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WIN tickets to an explosive love tonic for Old Mutual Music at the Lake
We are giving 5 x lucky and in luuurve Durbanite’s double tickets to Friday’s Old Mutual Music at the Lake Valentine’s Day concert!! All you have to do to win is comment below and tell us WHY you are a deserving winner… *T&C’s apply.
The 2014 season of Old Mutual Music at the Lake kicks off with an explosive love theme –Gangs of Ballet and the Durban City Orchestra join forces for a Valentine’s Day concert on Friday, 14 February at the Durban Botanic Gardens.
This one is for music lovers who want a break from the mainstream; something different, fun and beautiful.
Gangs of Ballet’s music has been described as a blend of new sounds with haunting melodies and arrangements. Add to that the scale and richness of the Durban City Orchestra’s renditions – you have the perfect scene to experience the expression of love in new ways.
“This is a mind and soul-blowing collaboration that has challenged our comfort zones,” said Gangs of Ballet lead vocalist and lead guitarist Brad Klynsmith.
“We have created some very special music in the process”
Durban City Orchestra chairman Edrich de Lange meanwhile said because love is one of the greatest human drivers and emotions – it has preoccupied artists and poets from time immemorial. “We believe our show presents a different dimension in the expression of love. While our full complement of 45 musicians will stir emotions – it is the live experience with the fans that will make the clouds peel. We cannot wait to share the experience with music lovers”.
To set the scene, they will perform chart toppers from the Gangs of Ballet EP such as “Hello Sweet World” and “Breaking the Silence” and their enchanting new single, “Daydream” from their recently released debut offering, “yes/no/grey”.
Romantic hounds are in for another treat. It is the height of summer and the Durban Botanic Gardens is looking its prettiest.
“The Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series is all about using music to celebrate what nature serves us and with the Gardens displaying its best blooms, the sights and setting will be as special as the music,” said Old Mutual sponsorship manager Bandile Mngoma.
“We invite everyone to join us with their loved ones to celebrate nature and love as we start a beautiful year that promises great things.”
Old Mutual’s continued relationship with the Botanic Gardens allows them to ensure that funds are raised to maintain and improve biodiversity at this significant public space.
For more information about this and other events at the Durban Botanic Gardens, visit the website – www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za or call the Info Centre 031 322 4021.
Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za
Tickets prices: pre sales tickets are R120.00 and ticket sales on the day are R140.00.
Children between 8-12 will pay R50, children under eight are free.
All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games.
Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome.
Gates will open at 17:00 for pre-sold tickets and at 18:00 for on-the-day ticket sales.
The show will starts at 19:00.
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.
Follow @OM_Concerts and @dbnbotgardens on Twitter for all the action on the day, and ‘Like’ the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens page on Facebook for all the updates and info.
*Competition Terms and Conditions.
- Comment below to stand a chance of winning 1 of 5 double tickets to the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Valentine’s Day concert in Durban.
- Competition opens on 11 February 2014 and closes at midday on 13 February 2014, South African Standard Time.
- Winners will be randomly drawn on the on 13 February 2014. Durbanite reserves the right to change the draw date.
- The winners will be notified via email within 12 hours of the draw taking 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 or The Durban Green Corridor, 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: Tee
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!🌻🌿🤍✨
Back by popular demand, Durban comedy favourites Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert-McIlroy return to the Northlands Bowling Club, in Durban North for audiences who missed the show the first time around.
Expect old favourite characters and a soundtrack packed with thumping hits as McIlroy and Bobbert once again deliver their trademark blend of side-splitting humour, larger-than-life personalities, and musical mayhem!
Some characters to expect; Bruce and Charmaine as unforgettable Elvis impersonators, Dot and Max settling into the chaos of retirement village life, and everyone’s favourite philosopher of the people, Dr Veejay, offering his “words of wisdom.” Add in a host of hilarious new faces, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fun night out!
Directed and choreographed by the sensational Daisy Spencer, Bump and Grind promises to keep audiences on their feet — or rolling in the aisles — with laughter, music, and McIlroy & Bobbert’s unbeatable comic chemistry.
- Venue: Northlands Bowling Club, Durban North
- Dates: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March – 7:30pm (doors open 6pm) | Sunday 29 March 2026 – 6:30pm (doors open 5pm)
- Tickets: R220pp
- Bookings: Webtickets – BOOK HERE
Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back for more, this is a musical comedy experience not to be missed.
Other Info to Note:
- Picnic baskets welcome
- Food and Drink on sale at the venue
- Full bar available (no alcohol may be brought onto the premises)
- Limited secure parking available
- All seats are allocated by the theatre management
- Tables seat 8
- Wheelchair friendly venue – contact 082 499 8636 to make arrangements
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Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
shannon naylor
11 February 2014 at 11:44 am
I would love to win these tickets as it will be mine and my boyfriends first valentines day together, I know this will be the most amazing and special night under the stars listening to some beautiful music with yummy food and drinks.
Katherine de Villiers
11 February 2014 at 11:47 am
What an amazing evening this would be 🙂 With our five year anni next weekend (24th), all our extra finances are going to those celebrations then and little ol’ Vday is getting ignored so winning this would give us a lil summin’ summin’ to do instead of sitting at home 😛
*holding fingers and toes*
Plus I haven’t seen GOB live yet!
Sasha
11 February 2014 at 11:48 am
WOW!!! What an amazing prize!! I love SA music and would love to experience Gangs of Ballet <3 Would be the ultimate V-day treat, live music, ambience, nature and a romantic picnic. What could be better!
Kelsi
11 February 2014 at 11:59 am
I love the Gangs of ballet and would love spending Valentines Day watching them with my boyfriend 🙂
Justine
11 February 2014 at 12:01 pm
This would be the perfect Valentines outing for us!! Doing the whole romance thing is always so difficult for us because its is always such a mission trying to find quality time alone together. A night outdoors, listening to Gangs of Ballet while cuddling on a blankie sounds like the perfect night for us! <3
Michelle Brooks
11 February 2014 at 12:01 pm
After being together for 21 years , we have never celebrated a valentines day/evening together! (that’s because everyday is a valentines day!)
Kerry-Lee Gurr
11 February 2014 at 12:13 pm
I would love to go to this concert. xx This is my boyfriend and I’s first valentine’s day together and our first date was at the botanical gardens so this event would be amazing!! <3
Mary-Ann Strydom
11 February 2014 at 12:18 pm
My Favourite Concert Venue! And an awesome band to compliment it!
Chiselle
11 February 2014 at 12:24 pm
Amazing – what a romantic date night!!! This is my and my Fiance’s last Valentines Day before we are a married couple! It would be the perfect way to start building up the excitement to our wedding (which has been more stressful than exciting! ;P )! and as a bonus, Gangs of Ballet are currently sitting at the top of my favourite bands list! Woop!
Shelly
11 February 2014 at 12:27 pm
I want to win this! It will be my last valentines day as a Miss before I become his Mrs 🙂
jeff
11 February 2014 at 12:37 pm
This is wonderful love to win these tickets as I was widowed with 2 kids met a wonderful woman who loves me and my kids and takes great care of us. She has brought happiness into my life again. Will be great to treat her to this with compliments of Durbanite. Thank you hope to be lucky been a avid fan of your fb page.
Carmen
11 February 2014 at 12:43 pm
I would love to win tickets and spend a romantic evening under the stars with my husband listening to lovely music. Even though we have been married for nearly 26 years we still are as madly in love as when we first met.
Meru
11 February 2014 at 12:49 pm
What could be a better way to spend the day of love with great music, atmosphere and your other half 🙂
Kim Swanson
11 February 2014 at 1:06 pm
I love Gangs of ballet I supported them before they became famous I have been out of the country for 2 years and would absolutely love to go and see them! I shared there music with people overseas aswell!
anusha naidoo
11 February 2014 at 1:07 pm
This is truly wonderful my valentine love music and in to listen and enjoy music in this setting will be perfect and romantic. He is a gem of a man that loves my daughter and accepted her as his own. Wish to treat him to this …he is so hardworking and needs time to relax. Fingers crossed pick me plse!
Janine
11 February 2014 at 1:52 pm
I would love to win tickets and spend a romantic evening under the stars with my husband and our two children.
jess de wet
11 February 2014 at 1:53 pm
it’s brian and i’s first valentines as husband and wife, previous valentines as a couple included the flu and not being in the same country! this year we are determined to make it different!
Taryn Donaldson
11 February 2014 at 2:43 pm
I would love to win these tickets to give to my mom. She doesnt get out much and I think she would really appreciate these tickets!
Laura
11 February 2014 at 3:34 pm
I would love to wake up from my daydream in this sweet world and get two tickets for me and my best friend who are currently neither in the yes or no stage but rather in the grey area of our friendship 🙂 plus I love live music and durbanite 🙂 xoxo
Matt
11 February 2014 at 3:53 pm
This will be my girlfriend and my first valentines day together. Been 8 years in the making. Looking to make it the best. Can’t think of a better way to spend it other than in the Botanic gardens to the sound of Gangs of Ballet and the Durban City Orchestra!
Alice O'Neill
11 February 2014 at 6:21 pm
I would be so grateful to win tickets to watch, not only an incredible South African band, but my amazing mother who is performing in the orchestra that will be accompanying them! I am driving all the way from Bloemfontein for the weekend to support them and share this very special day with the people I love. This event brings together two completely different musical genres that I love and have such a huge appreciation for. It would be such a privilege to be a part the kaleidoscope of talent that will be showcased in the most stunning venue! I am so grateful to Old Mutual and Durbanite for this awesome opportunity and to Gangs of Ballet, Durban City Orchestra and especially, my mom, for flying the South African flag high and fueling our love of all music!
Sue
11 February 2014 at 6:30 pm
Wowzers Gangs of Ballet + an orchestra sounds amazing! My husband and I spend most of our time either working or running around after our ridiculously cute kiddies. This will be our 11th Valentines Day together and it would be awesome to put our feet up and relax with some bubbly and awesome music and reflect on just how lucky we are xxx
Matt
11 February 2014 at 6:31 pm
This will be my girlfriend’s and my first valentines day. Been eight years in the making. Looking to make this the best valentines day possible. Can’t think of a better way to spend it other than by the lake to the sound of Gangs of Ballet and the Durban City Orchestra!
Mark
12 February 2014 at 12:47 pm
Well… We been married for 3 years and been ages since we actually had a proper valentines. We just bought a house and are broke as Hek, My wife is preggies and it will be our LAST… absolute LAST valentines day together alone with a baby version of me running around and i know it will brighten up her month!
Shemona
13 February 2014 at 11:24 am
Hey Durbanite 🙂 I think my husband should win tickets as since December last year till now he has been extremely busy with work, he hasn’t had a chance to go out and relax. He’s always putting others first before himself. He loves going live band concerts and he enjoys the atmosphere. I trust that my honesty will be accepted, thank you Durbanite.
Sunitha
13 February 2014 at 11:24 am
Would be a must deserved treat for Hubby & I.
Keith
13 February 2014 at 11:32 am
Would love to win this. That mid-month slump is hitting hard and times are tough. Plus, I still haven’t gotten anything for my Valentine. This would make a great gift seeing some awesome local talent!
ashley
13 February 2014 at 12:49 pm
I pick me…. ive messed up my gfs bday.christmas and probably Valentine’s Day if I don’t win. .. plus these guys are brilliant and….. but wait there’s more. … We like to PARTY!!!