Music to get you moving

Buoyed by the super success of the inaugural Heavyweights music event, in 2015, Carnival City is gearing up for the second instalment, which will feature a host of award-winning hip hop artists and DJs on the decks.

The event is set to take place on June 16 (Youth Day).

The Heavyweights music festival, organised by Thikho Events, promises all the thumping music – and more – that fans enjoyed last year.

This year’s event will see award-winning house music heads and hip hop DJs in the mix.

Amongst these is AKA, the 2016 MetroFM award winner for Best Hit Single and Collaboration for his hit song “Baddest”, featuring Burna Boy, Khuli Chana and Yanga.

Also billed to perform at the event is Kwesta (Dakar), a MetroFM Awards 2016 nominee, who recently released the hit singles “Ingudu”, featuring Cassper Nyovest and “Nomanyini”, as well as his long awaited double album Dakar II.

Another well-known artist who will be performing is Emtee, one of the biggest MetroFM Awards winners for 2016.

He won the awards for Best Remix Roll Up, Best Hip Hop album, Best Music Video Roll Up and Listener’s Choice.

Prince Kaybee, the winner of the MetroFM award for Best Dance Album, as well as the Major League DJZ, will also be on top form for fans at the Heavyweights.

True to its promise to provide a platform for showcasing emerging talent, Thikho Events has included on the bill a number of supporting acts, including Yanga, K2, Infinite Boys, DJ Kgotso, DJ Levis, Mageza and Moscow and DJ Funkycodes.

“We are thrilled to confirm the 2016 instalment of the Heavyweights and look forward to bringing more of the top names in house and hip hop music to our stage.

“Thumping music and dazzling dancing will combine for an audio and visual feast of note,” said Michelle Smith, the marketing manager at Carnival City.

The Heavyweights takes place in Carnival City’s ample Big Top Arena, from 11.30am.

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