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Victoria Falls
? Party into 2015 with the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival. The carnival features musical acts such as Goldfish, Beatenberg, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Winky D, Jason le Roux, DJ Francis and Eleftherios Mukuka. The three-day festivities include a train and secret bush party, a colour festival and a New Year’s festival. WHEN December?29 to December?31. WHERE Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. COST December 29: R605, December?30 or 31: R550, December?30 and 31: R990. INFO Visit vicfallscarnival.com or call 011?4?03?0?058.
*Win two double 2-day tickets to the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival (Dec 30 & 31). Name 1 artist on the carnival’s line-up. Email your answer to [email protected]. Competition closes on December 24 at 6pm. The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival ticket give-away doesn’t include travel or accommodation.
Cape Town
? The MTV Africa Music Awards winner and South African Music Awards-nominated alternative band Gangs of Ballet will be joined by artists Grassy Spark, Champions of the Sonarverse, Los Tacos and Joshua Kempen. WHEN December 27. WHERE The Assembly, 61 Harrington Street from 9pm to 4am. COST R40 at web-tickets.co.za, R50 before 10pm at the door and R60 after 10pm. No under-18s are allowed. INFO Email [email protected] or facebook.com/GangsOfBallet
? Following its success in Johannesburg, the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival pops up in Cape Town, featuring restaurants, food markets and music acts including Brand New Heavies, Soul II Soul, Freshlyground, Mi Casa and The Soil. WHEN December?28. WHERE Hamilton’s Rugby Club and surrounding fields in Green Point from 11am to 9pm; the restaurant is open from midday to 8pm. COST R450 a person (general admission), R850 for lounge pass. Tickets are available at Computicket. INFO Visit delicious-festival.com
? Bliksem!, a Comic Art Africa Exhibition, will showcase talented local artists who produce comics independently. Some of the artists include Susan Opperman, Ben Winfield, They Did This and Daniel Hugo. WHEN Runs until January?24 (closed December?24 to January?5). WHERE Change Room Project Space, Cape Town. INFO Call 021?465?9108.
? Comedian Marc Lottering is back with his new one-man show called This Is Captain Lottering Speaking. The storyline is set at the airport and features Lottering’s popular characters – Auntie Merle Abrahams, Galatia Geduldt and Travis. WHEN Runs until January?10. WHERE Baxter Theatre at 8.15pm. Tickets are available at Computicket.
? Acclaimed South African contemporary artist Penny Siopis’s latest retrospective exhibition, Time and Again, looks back at her career over three decades. Known for tackling themes such as sexuality, race and memory, Siopis has worked across different genres such as painting, video and installation. Audiences will see some of Siopis’s well-known artwork, including her early Cake and History paintings. WHEN Runs until March?10. WHERE Iziko South African National Gallery. INFO Contact Ernestine White on 021?467?7?234 or email [email protected]
Mandeni
? The annual festive weekend event iBeach Xperience returns with activities and entertainment for the whole family. Activities include water skiing, speed boating, beach volleyball and football tournaments. This year, for the first time, the iBeach Xperience introduces a pop-up restaurant that serves gourmet food and a campsite located within the event precinct. The artist line-up includes DJs Lulo Cafe, Warras, Sphectacula, artists Big Nuz and Naima Kay. WHEN December?27 and December?28. WHERE Dokodweni Lagoon, Mandeni, North Coast. COST The afternoons are free. Tickets to the evenings are available at Computicket. General access R150, golden circle R230, VIP R400. INFO Visit ibeachxperience.co.za or facebook.com/ibeachXperience
Pietermaritzburg
? South African Music Awards-winning acts Black Coffee and AKA will keep Pietermaritzburg fans dancing into 2015 at the New Year’s Eve PMB 2014 Music Concert. The two will be joined by a line-up of stars that include DJs Fanatic and Sox, as well as Bullistic. WHEN December?31. WHERE Golden Horse Infield. TIME From 4pm to past midnight. COST R150 (general) and R300 (VIP). Tickets are available at Computicket. INFO Visit goldenhorse.co.za
Howick
? The 7th annual Midmar Music Festival, which aims to be the biggest music festival in KwaZulu-Natal, will bring together on stage established and breakout artists from different genres, from kwaito to Afrosoul. Revellers can look forward to performances by Judith Sephuma, Naima Kay, Thandiswa Mazwai, KO, Professor, among others. Nonhle Thema and Tha Simelane will be the emcees. WHEN December?31. WHERE Midmar Dam, Orient Park. COST R160, R600 (VIP) and R200 at the door. Tickets are available at Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers and at the gate. INFO Visit midmarmusicfestival.co.za
Durban
? I Heart Market (above) returns next year with more locally produced, handcrafted, designer, manufactured and sourced designer products. Items at the stalls include clothes, food and even stationery. WHEN January?3. WHERE Moses Mabhida Stadium Imbizo Lawns from 9am to 2pm. INFO Contact [email protected] or visit iheartmarket.blogspot.com
Paarl
? Catch award-winning band Freshlyground accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra at the Nederburg New Year’s Eve Concert. Audiences can choose a picnic spot on the wine farm and enjoy the entertainment under the stars. WHEN December?31 from 5pm. WHERE Nederburg Wine Estate, Paarl. COST R300 (ages 12 to 18 R175). Tickets are available at Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021?4?217?696. INFO Visit nederburg.com or call 021?8?77?5173.
St Francis Bay
? Electronic acts The Kiffness and Haezer will perform at 5FM’s The Ruins New Year’s Eve Concert. Entertainment for the day includes live music and a colour party. Other artists include Locnville, PH fat, aKING, 5FM’s Rob Forbes and Fix. WHEN December 31 from 6.30pm to 4am. WHERE The Ruins, St Francis Drive, St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape. INFO Visit theruins.co.za or email [email protected]
Jeffreys Bay
? Local music acts are bringing the heat to Jeffreys Bay this festive season. Jeremy Loops, Locnville, Goldfish and DJ Fresh, among others, will take to the stage at the JBay Rocks 2014 Music Festival. The festival will spill over into 2015, with artists performing on different days. WHEN Until January?3. WHERE Jolly Dolphin, 30 Diaz Street, Jeffreys Bay. Doors open at 5pm. COST Tickets pre- sold at R265 through Computicket or R285 at the door. INFO Visit Jollydolphin.co.za
Secunda
? Blacks Only Comedy Show’s co-creator, David Kau, is back with a new show, David Kau Presents Skhumba and Friends, which features breakout local comedians who “share their everyday life experiences”. The show is influenced by “kasi-style” comedy. WHEN December?27 at 7pm. WHERE Graceland Arena, Secunda. Tickets are available from Computicket.
Johannesburg
? British music producer Eric Lau will be in South Africa as part of the celebrations into 2015. He’ll be DJing at the Eric Lau New Year’s Eve Party with singer Nonku Phiri and Swiss producer Maloon TheBoom. This will be Lau’s second time in the country. WHEN December?31. WHERE The Cosmopolitan, Maboneng (corner of Albrecht and Commissioner streets). From 6pm. COST R150. Tickets are available at quicket.co.za
Pretoria
? Colbert Mukwevho and Joe Shirimani will be joined by new-school musicians such as Cassper Nyovest and DJ Oskido at the SA International Music Benefit Concert. WHEN December?26. WHERE Ga-Mothakga Resort, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, at 10am. Tickets are available at Computicket.