THE annual Fun in the Sun outdoor music festival is expected to attract in excess of the some 3,000 partygoers who took to Hazelmere Dam last year, when it comes to the dam’s shores again on Saturday, 30 September.
Gates open at 8am at Hazelmere Dam in Durban, a short 60km from Amanzimtoti.
Its new line-up features two international artists and over 50 local acts, which is likely to make it one of the city’s biggest outdoor events this year. The line-up will be headlined by Lost Frequencies (Belgium) and supported by Nora en Pure (Switzerland).
Lost Frequencies, has soared to success in the international music industry. Releasing his global smash hit ‘Are You With Me’ back in 2014 and quickly cementing himself as a name to watch, the track rapidly ascended by hitting multi-platinum status and taking the #1 spot in 18 countries.
Lost Frequencies has brought his unmistakable sound to some of the planet’s biggest clubs and recently headlined his own North American tour, hosted his own ‘Lost Frequencies & Friends’ at the renowned Amsterdam Dance Event and headlined his own sold-out arena spectacle in Belgium. He has also performed at some of the world’s largest and most notable music festivals, Tomorrowland and Coachella.
Local acts at the event include Chunda Munki, Hippie Mafia, Max Hurrel, Msizi James (5fm), Striptek, Jay Jabbs. Syzo, Hendrik Joerges, Mat od, Huckleberry, Park, Ches, Paul Marks, G Major, Rogue, Murray, Alex M, Dutchman, Beebz, Ryan Stylz, Finn, Zinc, Marc, and many more.
So get your camping gear, tent, caravan, sleeping bags, sunscreen and sunnies ready for a full day programme of chilled fun with music, food and lifestyle elements including clothing stalls, a convenience store and more.
Tickets cost R300 for general access and R700 for VIP access, which will get you onto the VIP deck with a cocktail bar and lounge, free selected drinks from 12pm until midnight and private toilets.
Limited tickets are on sale at www.fitsfest.co.za, at webtickets.co.za or at selected Pick ‘n Pay stores nationwide. For more information on the event or to book for the available transport visit the Fun in the Sun 2017 website. The event is open to over 18s and no plastic or glass will be permitted in order to safeguard the environment. Terms and conditions apply.
SOUTH Coast SUN readers stand a chance to win one of five double sets of general access tickets to the Fun in the Sun outdoor music festival.
Simply supply the answer to the following question, along with your name, email address and daytime contact number to enter.
Entries close at midnight on Wednesday, 27 September and winners will be contacted on Thursday, 28 September.
- The winners will be drawn randlomly and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The winners will receive an emailed ticket, which they will be required to print and produce at the gates for entry.
- The five winners will each receive a double general access ticket.