The foundation of entrepreneurship and passion

Who we are

We can help your company and brand by
providing every aspect of all the services
needed, from brief to implementation, for
any event of any size you would like to
host. This includes creative, technical, and
logistical components of event planning
required, to bring your brand to life.

We can help your company and brand by providing every aspect of all the services needed, from brief to implementation, for
any event of any size you would like to host. This includes creative, technical, and logistical components of event planning
required, to bring your brand to life.

Over the last 7 years, OrangeBlock
has been built on a foundation of

entrepreneurship
and passion

Each of the divisions and personnel within the group were specifically
selected with the above traits in mind. The team has extensive experience
and ability within the events and management companies group ranging
from media, marketing, and publicity, to event hosting, advertising,
activations and consumer engagement.

Each of the divisions and personnel within the group were specifically selected with the above traits in mind. The team has extensive experience and ability within the events and management companies group ranging from media, marketing, and publicity, to event hosting, advertising, activations and consumer engagement.

OrangeBlock is proud to be part of the Nfinity Media Group of companies

Meet the team

OrangeBlock has been built
upon the foundation of
entrepreneurship and passion.
The team you work with
directly impacts your brand,
therefore, the calibre of the
team working on your business
and brand is integral to your
success. We see ourselves as an
event planner extension of your
team and as such under
promise and over deliver.

OrangeBlock has been built
upon the foundation of
entrepreneurship and passion. The team you work with directly impacts your brand, therefore, the calibre of the team working on your business and brand is integral to your success. We see ourselves as an event planner extension of your
team and as such under
promise and over deliver.

Qualified in Marketing Management and Sales, Michelle has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, events, PR, and television production. Starting in 2003 after a successful 8-year tenure with e.tv and eNCA as Group Head of Marketing Communications and CSI.

Michelle subsequently launched her own events production company and has been producing medium to large-scale events for 11 years. Michelle’s strongest asset is the ability to collaborate with people at any level. Taking a very thorough and methodical approach, her work ethic is extraordinarily high. Michelle thrives in environments where she can create memorable experiences for any individual or group of people. Energetic, creative, and inspiring environments are among her favourites. As an incredibly positive person, Michelle strives to turn any challenge into an opportunity.

In her spare time, Michelle is an enthusiastic sportswoman who enjoys mountain biking, running, and challenging herself. An absolute powerhouse of a woman who has successfully summited Kilimanjaro twice, finished the Sani2C cycle race three times and competed in numerous other cycling and marathon events.

Michelle Kirby

Owner

With a BA in Marketing Communication, Gugu has worked with more than 50 brands globally on strategic development, creative concept development and execution, event management and production, sales, PR, and marketing communication. Her specialties include large-scale event production and management, brand activations, experiential marketing, as well as social media strategy and management.

After briefly joining the Citizen newspaper, Gugu headed to Terrapin Africa as Marketing Manager for the African industry events, where each had over 6000 attendees from across the world. Gugu subsequently started with 360Degrees Production House as Events Project Manager turned Event Executive Producer, where she produced events for key accounts like Discovery, EY, e.tv, Chevrolet, Opel, Isuzu, Nedbank, and Momentum – to mention but a few.
Gugu was headhunted by industry giant Saatchi and Saatchi heading up one of their key-accounts as Client Services Director and Head of Events. After a brief sabbatical, Gugu founded Vanilla Pod Events and became the COO and Client Services Director at Nfinity Media for OrangeBlock and Whisky Live.

Gugu is also the owner of the popular beauty salon - Polished Nail Bar.

Gugu Zulu

Team Leader

Nicole Boshof

Nicole’s events career started immediately after university more than 16 years ago when she completed her Sports Communications degree and majored in Marketing and Advertising.

Nicole started with a sporting events company, which organised events like The Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, and the Pick n Pay 947 Cycle Challenge. After several years, Nicole worked through top-class companies that helped her gain experience and develop essential skills on her journey to where she is today. Having managed different types of events, the various roles within those events contributed to her amount of experience within the events industry. From corporate events, sporting events, festivals, awards ceremonies, concerts, personal celebrations, and more recently - virtual events – Nicole has done them all.

Nicole believes that the most valuable knowledge she has gained has been from working as a freelance contractor over the past 6 years. Gaining exposure from different companies and A-list clients keeps Nicole on her toes in this ever-evolving industry. Nicole is always happy to assist wherever she can, regardless of how large or little the project may be.

Executive Producer

After completing her national diploma in Public Relations, Simone started her career in the casino industry with Sun International, working at The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, where she then made her way to their Head Office in Sandton.

Simone joined a small PR industry subsequently and continued working in the ever-evolving casino industry throughout South Africa as a PR manager. Simone took advantage of her knowledge in management and administration to assist in developing systems and accounts for a technical production company, working closely with event organisers and suppliers in the industry. Simone has managed the administrative division of Lucidity for more than 20 years, and it remains part of her passion. Being part of the OrangeBlock team and Simone’s ability to find solutions to challenges is where she thrives and ensures strong background support to her peers and colleagues.

In addition to working with OrangeBlock, Simone teaches Aqua Aerobics at her local Virgin Active gym and is currently working towards qualifying as a Pilates instructor to expand her portfolio.

Simone Newman

Support Agent