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WIN: Smoking Dragon New Year’s Eve Festival
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Smoking Dragon will be celebrating its Fifth New Year’s Eve Festival this year with a three day event (29 December to 1 January) hosted by Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge, set in the beautiful Northern Drakensberg.
We are giving TWO lucky Durbanites the chance to win double tickets to the festival – valued at R1400 per set!!! To enter, leave a comment at the end of this post telling us which band you are most looking forward to seeing!
PLEASE NOTE: Each winners prize is for 2 x general access tickets to the festival. Winners need to arrange their own transport and accommodation. Entrants and their partners must be 18yrs and older. Please take note of the *Std. T&C’s which apply – you will find them at the bottom of this post.
The Smoking Dragon New Year’s Eve Festival 2015 is unique in that it offers families the opportunity to celebrate the parting of the old year and the arrival of the new one in a safe, beautiful environment whilst listening to top South African artists. From the success of the last four years we can expect a dynamic festival for family revellers of conscious festival goers and many international tourists.
“The line-up is always very carefully selected where we try and take the audience on an auditory journey, seamlessly crossing through the different music categories from folk all the way to electronic, in this way no genre dominates so everyone is catered for. Smoking Dragon is all about community and partners with RAISE an NGO to run three days of workshops before the event in an attempt to capitalize on the influx of trained and dynamic individuals in the industry. The idea also being to increase exposure and revenue for local musicians and crafters over the period. The festival tries to support local more established businesses in the Northern Berg by encouraging people to support the wide range of accommodation and activities on offer. As the first and second of January are in fact a Friday and a Saturday we are hoping that families will chill with us for a while longer than normal.” comments organiser, Ilsa Roberts.
What sets this festival apart from others, is that there is so much to do in the area. From lounging in the pool, mountain biking through the Northern Berg, hot air ballooning from the festival grounds or listening to the top SA talent, the Smoking Dragon New Year’s Eve Festival 2015 is not only off the beaten path, it’s on a whole groove of its own.
The incredible entertainment line-up includes:
The Kiffness, Haezer, Das Kapital, Majozi, Albert Frost, Damage Inc, Phizisist, Household Funk, Ruby Gill, We Are Charlie, The Accidentals, The Meditators, Tidal Waves, Existing Consciousness, BCUC, The Brother Moves On, Devin Harmer, Tim Parr, Gugz & The Bam Bam, Acoustic Groove Machine, The Hezron Chetty Band, Sutherland, BOO!, Yorke, Heroine, Diamond Thug, Jack Rolling Dandy’s, Zebra & Giraffe, Napalma, Diamond Thug, Michael Lesar, Icurus and Rain, 2lani The Warrior, The General, Nomad, Headroom, Hippie Mafia, Chee, Damage inc, T-Stack, Vin Groovin.
Camping with a festival ticket is free with access to two dams, a river, clean ablutions, a kid’s zone and food and craft stalls as well as that fabulous view of the Amphitheatre all the way to Cathkin Peak. For those who would like a bit of extra comfort there is also the option to stay in the Amphitheatre Backpacker’s Lodge campground at R135 per night. Here you can enjoy their restaurant, bar, free sauna, jacuzzi, bouldering cave, internet cafe and rock pool.
SMOKING DRAGON NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVAL 2015
Dates: December 29 – January 1, 2016
Times: Dec 29 at 10:00am to Jan 1, 2016 at 1:00pm
Venue: Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge – Amphitheatre Lodge, R74, 3354 Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal
Ticket Price:
Early Bird: R600 – SOLD OUT
Pre-Sale: R700
At The Gate: R800
**Children under 12yrs old: R25
Day tickets are also available at R300 per day which includes one night free camping. Arrive at any time on the date of arrival, but depart by 10h00 on the next day.
Tickets Available from http://www.smokingdragon.co.za/
For accommodation options, go to http://www.smokingdragon.co.za/product-category/accommodation/
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
The Bazbus is a hop on hop off personalised door to door bus service that links all the backpacking venues throughout the country together. Although used primarily by foreign tourists without their own vehicles, why not jump on and enjoy being driven. It drops you right at the festival. There is also a shuttle service for those traveling by mainline coach from Cape Town, Jhb or Durban (Harrismith being the pick up town) bookings can be made through the smoking Dragon Travel store.
Following Smoking Dragon Festival online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smokingdragonfestivals/?fref=ts
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/800968173347315/
www.smokingdragon.co.za
*Competition Terms and Conditions.
- Comment below to stand a chance of winning one set of double tickets to the Smoking Dragon New Year’s Eve Festival running from the 29 December 2015 to 1 January 2016
- Competition opens on 02 December 2015 and closes at midday on 15 December 2015, South African Standard Time.
- Winner/s will be randomly drawn on 15 December 2015. Durbanite reserves the right to change the draw date.
- Winner/s will be notified via email and are required to confirm receipt within 24 hours of notification or redraw will take place.
- Prize is for general entry tickets to festival only, any additional costs are for the winner/s account.
- 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 and your partners South African identity document or passport will be required as proof that you are in fact the winner whose name was drawn and to confirm that you are both over the age of 18.
- 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.
Author: Durbanite
Swirl, sniff, and sip your way through some of South Africa’s best wines 🍷 at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival in Durban.
And we are giving away 4 x double tickets valued at R275 each! 🥳 Read to the end to find out how to enter!
The retailer brings the Cape Winelands to Chris Saunders Park in uMhlanga for one day only on 27 July, accompanied by delicious food and an afternoon of live entertainment.
With every imaginable varietal on offer for wine lovers to sample, alongside a sumptuous selection of fresh and delicious food offerings, wine enthusiasts are invited to discover new wines and enjoy old favourites, from elegant, crisp white wines and full-bodied, robust reds, to the finest sparkling wine, Cap Classiques and MCCs.
Some 30 farms will be showcasing their wines at the Festival, and a general ticket includes a tasting glass and 20 wine-tasting vouchers. Producer representatives will guide festivalgoers through the various tasting options and explain each wine’s unique flavours and aromas for a renewed appreciation for the different wines.
Guests who want to level up their tasting experience can also book one of the 30-minute Pick n Pay Tasting Room wine and food pairing sessions, limited to 40 guests per session. A sell-out in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and Durban Tasting Room tickets are flying too.
On the food front, the Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market 🍲 will ensure you don’t go hungry with a selection of delicious pizzas, burgers, cheese and charcuterie platters, fish and chips, grilled Chicken Espetada, curry & rice, as well as oysters and sushi, along with vegan and vegetarian offerings.
👉 Check out their latest menu and pricing here.
🧺 The popular Pick n Pay Picnic Bag is available for pre-booking and is jam-packed with a curated showcase of delectable offerings, including cheeses, cured meats, freshly baked bread, biltong, hummus, and more.
Live music 🎶 will provide the perfect backdrop to the afternoon, featuring local musicians The Black Lapels, Afro Divas, and saxophonist Tim Lewis 🎷 on stage.
Tickets are available at Webtickets, priced from R275 per person (includes tasting glass and 20 wine tasting tokens).
🚗 Limited Designated Driver tickets are also available on request via info@pnpwineandfoodfestival.co.za.
Booking tip: Pick n Pay Wine Club members qualify for exclusive early access. Click here to become a member, or send your Smart Shopper card number to 36775 to join free of charge.
🔥🔥 WIN WIN WIN 🔥🔥
We are giving away 4 x double tickets valued at R275 each!
How to Enter:
Instagram
1. Follow Durbanite and Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Instagram pages.
2. Comment your best wine & food pairing & tag a friend.
OR
Facebook
1. Follow Durbanite and Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Facebook pages.
2. Comment your best wine & food pairing & tag a friend.
No Under 18s are permitted to enter.
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Winners Announced:
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Entries limited to 5 per day.
Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries – tickets will be emailed to winners.
Durbanite Competition T&Cs apply.
Please always drink responsibly, more on the events recommendations here for your review.
We encourage all patrons to Uber to the event, or have a designated driver who will not consume alcohol at the event.
Do not drink and drive.
Author: Tee
Milky Chance recently announced their long-awaited return to South Africa with their “Living In A Haze” tour in February 2024 which will see them perform in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The German Duo are excited to confirm that both Neon Dreams and Sean Koch will join them as support acts on the line-up for their shows in Cape Town (15 February) and Johannesburg (17 February), and Neon Dreams will also join Milky Chance in Durban (18 February) as support act.
Canadian duo Neon Dreams are no strangers to the South African music scene. Their 2019 single “Life Without Fantasies” reached the top of the South African viral charts amassing millions of streams in 2021 during the lockdown. The band connected with tens of thousands of fans online which led to their first sold out headline tour. They have continued to cement themselves in the industry here, having toured the country a number of times over the past few years and return in February 2024 to share the stage with Milky Chance in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
Sean Koch is one of SA’s most-loved indie-folk artists who brings a mixed bag of African and western, influence alongside messages of home, a connection to nature, the ocean and the people around him; to his storytelling, feel-good music. While rooted in his flowing-folk style, his music is diverse. From dance infused songs like ‘Lift You Up’ the standout single from his collection (including the Double MZK & G DOM remix) to the dreamier songs like ‘Feel the Energy’ that carry deeper messages of connection to the natural world and the people that surround us. There is something for everyone in Sean’s catalogue.
How to Enter:
Instagram
1. Follow Durbanite, Milky Chance & Breakout Events’ Instagram pages.
2. Tell us who Milky Chance’s supporting act is in Durban & tag who you’d take with if you win.
OR
Facebook
1. Follow Durbanite, Milky Chance & Breakout Events’ Facebook pages.
2. Tell us who Milky Chance’s supporting act is in Durban & tag who you’d take with if you win.
Closing Date:
Monday, 12 February 2024
Winner Announced:
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Entries limited to 5 per day.
Winners will be selected at random from valid entries.
Durbanite Competition T&Cs apply.
Tickets are on sale from https://breakoutevents.co.za/ and are selling fast, so get yours now!
Neon Dreams
Milky Chance “Living In A Haze” South African Tour 2024 details:
DURBAN
Date: Sunday 18 February 2024
Time: 11:00 – 18:30
Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens uMphafa Field
Address: 9A John Zikhali Road, Berea, Durban 4001
Line up: Milky Chance + Neon Dreams + final opening act to be announced
Tickets:
General Admission Phase One: R495 ex R35 Fee
General Admission Phase Two: R595 ex R35 Fee
Ticket Link: https://breakout.howler.co.za/events/milky-chance-live-in-durban-5c47
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/181914891636282/
#MilkyChanceSouthAfrica
For more info, go to:
Ticketing link: https://breakoutevents.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abreakoutevent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abreakoutevent
Twitter: https://twitter.com/abreakoutevent
Follow Milky Chance online:
Official Website: https://www.milkychance.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkychance_official/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/milkychancemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/milkychance
Milky Chance “Living In A Haze” South African Tour Dates:
15 February 2024 – Green Point A-Track, Cape Town
(supported by Neon Dreams and Sean Koch)
17 February 2024 – Marks Park in Emmarentia, Johannesburg
(supported by Neon Dreams and Sean Koch + final opening act to be announced)
18 February 2024 – Durban Botanic Gardens uMphafa Field, Durban
(supported by Neon Dreams + final opening act to be announced)
Author: mrjoelmagic
Surf School Durban, led by the experienced local surfer Fika, stands as a beacon in the surfing community. Known for its inclusive and friendly approach, it’s a place where beginners and seasoned surfers alike can enhance their skills and embrace the surf culture.
The school’s ethos revolves around unity and inviting individuals of all backgrounds to share the excitement of surfing. The team, made up of passionate local surfers, emphasises personalised coaching, ensuring a welcoming learning environment for everyone.
Adding to its allure, Surf School Durban has launched a competition that’s creating a buzz. The prize: five group lessons for the winner and two friends, offering a unique blend of fun, friendship, and expert instruction.
This surf school is more than just a place to learn; it’s a community hub where the spirit of Durban’s surf culture thrives, making it an ideal destination for anyone keen on experiencing the joy of surfing in a supportive and vibrant setting.
Win Surf Lessons for You and 2 Friends, with Surf School Durban!
How to Enter on Instagram:
1. Follow Durbanite & Surf School Durban Instagram page.
2. Share the competition post from the Surf School Durban Instagram page and tag who you’d take with if you win.
OR
How to Enter on Facebook:
1. Follow Durbanite & Surf School Durban Facebook page.
2. Share the competition post from the Surf School Durban Facebook page and tag who you’d take with if you win.
Entries limited to 5 per day.
Closing Date:
Friday, 9 February 2024
Winner Announced:
Monday, 12 February 2024
Durbanite T&Cs apply.
Author: mrjoelmagic
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SHANNON NAYLOR
3 December 2015 at 1:50 pm
Majozi #proudlydurban
Tee
16 December 2015 at 7:35 am
Hi there, please note we have included 1 x email entry to this competition due to technical issues. Winners drawn at random are:
Shannon and Gillian
Haggai Ndlovu
4 December 2015 at 5:24 pm
Would love to watch The Kiffness and Majozi! Yes please!
Tee
16 December 2015 at 7:35 am
Hi there, please note we have included 1 x email entry to this competition due to technical issues. Winners drawn at random are:
Shannon and Gillian