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5 awesome gigs to check out this weekend


Cape Town - It’s almost the weekend and if you don’t have any plans yet, then look no further!

We went in search of five awesome music events that will make your weekend even sweeter.

Check them out here:

Park Acoustics 
It’s time for the second instalment of Park Acoustics this Sunday and they’ve got a romantic line-up featuring Matthew Mole, Alice Phoebe Lou, Josh Kempen, Sean Kock Trio, Tristen Beer and Half 'n Half. The comedy line-up will have you laughing while the sun sets with Mum-Z, Prins and Carl Joshua Ncube. Tickets cost R120 online or R150 at the gate. Free for children under the age of 6. Gates open at 10:00 with the first act starting at 11:00. Click here for more info and to book your ticket.

Blue Man Group
Without speaking a word, the Blue Men entertain and enthrall people of all ages and cultural backgrounds with the universal languages of humour and music. The show is currently running in Johannesburg at the Teatro at Montecasino. Ticket Prices: Off Peak: R370 – R595. Peak: R455 – R680. Click here to find out more and to book your spot.

Blues Broers
Join the Blues Broers on Sunday for some awesome tunes at the Backsberg Picnic Concerts on the Backsberg Wine Farm. Admission to concert venue starts at 15:00, with the opening act, Emile Swiegers, starting at 16:00 and the main act at 17:00. Tickets are R120.00 from Webtickets and R150.00 at the door. Student tickets cost R60.00 and children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult. Click here for more info and to get your ticket.

Nomadic Orchestra
With a new album to perform there is a whole new range of  music to enjoy, and the members of Nomadic Orchestra are as excited as ever to  perform a live and intimate show at the new Cafe Roux venue on Friday. Expect 2 sets during the evening, with up-tempo songs, an amalgamation of afro-rhythms with jazz chops, music of the world for anyone with a tap in their toes and a beat in their feet. Tickets cost R100. Click here for more info and to book your spot.

The Road to Lush 2017
Ahead of the Lush Festival taking place in Clarens in the Free State over Easter Weekend, a series of pre-parties will be taking place at The Good Luck Bar in Johannesburg. Kicking off the first one on Friday is Fuzigish, with support acts Little Ringo, The Moths and the Tazers. Expect ticket giveaways for Lush Festival and lucky draws. Tickets cost R60. Click here for more info and to get your ticket.


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