Let’s get this summer season started!
IT’S summer and the weather is playing its part. Well Jozi hasn’t been the friendliest with the weather in recent days. But the party must go on this festive season and nobody wants to be left behind.
Gauteng’s biggest commercial youth radio station, Y, is all set to shake the East Rand on November 26 with its LYFE music festival taking place at Carnival City Lawns.
With a line-up of some of South Africa’s most accomplished artists, the youth brand will celebrate the start to the Summer of Your LYFE. Everyone attending can look forward to a full festival experience including thrilling acts taking the stage.
Grammy award-winning DJ Black Coffee, who returned to South Africa in November following a five-month European summer tour, will take the reins of this highly anticipated summer festival.
Carnival City Lawns will also include performances by global amapiano stars Focalistic, DBN Gogo and Musa Keys.
The super mega AKA will be on the stage, too. Hip hop royalty Nasty C and internationally-acclaimed DJ Lag with A-Reece, Maglera Doe Boy, Sha Sha and SA Music Awards winner Nomfundo Moh, Y’s own Venom, the Legendary Crisp, Candii and Fif_laaa will keep you entertained.
Go prepared, as the line-up kicks off from 2pm to 6pm on the LYFE stage with acts Tubby Jazz, Legendary Crisp, Fif_Laaa, Maglera Doe Boy, Sha Sha, Venom and Nomfundo Moh.
From 6pm to 10pm, it’s DBN Gogo, Candii, A-Reece, Focalistic, DJ Lag, Musa Keys and Nasty C. Ending the show from 10pm to midnight are Black Coffee and AKA.
On the About To Blow stage, set against the backdrop of a carnival carousel, rising stars Money Badoo, Mars Baby, Fihlah lah lah and Holy Alpha will provide the perfect chilled sounds.
The East Rand’s own Sia Mzizi and Just Jabba were added to the line-up after being voted into their spots by their fans and listeners of Y.
In the Not So Secret Garden, Y’s very own mix DJs will perform. DJ Ankletap, Supta, Nia Brown, Ayanda MVP, Lula Odiba, DJ Fae Fae, Josi Chave, Just Mo, Pedabotic and DJ Samba will be on the decks.
Tickets available at Ticketpro from R150 to R800. Gates open at 12pm. Tickets will not be sold at the venue.
JOHANNESBURG
Hard Rock Café Rebirth
Hard Rock Café opens its doors with an all-new revamped restaurant at the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
It’s well-known for its American cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails, and this revamp introduces a new and healthier menu.
Patrons can look forward to exciting new developments, including the newly implemented local music that will be incorporated with the electric style of rock ’n’ roll.
Setting the trend are DJ Zinhle, Naves, Ronny J Drizz, Walts Kay and DJ Mr Geek on stage.
When: November 25.
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton.
Free entry.
Cost:
CAPE TOWN uHadi Experience
Odwa Bongo’s uHadi Experience makes a comeback in Cape Town.
UHadi Experience is accompanied by reputable individuals in the orchestral music scene, including Sisa Mgauli on violin, Siyolise Nyondo on double bass, Duane Star and John Minnaar on cello and Lutho Mzongwana on djembe.
The aim of the show is to bring the uHadi bow, a traditional musical instrument, to the centre of the South African music industry.
Where: Selective Live, Cape Town. When: December 1.
Cost: R120 and R150 via Quicket.
Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival
The 2022 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival boasts some of Mzansi’s top jazz maestros in a new feast of contemporary music.
The one-day festival will conquer your senses with a mix of jazz and classical music for eight hours.
Artists on the bill include the Sibusiso Mashiloane Sextet, the Kirby Ensemble, the Ayanda Sikade Quartet, Khanyisile Mthetwa and Peter
Cartwright, and ending off is Herbie Tsoaeli Quintet.
Where: Spier Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch.
When: November 26 at noon. Cost: Tickets start from R595 at Quicket.
Silo Concerts
South African trumpeter and vocalist Mandisi Dyantyis will ignite the stage in Silo Concerts, in partnership with Hendricks Gin. Guests can expect to hear some of Dyantyis’ older compositions, some items from the Cwaka album, as well some hot new material for the first time.
Where: Silo District, against the Zeitz MOCAA building.
When: December 2 at 7pm. Cost: Free.
DURBAN
INKABA Exhibition
Durban Art Gallery presents its annual major exhibition for the year with a twist.
Normally, the gallery would invite one solo established artist to exhibit at the end of the year, but this year they are putting the spotlight on a talented group of young artists from KwaZuluNatal, “Amasosha”, who have made a name for themselves as a collective. Where: Durban Art Gallery. When: From December 3.
Cost: Free.
Calum Scott’s Bridges Tour UK singer Calum Scott is in Mzansi for the Bridges South African Tour. The singer will be joined by Lee Cole, who adds an electrifying and engaging performance every time he takes to the stage. Joining them is local singer/ songwriter Mitch James.
Where: Durban Botanical Gardens, uMphafa Field, Durban.
When: Today at 6pm.
Cost: Ticket are R495 (excludes R35 service fee) via Howler.