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Thousands walk Durban together at the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk!
More than 30 000 people experienced great weather, quality time with loved ones and the most gorgeous promenade in the country, when they walked Durban this morning at the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk.
There was plenty of good cheer and a festive atmosphere from the moment the participants left uShaka Marine World to when their feet crossed the finish line at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium. Everyone – young and old, first-timers and old hats – enjoyed a morning pout and about, getting in some fresh air and exercise while taking loads of #HealthySelfies. Friends played catch-up, colleagues bonded and families enjoyed a morning of entertainment with their favourite ECR presenters. Great music, jugglers, stilt-walkers and face painters all added to the festive vibe.
Now 11 years old, the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk has evolved into one of the most anticipated events on the KZN social calendar. The very first one back in 2004 attracted 1800 people.
“We are humbled at how the event has grown over the years, and how the people of KwaZulu-Natal have woven it into the social fabric of the province,” says East Coast Radio’s Marketing Manager, Renée Burton. “We are thrilled to have made it possible for families, friends and colleagues to collectively celebrate the spirit of Durban and what the city has to offer.”
Walkers took part in one of four distances: 20km, 15km, 10km and 5km. The first man to cross the finish line after the 20km distance, which was the only timed distance, was Nhlanhla Khanyile from Chesterville while Zelda Schultz from Hillcrest was the first woman in.
Proving that walking is for everyone, most of the participants of this year – 4774 of them – were under 19 years old. The event also attracted a whopping 190 over-70 year olds! The most popular distance was the 5km which saw more than 13 100 walkers snaking along the promenade to the end point.
Memories were made at the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk, making it one of the KZN’s coolest outdoor events.
Images: Abhi Indarajan
Author: Durbanite
Author: Shelley
Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.
Venues:
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The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.
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The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.
What’s Playing and When
Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:
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At The Playhouse Company:
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The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)
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Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above
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Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290
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At The Oyster Box Hotel:
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Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards
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Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm
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Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates
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Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600
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Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600
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For all dates and performances, click here.
Author: Shelley
Author: Shelley
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