Events

White Mountain Festival 2016

Published

8 years ago

18 August 2016

Durbanite

Now in its 11th year, the annual White Mountain Festival is coming up from 29 September to 2 October 2016 and is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning setting while enjoying a great line-up of some of the best acoustic acts in the country.

Known for its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, the festival is held at White Mountain Lodge near Giant’s Castle in the scenic central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, just 25km off the N3 on tarred roads, 185km from Durban and 400km from Johannesburg.

Included on the bill – which features everything from bluegrass to folk, rock, blues and traditional Celtic and African rhythms – are the likes of Bad Peter, Jack Mantis Band, Georgetown, Lunatic Wolf, Simpl3 Stori3s, Chico Muya, Jenny & The Jameses, Heather Waters, Matt Gardiner, Hoot ‘n Anny, Jerry and the Bandits, Wild Lettuce, plus a stripped-down acoustic set from The Black Cat Bones.

Also not to be missed is Cape Town’s Richard Stirton, winner of M-Net’s The Voice SA 2016, as well as his fellow contestants, singer-songwriters Mbijana Sibisi and Jeremy Olivier.

Aside from the music, festival-goers can look forward to a wide variety of food and drink outlets, great local craft beer, vibrant arts and crafts, plus loads of fun outdoor activities for the whole family, including a trail run presented by TRAIL Magazine. Visitors also enjoy full access to the lodge’s spacious grounds, dam, swimming pool and charming old pub with satellite TV and late-night live music.

In addition to the festival campsite (included in the ticket price), there is also a new on-site ‘tent hotel’ at White Mountain this year, offering a stylish, hassle-free camping experience with all the comforts of home.

Expect great music, fun times and smiles all around from this gem of a festival! Tickets available at Computicket.

For more information, visit www.c-weed.com/wmf or contact 031 563 0824.

WIN WIN WIN!!!
We have two sets of double tickets worth R2,340 to give away!

To enter, drop us a comment below with the name of one of the bands that will be performing at the White Mountain Festival 2016.

Winners will be drawn on 16 September 2016.

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T’s & C’s: The tickets are for festival entry only, including camping from 29 September to 2 October 2016. Winners will be responsible for their own transport and need to bring their own camping gear etc. Tickets are not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash. Persons younger than 18 must be under parental supervision.

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40 Comments

Kirsten Olms

22 August 2016 at 11:50 am

What an awesome prize! Jack Mantis Band #whitemountainfestival2016 #whitemountain

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Catherine Hawley Schmuhl

22 August 2016 at 11:53 am

Woohoo… thank you for yet another thrilling competition. One of the bands… Jerry and the Bandits ????

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Mari Coetser

22 August 2016 at 12:14 pm

Jack Mantis Band

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Siphephelo Maphumulo

22 August 2016 at 12:16 pm

Siphephelo Maphumulo The Black Cat Bones #whitemountainfestival2016

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IOIIOOIO

22 August 2016 at 1:51 pm

James Wilson; Lunatic Wolf

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Nicky

22 August 2016 at 2:51 pm

WOW such a great prize to WIN…Richard Stirton excited to see him preform on stage white mountain festival 2016

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cazker

22 August 2016 at 2:58 pm

Oh my you have my ultimate favorite voice ???????????????? Richard Stirton!! Can’t wait!!!!!

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mark gaines

22 August 2016 at 3:34 pm

Lunatic Wolf

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Crystal Govender

22 August 2016 at 3:40 pm

lunatic wolf #liked_shared your page ….. crossing fingers for this awesome prize #proud_durbanite

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Mark Laurens

23 August 2016 at 6:37 am

Lunatic Wolf

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Lee Wearne

23 August 2016 at 8:50 am

Jack Mantis Band , sitting ,standing I a fan.

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Drew Connor

23 August 2016 at 10:18 am

The Black Cat Bones

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Sharon Friedland

23 August 2016 at 1:18 pm

The Black Cat Bones, would love to attend the festival, hopefully the black cats will be lucky for me!

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Christo Boshoff

23 August 2016 at 3:54 pm

The Black Cat Bones

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Laurence Sligting

26 August 2016 at 7:51 am

Jerry and the Bandits

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Raksha Mahabeer

26 August 2016 at 8:25 am

Jack Mantis Band

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Kim Archer

27 August 2016 at 9:31 pm

Kaiti Faul…..music for the soul…

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Caitlin

30 August 2016 at 3:28 pm

Jerry and the Bandits

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pieter

30 August 2016 at 8:06 pm

Jerry and the bandits

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Caitlin

31 August 2016 at 7:59 am

Bad Peter

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Jared friedland

31 August 2016 at 9:41 am

The black Cat Bones!

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Justine Wintle

31 August 2016 at 2:58 pm

Chico Muya

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Caitlin

31 August 2016 at 3:13 pm

The Black Cat Bones

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Yolanda Erasmus Pearson

31 August 2016 at 3:14 pm

The black cat bones.

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Genevieve Motley

2 September 2016 at 1:16 pm

Jenny & The Jameses

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Jennifer Thord-Gray

5 September 2016 at 9:29 am

Jack Mantis Band

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Troy (Gertruida)

5 September 2016 at 1:36 pm

Wild Lettuce ….thank you durbanite and white mountain festival for this awesome oppertunity!!

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Clint

6 September 2016 at 12:29 am

Georgetown

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:43 pm

Jack Mantis band

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:44 pm

The black cat bones

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:45 pm

Lunatic wolf

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:46 pm

Lunatic wolf ????????????

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:47 pm

Jack Mantis

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:47 pm

???????? Bad Peter

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yajna

6 September 2016 at 8:49 pm

Chico Muya ????????????

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Liandra van Staden

9 September 2016 at 2:48 pm

CHICO MUYA 😀

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Quinton Dos Santos

12 September 2016 at 2:17 pm

Bad Peter!!!!

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Jodi-Lee Giselle Melrose

14 September 2016 at 8:25 am

Jack Mantis Band

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Avina

14 September 2016 at 11:01 am

Jack Mantis band

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caitlin borain

19 September 2016 at 2:14 pm

Cannot wait to see Chico Muya.. Eeek ???? ???? ????

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Events

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If it’s Durban and it’s December… it has to be Trail of Lights time!

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Bringing enchantment and joy to visitors of all ages in Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden, the show runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Organisers are promising a host of sparkling new attractions, from a re-imagined Santa’s Workshop and Grotto and Build-A-Bear Workshop, to a variety of themed areas, including the iconic Whale Tails created by SAAMBR (SA Association of Marine Biology Research).

The popular Paws and Claus evenings are also back in the mix for 2024, with the nights of 8 and 12 December earmarked for when visitors can bring along their ‘fur babies’ (sorry, dogs only), to join in the festive fun! Ticket sales from these evenings go to Feeding the Furballs charity. Tickets on the Paws and Claus nights are R50 per pet, when booked with a full-paying adult ticket.

While the technical and lighting teams have already started laying the groundwork for one of the City’s biggest seasonal events, visitors can start planning their holiday schedules around the enhanced offering the family-focused show will bring to all ages – from the really young, to the young at heart!

Entertainment and live music each evening
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Wheelchairs will be available to hire on a first come first served basis

Ticket prices range from R70 – R90 per person, depending on the time you visit and are available through Webtickets or at select Pick n Pay outlets.
Tickets are available at the door, subject to availability, at R120 pp (card payments only) and are limited, so early booking is advised in order to secure your preferred date. Pensioners tickets are R60 per person (Proof of ID required).

The Trail of Lights runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 from 18:00-22:00 each evening and will be closed on 9, 10, 11, 25 & 31 December.

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Art

Field Notes (an exhibition): 1 – 17 November 2024

Published

1 month ago

22 October 2024

Shelley

Field Notes (an exhibition)
Presented by Contemporary Archive Project
Opening: 1 November 2024 at 6 PM
Venue: The Chairman, Durban.

In the province of KwaZulu-Natal, stories are marked like pins scattered across a map. These pins cluster in the city of eThekwini or are more sparsely spread through the landscapes of Nquthu, Tugela, and Amaotana. By mapping out and noting where the photographs were made, the explorers’ tracks reveal a wide, eclectic range of stories, each reflecting individual narratives. In these collections, the photographers are the explorers of their own stories, presenting clips and field notes that present an Insider’s view.

Subverting old tropes of Outsiders looking in, disconnected from a culture or space, the photographs that make this exhibition present intimate representations of faith and religion, culture and rituals, life and death, solitude and community. The collective way of seeing a city and space are all informed by each photographer’s way of seeing.
In this gathering, we present moments from each photographer’s archive. Guided by the visual connections of the photographs, the exhibition’s content invites you to reflect on the themes of fragility, power, togetherness, and the significance of the spaces we call home.

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Andile Ndunge, Andre Swart, Mandisa Buthelezi, Myllo Menorah, Niamh Walsh-Vorster, Paulo Menezes, Robyn Perros, Seraz Abrahams, Sibusiso Gcaba, and Thobani Khumalo.
This exhibition is made possible by the National Lotteries Commission.

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Entertainment

Jeremy Loops to perform at Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Saturday 19 October.

Published

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7 October 2024

Shelley

Durban, September 11^th, 2024 – Get ready for an epic Spring celebration as South Africa’s beloved singer-songwriter, Jeremy Loops, returns to Durban for the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series. On Saturday, 19 October, the iconic Durban Botanic Gardens will be transformed into a vibrant festival of live music and fun for the whole family.

Gates open at 2 PM, with the concert wrapping up by 7 PM, making it a perfect afternoon of music in one of Durban’s most stunning outdoor venues. Tickets are limited and available on Webtickets – grab yours before they’re gone!

“Old Mutual’s sponsorship of the Music at the Lake series showcases our deep-rooted commitment to nurturing community spirit and celebrating both local and international talent. We believe in the power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories. Our support for this series is our way of supporting the arts and the communities we serve. We are proud to create platforms where talent, family and joy can flourish in the heart of Durban’s historic Botanic Gardens,” said Thobile Tshabalala, Head of Brand at Old Mutual.

Jeremy Loops brings more than just his live performance magic—he’s back with brand-new music!
His latest single, “Go Again,” gives fans a fresh anthem to vibe to before the show. Featuring his signature blend of soulful lyrics and upbeat melodies, “Go Again” is an empowering track about facing life’s challenges head-on.

In Jeremy’s words, “Go Again is my declaration to lean into positivity, to find strength in the storm, and to bring the sunshine, even when it’s raining.” The song, co-written and produced with Edd Holloway (known for his work with Dean Lewis and Lewis Capaldi), marks Jeremy’s second release this year following “Dust Over Dunes” (August 2nd) and gives fans a taste of what to expect from his forthcoming album.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience Jeremy Loops live at the Durban Botanic Gardens. Enjoy the perfect family outing, surrounded by nature and incredible music. Book your tickets now!

Event Details:

Old Mutual Music at the Lake with Jeremy Loops

Date: Saturday, 19 October
Location: Durban Botanic Gardens
Tickets: Available now via Webtickets
Capacity: Limited to 2500 attendees
Times: Gates open 14h00 – Show ends 19h00.