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Oppikoppi 21: Fantastic Mr Vos Vos Day 2

Posted on: August 24, 2015

Saturday 8 August 2015 As mildly traumatic as it is waking up in 5 layers of clothes in a state of humid confusion surrounded by a tent and the nonsensical conversations of your neighbours outside, there’s something reassuring about the situation: you know … Continue reading →

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Oppikoppi 21: Fantastic Mr Vos Vos Day 1

Posted on: August 22, 2015

Friday 7 August 2015 Now in its 21st year, Oppikoppi is legendary among South African music festivals. Its status and distance from Cape Town have always intimidated the hell out of me but attending has always been something I’d hoped … Continue reading →

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Ben Howard at the Grand Arena

Posted on: August 3, 2015

Wednesday 22 July 2015 It was freezing outside on Wednesday night – luckily the queue outside GrandWest, though very long, was moving pretty swiftly. Inside it was equally full – it was still early Cape Town had shown up in its masses for Ben … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Nu World Festival 2015 at the city hall

Posted on: July 21, 2015

17 & 18 July 2015 Formerly the Cape Town World Music Festival, the newly renamed Cape Town Nu World Festival took place at the CT city hall last weekend. The lineup featured an exciting mix of local and international artists … Continue reading →

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Desmond & The Tutus, Grassy Spark, Early Hours & Make-Overs at the Assembly

Posted on: June 8, 2015

Saturday 6 June 2015 I don’t remember the last time I was at the Assembly…but I had a great time there last Saturday watching Grassy Spark, Early Hours and Pretoria favourites of mine Desmond & The Tutus and Make-Overs.