Music galore this festive season
Society Reporter
THE Zimdancehall national Cup Clash, which will be held at the City Sports Centre in Harare on December 23, is among the most awaited musical shows scheduled for the festive season.
Organised by Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, of Chipaz Promotions, the cup clash has always proved to be a dog-eat-dog affair.
A chanter who is going to be judged the best will walk away with a brand-new car.
Organisers started registration of participating artistes on December 12 in different areas and the process is expected to close on December 20.
Both new and established artistes will get a shot at the two vehicles on offer.
Leading the impressive line-up of veterans will be the likes of Seh Calaz, Blot, Silent Killer, Jah Master and Dobba Don.
Chimbodza reckons the cup clash will determine the best Zimdancehall artiste in the country.
“The artistes will do the work on stage and the fans will be the judges. Registration of participating artistes is currently ongoing.
“The event is open to everyone, both upcoming and veteran chanters. As organisers, we are ready to host such a big event. This is our Christmas present to both fans and musicians,” said Chimbodza.
The cup clash has proved to be one of the most marketed events, with posters and advertisements on most platforms, social media included.
Winky D, who recently scooped the Best Reggae/Dancehall award at the African Entertainment Awards, USA 2023, is hoping to end the year on a high as he performs at the Harare International Conference Centre on December 31.
Tickets for the New Year’s eve show are already available.
Tocky Vibes will be one of the busiest local musicians during the festive season.
The Rugare-born artiste has lined up shows in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia.
After kicking off the festive season with a show in Leicester in the UK on December 2, the chanter then concluded a tour of South Africa, where he performed at three venues.
From South Africa, Tocky Vibes was yesterday expected to be in Beitbridge and will today mesmerise fans in Gokwe.
On December 23, the artiste will perform in Guruve.
On Christmas Day, the gifted chanter will entertain fans in Kariba.
A New Year’s eve gig is slated for Harare and the venue was yet to be confirmed by the time of going to print.
Tocky Vibes will then kick-start the New Year with an Australian tour in February. He is expected to perform in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
Sungura musician Alick Macheso is currently on a nationwide tour.
“Baba Sharo”, as Macheso is affectionately known, started the tour with a show at Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva on Friday, before moving to Vengere Stadium in Rusape.
On December 21, the Orchestra Mberikwazvo frontman will lead his troops on an “invasion”of Mashava, in the mining town of Zvishavane.
Macheso has die-hard supporters in
Zvishavane, and the fans are expected to come in droves.
On Unity Day, December 22, Macheso will perform live at Chiredzi’s Chigarapasi Beerhall.
Chigarapasi, which is touted as the biggest bar in the country, in terms of space, is expected to be a hive of activity.
From Chiredzi, the Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit will hit the road for Chipinge, where a show has been scheduled for Gaza Stadium on December 23.
Macheso will round up the festive season with a show at Mandel Night Club, Watsomba growth point, in the Mutasa district of Manicaland.
“The festive season is usually one of the busiest moments. Our guys are ready to deliver. Those who have been attending our shows of late will attest that a lot has changed. The game has moved to another level and we will be further shifting a gear up as the festive mood hots up,” said Macheso’s manager and publicist Tich Makahamadze.
Freeman, who recently released a new album,“Trophy”, will today hold a show in the Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa. This will be followed by a local gig at Wadzanai Stadium, Shamva, on December 22 and Milan Nightclub (Gweru) the following day.
On Christmas Eve, the “Chitsike” singer will be working his magic at Gulez Bar, Kwekwe, before driving back to Harare for a date with fans at Jongwe Corner on Christmas Day.
Rising Chimurenga singer Kurai Makore and The Black Lions will deliver some traditional music at Mashwede Village in Harare on December 20.
On Unity Day, Makore will serenade fans at Mushandirapamwe Hotel in Highfield, Harare, before moving to Club Las Vegas in the capital on December 23.
He will return to Mushandirapamwe Hotel on December 29.