#Splashy2018 offers a range of fun activities
More than 300 acts across five unique stages, and you’re bound to discover new favourites, enjoy old classics and get to know the great musical talent that South Africa has to offer.
THIS Easter, the rolling foothills of the Southern Drakensberg mountains will come alive with the sounds of 7 000 happy campers, a host of musical talent from across South Africa and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
In its continuous efforts to not only be South Africa’s friendliest festival, but one which encourages participation and interaction, Splashy Fen is proud of its long list of family-themed activities and entertainment for fans during the Easter long weekend this year.
From yoga to belly dancing, drumming workshops, trail running, river frolicking, face painting, fashion shows, art and music from all genres, there really is something for every kind of fan, of every age, race, culture and gender.
Art
The year 2017 saw the introduction of the festival’s first art installation, The Rising Earth Pod, a wondrous creation by KwaZulu-Natal artist and sculptor Kim Goodwin. Kim created an impressive towering structure on the banks of the Splashy Fen river by weaving and manipulating Wattle, an invader plant material found in nature.
Goodwin said this year, fans can look forward to something a little more interactive. “We are building a slightly scaled down version of a piece we did in the Karoo recently.”
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By no means a small installation, the 3-metre look-out temple will offer Fenners a new perspective and showcases the beauty of the festival and its magical surroundings.
The Treehouse stage is another of Kim Goodwin’s creations made out of Wattle and has become an area synonymous with creative freedom and hippy-style happiness. It’s an area that attracts more and more fans with its offering of activities that encourage creativity and participation.
Artists
More than 300 acts across five unique stages, and you’re bound to discover new favourites, enjoy old classics and get to know the great musical talent that South Africa has to offer.
The Steezies are an example. Their songs boast isiZulu hip hop and South African style guitar alongside funk melodies and
European trumpet lines within Afro song structures.
Other acts to appear on The Corona River Stage include Jerry and the Bandits, Mali Zulu, Georgetown and Easy Freaks on Friday 30th March, Charlie Finch, Gus Brown Band and a surprise set on the Saturday 31st March and 4AM, Stone Jets, Josh Wantie and Monark on Sunday 1st April.
The Budweiser Main Stage will begin on Friday, 30 and will showcase the likes of Abaqgobi, Rubber DUC, Hot Water, Mango Groove, Napalma, Stone Palace, Perez, Prime Circle, Bowling for Soup, Veranda Panda, Ard Matthews, Matthew Mole, Pierce Brothers, Desmond and the Tutus and festival favourites, GoodLuck.
The Acoustic Stage will see Chico Muya, FREDDY-L, Crimson House, The Kickstands, Alex Cavan, Lindo M, Mike Wagner, Hayden Hack, Seb Goldswain, Qadasi, Jessica Martins and many more take to the stage, starting at 2pm on Thursday afternoon through to late Sunday evening.
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The Treehouse Stage has a jam-packed line-up that includes Gemma Early, Chadwick Jubber, Rusty Red, Martin Gill, Werner Bekker, Dawn Morey, Nish Pillay, Shannon Connolly, Zacas and more.
The Red Square Electric Boma is a music and dance treat for those who love to
party. Catch Ty Stoltz, Knott, I am Rogue, Ryan Murgatroyd, Bhashkar and Royal
Love on Friday 30th March. Hendrik Joerges, Amigo & Tim Lewis, Craig Rude,
G-Major, Asante and Ph Fat on Saturday 21st March, and Sennora & Kritik,
Slim Beats, Groove Two Us, Huckleberry, Jayy Jabs and Chunda Munki on Sunday 1st April.
Tickets are limited and still available at www.splashyfen.co.za.
For more information go to www.splashyfen.co.za
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