The choirs will compete for the biggest choral music title in the country and a grand prize of R500 000 at the 2014 Melting Pot Ekurhuleni National Choral Music Competition.
The competition, which pays tribute to the late Oliver Tambo who was a choral music composer of note, is a remarkable treat for passionate choral classics lovers.
The top 10 competing choirs include Bagale Chorus NW, Zwelitsha Adult Choir EC, Heavenly Voices WC, Gauteng Choristers GP, Belcanto Voices FS, SA Singers KZN, Transnet Port Terminals EC, Kopano Chorus GP, African Chorus KZN and Thabong Serenade FS.
They will perform songs that were close to Tambo’s heart.
There will also be some unbelievable musical renditions, vocal and instrumental, by persons with disabilities.
Joining these exceptional choirs for the festival are legendary performers Sibongile Khumalo, Mafikizolo, Solly Mahlangu, the Jeziel Brothers, Afro Tenors, Njabulo Madlala, Igrandi Tenori, Zakes Bantwini, and Celeste Ntuli.
“It’s an experience you have to see to fully appreciate,” says Mavuso Msimang, CEO of The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation which has endorsed the festival.
The two-day music event is open to the entire public.
The grand finals of the 2014 Melting Pot Ekurhuleni National Choral Music Competition will take place from 9am on both
days of the festival.
Tickets are available now.
