Head to INNIBOS – they promise to Rock you!
So you know it’s nearly halfway through this pacey year which means that it’s time to take a much deserved break! Why not head east to the beautiful Mpumalanga for the rapidly growing Innibos festival? There’s theatre, art, music, dance, workshops, markets and lots more… 28 June – 2 July 2006 in Nelspruit
This year we recommend Koos Kombuis, Karen Zoid, Arno Carstens, 340ml, M…
alaika, PrimeCircle – all fantastic big name bands that will give you a great time.
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INNIBOS 2006 – WE WILL ROCK YOU!
The Lowveld National Arts Festival – InniBos, needs no elaborate introduction. It’s a South African institution, an all-encompassing sensory experience, a time for celebration, adventure and artistic expression. It’s a time when musicians, artists, actors, playwrights and South Africans gather together to be inspired, rejuvenated and most of all&entertained!
Don’t miss out on this years InniBos festival, held from 28 June – 2 July 2006 in Nelspruit. This years festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before and will offer visitors an amazing line-up with brand new shows, old favourites and much, much more.
The 2006 InniBos festival offers something for everyone. For music fans, there is a magic line up of top artists performing on the main stage on the festival grounds including Shine 4, Nianell, Pieter Smith, Jak de Priester, Karlien Husselman and Dr Victor. Nadine, Dozi, Juanita du Plessis and Theuns Jordaan are also on the mouth watering menu-of-artists who will perform at the main festival terrain.
For all the rockers out there, The Blue Moon Innibos programme features a fabulous line up that includes artists such as, Arno Carstens, Karen Zoid, Prime Circle and Malaika.
Be sure not to miss out on the Huisgenoot Anniversary concert which will take place on Saturday, 1 July. Be prepared to be bowled over by famed musicians such as Pedro Kruger, Lieze Stassen, David Fourie, Bianca le Grange, Emo Adams, Jolette Odendaal, Bobby Van Jaarsveld, and Ghapi and Suzanne.
InniBos also offers a wonderful opportunity to praise and worship with well known gospel singers such as Manuel Escorcio, Ronell Erasmus, Wian Vos, Donnovan Isaacs, Cor en Letitia Uys, Mariý du Toit, Willie Joubert and Freda Francis.
For theatre enthusiasts, InniBos festival goers can look forward to plays such as “Groet die Grotman”, “Bizzie Lizzie”, “Dowwe Dolla: Boeppens”, “Onbesny”, “Braaivleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies en Sussie” and “Pleiboyz”. Well – known artists that will be performing in these popular shows include Hannes Muller, Liz Meiring, Rian van Heerden, Marion Holm, Nico Panagio and Henrý Pretorius to mention but a few. To keep the kids entertained, productions such as “Aspoestertjie”, “Die Drie Varkies en ander Mimiekstories” and “Kabouter Kabot in Lala-Land”, are not to be missed.
There will also be several music productions at InniBos. Be sure to catch Coleske Live! starring Arnold and Ewald Coleske and Mauritz Lotz. Koos Kombuis, Amanda Strydom, Helena Hettema and Andrý Schwartz, Jak de Priester, Eden, Anton Goosen, Ilse Roos and Amanda Strydom will also be giving show stopping performances. In addition, a special production titled “Mozart – The Music and Letters of a Genuis” will be presented to celebrate the 250th birthday of the incredible maestro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Another un-missable attraction is the art exhibition by Guy du Toit, one of South Africa’s most acclaimed contemporary sculptors. Du Toit’s exhibition, specially commissioned for InniBos 2006, will encapsulate the general theme of the festival – Afrikaans &. or not? The theme investigates the borders of a specific language and art forms. Other sub-themes that will also be investigated include: Is sms-language Afrikaans and Can modern painting techniques really be called art?
If you are an adrenalin junkie, this year InniBos boasts a variety of outdoor adventures which will be presented in and around Nelspruit. Activities include quad biking, white water rafting, abseiling, chopper flips, micro-light aeroplane flips and an aerial cable trail. These adventure activities however are not for the feint hearted and InniBos has developed an OEMF-meter to give you an indication of whether you are brave enough to give them a go. If an adrenalin rush is not for you, calmer activities include hot air ballooning, horse riding trails and archery.
And if that was not enough, the InniBos programme also includes the highly popular Boeke InniBos, a short-film festival, classical music, story-telling and more.
“Last year, over 45 000 festival goers converged in Nelspruit to experience InniBos. This year we are expecting over 60 000 visitors. What makes the InniBos National Arts Festival so unique is that it manages to cross social, language and cultural barriers and is enjoyed by everyone, young and old from all over Southern Africa. Whatever one’s taste, we have it covered at InniBos,” says Sandra Jacobs, Marketing Manager of the Lowveld national arts festival.
Bookings for the shows at InniBos can be booked at Computicket outlets countrywide:
Tickets can be booked as follows:
Over the counter at any Computicket countrywide.
On the Internet at www.computicket.com or the InniBos website at www.innibos.co.za
Telephonically using a credit card by contacting 083 915 8000
Telephonically without a credit card by contacting 083 915 7000
It is also easy to book accommodation. Simply visit the InniBos website and click on “Accommodation” or phone Amanda at the festival office on 013 741 5294.
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