We’re sure you’ve heard all about the Utopia Music Festival coming up next weekend. But if you haven’t here are the details.
Taking place over Freedom Day weekend (26-28 April 2013), Utopia Music Festival will be held at Nekkies – one of South Africa’s favourite venues (allegedly). This all star packed event will not disappoint, with the likes of Desmond & the Tutus, Karen Zoid, Fokofpolisiekar, aKing, The Plastics on The Phoenix- Main Stage.
Dean Fuel, Candice Heyns, Chris Jack and Killer Robot will be some of the acts taking over The Oasis-Electronic Stage.
You’ll also get a taste of comedy from some funny guys like, Martin Evans, Schalk Bezuidenhout and Christopher Steenkamp to name but a few…
Down to the details:
The Phoenix (Main Stage)
This stage is an astonishing one-of-a-kind structure, situated at the heart of the festival grounds and will be running throughout the weekend. It promises to be like nothing you’ve ever seen before – a sight to boggle the minds.
Main stage – Line up
– Bittereinder
– Karen Zoid
– Fokofpolisiekar
– aKING
– Desmond & the Tutus
– The Plastics
– Hot Water
– Mr. Cat &. The Jackal
– Moving House
– Tommy Gun
– Zaki Ibrahim
– DJ inviZAble & Friends
– Matthew Mole
– Wolftown
– Ballistic Blues
– 3rd World Spectator
– Al Bairre
– Red Huxley
– Nakhane Toure
– McCree
The Oasis (Electronic Stage)
Only meters from the riverside, the Oasis Electronic Stage, with a stomping ground of soft sand and the best Deep House and Techno, is geared to have you dancing from morning till, well, the next morning.
Electronic Stage – Line up
– Dean FUEL
– Killer Robot
– Chris Jack
– Coco Loco
– James Copeland
– Toby 2 Shoes
– Floyd Lavine
– Danalog
– Regan
– Lady M
– Diggin4Dodge
– Afterlife
– Plaigarhythm
– Ian Skene
– One Track Mike
– Malcolm Skene
– Richard Marshall
– Artelligent
– Candice Heyns
– Matt Blitz
– Dan C
The Rustum August ‘Eat Life’ (Comedy Stage)
Once upon a time there was a cool guy with really short jokes and a great attitude. “Eat Life,” he said – and so we shall. The Rustum August ‘Eat Life’ tribute stage will featuring Cape Town’s top cutting-edge comedians. This stage will run throughout the day with regular shows, a tweet-activated billboard (#eatlife) and an opportunity for everyone to join in the fun.
Comedy Stage – Line up
– Siv Ngesi
– Christopher Steenkamp
– Pete Sserwanga
– Schalk Bezuidenhout
– Brendan Murray
– Gino Fernandez
– Dylan Skews
– Oliver Booth
– Martin Evans
– KagisoMagodi
– Paul Snodgrass
Go ‘Bos’ Stage
Nestled in the camping area and playing host to some awesome up-and-coming musicians, The Go ‘Bos’ stage will also live festivalgoers the chance to show people what they are made of. Take along an instrument, your band, or even create a band right there and then. All you have to do is book a slot and the stage is yours!
Ticket Prices are as follows:
Early Bird: Sold Out
Full Weekend: R380
Saturday & Sunday: R320
Sunday: R70
There will be limited amounts of tickets available for purchase at the door: R400
So we’ve got a competition for you to win tickets!
If you’re on Twitter, all you have to do is follow @CPTatNight and tweet “@CPTatNight I want tickets to @UtopiaFest #UtopiaFestSA” and you’ll be entered into the draw.
If you’re on Facebook, all you need to do is like Cape Town at Night Facebook page share this post http://capetownatnight.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/utopia-music-festival-2013/ while tagging www.facebook.com/CPTatNight and you’ll be entered into the draw.
Terms & Conditions: You must be over the age of 18, the competition closes at 2pm (14:00) on Monday 22nd April. Winners will be notified by 4pm (16:00) the same day (Monday 22nd April) and will have until 6pm (18:00) to supply us with contact details, or the prize will be forfeited to go into another draw. The prize is for one (1) set of Double Tickets for one (1) of our Twitter followers and one (1) set of Double Tickets for one (1) of our Facebook fans. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
