What’s on for Youth Day
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Young ‘n Free
The Nasrec Expo Centre is the place to be for the third annual Young ‘n Free Youth Day celebration.
Each year Young ‘n Free raises much needed funds for charity, so it is important to remember that 10 percent of the proceeds from each ticket goes directly to a charity cause.
The line-up for the night includes Euphonik, DJ Dimples, Riky Rick and many more.
Date: 15 June
Time: 6pm – 2am
Venue: Nasrec Expo Centre
Details: 0738961587; info@youngnfree.co.za
Movement
Randlords, Joburg’s hottest rooftop venue is hosting a Youth Day celebration called Movement.
The event presents new kid on the block, Timo ODV who recently shot to the top of the charts with his debut hit single, Save Me, featuring Sarah Jackson.
Date: 15 June
Time: 7pm till late
Venue: Randlords Rooftop Venue, Braamfontein
Details: Randlords on Facebook
Metro Fm Walk for Freedom
SABC1 and some SABC radio stations will take part in the MetroFM walk for freedom on 16 June on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, under the theme, Take the next step.
The walk will start at Morris Isaacson High School on Mphuthi Street and ends at Phefeni Senior Secondary School, promptly at 8am.
Date: 16 June
Time: 8am
Venue: Morris Isaacson High School on Mphuthi Street
Details: MetroFM on Facebook
Youth Fest
Youth Fest 2015 will be celebrated at Rumours Lounge in Weltevreden Park and will feature a number of up-coming bands including Burning Blue and Single.
Rumours Lounge is attempting to connect Joburg through music by putting 20 bands on stage for the enjoyment of their guests on Youth Day
Date: 16 June
Time: 2pm
Venue: Rumours Lounge
Details: All events
Pecha Kucha
Pecha Kucha is a Japanese word that means ‘chit chat’. Pecha Kucha Nights started in Tokyo in 2003 and have since gone viral in more than 700 cities worldwide. It’s a simple way to share stories, the evenings are informal and fun gatherings where creative people get together and share just about anything really.
Date: 16 June
Time: 9pm
Venue: POP Art, Maboneng
Details: popartjhb@gmail.com