Cotton Fest set for Joburg return

Cotton Festival, created by the late Riky Rick, is more than a festival, it’s a movement.

Bursting onto the scene in 2019, the festival champions collaboration across music, fashion, lifestyle, and sports culture. Committed to inclusivity and safety, Cotton Fest is a celebration of the new wave in youth culture.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience as the festival returns, for the fifth edition in Johannesburg, to its home at the Old Station in Newtown on 6 April.

This year’s theme, #VoteCottonFest, goes beyond a festival, it’s a dynamic lifestyle movement where attendees actively shape the culture through music, art, sport and lifestyle choices, celebrating the convergence of individuality.

Cast your votes for the new wave in youth culture, embracing diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of the festival. Engage in interactive elements and unique experiences that reflect the vibrant spirit of this years theme.

The festival is a testament to

Bianca Naidoo’s commitment to continue the legacy created by Riky Rick. Together, they championed collaboration across music, fashion, lifestyle, and sports culture.

“We are thrilled to announce our festival partners who share in our vision: NikNaks, Coke Studios, Vuse, Hunters, Klipdrift, Count Pushkin, 4th Street Wine, NBA, Jägermeister, Youth X by Nedbank and Red Bull,” says Naidoo.

In collaboration with media broadcast partners like YFM and MTV Base, Cotton Festival’s reach extends far and wide, resonating with youth audiences throughout the country.