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SA’s top artists all set to rock Durban
“My fans can definitely expect a mean, energetic performance,” promises Khuli Chana as he counts down the days to BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio on 6 September 2015. The Motswako originator made a brief appearance for a special performance with The Parlotones at last year’s event. This year he will be bringing down the curtain on the all-star line-up at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium. “I’m looking forward to interacting with my fans and to see their reaction to my new music!” he says.
Khuli Chana is set to amp up the adrenalin at BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio on 6 September 2015 at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Chana has been hard at work on new material, saying the next few months will be spent in studio, releasing new music and crafting new music videos. Asked about what he loves the most about Durban, he replies, “The people, the language and the serene environment!”
Chana is part of a smoking hot line-up that will set pulses racing at BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio. AKA, MonArk, Beatenberg, MiCasa, Matthew Mole, Mafikizolo, Veranda Panda, Thandiswa Mazwai and Prime Circle are just as amped about performing for their KZN fans.
The guys from Cape Town pop band, Beatenberg, are looking forward to Durban’s unique vibe. “We totally love your energy, and we love the people of Durban!” They too have been hard at work on new music over the past few months and say fans can look forward to some great things.
Durban band, Veranda Panda, can’t wait to rock out in front of a mega home crowd at BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio on 6 September 2015.
Durban band, Veranda Panda, will bring their usual brand of high-energy violin-meets-machines live show, playing a lot of their new material and throwing in a few surprise performing guests. “We are so excited to play this event,” says the group’s Jane Baillie, adding that they’re super-excited about rocking out in front of a massive home crowd. “We’ve spent quite a bit of time experimenting with our sound, and working on new music and we plan to release a brand new EP of our music soon, which we are very excited about.”
“Durbanites always bring such a vibe!” says Cape Town guitar maestro, Matthew Mole. “I’ll be playing some older songs as well as quite a few of the new songs I’ve been working on. My favourite thing about Durban is the people. I’ve never been anywhere else in the world where people are so friendly and welcoming.” Mole will be taking time off touring over the next few months to get married!
East Coast Radio’s #BeTheBand winner, Simthandile Mtolo, will have the honour of being the opening at BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio.
Newlands East performer, Simthandile Mtolo, will have the honour of being the opening act at BP Durban Day with East Coast after winning the station’s #BeTheBand competition last weekend. “I will do everyone proud!” she promises.
Tickets for BP Durban Day with East Coast Radio are available at Computicket at R180. Free entry to under 3’s and R20 for kids between 3 and 12. Gates open at 11.30am.
Gates open at 11.30am.
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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