VODACOM IN THE CITY TAKES JO’BURG FESTIVALS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
“Jo’burg a-r-e you ready?” screeched spirited front-woman Skin to a sea of 11,000 indie rockers at Friday’s Vodacom In the City in downtown Jo’burg’s Mary Fitzgerald Square. As Cass’ bass-beat pulsed through the bodies of the sweat-streaked fans, the air was filled with thousands of cellphones held up to capture Skunk Anansie’s long-awaited return to South Africa. As the unofficial headline act of the evening, they thrilled the crowds with Skin’s crowd surfing, cementing the iconic British band’s performance as one of the best ever seen in SA. The whole vibe of the festival was electric! As the only local act on the line up, Al Bairre played an outstanding opening set, so it’s no surprise that they’d won the Vodacom ‘Open the City’ competition that saw over 18,500 votes from the public. Alternative UK indie rock quartet alt-J were welcomed in traditional alt-J fashion with the crowd displaying the band’s triangle ∆ symbol with their fingers. When the opening chords of their hit single ‘Tesselate’ echoed off the stage, you couldn’t even hear the band for the crowd singing along. Charismatic Swedish rockers The Hives stole the show in their custom tailored mariachi outfits. Previously quoted as saying that they ‘hoped the crowds would go crazy’, they were not disappointed – who wouldn’t go nuts to The Hives’ highly rated live show? ‘Go right ahead’ and ‘Walk Idiot Walk’ were clear favourites and vocalist Pelle Almqvist’s showmanship and scissor kicks went down a treat. The final act of the evening was German DJ Boys Noize, who closed the festival with his techno EDM beats and one final burst of party energy. Presenting sponsor Vodacom’s concert-first free Wi-Fi, recharge stations, sound-proof phone-boxes and photo booths were a hit, as were Jose Cuervo’s Watering Holes that were dotted around the square. Those who tweeted a hashtag of themselves being a party animal stood the chance to win a signed guitar. Revellers flocked to GWM’s recently launched quirky C20R hatchback for the opportunity to win a tablet with Vodacom data. Wrapped in the event’s branding, the affordable crossover added a level of fun to the night. Seed Experiences, the award-winning company behind the event, pulled out all the stops to ensure the best consumer experience ever. Not only did they put the best production and security teams in place, but they installed a 140m bar and booked 300 bar staff to ensure minimum time queuing for drinks to give fans maximum time in front of the stage. Recognised as one of the edgiest and most anticipated music events on the South African calendar, Vodacom In the City 2013 has taken Jo’burg festivals to the next level. Keep your eye on facebook.com/InTheCityJHB...
Party like a rock star!
Fly from Vodacom In the City to Rocking the Daisies with one of SA’s hottest bands – all on the same weekend! June’s announcement of the full international line-up of Skunk Anansie, The Hives, alt-J and Boys Noize for this year’s Vodacom in the City has Jo’burg’s indie-rock fans tingling with excitement. The big question that remains is which talented South African act will be chosen to rock Newtown’s Mary Fitzgerald Square on 4 October. The answer lies with YOU. This year Vodacom is giving the fans the deciding vote on which SA band will play alongside this edgy line-up. To add to the experience Vodacom is also running a VIP fan experience that will see five lucky Vodacom fans and their partners win an all-inclusive VIP trip to Jo’burg’s Vodacom in the City on 4 October and Rocking the Daisies in Cape Town on 5 October. To add to the experience the Vodacom VIP winners will fly to Rocking the Daisies with the winning SA band. Entry details: Bands Check out www.vodacom.co.za/vitc2013 and submit your entry by 13h00 on 11 August. The judges will shortlist five bands and if you’re one of them, the fans will decide who’ll get to open Vodacom In the City 2013. Vodacom VIP Fan experience: Purchase a Vodacom prepaid data bundle from as little as R12 for 30Mb before 6 September and stand a chance to VIP Tickets toVodacom In The City and VIP tickets to Rocking the Daisies, including flights, accommodation, transfers, meals and drinks. To top it off, you’ll fly to Rocking the Daisies with the winning SA band. Details and T&C’s are on www.vodacom.co.za/vitc2013. Everybody else – tickets are selling fast, get yours from Webtickets now so you don’t miss out. Tickets for Vodacom In The City: Webtickets: http://webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=404861524 Event Information: Event Info: www.inthecityjhb.co.za Email: media@inthecityjhb.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheCityJHB Twitter: @InTheCityJHB Vodacom In the City is a Seed Experience: Like us on Facebook: /SeedExperiences Follow us on Twitter: @SeedExperiences Watch us on YouTube: /user/weareseed1...
4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORTS OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL DJ PRODIGY DANNY AVILA
GET YOUR OFFICIAL 4U RAGE PASSPORT NOW! South Africa’s biggest youth festival carries on the tradition of unwinding and serious partying after a long, hard year of studying with the greatest escape in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Hot sun, beautiful beaches and the best entertainment in the country are what party-goers attending this summer’s 4U RAGE FESTIVAL have in store. And only the official 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORTS give you access to the best parties and the top international acts – like international DJ prodigy Danny Avila, who joins this year’s line-up. 4U RAGE FESTIVAL is proud to announce that Danny Avila will be performing exclusively at the 4U Rage. At the age of 19, Danny Avila has already caught the attention of EDM heavyweights Tiesto and Fedde Le Grand, and has already swooped up a Vicious Award for ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ when he was just 16 years old. A primetime DJ on US radio station, SiriusXM, mind-blowing sets at Coachella and Ultra Music Festival and a Ministry of Sound album under his belt already this year, there is no stopping the Spanish super talent! Now crowds at the upcoming 4U RAGE FESTIVAL will witness the flair and genius of MTV’s ‘One To Watch In 2013’ this year! Watch Danny Avila’s brand new music video for ‘Voltage’ here: YouTube. Also confirmed for 4U RAGE FESTIVAL is an all-star local line-up of artists that will have party-goers bouncing up and down into the wee hours of the morning. Goldfish, DJ Fresh, DJ Kent, Euphonik, Goodluck, Pascal & Pearce, Jeremy Loops,PH Fat, Roger Goode, Jack Parow, and loads more to be confirmed will be performing at this year’s sensational summer extravaganza. Cross your calendars off from the 28th of November right through to the 7th of December because your 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORT will be put to good use attending over ten prime venues in Umhlanga and Ballito equipped with the best in production elements, party vibes and entertainers. Keep an eye out and ear to the ground for more exclusive international artists that will be announced soon. Remember, the only way to get in on the action is to have an official 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORT – available only atwww.ragefestival.co.za now! 4U RAGE FESTIVAL is proudly sponsored by Vodacom 4U and BlackBerry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ragefestivalsa Twitter:...
The Hives and Skunk Anansie join rocking international line-up for Vodacom In the City
“#SkunkAnansie – BEST concert I ever saw in South Africa. Ever Ever.” Words from our Editor in Chief at hearing this British band is making their return to South Africa for Vodacom – IN THE CITY. Without a doubt, with a catalog of more than 5 albums we are sure Ed in Chief is gonna be in for some sound treat worth noting. Without further hold up, read more after the jump. Vodacom In the City has added Swedish rock sensation The Hives and revived iconic British band Skunk Anansie to this year’s international line-up, cementing the festival’s creds as one of the edgiest and most anticipated music events on the South African calendar. These two powerful and dynamic music forces now join alt-j and Boys Noize for this one-day music festival, and all are guaranteed to rock downtown Jo’burg and the 15,000 fans who will pound the ground at Newtown’s Mary Fitzgerald Square on 4 October 2013. The Hives will no doubt satisfy long-standing fans with music ranging from their early albums Barely Legal (1997) and Veni Vidi Vicious (2000) to Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004), The Black and White Album (2007) and their most recent Lex Hives (2012). Catapulting them to international rock status with hits like Hate To Say I Told You So, Main Offender,Supply And Demand and Die, Alright! off of Your New Favourite Band (a compilation of songs from Barely Legal, VVV and the A.k.a I-D-I-O-T EP) The Hives made lovers of garage-rock sit up and take notice. Tyrannosaurus Hives gave birth to tracks Walk Idiot Walk, Two-Timing Touch & Broken Bones and A Little More For Little You; and The Black and White Album shook the airwaves with its hit single Tick Tick Boom!. Knowing they still had so much awesomeness to share with the world, the 12-track compilation Lex Hives was released in 2012 on The Hives’ own label, Disques Hives. Lead single Go Right Ahead moved the band into glam-punk territory and was met with rave reviews and huge airplay. Be prepared to rock out with The Hives when they’re unleashed on the Vodacom In the City stage, performing in their trademark black and white suits. That same stage will also host the brooding, funky beats, edgy lyrics and punk riffs of Skunk Anansie. Reunited after an eight-year hiatus, Skunk Anansie have “come home”, says lead singer Skin. Along with band members Ace (guitar), Cass Lewis (bass) and Mark Richardson (drums), Skunk Anansie have rekindled the feeling and soul of their previous work to continue the distinctive and dynamic sound that has made them the award-winning music force they are today. Skunk Anansie will get feet stomping and crowds jumping with their versatile range of hits from multi-platinum albums Paranoid And Sunburnt(1995), Stoosh (1996) and Post Orgasmic Chill (1999). Fans will remember singles like Brazen (Weep), Hedonism...
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