Corona SunSets Festival JHB brings the heat

THE Corona SunSets Festivals no longer need hype to excite people in South Africa. They’ve become known and are loved for magical and melodic line-ups that take people on a musical journey that follows the sun from midday and up high, to sunset when it dips below the skyline.

Joburg is up next on the 2019 Corona SunSets calendar, after the Durban festival in September, and the line-up is the most exciting that this mandala-decorated stage has seen yet.

International headliners are Grammy Award-nominated Fisher, the biggest dance music act of the past year with his huge hits such as Losing It and You Little Beauty. Fisher will be there with his relentless energy and infectious music selection.

Another massive name is the iconic Nora en Pure, who is returning with her deep-house magic to woo and wow audiences all day and into sunset and beyond.

They will be supported by local legends performing a mix of all music genres.

Prince Kaybee is a popular South African DJ who is well-known for tracks like Better Days , Wajelwa, Club Controller, Banomoya and Charlotte, which features Lady Zamar.

Kyle Watson is one of South Africa’s biggest dance music exports. Whether you’re in a small club in the heart of the USA or a 15 000-strong open-air festival in Brazil, you’re likely to hear a Watson track.

Shimza, one of Africa’s shining lights, is a young DJ and producer who is proving that 2019 is his year with sold-out shows around the world. Joburg, get ready to welcome our favourite export home.

DJ Maphorisa x Kabza De Small will be at the festival. South African producer DJ Maphorisa is well known across the music industry, whether or not you’re aware of his involvement. Some of his accolades include international collaborations with artists such as Drake, Wizkid and Major Lazer. But if for nothing else, Lawd Porry is the name we will remember for his efforts in pushing the gqom and amapiano wave.

Kabza De Small is a renowned DJ who has entertained many fans on the dance floor. He started his journey in the entertainment industry as a DJ in 2009 and didn’t have resources. But he kept on pushing, and after many years of polishing his skills he is now known as the king of amapiano.

Goodluck needs no introduction. The award-winning live electronic band started in Cape Town but has become a truly international brand since they launched officially in 2011.

Additional local support artists are:

• Euphonik

• Bantwanas

• Lemon & Herb

• Kususa

• Jazzi Disciples

• Ryan Murgatroyd & Kostakis

• Themba

• Kidfonque

• The World of Birds

• Abby Nurock

• Strange Loving

• FKA Mash

• Pierre Johnson

• Jackie Queens

• Jay Me

• The Milk Bar Kid

The festival will take place from 12 noon to midnight on December 7 at The Ground, Muldersdrift.

Ticket prices:

• Early-bird and tiers 1 to 2 tickets are sold out.

• Tier 3 tickets are available and are selling for R550.

• Tier 4 tickets are coming soon.

• There are also limited VIP tickets for R850 that include private bars, private-access toilets and a viewing area with comfortable seating.

To buy tickets, visit https://corona.howler.co.za/events/corona-sunsets-festival-johannesburg-010f

For more information on the event visit https://www.facebook.com/events/625995354560511/ and follow #CoronaSunSets

• Strictly no under-18s will be allowed. All attendees will require identification to enter the event – only original ID book/card, driver’s licence card or passports will be accepted.