Category Archives: Music Festivals

LYFE on TOUR 2024: Unveiling South Africa’s Premier Youth Experience

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 Y, SA’s premier youth radio station has always ignited the summer season in style. This year is no different, LYFE – the most highly anticipated event of the year is about to spice things up with  Captain Morgan by throwing not one, not two, but three parties… that are larger than LYFE. This music experience goes on tour in October 2024.

LYFE has been an entity that allows individuals to connect with the culture and immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Lifestyle, Fashion and Entertainment. 

LYFE will transport event-goers into a world of fantasy, which will not only capture the spirit of a classic carnival coming to life, but create a glow-in-the dark musical journey. Blending the nostalgic charm of traditional carnival festivities, LYFE on TOUR will offer modern entertainment elements to create an unforgettable experience.

Three cities, three parties offering three LYFE-changing experiences, immersive activations, and the unmistakable sound of Y, headlined by Y talent. 

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Keyshia Cole To Tour SA This Summer

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Seasoned concert organizers Glen21 Entertainment today confirmed that the iconic R&B songstress Keyshia Cole will be touring South Africa later this year.

Set for a limited run of dates in September, Keyshia Cole: Live in South Africa will take place across three cities giving fans the chance to witness her soulful vocals and powerful stage presence.

Kicking off in Cape Town on Thursday, the 26th September at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, the tour then moves to Sun City, Superbowl in the North West on Saturday, the 28th September. The tour will conclude on Sunday, the 29th of September in Pretoria at the SunBet Arena at Time Square.


A Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and Billboard chart-topper, Cole is known for her soulful vocals and relatable lyrics that explore themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment. With hits like ‘Let It Go’, ‘I Should Have Cheated’ and ‘Nobody’s Perfect’, Keyshia Cole is sure to deliver an unforgettable concert experience for local fans.

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New Stage Musical “The Magic Box”

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Disney’s The Magic Box, a theatrical experience developed in association with Disney Theatrical Group, presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, announced the world premiere of its English-language production.

The show, featuring an all-South African cast and crew, opens at Artscape, Cape Town, on 9 October for a limited seasonand then transfers to Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg, from 22 November before embarking on an international tour.

The musical, which originally premiered with great success in January 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, immerses the audience in an unprecedented theatrical adventure that combines puppetry, elaborate costumes, and projections in an innovative and large-scale staging. The show is a sensory experience that pays tribute to the art of animation and invites the audience to reconnect with the legacy of Disney music through the stories, songs, and characters that have accompanied them through the different stages of their lives. Disney’s songs merge into an iconic original score, and the characters come to life through various theatrical techniques, magnificent choreography, and the voices and performances of a South African cast of 26 top-notch artists.

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ZA Fest 2024

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Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ZA Fest held on KwaZulu Natal’s North Coast, an even more exhilarating and expanded version of the festival is set to captivate attendees. Prepare for an action-packed experience filled with a diverse array of live music, arts, and culture to delight in! ZA Fest returns to much acclaim, at the enchanting Manor House in Sheffield from the 14th to the 17th of June 2024. Notably, this year’s edition welcomes the inclusion of South Africa’s largest artisanal market, Kamers Market, marking their first-ever appearance in KZN.

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Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Tribute Show at Joburg Theatre

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Calling lovers of rock music, fans of Queen and Freddie Mercury and anyone wanting to experience the greatest hits and rock anthems of the legendary band, Queen. Following on from its local and international sold-out concerts in 2023 and early 2024 engagements abroad, the Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic tribute show returns to Joburg Theatre – but this time performing for the first time ever with a Rock Symphony Orchestra – in the iconic Mandela Theatre from 5 April to 14 April 2024. Tickets on sale at www.joburgtheatre.com

Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur, and energy of the world’s greatest rock band accompanied by the multi-talented Rock Symphony Orchestra to make this a special concert experience.  Big sound, large screens, crazy lighting, and outlandish costumes… it’s a real rock sensory experience! Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is thrilled to be bringing sparkling new costuming and some previously never performed Queen tracks to the stage on this tour, allowing die-hard fans to rock the night away. Relive all your favourite tracks and hits from Queen whilst being treated to some of the rarer tracks, reimagined with care, and performed live on stage. 

Showtime Australia proudly introduces the South African musicians Warren Vernon-Driscoll performing lead vocals, guitar and piano live on stage in Freddie’s original key; Rusty Red takes on the famous guitar riffs of Brian May with Australians Ben Harper on drums and Zac Coombs on bass guitar.   

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