Arno Carstens at The Alma Cafe

Arno Carstens is a South African creative force whose work transcends genre and medium. Based in Cape Town, Arno is celebrated as an award-winning frontman, platinum-selling singer-songwriter, and accomplished fine artist, with a career that has shaped the sound and spirit of contemporary music and art. Tickets R340pp (show only)Fri 18h30 for 19h00 (orders close at 19h10 sharp)*Live Music Starts AFTER Dinner Service is completed*Dinner, Dessert and Drinks availableFully Licensed, BYOB not permittedCard / Cash Payment15% Service Fee Charged More on the Artist First emerging in the mid-1990s as the frontman of the alternative rock band Springbok Nude Girls, Arno helped redefine the nation’s music landscape as a central figure in one of South Africa’s most enduring and influential bands. Springbok Nude Girls went on to achieve widespread recognition and multiple SAMA Awards, establishing a powerful cultural voice that continues to resonate decades later. Alongside this legacy, Arno has built a formidable solo career that stands at the centre of his artistic identity. Since the release of his debut solo album Another Universe in 2003, which earned a SAMA for Best Rock Album, Arno has built a distinctive solo catalogue as a songwriter and recording artist. Over the past two decades, he has released eight solo albums, writing songs that continue to connect with listeners across generations. His most recent releases, Out of the Light into the Night (2021) and Sewe Sakke Hoop (2024), featuring the standout singles “Out of the Blue” and “Hoe Gaan Dit,” respectively, reflect an artist still producing work that resonates deeply and remains culturally relevant. Across languages and eras, Arno’s solo work demonstrates a sustained ability to remain creatively vital while staying true to his own voice. In parallel with music, Arno has developed a respected and evolving practice as a fine artist. Since his first solo exhibition in 2012, his work has explored the human condition through raw emotion, symbolic imagery, and expressive use of colour. His fine art continues to expand through ongoing exhibitions, collaborations, and collectors worldwide. With a body of work that bridges sound and vision, Arno Carstens continues to evolve as a multidisciplinary artist while remaining deeply rooted in personal expression and long-form creative practice.