The Lumineers line-dance into town
EMMARENTIA - "I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart." You've been living under a rock if you can't at least hum along to The Lumineers' massive hit single ''Ho Hey." Now you'll be able to bellow the words at the top of your lungs at Emmarentia Dam accompanied by the band themselves.
JOHANNESBURG – Get your cowboy hat on and dust off those folky-lace boots, and get ready to do a thumping line dance to “Ho Hey.”
Folk-rock stars The Lumineers will be coming to Johannesburg on 6 December to entertain crowds with their unique brand of folk-rock at a day-time concert at Emmarentia Dam. This will be the immensely popular US band’s South African debut.
Award-winning agency Seed Experiences, Virgin Mobile South Africa and 5FM are bringing the band to local stages. They’ll be performing at Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on 4 December as well.
The Lumineers became a success story in their native country United States with their 2011 self-titled debut album. The album gave the band international recognition, selling over 3 million copies, and over 5,5 million single downloads of their debut single – and arguably the band’s most famous song to date – Ho Hey. The music video for Ho Hey has already gained over 109 million YouTube views alone.
The band was nominated for both Best New Artist and Best Americana Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards and has played to sold-out shows all over the world, as well as taking to the stage at major festivals like Glastonbury, Redding, Leeds, Lollapalooza, Big Day Out and others on the US and European calendars.
Their music has been described as classic and genuine, raw and unique. They mix flavours of folk, alternative rock, Americana and indie, cutting them with a rustic charm.
Their second single Stubborn Love is a live favourite of the band’s and will be sure to get their South African fans singing along to the powerful chorus.
“Virgin Mobile believes strongly around creative expression through music, this is in our brand DNA,” Jason Hair, Virgin Mobile’s chief operating officer said.
“This is why we are thrilled to partner with Seed Experiences in bringing Indie and alternative music sensation The Lumineers to our shores this December. At Virgin Mobile we strive to create unique and memorable experiences for our fans and we aim to do just that at The Lumineers open air concerts in Cape Town and Johannesburg.”
An incredible supporting lineup will be announced soon, so watch Seed Experiences, Virgin Mobile SA and 5FM on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
*Tickets can be bought here at www.webticket.co.za for the Emmarentia concert: https://bit.ly/1nhtkOP and here https://bit.ly/1nht1Dx Johannesburg for the Kirstenbosch concert. Tickets cost R465.
