East Coast Radio Durban Day will take place on Sunday 8 September 2013 at Moses Mabhida’s Peoples Park.
The full line-up includes soulful songstress Lira, house band Mi Casa, the timeless Mango Groove, local lass Toya Delazy, dance group Goldfish, popular solo artist Zakes Bantwini, rock band Prime Circle and winners of the station’s #BeTheBand competition – The Kickstands.
Gates open at 11h30 and tickets are R150 per person, from Computicket. Children under the age of 12 enter for free. Parking will be available at the Mustering Fields opposite the Kings Park swimming pool for R20 per vehicle.
In keeping with the relaxed vibe, concert goers will be allowed to bring along their own picnic baskets with food. No beverages will be allowed, these will be on sale. But if the idea of preparing your own food is a hassle there will also be food vendors at the venue. We’ve sourced a wide range of service providers to cater for all tastes whether it is burgers, curries, frozen yoghurt or anything in between that the audience would like.
The secure Kids Zone will also ensure that there is entertainment for the little ones.
Items PROHIBITED at the event include:
•Umbrellas
•Gazebos
•Any beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic)
•Any firearms or weapons
You can book tickets @ Computicket – http://online.computicket.com/web/event/east_coast_radio_durban_day/752761312
Popular solo artist Zakes Bantwini, who is passionate about his hometown Durban, says that concert goers can expect a sneak peek into how his next album is going to sound. “I’ll be playing a couple new tracks which haven’t been performed live before,” he said.The electronic duo that makes up Goldfish is excited to be back in South Africa after three months touring. “We’ve got our brand new album Three Second Memory coming out in October so you’ll get a sneak preview. Durban gets to hear it first!” says the band’s Dominic Peters.Mi Casa’s new album, Su Casa, will be released just in time for East Coast Radio Durban Day. The band’s J and Mo-T say the audience can expect “Brand new music, a whole new show on just a whole new level of energy.”Of her performance, singer songwriter Lira says, “Along with all the fan favourites, I am also looking forward to performing my new single called Eduze Kwami.”Prime Circle’s frontman Ross Learmonth says they’re also extremely excited to be part of this year’s Durban Day. “We will be playing songs from all of the albums from old to new and are going to set the stage on fire. It’s going to be a lot of fun!”So what can concert goers expect from Mango Groove? “Very much a ‘Greatest Hits’ set with lots of familiar songs, lots of singing along and a big party all round!” is what the acclaimed band’s Claire Johnston says.Aside from the big names, winners of the station’s #BeTheBand competition – The Kickstands – will also take to the stage. East Coast Radio held the on-air competition to find an opening act from KZN’s large up and coming local talent pool.
