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High Voltage with Hanlé Barnard Mondays | 9PM–12AM CAT | Rock Radio Show Turn it up and feel the electricity. High Voltage with Hanlé Barnard is a powerful three-hour journey through the golden age of rock and the energy of modern synth-driven soundscapes, broadcasting every Monday night on Mutha FM. From iconic 80s rock classics and glam rock to blues rock, legendary guitar riffs, unforgettable solos and timeless anthems, High […]
Hanlé Barnard is a South African DJ, broadcaster, and multi-disciplinary artist who has established herself as a powerful voice within the music and media landscape. Known for her depth, versatility, and strong industry presence, she continues to shape conversations around music both locally and internationally.
Her work in broadcasting has received national recognition, with a nomination at the Telkom South African Music Awards in 2022 and a win in 2023 with HelderbergFM. Through her platforms, she actively promotes South African talent while engaging with some of the world’s most respected musicians and producers.
Hanlé is the creator and host of Music Pod with Hanlé Barnard, a dedicated music podcast and media platform focused on in-depth conversations with leading artists, producers, and industry innovators from South Africa and abroad.
Her work as a music commentator is backed by high-profile interviews with internationally recognised artists such as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and Arno Carstens, reinforcing her position as a trusted voice in the global music space.
An award-winning actress, violinist, playwright, and performer, Hanlé’s career spans film, television, theatre, and live music. She has received a SAFTA nomination, won a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award, and earned a Fiesta Award nomination.
As a musician, she is a member of the electro-rock band Electric Corvette and collaborates with dvCompTools, continuing to explore new creative directions across genres.
Her international performance experience includes tours in Canada and Australia, where she has performed as both a violinist and DJ at festivals and high-profile events.
Through her work with Mutha FM, Hanlé Barnard has developed distinctive radio formats that blend music, storytelling, and cultural insight.
Her show The Living Room offers a curated, music-driven experience built around atmosphere and discovery, while Hard and Heavy with Hanlé Barnard stands as one of the few female-driven platforms in South Africa dedicated to hard rock and alternative sounds.
Hanlé is currently working on a new rock album in collaboration with some of South Africa’s most respected musicians, further expanding her presence as both a performer and creator.
In addition to her work in music and media, Hanlé is a media trainer and author, contributing to the development of emerging talent and helping shape the next generation of performers and presenters.
With a career defined by versatility, credibility, and creative depth, Hanlé Barnard continues to build a unique space within the global music and media landscape.
Her work connects audiences to music in a way that is both informed and deeply human — bridging sound, story, and culture
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Broadcasting live shows from locations around the world in real-time, creating audio and video passages to music scenes combining extracts from music environments to generate gateways that offer experiences for today’s online society.
