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The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

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Involvement in Arts and Theatre

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 ===  The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ===
-In 1978 the '''[[Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts]]''', which had been created after [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]] took over the sponsorship of the the former '''[[Three Leaf Arts Award]]''' (first instituted and managed by the [[United Tobacco Company]] in 1965-1977). awards, renaming them the '''[[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]'''. (The name derived from Fleur du Cap, an old wine farm in Somerset West and a brand name used by [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]]. The [[Nederburg Opera Awards]] were also sponsored by the company. In  2000 [[Distillers Corporation]] merged to form [[Distell]], and the [[Oude Meester Foundation for the Arts]] was renamed [[Distell Arts and Culture]].
+In 1978 the '''[[Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts]]''', which had been created after [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]] took over the sponsorship of the the former '''[[Three Leaf Arts Award]]''' (first instituted and managed by the [[United Tobacco Company]] in 1965-1977). awards, renaming them the '''[[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]'''. (The name derived from Fleur du Cap, an old wine farm in Somerset West and a brand name used by [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]]. The [[Nederburg Opera Prize]] awards were also sponsored by the company. In  2000 [[Distillers Corporation]] merged to form [[Distell]], and the [[Oude Meester Foundation for the Arts]] was renamed [[Distell Arts and Culture]].
 The aim of the awards are to recognize excellence in theatre by giving awards to top professionals for distinguished acting, directing and technical abilities in 16 different categories. A Special [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] and for a while in later years a [[People's Choice Award]],  are usually announced and presented at the ceremony.

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 ===  The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ===
-In 1978 the '''[[Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts]]''', which had been created after [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]] took over the sponsorship of the the former '''[[Three Leaf Arts Award]]''' (first instituted and managed by the [[United Tobacco Company]] in 1965-1977). awards, renaming them the '''[[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]'''. (The name derived from Fleur du Cap, an old wine farm in Somerset West and a brand name used by [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]]. The [[Nederburg Music Awards]] were also sponsored by the company.) In  2000 [[Distillers Corporation]] merged to form [[Distell]], and the [[Oude Meester Foundation for the Arts]] was renamed [[Distell Arts and Culture]].
+In 1978 the '''[[Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts]]''', which had been created after [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]] took over the sponsorship of the the former '''[[Three Leaf Arts Award]]''' (first instituted and managed by the [[United Tobacco Company]] in 1965-1977). awards, renaming them the '''[[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]'''. (The name derived from Fleur du Cap, an old wine farm in Somerset West and a brand name used by [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]]. The [[Nederburg Opera Awards]] were also sponsored by the company. In  2000 [[Distillers Corporation]] merged to form [[Distell]], and the [[Oude Meester Foundation for the Arts]] was renamed [[Distell Arts and Culture]].
 The aim of the awards are to recognize excellence in theatre by giving awards to top professionals for distinguished acting, directing and technical abilities in 16 different categories. A Special [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] and for a while in later years a [[People's Choice Award]],  are usually announced and presented at the ceremony.

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 They are presented in March every year. Formerly it was an afternoon affair held on a Sunday, but in the new millennium, under the auspices of the [[Distell Arts and Culture]] foundation, it became a more glamorous evening affair hosted by a Cape Town theatre, where South African entertainers perform and tickets are made available to the general public through [[Computicket]]. All funds generated are donated to development in the performing arts.
-For more information on the awards presented and the winners over the years, see [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]
+'''For more information on the awards presented and the winners over the years, see [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]'''
 == Funding ==

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 They are presented in March every year. Formerly it was an afternoon affair held on a Sunday, but in the new millennium, under the auspices of the [[Distell Arts and Culture]] foundation, it became a more glamorous evening affair hosted by a Cape Town theatre, where South African entertainers perform and tickets are made available to the general public through [[Computicket]]. All funds generated are donated to development in the performing arts.
-Awards presented included:
+For more information on the awards presented and the winners over the years, see [[Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards]]
 == Funding ==

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 =Involvement in Arts and Theatre=
-While the company, in all its guises over the years, has been involved in the promotion and recognition of excellence in all aspects of South African culture, this section focusses on the investment in theatre and performance.
+While the company, in all its guises over the years, has been involved in the promotion and recognition of excellence in all aspects of South African culture, this section focusses on the investment in theatre and performance. This was done primarily through the '''[[Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts]]'''.
 == Theatre Awards ==

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−	Distell was created in 2000 by the merger of Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery (SFW) and Distillers Corporation. These two companies joined forces to form the Distell Group, a move that will would benefit the industry as a whole through its rationalisation, refocusing and effective pooling of resources.	+	[[Distell]] was created in 2000 by the merger of [[Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery]] ([[SFW]]) and [[Distillers Corporation]]. These two companies joined forces to form the [[Distell Group]], a move that will would benefit the industry as a whole through its rationalisation, refocusing and effective pooling of resources.
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 == [[Distillers Corporation]] ==
-The brainchild of South African business giant, Dr [[Anton Rupert]], was registered as a corporation in 1945. Distillers expanded energetically and very quickly set up marketing relationships and partnerships in the wine and spirits industry. Soon this company also became a major producer, focusing on distillates and in particular on the brandy market that it developed from relative obscurity to its current level of prominence. It is renowned for its Bergkelder concept, a marketing innovation that invited wine estates to make use of Distillers' bottling, sales and marketing expertise. In addition, it created a new African icon, Amarula Cream, which today is one of the top-selling cream liqueurs in the world.
+The brainchild of South African business giant, Dr [[Anton Rupert]], was registered as a corporation in 1945. [[Distillers]] expanded energetically and very quickly set up marketing relationships and partnerships in the wine and spirits industry. Soon this company also became a major producer, focusing on distillates and in particular on the brandy market that it developed from relative obscurity to its current level of prominence. It is renowned for its Bergkelder concept, a marketing innovation that invited wine estates to make use of Distillers' bottling, sales and marketing expertise. In addition, it created a new African icon, Amarula Cream, which today is one of the top-selling cream liqueurs in the world.
 In the ensuing years, both SFW and Distillers effectively managed wine and spirits growth in South Africa, despite a restrictive business climate. The successes of both companies contributed largely towards the development of the liquor industry into a major force in the South African economy. In so doing, the companies became major creators of employment opportunities and wealth in South Africa.