Reset, connect and revive your rhythm as The Cape Town International Jazz Festival returns! As for 2024 there’ll be a new format, new vibe and masterclasses, as Matt Bianco, Kokoroko and The Yussef Dayes Experience make their way to Cape Town to join an all-star SA line-up.
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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024 (CTIJF) is definitely all set to reignite the jazz stage. Marking a temporary departure from its traditional March slot, this year’s festival re-emerges on 3 and 4 May, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Four reimagined stages will welcome artists and festivalgoers. Formerly known as Kippies, Moses Molelekwa, and Rosies, these stages now bear the names of Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald respectively, add a new outside stage Topaz.
Lindsay Rhoda, Head of Talent at CTIJF, hints at an electrifying fusion of heritage and innovation that is sure to appeal to local and international audiences. She says: “We have worked hard over the past few months to compile a programme that pays homage to the heritage of our jazz roots, but also speaks to the exciting future of music that is embracing all jazz-related genres as anthems for a new tomorrow.”
Read Weekend Special’s Zoë Modiga interview here.
See who’ll be in bassist Benjamin Jephta’s CTIJF ensemble here.
Read about guitarist Billy Monama’s heritage revival here.
Who’s on the CTIJF bill
Helping to get the party started these CTIJF artists 2024 are just some of the stars on the ‘reset-connect’ line-up:
Matt Bianco (UK)
Kokoroko (UK)
The Yussef Dayes Experience (UK)
Nduduzo Makhathini Trio featuring Omagugu (SA)
Mandisi Dyantyis (SA)
Radio Sechaba (SA)
Billy Monama (SA)
Zoë Modiga (SA)
Carlo Mombelli & The Prisoners of Strange (SA)
Benjamin Jephta presents “Born coloured, not born-free” (SA)
Kujenga (SA)
And here’s some late additions to the lineup, but there’ll still be more: Tunde Baiyewu of Lighthouse Family, Moonchild, MonoNeon, Judith Sephuma, Mi Casa, Thandi Ntuli, Hilton Schilder, Mervyn Africa and Francesca Biancoli, Daliwonga, Mörda, Mac G, DJ Clint L and Jab a Jaw.
Flavour Junction
This year there’ll also be the all-new Flavour Junction, located on the ground floor outside, alongside the Topaz stage. Here, there will be food trucks, a selection of bars and treats ensuring that festinos stay fuelled all night long. For those seeking a more refined dining experience, a selection of upscale options await just beyond the main stage. This year too, there will be the Howler cashless system.
Festival organisers, espAfrika, have also unveiled a revamped VIP hospitality offering that epitomises the spirit of camaraderie. Introducing Jazz Ensemble, a luxurious lounge boasting a buffet and complimentary beverages. Meanwhile, Jazz Café offers an alternative experience for those wanting a little more than a general admission ticket, which grants access to complimentary catering and a dedicated cash bar (the bar will also use the Howler system).
And that’s not all – back by popular demand are the enlightening artist masterclasses which will also be held at the CTICC on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to glean insights from some of the industry’s finest music minds.
Ticket Prices – no under 10s and no pass outs allowed:
General admission festival ticket at R950 per night per person which gives access to Sapphire and Topaz stages.
Surcharge tickets are in operation for Emerald (Rosies), and Ruby (Moses Molelekwa) at R30 per person per show. This surcharge is to manage capacity in the venues which can only seat 1500 per show. Festival goers are required to purchase a general festival ticket above to then purchase surcharged show tickets.
General admission tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster on 11 March 2024. Surcharge Tickets for Ruby and Emerald will be released later in March.
Note: this is a cashless event.
See previous year’s bills here, here and here.
What: Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2024
CTIJF date: 3 and 4 May 2024
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
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