Bianca Blanc

Bianca Blanc

Bianca Blanc

Vocal Coach and Songwriter

Background:

  • Bianca was born on 28 May 1999.

  • She achieved several awards in her Highschool year:

In Grade 8 (2013):

  • Bianca received Colours for Singing & Certificate of Service for Productions at Zwartkop Highschool’s Merit Evening.

  • At SATCH 2013, Bianca achieved 7 Gold Medals & was selected to compete in SUMMER 2014 SHINE for AMTC (Actors, Models & Talent for Christ) in Orlando, Florida, USA.

In Grade 9 (2014):

  • Bianca was selected to sing at the finals for “Tshwane Youth Arts Festival Jabulani Centre Stage Finals”.

  • She succeeded to the “Kraal Arts Festival” and the “Pretoria Eisteddfod” Gala Evening where she received several awards.

  • At Zwartkop Highschool’s Merit Evening, she received Honorary Colours for Singing & Certificate of Service for Productions;

  • at SATCH 2 Platinum Medals & 4 Gold Medals & Selected as part of the team to represent South Africa in Orlando, Florida in 2015.

In Grade 10 (2015):

  • Bianca was the over-all winner of the “Talent Africa Showcase” in the Vocal Category with 3 Gold Medals & was selected to participate in Talent America.

  • She was selected as the Over-All Winner at Zwartkop Highschool’s Culture week, as well as at the “Spur Singing Stars” competition.

  • Bianca succeeded to the Kraal Arts Festival, the Pretoria Eisteddfod, as well as Garsfontein Arts Festival Gala Evening. She again received several awards.

  • She was invited to be the Guest Artist at Tshwane Youth Arts Festival Finale and is the winner at the Tshwane Youth Arts Festival Jabulani Centre Stage Finals.

  • At SATCH 2015 Showcase she received several medals and was selected to compete in SUMMER 2016 SHINE for AMTC in Orlando, Florida.

  • She receives Honorary Colours for Singing, Certificate of Service for Productions, as well as a Certificate of Service for Orators, Arts & Culture Bursary.

In Grade 11 (2016):

  • Bianca succeeded through to Kraal Arts Festival, the Singers Showcase Arts Festival Final, Pretoria Eisteddfod, Garsfontein Arts Festival and SATCH 2016 Showcase Gala Evening’s. She walked away with a lot of awards, including over-all winner and selected again to compete in SUMMER 2017 SHINE for AMTC in Orlando, Florida, USA.

  • She was invited again at Hoërskool Zwartkop’s Merit Evening – Honorary Colours for Singing, Colours for Productions, Colours for Prefect, Special Award for Singing, Certificate of Service for Music Academy and an Arts & Culture Bursary.

In her matric year (2017):

  • Bianca was part of the “Kraal Arts Festival” and Pretoria Eisteddfod Gala Evening’s receiving several awards.

  • She also Signed a record deal with Just Music.

Special Awards, Prizes and Opportunities:

  • Bianca received Music Theory Grade 4.

  • She opened for several artists such as: Mathys Roets, Elvis Blue, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Jesse Clegg, WONDERboom, Arno Carstens, late Piet Botha, Monark, Tailor, Koos Kombuis, Jakkie Louw, Matthew Mole and comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout.

  • She featured on several leading local music festivals such as KKNK, Pure & Crafted Festival, Splashy Fen Music Festival, “Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees” and “Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees”.

  • Her debut single “Butterflies” earned her a remarkable 12 weeks at the number 1 spot on the 5FM Top 10@10 Pop chart.

  • Bianca has appeared in various print publications, including: Rekord Centurion, Get It Magazine, Huisgenoot, Pretoria News, FAME Magazine and People Magazine.

  • Her TV appearances include: The Mic, Expresso, Hectic on 3, #WTF Tumi, The Morning Show and Musiek Roulette.

  • In July 2018, Bianca was announced as the 2018/2019 Deezer NEXT priority act for South Africa, the world's most personal music streaming service. Deezer NEXT is is an artist first program designed to champion emerging talent from around the world. Such as all Deezer NEXT artist’s, Bianca are supported with profile development, playlisting and creative Artist Marketing campaigns for 12 months.

  • The talented in-demand drummer Louis Malherbe and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Holz joined Bianca Blanc in August 2019 to form a 3-piece band who gives an energetic live performance.

Other Interests:

  • Bianca is currently studying Education through North-West University and wants to specialise in Special Needs Education.

  • Bianca has released a self-titled album deur “Just Music” in 2018 and has another single on the way.

  • She is a songwriter and all the songs on her album was written and composed by her.

  • She recently acted in a music video for one of her fellow musicians.

  • Bianca plays guitar and ukulele and is currently learning piano.

Studio Cha:

  • In 2014 Bianca joined Studio Cha as student with Chantalle Schutte as her coach.

  • In 2018 Bianca was appointed permanently as a coach of both Vocal and Artist Development, as well as Song Writing.

  • “I love what I do, and I love my work-family.”

Endorsements/Sponsors/Associations:

  • Just Music

  • Handpicked Artists & Events

  • Deezer

  • Marshall Music SA

  • Studio Cha – Vocal & Performance Coaching

  • Is Moz Bos

  • Trots Afrikaans


  • Chantalle Schutte

    Chantalle Schutte

    Founder & Owner, Branch Owner (Arcadia & Tigervalley) & Vocal Coach
  • Carlé Weber

    Carlé Weber

    Co-owner, Branch Owner (Centurion, Wierda Park), Vocal Coach & Songwriter
  • Chanté Retief

    Chanté Retief

    Branch Owner (Centurion, Eldoraigne), Vocal Coach
  • Maryna Holtzhausen

    Maryna Holtzhausen

    Branch Manager (Maragon), Vocal Coach, Groups & Instrumental Coach