The Two Oceans Aquarium together with Texx and the City, have joined forces to stage a stripped down series of events this winter, dubbed After Dark, featuring some of Cape Town’s finest bands.
On three nights only, in June, July and August 2018, the area in front of the I&J Ocean Exhibit will transform into a cozy, living room-style setting where you’ll be able to enjoy two bands each evening.
Holding 1.6 million liters of sea water, the I&J Ocean Exhibit provides a massive home to rays, green sea turtles, a giant guitarfish and other marine creatures.
Live music at Two Oceans Aquarium
Grassy Spark and Southern Wild (June), aKing and Bam Bam Brown (July), and Majozi and Gemma Griffiths (August) have been handpicked to perform.
“We used to host music recitals at the Aquarium years ago and they were very popular. Because of demand, and recognising that the Aquarium is a unique, spellbinding venue where truly anything is possible, we’ve been keen to bring live music back for quite some time now,” says Two Oceans Aquarium Marketing and Online Executive Ingrid Sinclair. “Of course, we needed to make sure that we could put on the perfect show that showcases the best of local talent while inviting listeners through our doors, after closing time, to experience music in a whole new way.”
About the launch of After Dark, Texx and the City’s founder and editor Tecla Ciolfi says, “The Two Oceans Aquarium is without a doubt my favourite place in Cape Town and I’ve never been more excited about any events I’ve ever hosted. Texx and the City also turns 10 years old this year, so I’m using After Dark as the perfect excuse to have three birthday parties that feature some of my favourite SA bands.”
Sinclair says, “Texx and the City was the obvious choice of partner for After Dark – Tecla is highly respected in the industry, has her finger on the pulse of local music, and just so happens to be a genuine fan of the Aquarium.”
Joining the After Dark family is nautical themed microbrewery, Drifter Brewing Company, known for their unusual brews – like the Ocean Aged Tripel which was sunk on the Atlantic seabed for a full year. Drifter will provide either a tasty Buchu-infused Gin ‘n’ Tonic or a Pick Me Up Pale Ale to each guest upon arrival and the full range of Drifter beers will be on sale.
The gigs
Wednesday 25 June 2018
Grassy Spark and Southern Wild
Tickets: R295 at Quicket
Facebook Event
Wednesday 25 July 2018
aKing and Bam Bam Brown
Tickets: R295 at Quicket
Facebook Event
Wednesday 29 August 2018
Majozi and Gemma Griffiths
Tickets: R295 at Quicket
Facebook Event
What: After Dark
Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Tickets: Limited to 180 pax per event
Doors open: 7pm, first act 8pm, second act 9pm
Social Media links: Two Oceans Aquarium, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, #AfterDarkSA
Drifter Brewery: Drifter Brewing Company, Facebook, Twitter, Instagra
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