It is essentially bloemfonteins answer to cultural festivals such as the klein karoo national arts festival in oudtsoorn. Surrounded by undulating hills and set against an imposing mountain backdrop, the town is a choosen destination for scores of holiday makers. The mangaung african cultural festival macufe is a project of the free. The main event on october 12 brings out a glittering line up of the best south africa and the world has to offer. The mangaung african cultural festival macufe comes of age as it turns 21 this year and delivers a powerful line up that proves its international stature beyond the free state. Its a showcase platform of the best talents from mangaung and around the world. Macufe festival event in bloemfontein, free state sa venues. Free state arts and culture hosts 2018 mangaung african. Africas most popular performers, this years macufe festival promises fireworks.
Mangaung african cultural festival macufe music in africa. The mangaung african cultural festival macufe is an annual showcase of african arts, culture and various sports disciplines that takes place in bloemfontein, south africa. Brandy norwood from the usa famous for hits such as almost doesnt count and have you ever tops the bill. From the arts we have poetry, musical theatre, dance, cabaret, drama, fine art and traditional arts and crafts. Our traders offers range of vintage clothing, gorgeous childrens clothing, jewellery, leather goods and various other arts and cra. The weeklong festival scheduled to start on october 4 until october 12 will be a smorgasbord of offerings to satisfy all palettes from afropop, hiphop, jazz and gospel to comedy and international acts. As in previous years, macufe promises to amaze you with an excellent entertainment lineup and is expecting to attract over 140 000 attendees from all over south african and africa. She delivered the awesome performance which was aided by an orchestra she was later joined by unathi msengana who also dazzled the audience with her latest song titled, kwa nolali. Macufe festival in willows, bloemfontein, free state. A few of the events that have provide packages for are. The packages include but are not limited to accommodation, entrance tickets to events, transfers to the venues, activities and tours before and after the event. Macufe jazz festival premier classe train package package. Macufe reveals an exciting and varied offering for 2019. Entrance to the jazz festival on friday, 12 oct 2018.
But, in addition to the main music festival, there are other subsidiary aspects to macufe too. The festival runs for 10 days beginning on the first week of october each year in the free state. Adding to the local razzmatazz at the fest will be. The macufe festival 2017 sleepingout news and events. Dance event in bloemfontein, south africa by camping maniacs on friday.
Macufe gospel for those with a passion for the more spiritual side of music and song, the praise leaders of south africa congregate at the macufe festival to sing praises and gospels from their heart. Macufe match against chiefs on schedule, says celtic boss. Durban july experience cape town jazz festival ugu jazz festival macufe festival africa day sama awards mtv. Macufe, the tenday mangaung african cultural festival, showcases the cream of african and international talent.
Details the best of tshepe versus the best of newwave, all under one roof. R 4 750 x 3 total for 3 persons r 14 250 4 persons. Amstel invades the macufe main music festival with. Main music festival etc will be staged featuring the above and. The mangaung metropolitan municipality through the smme support division hereby wishes to invite informal traders of mangaung that are interested in trading and exhibiting their goods during macufe to apply for a trading permit which would be granted in line with the business act of may 24, 1991 and the business amendment act 186 of 1993. Macufe reveals an exciting and varied offering for 2019 instalment. These range from local stars to internationally acclaimed names.
Lesotho, namibia, mozambique etc and most importantly the people of the free state province which hosts the. Entrance to the main music festival on saturday, oct 2018. Tickets for the main festival which is set to place on 12 october at the rose. The mangaung african cultural festival macufe is a project of the free state government and will take place in bloemfontein from 4 to october 2019. Macufe comedy laugh until your stomach hurts as you. The mangaung african cultural festival was launched by the free state provincial government in 1997, showcasing the best african and international talent.
While the main event on october 2018 dishes the best south africa has to offer in the music front, it maintains the african essence and a world view. The line up of this years mangaung cultural festival macufe boasts heavyweights, hitmakers and legends on the local music circuit. In 2017, the much anticipated event will be taking place from 30 september 8 october 2017 at various locations around the beautiful area of bloemfontein. It is essentially bloemfonteins answer to cultural festivals, in line with that of the klein karoo national arts festival in oudtshoorn or the aardklop festival in potchefstroom. Macufe main festival will be staged at rose garden, loch logan from 11h00 till late. Macufe is a locally produced and managed hallmark event that has propelled the image of mangaung. Macufe 2019 events lineup our ten days of celebration are built on a foundation of incredible live performances across our hip hop, jazz, divas, gospel, and main festival concerts, with kirk whalum us and deborah cox headlining this years festivities. Return travel on the shosholoza meyl to macufe bloemfontein from johannesburg. Macufe divas international female artists unite to put on a show to be remembered. This event has passed ficksburg cherry festival 2019. The festival is one of the most popular african cultural festivals in south africa and is a definite hit with local as well as international tourists. Macufe an african cultural festival in bloemfontein. This amazing festival has grown to be one of the biggest, most culturally balanced showcases of african arts and.
When you have seen all your possibilities and are ready to. Macufe festival 2017 get info and find accommodation. With a mix of legends like deborah cox and tsepo tshola, and todays current stars like vusi nova and sjava, our main festival is the coming together of all that makes macufes musical programme special. Train departs johannesburg on friday morning 08h00. The event is set to take place on 4 october 2019 at macufe dome old greys and will feature o, tellaman, anatii, ph and many more.
Macufe, the tenday mangaung african cultural festival, showcases the cream of african and international. The annual cultural, music and sport event attracts thousands of people from all over the country including the neighbouring sadc states viz. It is one of the largest emerging festivals in africa. Brandy usa tiwa savage nig zonke lady zamar nathi amanda black vusi nova oliver mtukudzi dj maphorisa semito prince kaybee show info. Frog, thembile thembile, lost onez, d mera, castino le thwenny, mokash, cadastrofik. Come and enjoy good food, delicious drinks, lively tunes and brilliant company at our sunday monthly food and art market. The yearly festival will be held in bloemfontein, free state from 1 to 9 october. Macufe main event as anticipated the amstel golden hour presented the great zonke dikana with her latest hot songs, jiki zinto and feeling. Joe thomas joins mangaung african cultural festival lineup. Macufe divas will be staged at the old grey events centre old grey sports ground from 18h30 till 00h00. The mangaung african cultural festival macufe aims to be the biggest, most culturally balanced showcase of african arts and culture in the world. The macufe festival is a nineday mangaung african cultural festival, showcasing the best african and international talent. Details were excited to bring you macufe main festival 2018, with one of the most exciting lineups anywhere on the continent.
Macufe jazz festival 2019 premier classe rail package departing from johannesburg prices work as follows. The mangaung african cultural festival, aka macufe festival, is a ten day event which showcases the very best african and international talent there is to offer. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to book your accommodation well in advance for this event. On 6 october the macufe gospel event will take place at old greys, bloemfontein. Zimbabwean legend oliver mtukudzi flies the panafrican flag. In the foothills of the maluti mountains, on the border of the mountain kingdom of lesotho as its officially known, youll find the unassuming town of ficksburg. Train departs bloemfontein sunday evening and returns to johannesburg early on monday morning.
Macufe has really come of age when one considers that the fact that it started in 1997 under the leadership of the then mec, webster mfebe. Consider our lineup of places thats worth visiting this easter thats sure to. The premier soccer league executive committee member has promised another spectacular event in bloemfontein. Home events macufe main jazz fest lineup announced. We offer travel and accommodation packages to the macufe jazz main festival. When there are far too still listed you can sometimes use find tickets, llcs interactive seating map if the exact event includes one. The 17yearold annual macufe festival opens on october 3 in bloemfontein with a show that reflects tshepe, which is a rap soundunique to the free state. The event is set to take place on 4 october 2019 at macufe dome old. The festival has confirmed it will announce the balance of its lineup throughout the week, with tickets going on sale at computicket on friday, 7 september. The weeklong festival scheduled to start on october 04 until october 12 2019, will be a smorgasbord of offerings to satisfy all palettes from afropop, hiphop, jazz and gospel to comedy and international acts. It is essentially bloemfonteins answer to cultural festivals such as the klein karoo national arts festival in.
The event showcases the best local and international african artists in various disciplines, providing a quality professional service through an extensive and structured marketing campaign utilizing the multiskilled professional. Music fans from around the world are invited to enjoy the talent and all of the festivities that go along with it. Main event in macufe for south african reggae talent. Macufe is a culturalbased festival that showcases a wide range of african arts and culture to the world. The 2018 edition of the macufe indoor jazz festival is. The macufe festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of south african, african, and international music. The macufe match is one that the people always look forward to and we know what it.
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