The V&A Waterfront once again stages a wide range of free events taking place across the property this month. Fan favourites such as Take the Stage, Friday Night Jazz, Silo Concerts and High School Band Slam all continue to entertain guests.
Be sure not to miss The Suidoosterfees Talent Search: Semi-Finals, AISCT High School Marimba Bands, The Steelband Project Western Cape, and Manchester City Treble Tour.
Free V&A Waterfront events March 2024:
V&A Waterfront High School Band Slam
Date: 7 and 12 to 15 March
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 5.30pm to 8pm
It’s time to rock around the clock at the V&A Waterfront’s annual High School Band Slam presented by MTN. See future rock stars battle it out for the coveted title and equipment valued at R25 000. A Spirit award prize of R5 000 will also be given away. The finals take place on 15 March, where the three finalists will also stand a chance of winning musical equipment for their school to the value of R25 000 from Bothners.
See the full line-up and school schedule here.
Friday Night Jazz at Makers Landing
Date: 8 March
Venue: Makers Landing
Time: 6pm
The Airborne band was formed in 1984 and has been a popular attraction at venues and concerts around Cape Town and South Africa. The 6-piece unit is comprised of Sean O’Connel on keyboard/lead vocals; Andre’ Webb on bass; Angelo Syster on guitar; Bjorn Petersen on drums; Mathew O’Connel on saxophone and Leonie Le Roux on vocals. They will be sure to have you dancing and singing to renowned smooth jazz sounds and songs.
Suidoosterfees Talent Search: Semi-finals
Date: 16 March
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 10am to 3pm
The Suidoosterfees Talent Search has resumed, and on 16 March the semi-finalists will battle it out for the sought-after crown. The overall winner will receive R10 000, the best dancer will receive free training for a year at Dance For All, and one lucky candidate will be given a contract by the talent agency, 33 And Me.
Take the Stage presented by MTN
Date: 17 March
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Oceanico is a fusion of Brazilian and African rhythms led by Paulo Costa. The project emerged in Cape Town in 2020, celebrating cultural diversity through the production of their debut album, Aquariou. Released in 2021, the project united 14 musicians from Brazil and South Africa. Since their official debut, they have gained a dedicated following.
Manchester City Treble Tour
Date: 17 March
Venue: Croquet Lawn
Time: 9am to 6pm
The Manchester City Treble Trophy Tour is a fan event at the Croquet Lawn, V&A Waterfront. Eager fans will have the opportunity to celebrate the last season’s historic achievements and have their photos taken with the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup trophies. To register, see link
AISCT High School Marimba Bands
Date: 18 March
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 12pm
Enjoy a lunchtime showcase of AISCT High School Marimba Bands. They will celebrate their students eight months of preparation with original marimba arrangements of songs from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Michael Jackson, Drake and Johnny Clegg. From only six high school marimba students in 2015, their marimba ensemble has evolved into two large marimba bands currently constituting more than 50 high school students in their program.
Steelband Project Western Cape
Date: 20 March
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 10am to 1.30pm
The Steelband Project (Western Cape) was set up in 1997 by Liz Brouckaert and David Wickham. The Project is active in suburban, township and rural areas, and has been instrumental in setting up steelbands throughout the province. There are currently 10 steelbands being taught by the Steelband Project.
Friday Night Jazz at Makers Landing
Date: 22 March
Venue: Makers Landing
Time: 6pm
The Glenn Robertson Band loves to move from swing to modern jazz and is spiced with some Latin flavour. On vocals is Glenn Robertson and Michelle Robertson; Tony Drake on keyboard; Wesley Rustin on bass; Ivan Bell on drums; and William Haubrich on trumpet, flugelhorn and trombone. Glenn Robertson was also one of the founder members of the band Airborne and was the lead vocalist for the Tony Schilder Trio for a season at the Sherwood, better known as Club Montreal in Manenberg.
What: Free V&A Waterfront events
When: March 2024
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