MORE TOP LOCAL ACTS CONFIRMED FOR MAIN STAGE AT ROCKING THE DAISIES 2015

Five of South Africa’s biggest artists have been added to the already stellar line-up for the Main Stage at the 10th annual Rocking the Daisies Festival this year! Jack Parow, aKING, Al Bairre, Majozi and Bed on Bricks will be joining Fokofpolisiekar and Bongeziwe Mabandla to compliment the international acts that so far include The Kooks, Milky Chance and The Cat Empire - with more acts to be announced soon.

Seed Experiences are delighted to introduce our very own Seed Experiences App for both iOS and Android users. As an exclusive launch special – Seed Experiences are offering Phase Three Rocking the Daisies tickets for R850*, if purchased directly through the Seed Experiences app only! Search for 'Seed Experiences’ in your app store, download the app, and get priority and exclusive access to artists releases, event updates, ticket and merchandise specials, competitions, meet and greets and much more!

Download the app here:

iOS: http://bit.ly/SeedExpAppiOS

Android: http://bit.ly/SeedExpAppAndroid

*App deal ends 3 July or while stocks last.

Otherwise ‪#‎RTD2015 Phase Three tickets are on sale from today for R950 at www.seedtickets.co.za

Huawei Culture Club presents The Rocking the Daisies’ Electronic Dome, the second-largest stage at Rocking the Daisies that will host some of the festival’s biggest local and international artists. PHFAT, the massively popular SA rap duo and the first of many incredible artists to be announced, has risen in popularity and demand for their energetic and engaging live performance continues to grow. Rocking the Daisies and Huawei Culture Club will be announcing more electronic acts very soon so stay tuned!

Campers who are interested in buying tickets for a more exclusive camping experience, can still get the Daisies Plus tickets at R1800 (excl. booking fee) or upgrade their normal festival tickets at http://nue.so/e5emy5.

Walking the Daisies and Cycling the Daisies submissions will be opening next week. Keep up to date with all announcements and news by visiting our website www.rockingthedaisies.co.za or follow us on Facebook.

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Twitter:                @RockingtheDaisy

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All ticket phases are valid for the full festival experience from 1 – 4 October 2015 at the epic Cloof Wine Estate in Darling. *Prices exclude booking fees, which include charges for the IT services, credit card/ bank related charges, fraud prevention, security control and other administrative fees related to the advanced festival ticketing management system. This only applies to online sales and does not apply to the cash sale tickets. Get your festival tickets today at www.seedtickets.co.za

For any ticketing queries and support please contact tickets@weareseed.co.za.

Cazz returns Stronger

Stronger follows the release of Cazz’s debut single Tipsy which launched her as an incredible new female talent in the SA music scene. Just like Tipsy, the new single Stronger was also co-written, produced and recorded by 2015 SAMA-nominee, Howie Combrink at his studio The Hit Lab.
 
Listening to the lyrics, Stronger celebrates a power that’s in all of us. “Stronger is about letting go of what others tell you to be and how to live your life, as well as what they think of you. It’s about moving forward from that and becoming a stronger person, a person who stands for what they believe in and lives their life to the fullest regardless of what others say. It’s about being free,” explains Cazz.
 
Here’s the SoundCloud link to listen to Stronger: www.soundcloud.com/cazzofficial/stronger
 
Stronger is also available for download on SA iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/stronger/id1002861795?i=1002861800
 
When asked about the inspiration behind the song, Cazz responds by saying “I was inspired by the current movement for women's empowerment, so this is essentially my girl power song!”
 
Cazz is not looking to be compared to anyone. Her funky-jazzy-pop singles places her in a league of her own.
 
22 year old Cazz has been working hard at perfecting her art over the past 7 years. She’s realised that success is not possible without hard work. Constantly performing at shows and making time to be in studio to write and record with Combrink, she’s working towards releasing her debut album in September of this year.
 
Cazz is also excited to make her debut at Oppikoppi this year! “It's been a dream come true for my band and myself. We absolutely cannot wait to shake it in the dust!” exclaims an excited Cazz.
 
Quickly cementing herself as one of the top new female artists in SA music, Cazz is excited for all the great success still to come.
 
Follow Cazz online!
 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CazzOfficial
Twitter - @CazzOfficial
Instagram - http://instagram.com/cazzofficial
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LIFE IN COLOR, World’s Largest Paint Party, To Launch in Johannesburg in September

Life In Color infuses electronic music's top DJs, world class production, unique and stunning character performers, and a custom built paint delivery system. A countdown to the paint blast creates one of the most high energy and unforgettable experiences in the entertainment industry.

 

In 2013, the tour reached over 25 countries, with a plan to expand the following year.  At that point, headlining DJs had included Afrojack, Axwell. Alleso, Benny Benassi, Chuckie, R3hab, etc. Regular features in shows beyond paint blasts included aerial acts, stilt walkers, contortionists, and fire shows. In 2013, Life in Color began to hold larger music festival events, featuring multiple stages and a larger line-up.

 

In 2014, Life in Color festival was expanded to two days and received a total attendance of 60,000. The event was headlined by Adventure Club, Borgore, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, Kaskade, Nervo and Madeon, among others, and also featured an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people covered in paint at one time’.

 

On Saturday the 5th of September the JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec, will be transformed into a paint and musical paradise.  

 

Life In Color World Tour Trailer SOUTH AFRICA 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLBOu7uqh3s

 

Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th of June at http://spicedproductions.co.za/ and artist announcements to follow.

 

Sat, 5 September 2015: Life In Color South Africa - Johannesburg

Venue: JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec - Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show road, Johannesburg

Event Starts: 7pm

Ticket Link: http://spicedproductions.co.za/event/life-in-color-johannesburg/

Ticket Prices: all pricing excludes booking fee

 

General: 

Early Bird: R299

Phase 1: R399

Final Phase: R499

 

VIP:

Early Bird: R499

Phase 1: R599

Final Phase: R699

 

VVIP: R2000 

 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeinColorSouthAfrica

 

 

BRITISH ROCKERS THE KOOKS ADDED TO ROCKING THE DAISIES 2015 LINE-UP

One of this year’s most requested acts by festival fans, The Kooks, return to South Africa to perform their first public performance on the Main Stage at the 10th annual Rocking the Daisies Festival this year!

The celebrated group graced our beautiful shores in 2013 as part of an exclusive brand campaign to a select few who were lucky enough to get tickets – and they were met with rave reviews – but left many fans distraught about missing out.

The British indie rockers are the latest international group confirmed as part of a stellar line-up at South Africa’s premiere eco-friendly Music and Lifestyle Festival happening from the 1st to the 4th of October this year at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling.

In the months following the release of their latest critically acclaimed album, ‘Listen’, The Kooks have been enjoying a string of sold-out tour dates, confirming their status as one of the best live bands around.

‘Listen’ comes after a three-year hiatus and represents a bold change from their very distinct alternative, indie-rock sound.  Grounded in African funk and produced by young hip-hop pioneer Inflo, it has been labelled as the ‘album of their lives’.

Speaking about the album, frontman Pritchard says: "To me this album is about pure expression. Even the way we made the album felt fresh. We were really listening to what was going on around us, picking up ideas. The whole thing was much more natural."

The Kooks are: Luke Pritchard - vocals and guitar; guitarist Hugh Harris; bassist Pete Denton and drummer Alexis Nunez.

The Kooks compliment an international line-up that so far also includes German duo Milky Chance and Australian darlings, The Cat Empire. Local support acts Bongeziwe Mabandla, Fokofpolisiekar and PHAT have also been confirmed, with many more acts to be announced soon.

Phase Two of Rocking the Daisies ticket sales are still available to the public at R850* a ticket. Phase Three of ticket sales will open on 10 June with tickets on sale for R950*; however if Phase Two tickets sell out before this date then Phase Three will automatically kick in. Click here to get your festival tickets now:  http://nue.so/e5emy5

Rocking the Daisies is proud to introduce Mobicred – a new payment option and an industry first that will allow festival goers to buy their tickets from R83 per month. The exclusive initiative by Seed Experiences and Nutickets does not require fans to have a credit card, just a simple sign-up procedure with a 24hour approval period followed by easy, minimum monthly instalments via debit order. To buy Rocking the Daisies tickets on the Mobicred payment plan, go to  http://mobicred.co.za/nutickets/

There is also good news for Glampers who have missed out on the sold-out Heartbreak Motel accommodation option: Based on popular demand, the festival has created a (limited) Daisies Plus exclusive camping area that includes:

•             A festival ticket

•             A separate and convenient festival entrance, right by the camping zone

•             A separate parking area, right by the camping zone

•             Access controlled private camping

•             An exclusive bar facility in the campsite

•             An exclusive lounge/chill area in the campsite

•             Exclusive premium ablutions

Campers will still be required to bring their own tents and camping equipment, as this is not included. The total cost is R1800 (excl. booking fee). Festival ticket holders who would like to upgrade to Daisies Plus can do so via http://nue.so/e5emy5.

More international and local artist announcements, Campervan, Walking the Daisies and Cycling the Daisies ticketing information will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

All ticket phases are valid for the full festival experience from 1 – 4 October 2015 at the epic Cloof Wine Estate in Darling. *Prices exclude booking fees, which include charges for the IT services, credit card/ bank related charges, fraud prevention, security control and other administrative fees related to the advanced festival ticketing management system. This only applies to online sales and does not apply to the cash sale tickets. 

For any ticketing queries and support please contact tickets@weareseed.co.za.

Submissions for local artists will close on Saturday, 30 May. Artist and Media submissions at www.rockingthedaisies.com

Facebook:           /rockingthedaisiesfestival

Twitter:                @RockingtheDaisy

Instagram:          /rockingthedaisies

YouTube:             /RockingTheDaisiesTV

#RTD2015

Johannesburg fans can catch The Kooks, Milky Chance and The Cat Empire Live at the Vodacom In the City festival at the iconic Zoo Lake on Sunday, 4 October. Visit www.vitc.co.za for more information.

Vodacom In the City

www.vitc.co.za

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Twitter: @IntheCityJHB


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Email: media@vitc.co.za

 

Yvonne Chaka Chaka with JYO in “A Night with the Stars”

The incomparable Princess of Africa, Yvonne Chaka Chaka will be starring alongside the talented Johannesburg Youth Orchestra for two shows only in “A Night with the Stars” at The Joburg Theatre on Saturday 27 June at 7:30pm and Sunday 28 June at 3pm.

Performing a selection of her unforgettable hits that made her the music icon she is today, audiences will delight in the orchestral interpretations of Motherland, Umquombothi, Natural Woman, Let the children live to name but a few.

Yvonne will be joined on stage by South African X-Factor winners FOUR who have enjoyed a meteoric rise since their win, the soulful Monde Msutwana, Annemarie Steenkamp and Mzansi Youth Choir to ensure a 2-hour musical experience not to be missed.

Says Susan Rendall, Chief Executive Officer of Johannesburg Youth Orchestra; “It is such a privilege to work with a lady such as Yvonne Chaka Chaka who has achieved so much in her musical career, but has not forgotten he roots and where she started. What a role model for our students and an honour for them to be able to learn from her.”

 

Chaka Chaka responds; “There’s so much we can learn from young blood if only we were to nurture their talents and not calculate wisdom using their age. I am thrilled to be sharing the stage with this young talent,  as we celebrate youth month.  I have no doubt the orchestra and performers will blow our minds as they perform their interpretation of hits made in the 80’s performed by youngsters born in the 80s and 90s.”

 

Operating in Soweto, Johannesburg, Evaton and Sebokeng, the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Company (JYOC) is a centre of musical excellence in instrumental tuition. Responding to the needs of the youth in all communities, the JYOC is a meeting place for over 600 young people with musical aspirations. Almost 300 of the students are members of one of 10 graded ensembles and orchestras which cater for all levels of competence.

Rendall adds; “The JYO, under the direction of Eddie Clayton, has risen to extraordinary heights and continues to amaze all who hear them.”

For more information, please contact the JYOC office at

Phone:                        011-484 1257

Email:                      info@orchestracompany.org.za

Board of Directors: Craig Barendsen, James Bassingthwaighte, Susan Harrop-Allin, Yusuf Justin Holcroft, Pops Mohamed, Bryan Schimmel, Dale Smith and Susan Rendall

 

A Night with the Stars with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and the JYO is being staged for 2 shows only on Saturday,  27 June at 7:30pm and Sunday, 28 June at 3pm.

 

Tickets range from R150 – R300 and can be booked online at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling the Joburg Theatre Box Office on 0861 670 670. 

 

For group bookings of 10 or more tickets, contact the Theatre's ticketing office on (011) 877 6815 / 6853.

In The Purple Seat: Justin Serrao

We had the amazingly talented Justin Serrao in studio with us for a chat last week, here is what you missed.

You just came back from a UK tour, how was that?

It was epic- we went with the Parlotones and we did the UK- we did London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, and Dublin. It was an amazing trip, playing with the Parlotones- they have huge crowds out there, it was an experience.

So what was the best part of this tour?

It’s all great, but highlights of it- Manchester was definitely my favourite and Glasgow.

You said that you went with the Parlotones- how did that happen?

We are all from the West Rand, and Glen, the bassist, and I play golf together.  A lot of deals get made on the golf course.

Have you always had a passion for music? How did it start?

Yes, I’ve always played guitar. I actually started playing the bass when I was 9 years old and playing live since I was 13 years old. It’s what I’m meant to do.

Do you have any passions besides music?

Golf, it’s just a good balance from being in the clubs and pubs and then going into the greenery.

Do you have any celeb crushes?

Rolene Strauss, she’s beautiful and studying to become a doctor.

What is the best advice that you have ever been given?

This too shall pass.

What is the most embarrassing song on your IPod?

Boys to Men- End of the road, My kind of girl… The classics

Who are your favourite bands/singers?

I really like country music so people like David Ramirez, Noah Gunderson,  Jason Isbell, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan.

How do you handle mistakes during performances?

Pretend that it was supposed to be part of the show, you just carry on. As soon as you stop, people think that you suck.

Where would you like to perform the most?

Nashville and Texas.

If you weren’t singing, what would you be doing?

I always wanted to become a geologist, I’ve always enjoyed looking at rocks.

How do you balance having a career with friends and family obligations?

It’s tough, because my working hours is basically from Thursday until Sunday night, so I get Monday to Wednesday off most of the time. So I miss a lot of family lunches and getting to see my friends on Friday nights. It’s definitely not easy.

Written by Ghia ten Doeschate