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Homegrown sounds to put a spring in Durban’s step
Sensational local singer-songwriter, Matthew Mole, is set to ignite the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 19 October 2014, when the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series brings quality springtime vibes to eThekwini. Supporting Mole are Hot Water and Monark.
Durbanite have 5 X double tickets to giveaway!! To enter comment below telling us who is your favorite featured artist and why. *T&C’s apply.
The Cape Town-born folk/electronica whizz’s debut album, The Home We Built, rocketed Mole to the top of the iTunes chart when it was released – making him the first South African artist ever to achieve this feat. The highly acclaimed album also earned Mole three SA Music Award nominations.
Hot Water, also hailing from Cape Town, is the brainchild of Donovan Copley. This uniquely South African-flavoured act delivers upbeat music that draws inspiration from genres ranging from kwasa-kwasa to sakkie-sakkie, folk, blues and maskanda. A coup for South African music is that Hot Water’s song Wamkelekile featured in this year’s blockbuster romantic comedy Blended, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
HOT WATER – Courtesy of Deborah Rossouw
One of the most exciting acts to emerge in the past year is Monark, who are changing the face of South African pop music thanks to their richly crafted songs sporting irresistible hooks. The Gauteng-based outfit’s debut album, Negatives, has already spawned three hit radio singles and soared to number one on the local iTunes album chart on the day it was released.
“The success of these three premier South African music acts ties in perfectly with Old Mutual’s vision to empower people to do great things,” says Old Mutual sponsorship manager Bandile Mngoma. “These amazing, go-getting homegrown musicians truly embody our ethos of constantly striving to enable positive futures,” he says.
“And a key part of those positive futures is the environment, which is why we are proud to be associated with the Durban Botanic Garden- as it celebrates Arbor Month.”
With the season of renewal now upon us, the Durban Botanic Gardens is looking forward to a few good showers of rain to make the gardens “spring” to life again. This will ensure they look their best for the popular garden concerts, which are returning after a three-month hiatus while the lake area underwent its annual spring clean.
Monark
This year the Durban Botanic Gardens has a stand at the 21st World Orchid Conference held in Sandton. The gardens have also won a string of awards including a Gold Medal from the International World Orchid Conference judging panel. “It is through our sponsors and concert goers that attend Old Mutual with Old Mutual Music at the Lake that we are able to generate funding to be able to have an Orchid Curator on site that enables us to be able to have an Orchid Collection worthy of international recognition”, says Kerry Phillips, Trust Manager for Durban Botanic Gardens.
Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za
Ticket prices: Pre-sold tickets are R130 and R160 on the day
Kids between 8-12 pay R50, kids under 8 are free. All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games
Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome
Gates open at 13:00 for pre-sold tickets and at 13:30 for on-the-day ticket sales.
Show starts at 14:30
Secure parking is available on the Juventus ground. Entrance to all parking is off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road, adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and the Munies Hockey Field also off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.
*Competition Terms and Conditions.
- Comment below to stand a chance of winning one of five double tickets to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert on the 19th October 2014 at the Durban Botanic Gardens.
- Competition opens on 10 October 2014 and closes midday on 14 October 2014, South African Standard Time.
- Winner/s will be randomly drawn 14 October 2014. Durbanite reserves the right to change the draw date.
- Winner/s will be notified via email and are required to confirm receipt within 24 hour of notification or redraw will take place.
- Subject to these competition rules, Durbanite’s determination of the winners is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
- 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.
- 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.
- Failure to comply with any of these Terms and Conditions will result in immediate forfeiture of the prize.
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Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
Camilla Barrow
10 October 2014 at 1:15 pm
I haven’t been to a Music at the Lake concert in ages. Its the most awesome Durbanite vibe there. Like minded people relaxing and enjoying so brilliant South African tunes.
Shannon Naylor
10 October 2014 at 1:24 pm
Matthew Mole is an amazing singer, would love to win tickets to watch him live at Botanical Gardens under a beautiful tree with a picnic basket full of yummy treats 🙂
Shannon
10 October 2014 at 1:25 pm
I really want to see Matthew Mole. I love his music 🙂
Christine Carse
10 October 2014 at 1:26 pm
Matthew Mole!!! Not only because his music is AMAZING but also because he made South African chart history by becoming the first local artist to enter the iTunes album chart at No 1 with his debut album.
LEGEND!
Tarryn
10 October 2014 at 1:30 pm
I really enjoy Matthew Mole, he is so chilled and really just lives the music that he makes….!
Shalona
10 October 2014 at 1:43 pm
i would love to win these tickets to watch hot water in the park, because I can totally relate to his music and his unique sounds are totally amazing. Making his music very different to the other mainstream music we listen to normally .
rene
10 October 2014 at 1:43 pm
I would love to be able to win these tickets!! Nothing like a lazy durban afternoon, surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers, the company of awesome friends and amazing music to dance to!
Roxanne du Raan
10 October 2014 at 1:50 pm
My favourite act performing on the 19th would have to be Matthew Mole! I love his music and even more so his unassuming demeanor. He’s awesome!
Bridget
10 October 2014 at 2:48 pm
I love ❤ Matthew Mole he has a fresh sound and very talented
Leanne
10 October 2014 at 2:50 pm
Matthew Mole is an fantastic singer would love to win tickets to experience his performance live at Botanical Gardens just relaxing with great company & some yummy treats:)
Tracy
10 October 2014 at 3:41 pm
So far I have only been given the opportunity twice to see awesome live music at the Durban Botanical Gardens and each artist that I have seen there, I have absolutely loved! It would be another awesome opportunity to enjoy yet another fantastic local South African artist whilst enjoying good food in good company!
Megan Hunter
10 October 2014 at 6:47 pm
I absolutely love Matthew Mole! His music lifts me up when I’m down & I find myself singing along & starting a party in my car whenever I hear one of his songs. I would love to see him live!
Ashley
10 October 2014 at 7:38 pm
I would love these tickets as it would be my first time going to a concert at the botanical gardens! I have all of Matthew mole songs and monark is really cool too!! Also it’s a “party” just before exams!
Cathy
14 October 2014 at 11:57 am
Would love to go as a crazy fan of Matthew Mole’s music 🙂 🙂 He is an amazing talented and humble young musician. Bonus is that Monark are playing too 🙂 Our SA bands are amazing so keeping it local is lekker 🙂 Such a great way to relax on a Sunday enjoying the sounds of Matthew and Monark 🙂
Dan
14 October 2014 at 12:03 pm
He is such a great local musician and I was so captivated when I first heard his tracks on iTunes, I am a big fan of folk music. One of my fav songs is “Take yours and I’ll take mine”. Would love to go and see him and Monark play. Time to chill out before the Varsity exams begin, so this would be awesome to win tickets.
Katalin
14 October 2014 at 8:24 pm
Matthew Mole’s tunes always put me in a good mood – he’s talented, gorgeous and best of all – he’s a local lad!