Bobby van
Jaarsveld joined the music industry at the
beginning of his Grade 12 year when his
first solo cd was released by Bler Music in
South Africa.
Bobby’s talent did not go unseen and in 2006
he received 3 nominations for Best
Newcomer. The first was at the Klein
Karoo National Arts Festival (a local arts
festival in Oudtshoorn for short KKNK), the
second was through a local music magazine,
Vonk and the third was through Huisgenoot
Tempo Magazine. Huisgenoot/YOU is one of
South Africa’s leading weekly magazines.
Bobby won the category Best Newcomer
at one of South Africa's biggest
extravaganzas, Skouspel, that is yearly
hosted by Huisgenoot at Sun City in the
Superbowl.
As winner of this category it was a great
privilege to him to be selected as one of
the chosen few artists who performs at the
Skouspel Extravaganza at Sun City yearly.
Since 2007 Bobby became a household name at
this extravaganza.
In November 2006 Theuns Jordaan Productions
(South Africa) offered Bobby a recording
contract. Bobby’s first cd DUISEND URE
(Thousand Hours – if translated) were
repacked and redistributed with a whole new
look and sound. Three of the songs on the cd
was written by Bobby himself. CD sales
reached Gold Status in March 2008.
In May 2008 Bobby started to perform with
his own band. His unique and energetic
performances attract people from all age
groups to his shows. Bobby uses different
genres of music during his shows which makes
his performances interesting and people will
return time and again to see what he has up
his sleeve this time.
In October 2009 Bobby’s 2nd album hit the market –
NET VIR JOU (Only for You – if translated). This cd
has 13 tracks – all written by Bobby himself – music and
lyrics. The production of the cd was done by Coleske
Artists (South Africa). It is nice sing-a-long songs,
but the lyrics are food for thought. CD sales hit
Platinum Status within 8 weeks.
In February 2010, the album NET VIR JOU was
nominated for a SAMA Award – South African Music Award -
a very prestigious award in South Africa – in the
category BEST AFRIKAANS POP ALBUM.
On 17 April 2010 Bobby, during a big extravaganza at Sun
City in the Superbowl, was awarded this award as the
winner of his category.
On the album are two songs, SPIEELTJIE SPIEELTJIE
(Mirror Mirror – if translated) and the title track of
the album NET VIR JOU, which was also recorded as
videos. They are both available on You Tube. On a local
music video website with the biggest selection of
Afrikaans videos, Spieeltjie broke 3 records in
the first week on the site.
Bobby has a modest and very lovable personality and with
his shy smile has crept deep into the hearts of his
fans. In January 2010 Bobby was awarded as the
VIEWERS FAVOURITE ARTIST for 2009 on DKNT (a local
music program on the pay channel DSTV in South Africa).
Bobby added to his list of talents by achieving the
leading role in a local Afrikaans musical. This will be
the first movie of its kind in South Africa in 30 years.
Trailers of the movie is also available on You Tube.
LIEFLING – DIE MOVIE will be released in November
2010 by Hartiwood Studios South Africa. The word
Liefling means sweetheart if translated. www.liefling.com
