CHOOSE YOUR LINE UP FOR THE YOUTH HIPHOP FESTIVAL
Durban, South Africa –Following the announcement of the 2nd
annual Youth Hip Hop Festival featuring headliner US artist Rick Ross last month,
festival organizers Richie R Concepts and Kgolo Da Guru today officially opened
ticket sales at Computicket. They also confirmed that the local line-up would
be decided by public vote.
The annual picnic type festival supported by the Office of
the Premier and the City of Durban will take place at the Moses Mahbida stadium on the 2nd
of May this year. The festival will feature international artist Rick Ross
alongside SA’s hip hop royalty to be confirmed in April.
For the first time ever South African fans will get a chance
to vote for the local favorites who will then form the local line up alongside the
international headliner. The competition
to open for all fans across the country and opened to any credible South
African hiphop artist. Voting is open until end March and the final lineup will
be announced mid-April. As an incentive, not only will voters get a chance to
choose the line-up but will also stand a chance to win tickets to the show.
Giveaways
Show promoters confirmed today that they have reserved 10% of the targeted
capacity for give-aways.
Tickets
For those not lucky enough to have won, early bird tickets
are now on sale and range from R380 for General Access tickets and R850 for the
VIP experience. Please note tickets will only be available at Computicket this
year and NO tickets sold at the door. VVIP Hospitality packages will be available
for out-of-town guests to be announced next month.
A star-studded line-up outdoing the success
of 2014. The first Youth Hip Hop Festival took place last year with over 15
live acts performing to over 6000 people. This year promoter Richie R Concepts
decided to spice it up a little bit and add an international act to the
festivities to attract a bigger audience. Offering a wide scope of SA’s finest
hip hop talent, this ‘first of its kind’ festival in South African will feature
over 20 acts and personalities.
The festival also has government backing with clear
messaging throughout the concert and all activation leading up to show day. The
messaging ‘I DO RIGHT’ was created to encourage young people to always do the
right thing, even when nobody is watching. Using music as the tool to get youth
informed about their rights to build stronger leaders is a huge focus.
Extras..
The festival hopes to attract over 15 000 revelers this
year. Gates open at 12pm. Concert goers are allowed to bring cooler boxes
before 4pm where after refreshments will be on sale.
For more information check out www.yhhf.co.za. Also follow @youthhiphopfest
on Twitter and Instagram for more information.
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