The line-up for Jazz on the Rocks at Tietiesbaai in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve (outside Paternoster) has been firmed up. Weekend passes are still available for those seeking comfy accommodation.
For four days – from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 February 2018, Tietiesbaai is the spot for jazzsters to be. It’s casual and chilled, and the location allows punters to swim, kayak, sunbathe or fish while soaking up South African jazz.
The programme is pretty eclectic, featuring popular acts, some of whom will celebrate the legacy of the late Hugh Masekela in a special, We Love Hugh, themed tribute.
Here’s the line-up
Thursday: Little Giants; Ruby Truter; CT All Stars; Jeodhouse; DJ
Friday: West Coast Youth; Miles Entertainment; Hassan’adas; Vuvu Khumalo; The Rockets; DJ
Saturday: CMI; Bruckner Big Band;N2; Fancy Galada; Jarrad Ricketts; Donveno & Andrew Young; Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels; Lee Stagg; DJ
Sunday: G Funk: Beverly Scott Brown: Cameron Ward (Hugh Masekela’s guitarist); Darryl Andrews Big Band; Late Final; Alistair Izobell; Clarence Ford ‘Me Time’
Get a taste of Cameron Ward on guitar
“The Saldahna Bay Municipality had vision,” said Ford. “They saw the potential for growing tourism, local employment and skills training which we at Camissa Solutions offer. We use as many local residents as possible to provide the food and various other services, and this year we have arranged for all the food vendors to attend a day course at the Hotel School in Granger Bay.’
Clarence Ford went on to say that as Paternoster is a small coastal village with no immediate access to hospitals, 40 residents will be selected to attend an entry level first aid course.
Children are the VIP’s at all of these events and activities will be arranged for them. The environment is another important factor especially the huge sand dunes behind the beach. “As these are being eroded,” adds Camissa Solutions Director Lovetta Bolters “we are giving the kids an opportunity to learn about this and will be given a project that entails filling gabions with non-recyclable materials to block off the entrance to the dunes. Thereby helping to restore the dunes.”
Tietiesbaai is close to Paternoster (crayfish playground of Western Cape), Langebaan (casino) and the town of Vredenberg, with plenty of accommodation options from the plush to the earthy. Festival sponsors include The Saldahna Bay Municipality, Nedbank, Old Mutual, JTI and Heart FM.
What: Jazz on the Rocks 2018
Where: Tietiesbaai in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, Paternoster, Cape
When: 22 – 25 February, 2018
Info: 021 591 5208
Book tickets: camissa.salome@gmail.com
Weekend passes: Include a shuttle service from entrance to stage R700. Children up to 12 free, 12 to 18’s pay half price (R350)
Face Book: Jazz on the Rocks Tietie’s Bay FaceBook Group
Cover pic: Fancy Galada
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