FEST
G E T YO U R F E S T O N !
HoLI ONE
algoa live
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f getting messy and experiencing a burst of
colour whilst getting drunk is right up your
alley, Holi One is for you. The first colour
festival party experience in South Africa.
Started in 2013 and going strong.
Every hour there is a countdown to let festivalgoers know when they can release the powder.
The powder itself is non-toxic, water-soluble
and environmentally friendly. As according to
the website, “wear white and leave colourful.”
Comfortable attire is preferable, as well as a
group of fun-loving, easy-going friends.
Food and drinks, including alcohol, are for sale.
bloem fest
T
he first festival of this scale to hit the
Algoa Bay area, includes a 7hr concert
with some of Mzansi’s biggest names
including Goldfish, Micasa, Lloyd Cele
and many more. This is “a definite highlight on
the Easter Cape calendar” as the Nelson Mandela
Bay website declares. Local music enthusiasts
need to show support to show the Eastern Cape’s
ability to host such an event. Boasting so many
big names in one concert at such low prices is
definitely worth a visit.
CPt jazz fest
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his 10 day festival promises fun for the
whole family. Supposedly, the only
festival that “combines agricultural,
entertainment and trade activities in
one event,” and also includes a competition
in which one lucky festival goer will win R25
000. Activities include: Funwalk, Father and Son
Braai as well as an Outdoor and Sport Expo to
name a few.
If you look at the wide range of affiliates from
Castle Lager, Vodacom and Pick ‘n Pay you will
understand the magnitude of this event and the
ticket prices are a steal!
If you haven’t been to “Africa’s grandest
gathering” it’s time to book your ticket. This
jazz festival is one of the biggest festivals to
hit our soil and the talent and fun increases by
the year. 2015 will see a wide range of talent
from AmelLarrieux, Beatenburg, The Mahotella
Queens and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse to name
a few.
There are a variety of packages available and
there's a way for any budget to particpate. Think
outside the box and follow the music.
BY NOBUSI MAQUBELA
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