Noot vir Noot
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Noot vir Noot is an Afrikaans language music
al quiz
shown on South African television
. It is the longest continually running television game show (in any language) in the country, having reached episode 500 after 20 years during series 35
In 2010. The show was first broadcast in 1991; its first (and only, as of 1991) presenter being Johan Stemmet. The production company, which also owns the format, is Stemmburg Television, named after its founders - Stemmet and musical leader Johan van Rensburg.
Absa Group Limited
has sponsored the programme since its inception.
Since 2004 the producers have also arranged a yearly roadshow
, which takes the basic programme format on a concert tour. A boardgame version of the show was also available.
Notable past winners include Zelda Meyer (unbeaten champion) and Daantjie Badenhorst
. The producers adapted the format of the program to include its first blind contestant, Ferdinand Venter.
As from series 32, the format of the program changed from the traditional 14 programs to 22 programs in a series. Program 22 will be the celebrity show where the sponsor, ABSA, gives an amount to charity.
Noot vir Noot introduced a new "Potpourri" concept during December 2010. The programmes featured some of the most popular medleys from the past seasons and also introduced the new electronic game which replaced the old boardgame.
In 2011 the program will have been on air for 20 years, more than 500 programmes recorded and Johan Stemmet a presenter on television for more than 30 years.
Series 36 will go on air on 7 October 2011 and will feature two new exciting games.
Series 37 will be recorded in October 2011, program 550 will be recorded during this time.
A guest artist also performs a medley of 5 songs as part of each episode.
The band members are:
Johan van Rensburg (keyboards)
Riaan van Rensburg (percussion)
Jaconell (keyboards)
David Klassen (drums)
Luke van der Merwe (guitar)
Annelene Grobler (bass guitar)
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
al quiz
Quiz
A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players attempt to answer questions correctly. In some countries, a quiz is also a brief assessment used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills.Quizzes are usually scored in points and many...
shown on South African television
Television in South Africa
Television in South Africa was first introduced in 1976. Despite being the most economically advanced country in Africa, South Africa was relatively late in introducing television broadcasting to its population.- Opposition to introduction :...
. It is the longest continually running television game show (in any language) in the country, having reached episode 500 after 20 years during series 35
In 2010. The show was first broadcast in 1991; its first (and only, as of 1991) presenter being Johan Stemmet. The production company, which also owns the format, is Stemmburg Television, named after its founders - Stemmet and musical leader Johan van Rensburg.
Absa Group Limited
Absa Group Limited
The Absa Group Limited is the largest consumer bank in South Africa.- Overview :Absa is based in Johannesburg and listed on the JSE Limited and is one of South Africa's largest financial institutions...
has sponsored the programme since its inception.
Since 2004 the producers have also arranged a yearly roadshow
RoadShow
RoadShow , formerly known as "資訊娛樂共同睇" [paraphrased as Integrated View of Information and Entertainment]) is the first "Multi-Media On Board" service on transit vehicles in the world. It was launched by Kowloon Motor Bus Company on 26 November 2000...
, which takes the basic programme format on a concert tour. A boardgame version of the show was also available.
Notable past winners include Zelda Meyer (unbeaten champion) and Daantjie Badenhorst
Daantjie Badenhorst
Daniel Streicher Badenhorst Daniel Streicher Badenhorst (born 6 December 1967) Daniel Streicher Badenhorst (born 6 December 1967) (better known as Daantjie Badenhorst, nicknamed Daantjie Dinamiet (Daantjie Dynamite) is a South African quiz show champion, journalist and author. He won Series 24 of...
. The producers adapted the format of the program to include its first blind contestant, Ferdinand Venter.
As from series 32, the format of the program changed from the traditional 14 programs to 22 programs in a series. Program 22 will be the celebrity show where the sponsor, ABSA, gives an amount to charity.
Noot vir Noot introduced a new "Potpourri" concept during December 2010. The programmes featured some of the most popular medleys from the past seasons and also introduced the new electronic game which replaced the old boardgame.
In 2011 the program will have been on air for 20 years, more than 500 programmes recorded and Johan Stemmet a presenter on television for more than 30 years.
Series 36 will go on air on 7 October 2011 and will feature two new exciting games.
Series 37 will be recorded in October 2011, program 550 will be recorded during this time.
Music
The music on NOOT VIR is performed by the show's own live band,Die Musiekfabriek (Music Factory).A guest artist also performs a medley of 5 songs as part of each episode.
The band members are:
Johan van Rensburg (keyboards)
Riaan van Rensburg (percussion)
Jaconell (keyboards)
David Klassen (drums)
Luke van der Merwe (guitar)
Annelene Grobler (bass guitar)
External links
- Noot vir Noot Website (in Afrikaans and English.)
- Beeld Noot vir Noot reaches 400th episode.