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Johannesburg - Jason Hartman felt like a "real international celebrity" in Monaco.
Hartman, 31, recently returned from Monaco where he performed at the celebrations leading up to the royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock.
Speaking to Channel24, Hartman said it was an honour to have his music heard on an overseas radio station.
"While I was there, a number of the locals spotted me and I felt like a real international celebrity there. They really took to me and my music and I met some great people within the music industry there too."
Prior to the wedding, Hartman also had his songs playlisted on Radio Monaco and various other radio stations, exposing his music to an international following.
Hartman spent over a month in Monaco, travelling with his band which includes his brother, Scott and his father, Sam.
They loved me
Hartman also performed at the Monaco Grand Prix as a build-up to the wedding, and it seems as if he has charmed Monaco.
"The local music stations really promoted me well and playing in front of all those thousands of fans was amazing. They loved me on stage and I can't wait to go back there again to perform."
Opening for The Eagles ahead of the royal wedding was a career highlight for Hartman.
"It was so surreal to have me and my band play for them and the Monaco crowd. I learnt so much as to how they do things as a band, just how efficient they are when it comes to being on and off stage and just how they execute their performance – in order to provide entertainment for their bands. They're amazing to watch and it's a moment I shall never forget as long as I live."
Live in Monaco permanently?
Hartman admitted the women in Monaco are attractive and that he got to see and visit a number of the city's attractions.
“It's such a beautiful place, I wouldn't mind living there permanently. The girls are all beautiful there and the clubs only open up at 01:00 so there's a constant party vibe, as people appreciate good food, music and entertainment – and of course, the weather this time of year is warm."
Hartman will be jetting off to Monaco again soon to obtain funding for the various projects he is involved in.
"I am headlining The International Anti-Poaching Foundation and I'm involved in various projects in SA. I also work closely with the Knysna Elephant Park too as I am very passionate about the environment and I want to create more awareness in my music about the environment. Going to Monaco, after meeting some very influential people, will help me to create further added awareness for these causes."
Hartman is also featured on the soundtrack of the 3D movie Jock of The Bushveld, which is currently in South African cinemas. The song he recorded, I'm Alive, was written by Marius Brower and Sir Tim Rice.
Clayton Morar is a celebrity blogger and autograph hunter. Follow his exploits at www.claytonmorar.com
Hartman, 31, recently returned from Monaco where he performed at the celebrations leading up to the royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock.
Speaking to Channel24, Hartman said it was an honour to have his music heard on an overseas radio station.
"While I was there, a number of the locals spotted me and I felt like a real international celebrity there. They really took to me and my music and I met some great people within the music industry there too."
Prior to the wedding, Hartman also had his songs playlisted on Radio Monaco and various other radio stations, exposing his music to an international following.
Hartman spent over a month in Monaco, travelling with his band which includes his brother, Scott and his father, Sam.
They loved me
Hartman also performed at the Monaco Grand Prix as a build-up to the wedding, and it seems as if he has charmed Monaco.
"The local music stations really promoted me well and playing in front of all those thousands of fans was amazing. They loved me on stage and I can't wait to go back there again to perform."
Opening for The Eagles ahead of the royal wedding was a career highlight for Hartman.
"It was so surreal to have me and my band play for them and the Monaco crowd. I learnt so much as to how they do things as a band, just how efficient they are when it comes to being on and off stage and just how they execute their performance – in order to provide entertainment for their bands. They're amazing to watch and it's a moment I shall never forget as long as I live."
Live in Monaco permanently?
Hartman admitted the women in Monaco are attractive and that he got to see and visit a number of the city's attractions.
“It's such a beautiful place, I wouldn't mind living there permanently. The girls are all beautiful there and the clubs only open up at 01:00 so there's a constant party vibe, as people appreciate good food, music and entertainment – and of course, the weather this time of year is warm."
Hartman will be jetting off to Monaco again soon to obtain funding for the various projects he is involved in.
"I am headlining The International Anti-Poaching Foundation and I'm involved in various projects in SA. I also work closely with the Knysna Elephant Park too as I am very passionate about the environment and I want to create more awareness in my music about the environment. Going to Monaco, after meeting some very influential people, will help me to create further added awareness for these causes."
Hartman is also featured on the soundtrack of the 3D movie Jock of The Bushveld, which is currently in South African cinemas. The song he recorded, I'm Alive, was written by Marius Brower and Sir Tim Rice.
Clayton Morar is a celebrity blogger and autograph hunter. Follow his exploits at www.claytonmorar.com
