La Cantina Community Letter of Support

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#203

I live in heanus and music is important to me.

Eben Labuschagne (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#206

I am writing with heartfelt support for La Cantina to be allowed to continue hosting live music. This isn't just about the restaurant; it's about the heartbeat of our community. Live music has a unique way of bringing people together, creating memories, and fostering a vibrant atmosphere that can attract visitors and breathe life into our town.

As a musician, having a venue like La Cantina is essential for sharing our art and connecting with our audience. Despite no longer residing in Stanford, I carry with me fond memories of my time growing up there, where entertainment options were few and far between. Taking away live music would strip the town of one of its few cultural joys, especially now as Stanford is blossoming into a must-visit destination in the Overberg area.

I implore the relevant authorities to reconsider their decision and allow La Cantina to continue offering live music. This isn't just about a license—it's about preserving a cherished piece of our community and supporting local talent.

Dylan Jonker (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#210

Music and art needs exposure.

John Gnodde (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#211

Mpage

Michellis Page (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#212

This is a ridiculous bylaw

Michael Bayer (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#213

Artists and restaurants have a right to make a living and all this red tape is too constricting!

Debbie Van Vuren (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#214

I'm signing because it is getting harder for people to earn an income and I strongly object to musicians having their means of earning curtailed.

Kathleen Schoeman (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#216

Music is an intergral part of the human race and to not have it in society be it live or otherwise will be the undoing of the arts. I accept that noise limitations are required in certain areas but to take a blanket approach and shut it all down starts to invoke the attitudes of Adolf and communisim which we have fought so hard against. I beleive that the complainant should also be exposed so that one can challange the mindset. Just because one person complains it does not mean the hundreds or thousands that disagree with the policy shoud suffer. We need proof not just hearsay

David Meagan (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#218

Music is uplifting, entertaining and good for the Soul. We have had enough of all the regulations we are being strangled with by Municipalities and Government. Where is our God Given Right to Freedom?

Karen Gagiano (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#219

The shortsightedness of Overstrand Municipality with regards to its draconian regulations regarding entertainment

Lindsay Butler (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#223

I am a music lover and support all local artists and music.

Stephen Harman (Napier, 2025-01-27)

#226

Entertainment adds to the economic growth ot the region and provides jobs.

Kind Regards
Pierre van Niekerk
CEO
Pierre and Pauli Productions

Sound
Stage
Productions
Live stream
Film and Photography

Pierre van Niekerk (Hermanus, 2025-01-27)

#227

We need entertainment in our area, it attract tourism wish create jobs for our people. I suggest to allocate a time frame for live music.

Marina Jotze (Hermanus, 2025-01-28)

#231

Local businesses need our support, it impacts the whole community!

Di Rattle (Hermanus, 2025-01-28)

#236

What a wonderful South African concept and initiative. I totally support Cantina.

René Taljaard (Hermanus, 2025-01-28)

#237

Very unfair

James Rattle (Hermanus, 2025-01-28)

#238

It's important for Community generally to have a safe space for light fun.

Mariejo Wiehe (Stanford, 2025-01-28)

#239

In support of musicians and venues, to be allowed to provide music to enhance the ambiance in a venue with live music and, literally and figuratively, proving a stage for local musos to share there talent.

Suzette Maree (Cape Town, 2025-01-28)

#242

I want the music to never stop

hanri vermeulen (Hermanus, 2025-01-28)

#244

I'm signing because I support this petition. Live music should be allowed in public places and areas. Theres so much bad things happening all around us which should be ended, live music is NOT one of them. Artists should not be stopped from sharing their talents and uplifting people's spirits.

Johlene De Koker (Fisherhaven, 2025-01-28)

#246

I’m signing because i have witnessed how the community were brought together in harmony,sharing love joy and laughter
I am signing because this is not only entertainment but bread and butter to many musicians that Lacantina supported

Takura Terry Kamuzonde (Hermanus, 2025-01-29)

#247

Musicians should be able to perform and restaurant should be able to easily cater and provide opportunities for people to make music as music is for everybody and it should not be restricted in any means.

Jasmine Green (Hermanus, 2025-01-29)

#250

It provides local artists with job opportunities to get recognized and appreciated.

Bernard Malan Van Heerden (Gansbaai, 2025-01-29)

#253

I feel it is unfair to shut down these music sessions. Maybe they can just put the volume down a bit

Lance Palmer (Stanford, 2025-01-30)

#254

I feel government is completely overstepping their authority. In fact, I think they are completely disillusioned as to their job. You are there to serve the nation, not dictate to us and threaten our ability to make a living and enjoy ourselves responsibly. Stop pandering to your NWO masters and start serving the people whose money you spend wastefully. This country will NEVER be in lockstep with your satanic vision, so please, stop it, or we will stop you. This is not a threat, it us a promise. Do not underestimate our resilience or ability to actually gang up on you and physically remove you from office. You've been warned.

Jaqueline Smit (Hernanus, 2025-01-30)

#255

I believe it would be in Stanford and Overstrand’s best interest to allow for and support local live music events, as it not only adds character to this little town, but it also draws people to the area and in doing so promotes a healthier microeconomy in an otherwise financially sparse area.

Natasha van Graan (Hermanus, 2025-01-31)

#256

As a musician struggling to earn a living there are already too many govt regulations

Charl Conradie (Hermanus, 2025-02-01)

#258

It is the right thing to do

Nicole e Gericke (Stanford, 2025-02-02)

#260

Live music should be allowed and encouraged everywhere.

Caren Christensen (Hermanus, 2025-02-03)

#261

I always go to venues that support live music

Ann Fell (Hermanus, 2025-02-03)

#264

Small towns needs to have aspects of community; which require community engagement in the form of recreational activities such as live music events. This increases a feeling of inclusion and creates an outlet for creativity. This is necessary to uplift people and provide hope as it can be isolating for many. It provides a healthy reason to socialise and come together for a common purpose.
I think it's very sad that people want to shut down something that has been only positive and an improvement. Not to mention, many musicians need a platform to perform, and possibly earn some cash. In general, South Africa has been implementing unfair practises to reduce the access for musicians in public spaces. It is incredibly difficult to gain a license to perform/busk, and for many not possible at all as it involves lots of red tape, waiting, time and money to get to the office to apply, etc. Not only does it increase the capitalisation of music events, it pushes musicians further from generating income and doesn't encourage community involvement. It sends a message that live musicians aren't appreciated in today's world and not valuable members of society.

William Efrat (Napier, 2025-02-09)

#268

I'm signing this because I'm also a natural born musician who studied music ever since I was 6 years old.

I have performed at La Cantina and are truly grateful for venues and venue owners & managers who allow us an opportunity to do our job what we were born to do...uplift through music, spread love and joy, and allow people to forget about the challenges of Livfe for at least those few hours. Build friendships and community spirit. I feel the community or member who complained should bare all inclusiveness and democracy in mind.
I am a musician and teacher by occupation and have every right to work, as much as a builder with his noisy tools are every day from 7am till 7pm. We're asking for 3 hours a wk!

Alida Wood (Napier, 2025-02-18)