Competitions
Win VIP tickets to the Durban Land, Sea & Air Festival
Hang on to your seats – the first Durban Land, Sea and Air Festival coming to the Durban beachfront from the 20th till the 23rd of March promises some adrenaline accelerating, non-stop land, sea and air action for all. And it’s free to the public!
Win 1 Pair of VIP tickets to the event. Simply tell us below what you are most excited for!
The festival’s main attraction is the never-before-seen-in-South-Africa Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics where the best South African and international pilots will perform heady aerial moves and races over the ocean to see who are the finest and fastest pilots. The planes will race, twist, turn and be pushed to the extreme as they blitz through multi-storey pylons placed on the beachfront piers to complete a flawless aerobatic routine. A ranking system using the National Championships score and a regional contest was conducted to choose the South African participants. So far the top six confirmed South African pilots are Nigel Hopkins, Patrick Davidson, Mark Hensman, Barrie Eales, Bertus Du Preez and Johnnie Smith. The last four positions will be filled after the final contest in Parys on the 2nd March. 
Festival-goers will also be treated to a variety of displays by the SA enforcement services as well as other water sport competitions. These include live music, air-themed movies and other land activities will keep the crowds going well into the night. 
Festival organiser, Brian Emmenis from Capital Sounds, says, “We have been planning the festival since mid-2013 and are very excited to bring this event to Durban. Nowhere else in the country are people able to watch so many exhilarating displays over and in the sea. The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics alone will feature world champion pilots who compete against each other regularly on the world aerobatic circuit. It’s going to be electric!” The free, three-day festival is proudly brought to the city by eThekwini Municipality and the KwaZulu-Natal government. “Due to the beachfront’s easy access and the fact that the festival is free, this event will provide the opportunity for all members of the community to experience the thrills and exciting action that makes it unique. We look forward to welcoming the international participants and all the visitors to our beautiful city, and we are confident that this will be another exceptional and exciting event experience in Durban,” says Vivienne Holden, senior event manager at eThekwini Municipality’s Event Office. For further information please visit http://www.landseaairfestival.co.za/
*Competition Terms and Conditions.
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Comment below to stand a chance of winning 2 VIP tickets.
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Competition opens on 18 March 2014 and closes at midday on 18 March 2014, South African Standard Time.
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Winners will be randomly drawn on the on 18 March 2014. Durbanite reserves the right to change the draw date.
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Winners will be notified via email within 12 hours of the draw taking place.
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Winners will be required to confirm receipt of email within 12 hours of notification in order to claim tickets.
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Winners who do not confirm receipt of email within 12 hours of notification will forfeit their tickets and a redraw will take place.
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Subject to these competition rules, Durbanite’s determination of the winners is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
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The prizes are non-transferable for cash. If you are the winner, a copy of your South African identity document or passport may be required as proof that you are in fact the winner whose name was drawn.
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Employees, agents of or consultants to Durbanite and, their immediate family members (parents, children, brothers and sisters), spouse(s), life partners, business partners and associates are excluded from this competition.
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Failure to comply with any of these Terms and Conditions will result in immediate forfeiture of the prize.
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Sandhaya V Maharaj
18 March 2014 at 11:36 am
awesome show…VIP tickets would be top notch!
Mel
18 March 2014 at 11:39 am
The most exciting part would be being able to take my dad to the festival for his birthday on Saturday!
shannon naylor
18 March 2014 at 11:40 am
I am so keen to watch this, every year I attend the Virginia airshow ow im keen for a action packed amazing day. I am excited to see all the acrobats the planes can do 🙂
Justine Purcell
18 March 2014 at 11:44 am
I am most excited to see the the aerobatic challenge!! Always amazes me how the pilots seem to twist and turn those huge thundering machines so effortlessly through the air! Standing below them will be scary but so exciting!
Taryn
18 March 2014 at 11:44 am
I would soooo love to go to this show! especially when money is tight and finding cool things to do is on the low! please pick me! 🙂 Durbanite Rocks and So does the Durban Land, Sea & Air Festival
Meru
18 March 2014 at 11:44 am
Truly an astronomical show not to be missed 🙂
Melissa
18 March 2014 at 11:47 am
I am exited to seen Durban’s 2014 first ever land sea and air festival!! Mostly for the world’s top aerobatic pilots that will be in a “Six Nations” thrilling aerobatic challenge 🙂 toooo much excitement and adrenaline 🙂 would love to win VIP <3 this is something not too be missed :p
Priscilla
18 March 2014 at 11:48 am
Going to be an amazing show 🙂 Can’t wait
Sandhiya Debba
18 March 2014 at 11:53 am
Super keen to attend this festival. Would love to spoil my boyfriend with VIP tickets as he’s a major aviation enthusiast
Bernie Munsamy
18 March 2014 at 11:55 am
Amazing to watch those plane’s twist and turn with such graceful movements. And I haven’t been to the airshow in years. As a kid we used to go every year.
Larrinae Ballantyne
18 March 2014 at 11:56 am
I am excited to see the variety of displays by the SA enforcement services
Bernie Munsamy
18 March 2014 at 11:56 am
Amazing to watch those plane’s twist and turn with such graceful movements. And I haven’t been to the airshow in years. As a kid we used to go every year.
Keeping my fingers crossed
Darren
18 March 2014 at 11:56 am
Super keen to see the The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics, planes narrowly flying through pylons? Something I haven’t seen live before! Excited for the Silver Falcons, the Gripen and the Impala. Beautiful to see Durban getting a festival like this Great job! Also, Nigel Hopkins is a legendary pilot!
Kayla McKenzie
18 March 2014 at 11:58 am
I’m really excited to see the aerobatics. I think it’s amazing what those pilots can do with those planes! Would love to be apart of it!
Harsha
18 March 2014 at 12:00 pm
Always a treat to go to any event in Durban… we always get bypassed so would love to enjoy VIP style!
Leroy McKenzie
18 March 2014 at 12:02 pm
I’d love to take my wife to watch this show. She’s never been to one of these shows and I would love for her to see it! I’m most excited for the Silver Falcons. Going to be an awesome show!
Cindy
18 March 2014 at 12:04 pm
Can’t wait to see the pilots manoevre their planes through those pylons….
Andrew
18 March 2014 at 12:05 pm
To be a VIP at the first never-before-seen-in-South-Africa Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics where the best South African and international pilots will perform heady aerial moves and races over the ocean to see who are the finest and fastest pilots. This can only be Awesome.
Rashmika
18 March 2014 at 12:11 pm
I’m really excited to see the aerobatics.It will be amazing to watch those Plane at Durban and I wish I can win the 2 double tickets because I never be at the aircrafts show before!!!
Crystal
18 March 2014 at 12:12 pm
Please can I have those VIP Tickets. I simply love planes and to see them twist n turn will be so much fun. I’ve never been to an airshow before.
Heather
18 March 2014 at 12:18 pm
Wow this is very cool! It’s like air dancing.. Gliding through the sky! I have only ever seen an airshow from afar so to get an up close look would be a life time experience!
Christine Naidoo
18 March 2014 at 12:19 pm
My excitememt is definitely for the Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics…and experiencing it in VIP style would be a dream come true
daniel
18 March 2014 at 12:24 pm
The entire show, can’t wait to see every bit of it!
Karen
18 March 2014 at 12:53 pm
I am definitely, most looking forward to the Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics! Plus seeing Durban’s beachfront come alive with activity. Awesome to see! Well done to the organisers!
Mike
18 March 2014 at 1:11 pm
Would love to see this up close. Great event for Durban!
Bianca
18 March 2014 at 1:26 pm
I would love to see this show! Most exciting would be to watch all the twists and turns! To be VIP and see this would be the most amazing experience to ever get!
Sasha
18 March 2014 at 1:27 pm
Would love to be part of this! Im always up for something thats proudly Durban!! It would be my first time actually going to the show if I win and what better way to experience it than in VIP style!
Levi
18 March 2014 at 1:33 pm
Show looks epic. It sure would be an awesome privilege to be part of it! #I<3Durban
Ryan Quevauvilliers
18 March 2014 at 1:33 pm
Most excited for the air show as my dad loves planes and I would love to take him.
Roxanne Chutthergoon
18 March 2014 at 2:08 pm
I am most excited to see the great show to be performed, the air, the noise, the rush, the adrenaline, I am excited for it ALL!
Craig
18 March 2014 at 3:07 pm
Mustang Sally – That’s what I’m mos excited to see – sheer class and power
Seelyshia
18 March 2014 at 3:26 pm
We were already looking forward to spendng the publc holiday watching the thrilling air show! VIP ticket or not! I know its gona be awesome! Thanks 😀
a
18 March 2014 at 4:02 pm
Haven’t been out in months – so maybe i can take a date. I’m 60 years young!!! Whoohoo …
Yogan
18 March 2014 at 7:59 pm
I am excited to see the airshow
amith
18 March 2014 at 8:25 pm
Just the thought of the adrenaline rush just watching the air festivel, would be so awesome, the atmosphere, noise. Super awesome!
Tyrone
19 March 2014 at 9:50 am
What a brilliant idea, the air grand prix would be epic!!!
yashupal
19 March 2014 at 9:52 am
the air plane tricks
Taryn Gavin
19 March 2014 at 9:59 am
Most excited for the Sky Grand Prix!!!!
Elmarieke Maduray
19 March 2014 at 9:59 am
Id give my big toe to go to this show 🙂
Roxanne Pellew
19 March 2014 at 10:00 am
I am most excited to see the aerobatic challenge, it is going to be amazing <3 this whole evenet is going to be amazing
Jason
19 March 2014 at 10:00 am
I’ve never been to an air show so this is will be awesome! Can’t wait to take pictures of the planes 😀
manashrie padayachee
19 March 2014 at 10:03 am
awesome definately love to go fit 🙂
Faheelah
19 March 2014 at 10:04 am
The most exciting event has to be the never-before-seen-in-South-Africa Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics. #WOW. Would definitely be a breathtaking sight!
Adrian Rivetti
19 March 2014 at 10:05 am
I am most excited about how much my son is going to enjoy this show, he is 5 years old and in love with Planes, he has been excited about this for so long.
Mueen
19 March 2014 at 10:07 am
Geared up for the water sport competitions! Bring it on!!!!!
Viloshnie Naidoo
19 March 2014 at 10:08 am
Its the first for us Durbanites to see and I would love to be part of the excitement. My boyfriend and I love speed and fast cars so experiencing and watching a grand prix in the sky would be awesome.
Alex
19 March 2014 at 10:10 am
Looking forward to the aerobatics and the plane races! But also keen to see what the SA navy has to offer…
Faahima
19 March 2014 at 10:10 am
The Sky Aerobatics for sure. My two year old son will simply love that!
Humaira
19 March 2014 at 10:13 am
Cannot wait to see the Sky Aerobatics! To see South Africa’s top six pilots in action will be a real treat 😀
Paul
19 March 2014 at 10:24 am
The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics – can yuo just imagine the excitement of watching planes literally RACING over our beaches? And we are first to see it all happen right here in Durban… nowhere else!
Terry-Leigh
19 March 2014 at 10:30 am
Pretty please let me win this,my friend and I will be every so blerry heppy!!
dominique
19 March 2014 at 10:59 am
wow this would be incredible!!! especially having a fiance that is a pilot and MAD about planes!!!PLEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEE can we get some tickets?
Grego
19 March 2014 at 11:07 am
What better that watching aeroplanes, talking aeroplanes and feeling the adrenalin than on the beach! As a commercial pilot, it is a dream to be able to fly these one day, meeting the pilots would be amazing.
Mustang Sally, Gripen and pylon racing…oh yeah!
Adrian
19 March 2014 at 11:23 am
I just love formation flying, its a great risk n takes alot of talent
Sarika Govender
19 March 2014 at 11:31 am
I’ve always heard about The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics and it’s gonna be awesome to watch it live as I will be going whether I win or not!
Megan
19 March 2014 at 11:31 am
I am excited to see the parachute drop! Eeek! Sounds like it’s going to be an action packed weekend for Durbs 🙂
Marilese Gomes
19 March 2014 at 11:31 am
Most looking forward to the most amazing aerobatics on the most amazing beach ever!
Harsha
19 March 2014 at 11:35 am
Spoiling hubby and dad…. Best way to get some gal time with mum 🙂
Cynthia
19 March 2014 at 11:45 am
Awesome!! should be a spectacular display of flying skills, would love to win tickets.
Amith
19 March 2014 at 11:46 am
Cant wait for this.. its going to be epic!!!!!!!!.. especially the aerial maneuvers
Claire Soobramoney
19 March 2014 at 11:49 am
Wow! This would be amazing to win.. I love the air show! Think its awesome and always so well done! 🙂
vanishree y naidoo
19 March 2014 at 12:33 pm
My kids would love to see the aerobatics that will be done especially my son who loves cars and planes
vanishree y naidoo
19 March 2014 at 12:35 pm
My kids would love to see the aerobatics that will be done especially my son who loves cars and planeis
Candice Ramoudh
19 March 2014 at 12:36 pm
My eyes will be glued to the sky <3
Cindy
19 March 2014 at 12:54 pm
Relaxing on our beautiful Durban beaches whilst taking in an epic international festival is going to be epic. Of course, experiencing it all VIP-style will be beyond epic…
Byron Schutte
19 March 2014 at 12:56 pm
Really looking forward to watching an awesome show with my family and friends – chill time….
Cinz
19 March 2014 at 12:57 pm
Chilling with family – watching the pilots do their thing….bring it!!!
John
19 March 2014 at 1:08 pm
Saturday is m 61st birthday it would be an awesome way to spend the day.
Denise
19 March 2014 at 2:02 pm
This is going to be amazing,it is free to the public,so everyone has a chance to enjoy a spectacular festival,but two people will be VIP’s,how awesome is that.
jade sorensen
19 March 2014 at 2:20 pm
Most exciting part for me and my hubby would be Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics. Would love to win tickets so hubby and I would have somewhere nice to sit, since I’m 34 weeks pregnant. Best of luck to everyone
Sam Carlitz
19 March 2014 at 2:29 pm
The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics is what I am most excited about, this is going to be insane.
Bev Sims
19 March 2014 at 2:33 pm
Im most excited for winning these tickets 😉 And being VIP…haha….I am most excited for the Sky Grand Prix, its going to be amazing to watch, so will the rest of the show
Maureen Sims
19 March 2014 at 3:27 pm
Would love to watch this show, I am most excited about the silver Falcons, this show is going to be good.
natasha
19 March 2014 at 3:34 pm
THe most exciting part would be experiencing this show with my 4 year old and seeing his expressions
Jacques Maritz
19 March 2014 at 3:35 pm
I am most excited about it all, I also can’t wait for the whole atmostphere of the event.
Greg Sims
19 March 2014 at 3:40 pm
Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics , what a great event Durbs
Cassie
19 March 2014 at 3:56 pm
would be so fantastic to be able to go and witness this amazing event…going to be EPIC!!!
Mary van Wijk
20 March 2014 at 8:36 am
I can’t wait to see the Grippon Jets in action……..their power & noise is phenomenal….. a once in a lifetime event 😉
Douglas Maurader
20 March 2014 at 3:41 pm
Date? 20/03/2014
Place? Cockpit, flying over Nigeria.
Scene? Online while flyin , plane is on auto pilot en my feet are stretched out relaxing.
Moood? tranquil wif a bit of adrenaline, In my zone.
Fav color? Fuselage
Fav food? Sludge from the Landing gear transfer unit, retraction system only!
Fav drink? Jet Fule wif n hit of tequila
Fav desert? FILTER ICING
Reason for entry? Ma had says for me that i was born in n plane ,Douglas Maurader, this why i have it as my naam. Since i was born all i love is planes , live eat and breath it. as ek het die tickets gewen …….
PAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHA LOL HAHAHA ROFL
Just joking , would be really sweet to win those VIP tickets to the air show, it looks like it is going to be a fun filled weekend with a beautiful new venue. My favorite part would have to be ….. The race which features the six South African pilots. Its going to be a insane item in the show and lead loads of excitement, it is really not to be missed..
Durbanite
21 March 2014 at 9:51 pm
Haha Amazing! Send us a pic!