Great entertainment for music lovers
Alberton Day and Music Festival is spread over three days, and will take place between December 5 and 7 at the Alberton Rugby Club.
ALBERTON – This event is aimed at involving the entire community in the weekend’s activities. The event will have food stalls, flea and crafters market stands, motor shows and a theme park and beer gardens.
Entertainment will start on the Friday with a rock show and DJs that will take festival-goers into the early hours of the morning.
Saturday caters for both young and old. Some of South Africa’s best musicians will be performing live at the big stage arena.
The weekend will end on the Sunday with an ox braai and a laid-back afternoon.
Some of the musicians who are scheduled to perform over the weekend are The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Gerhard Steyn, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Theuns Jordaan, Liani May, Die Campbell’s, LCNVL and Kurt Darren.
Apart from a brilliant line-up of artists who will have you on your feet shouting for more, the day also includes fun activities for the children with kiddies rides and carnival games, skydivers, flea market stalls, food stalls, a beer tent and loads more. Businesses, individuals, churches, schools and interested parties are invited to become part of the weekend event.
Anyone can apply for a stall or stand to promote your business, sell your products or services. Please complete the request form to apply.
Tickets will be sold at the Aberton Rugby Club and online.
Day tickets will be available at R150 for adults and R75 for children, while a weekend ticket for all three days will be sold at a discounted rate of R350 and R200 for children. Kids under 13 will pay half price.
There are also VIP tickets available at R500 per day or R1 000 for the weekend. These will ensure seating under the lapa, snacks, free parking and access to the backstage and an opportunity to meet the artists. Note: VIP tickets do not include drink – a cash bar is available.
The event organisers, Mark Assante and Stefan Fourie, will support the local SPCA and charities with donations.
Discounts available:
All of the above are available at a 20 per cent discount should you purchase your ticket through the Alberton RECORD at our offices at 1 Eaton Terrace, Terrace Building, New Redruth, Alberton (phone 011 724 7000 for more information) or online through webtickets at the following link https://www.webticket.co.za/performance.aspx?itemid=830368447
A percentage of tickets bought through the RECORD will be donated to a non-profit organisation to assist in their fight against crime.
Exhibitors are also invited to join in on the day. Book your space now – 3m x 3m stands are available at R1 000 for the duration of the day and includes parking, power supply and two tickets valued at R350 each. For larger exhibitors like vehicle dealerships, 10m x 3m stands are available at R3 000 for three days including parking, power supply and two tickets valued at R350 each.
For more info contact Stefan Fourie 083 238 3711 or stefan@albertonday.co.za or Mark Assante 071 875 9263 or mark@albertonday.co.za or email albertonday@mweb.co.za or visit their website www.albertonday.co.za
Win! Win! Win!
20 lucky readers each stand a chance to win a set of double tickets to any one of the three days. The choice is yours. All you have to do is SMS ‘WIN’ followed by your full name to 36396. (R1.50 per SMS will be charged and T’s and C’s apply). Winners will be announced on our Facebook page so remember to go and like us on Alberton RECORD.
DON’T FORGET: The Alberton RECORD will be hosting a Unite Against Crime walk on the same day. We are calling on all Albertonians to join us and have their voices heard. We will be leaving from the Alberton Rugby Club at 09:00, walk down to the Alberton Police Station and then back again. Bring your placards, banners, family and friends and let’s form a united front against crime. Remember your sunscreen, hats and comfortable shoes. For more information, pop us an email: united@caxton.co.za
This is the opportunity to make a real event out of Alberton Day – make sure you are part of it. See you there.
Register to walk with us: SMS WALK and your full name to 36396. Please note that R1.50 will be charged per SMS and that T’s and C’s apply.
