BY LOLWETHU LUEE
The first annual Ikasi Experience Closing Music Festival is bringing a whole new experience to the community of Makhanda (Grahamstown).
Two distinct, and yet interwoven, elements will be hosted as part of it and are meant to benefit local musicians, the creative industry, township and tourism sector, the broader community of Sarabaartman District and Makana Municipality and the Eastern Cape – in particular youth and women.
The first segment is going to be National Arts Festival on the 22 June- 02 July.
Metro FM song of the year award winner Bethusile Mcinga will be performing his spiritual songs.
Following the first segment, the Music Festival will then take place on 01 July 2023.This second instalment will feature Bethusile Mcinga, Big Nuz, Mr Thela, Monde Fani and Luckeez Mfowethu.
Siyabulela Ivy Madyo event organizer told Daily Kasi News “Aim of the event is to boost the economy during the National Arts festival season, creating of jobs for Volunteers, Local Artists, Bar Tenders, food stalls, Security officers, etc.”
The Ikasi experience Closing Music Festival Marquee will be held on July 01 at Pholas Meat N Malt (Makhanda) Gates opens at 12:00 till Morning.
Tickets R90 Early Bird then R100 at the Gate before 9pm. After R120
VIP R400 and Cooler box R100.
Tickets available on the following Outlets
KFC- Shoprite Mall
Thabo J Customs
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