Noot vir Noot
| Noot vir Noot | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Johan Stemmet |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| No. of seasons | 39 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Stemmburg Television |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | SABC 2 |
| Original airing | 1991 |
Noot vir Noot (Afrikaans for "Note for Note") is an Afrikaans language musical quiz show broadcast on SABC 2 on South African television. It is the longest continually running television game show in the country.[1] The show was first broadcast in 1991 and was presented by Johan Stemmet, who is currently still the present. The production company, which also owns the format, is Stemmburg Television, named after its founders, Stemmet and former 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 is 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. Noot vir Noot's 400th episode was aired on 7 December 2007.[2] Season 39 premiered on 7 March 2014.
Format
Four contestants take part in each episode, during which they interpret a number of musical clues. The initial episode is followed by semi-finals and a finale. A guest artist performs a medley of 5 songs as part of each episode. The music on Noot vir Noot is performed by the show's live band, Die Musiekfabriek (The Music Factory), which was led by co-founder of the program, Johan van Rensburg, until 2012.[3] Noot vir Noot launched Potpourri in December 2010, during which some of the most popular medleys from the past seasons were rebroadcast.
Band
The band members as of series 39 are:
- Jaconell Mouton (keyboards and band leader)
- Riaan van Rensburg (percussion)
- David Klassen (drums)
- Luke van der Merwe (guitar)
- Annelene Grobler (bass guitar)
- Mike Bester (guitar)
References
- ↑ "Sponsorships: Noot vir Noot". ABSA. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ↑ "Noot vir Noot nothces 400". news24. 14 September 2007. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ↑ "‘Noot vir Noot’ se Johan van Rensburg oor sy uittrede". Sarie. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
External links
- Noot vir Noot Website (in Afrikaans and English.)
- Beeld Noot vir Noot reaches 400th episode.