Carstens set to rock the FNB Dusi after party
Local musicians will perform in what should be a memorable party following a busy three days of paddling.
SPRINGBOK Nude Girls front man Arno Carstens will be one of the performers at the FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon after party on 18 February at Hops Riverside.
Carstens, who needs no introduction, will be the headline act at the after party with Durban-based duo The Kickstands, North Coast resident Qasandi as well as Subway Run also performing for what should be a memorable party following a busy three days of paddling.
Having played gigs all around the world in front of some huge audiences, Carstens appreciates all of his performances and looks forward to entertaining no matter how large the crowd and for him, Durban has a special place in his heart.
“The city holds many a great tale of youth and fearless abandon. I remember our first show as Springbok Nude Girls in Durban, there was sweat dripping from the roof! Since then I’ve performed in the beautiful city at least once a year,” he mentioned.
For many artists canoeing is a foreign sport due to its limited appeal to the masses of sports fans in the country, for Carstens the Dusi is a race that he follows which adds a little more significance to his performance after the finish at Blue Lagoon.
“The Dusi has an incredible tradition and we are always aware when the race is on. I am a canoeing fan, my wife and I paddled down the Lesse River in Belgium surrounded by imposing river banks and medieval castles!” he added.
For music fans the festivities do not stop with Arno Carstens, who plays from 7.30pm to 8.45pm on Saturday because finishing off the evening is Qadasi (White Zulu).
David Jenkins, also known as Qadasi is an accomplished Maskandi musician who developed a deep passion for Zulu culture and music at a young age, growing up in Empangeni, right in the heart of Zululand.
The FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon Official After Party line-up is The Subway Run from 4pm to 5.30pm, Kickstands from 5.45pm to 6.45pm, Arno Carstens from 7.30pm to 8.45pm and Qadasi (White Zulu) from 9pm ton 10pm. Visit: www.dusi.co.za
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