Monday, 9 March 2026

Johannesburg Welcomes Global Brand Time Out with Star-Studded Launch

Time Out Johannesburg officially joined the global Time Out family with a glittering launch party at Rockets Bryanston on Wednesday, 20 August. The celebration brought together an eclectic mix of guests, clients, media, and influencers, all gathered to toast the launch of the globally trusted brand dedicated to the best food, drink, culture, and experiences in cities around the world, now with its own digital edition dedicated to Joburg.

The evening was hosted by Jacaranda FM’s Philicity Reeken, who set the tone for a night filled with energy, excitement, and world-class entertainment.

Guests heard from a stellar line-up of speakers, including Tim Bulley, International Development Director at Time Out Group; Nick Grubb, Chief Executive of Kagiso Media Radio; Devesh Naidoo, Executive Head: Middle Market & Emerging Affluent Segment at FNB; Anthea Carstens, General Manager at Time Out South Africa; and Liesl Bartlett, City Editor for Time Out Johannesburg.

“We are delighted that so many people have turned out to support, and we hope to repay that by enabling everyone to enjoy the very best of this city,” said Tim Bulley, International Development Director of Time Out at the official launch of Time Out Johannesburg.

True to Time Out’s DNA of celebrating the best of the city, the entertainment hit all the right notes. Local superstar J’Something delivered a soulful live set that had the crowd singing along, while DJ Ankletap from Jacaranda FM kept the party going late into the night with an electric set.

“The night was a truly special moment for Time Out Johannesburg. To see the incredible support from our clients, corporate sponsors, media partners, and the city’s vibrant community made this launch unforgettable,” said Anthea Carstens, General Manager at Time Out South Africa.

“Time Out is all about connecting people to the best of their city, and it was inspiring to celebrate that mission with so many who share our vision. We are so grateful for the warm welcome and can’t wait to showcase everything Joburg has to offer,” said Carstens.

As proud sponsor of the launch, FNB’s Devesh Naidoo, Executive Head: Middle Market & Emerging Affluent Segment, underscored its commitment to celebrating and enabling the best experiences for its customers and communities.

“We share in the mission of Time Out, which is to inspire and enable people to live fully, and experience the best. It is something that deeply resonates with us at FNB,” said Naidoo.

With nearly 60 years of global authority, Time Out has become the go-to guide in more than 350 cities in over 50 countries and a global monthly band audience reach of 250+ million.

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