and Fugard lovers will have the opportunity to attend no fewer than 5 Fugard plays all in one festival.

Visitors to the Fugard Festival in Nieu Bethesda from 1 to 4 October 2009 are set for a treat of rare occurrence: to enjoy the theatre of Athol Fugard in the setting that originally inspired the dramatist. Fugard Festival-goers will be able to view extracts from The Road to Mecca, by Yvonne Batista, who received the highest award and great praise from the adjudicators for her role as Helen Martins at the SA Guild of Speech and Drama Eisteddfod in Port Elizabeth last year.