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Die Laerskool Diaz in Algoa park bied met trots die teaterstuk I am an African aan, wat handel oor die lewensverhaal van oudpresident Nelson Mandela en die reis na ’n demokratiese SuidAfrika. Lees meer hieroor op bladsy 10. Van links is Sonwabisa Faleni (13), Buhle Kinase (12) en Coryn Nasson (12) van die leerders wat in die musiek blyspel gaan optree. FOTO: WERNER HILLS
All systems go for Splash Fest LIZEKA TANDWA
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RGANISERS of the annual Splash Festival at Humewood Beach this coming long weekend says preparations are well underway.
And with the weather forecast at this stage also looking good, organisers Soul Good Events are hoping that this year will not be a repetition of last year’s rained out event. Soul Good spokesperson, Darren Munger said they are in the advanced stages with suppliers and logistics teams who moved onto site yesterday to prepare the venue for Splash Festival 2014. The Splash lineup will feature big names such
as Idols winner, Musa, Take Note, Dozi and local acts. Munger said they are satisfied that they have put a well-rounded and inclusive programme together and are certain that the Metro’s residents will enjoy the mix of entertainment, sports and stalls. Munger said the Splash Festival programme will also feature water sports ranging from junior level events to senior level events such as Pro Dive Seas Kayak Racing and Development Surf Ski. Municipal Spokesperson, Mthubanzi Mniki said there will be tight security stationed in all areas along Marine Road and surrounding streets. There will not be any road closures. “Traffic officers will be controlling every point at the beach front in Marine Road. We have pri-
oritised security in the area,” he said. Mniki said they had seen a rise in hotel bookings for the coming long weekend accrediting this to the Splash festival. “We expect that business in the Summerstrand and Humewood areas will benefit greatly during the long weekend,” he added. To ensure that the event had been well marketed, Mniki said they had partnered with various radio and print mediums as well as alerting people with posters around the Bay. He said they have also strategically ensured a major local lineup this year as part of their youth development. One of the headline events on Saturday (April 19) run by 360 Degrees view media, will feature SAMA award artists Mdu, Thebe, Tokollo, Kabelo, and Vinny Da Vinci at Kings Beach.
360 Degrees View Media MD, Tebogo Taunyane, said they have also made headway in their preparations of their 90’s Music Series, also to be held on Saturday. “The municipality has been facilitating some logistics on our behalf regarding acquisition of venue, and all other relevant documentation that need to be in place” Taunyane said they were awarded R300 000 in funding by the municipality. “Port Elizabeth residents are supportive of our events. The ticket sales are generally good, but we are expecting phenomenal sales two days before the event, and on the day,” said Taunyane. Tickets for the 90’s music series cost R100 and R300 for VIP tickets. Tickets are available at Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers. . See Splash programme on page 2.