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Francois van Coke – Dagdrome in Suburbia album launch at The Jagger Lounge
Thurs 31 Oct 2019 The Jagger Lounge was packed to bursting for Francois Van Coke‘s Dagdrome in Suburbia album launch at the end of last month. Ostensibly an acoustic show, things were pretty chilled but there was still plenty of energy, … Continue reading
Francois van Coke En Vriende – Sun Arena Pretoria
Sat 15 September 2018 ‘Francois Van Coke en Vriende’ was an aptly named, once-off show in Pretoria’s massive Sun Arena and a truly world class production (props to AMP Events). It featured collaborative performances from Francois’ bandmates in Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke … Continue reading
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Oppikoppi 24: Nomakanjani 2018 – day 3
Sat 11 August 2018 The third and final day of OK24 was my favourite of the festival: it began with the notorious naked run and ended with a spectacular sunset, and sometime after that Hellcats utterly destroyed the top bar … Continue reading
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Halloween 2017 at the Voortrekker Monument
Sat 28 October 2017 I visited Pretoria for the first time for the Halloween party at the Voortrekker Monument. It was a great party featuring 3 stages and performances from Americans Alien Ant Farm, Fokofpolisiekar, Van Pletzen, PHFAT, The Plastics, … Continue reading
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Van Coke Kartel: Farewell show at Mercury
Fri 28 July 2017 Van Coke Kartel were always my favourite of the whole Van–Fok–King–Tasties school of bands. I first saw them in 2009 or 10 and have thoroughly enjoyed their shows over the years. Saying goodbye is never easy … Continue reading
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