As the jam-packed Voorkamerfest 2024 weekend approaches on 19 and 20 October, organisers have announced the dynamic performer line-up.
Burlesque comic Irit Noble, rapper and storyteller Jitsvinger, comedian Kagiso Mokgadi, magician Stuart Lightbody, and the AfroTropica Steel band will make a welcome return to Darling’s front rooms. Joining the lineup for the first time will be Darling’s very own First Lady, Evita Bezuidenhout, alongside other notable talents including actor Philip Moolman and solo singer-songwriters Tim Parr, Hannah Ray, John Conrad, Loren Ehlers, Eugene Grobler and Giuliette Price. Small ensembles include percussionist and vocal duo Lungiswa Plaatjies with Kim Masala, the Delicious Monsters punk and rock band, and the Voices of Afrika vocal quartet. Stand-up comedian Angel Campey will add a laugh a minute, while participating dancers include Flo Dance and the Waterfront Theatre School, and for something completely different, Spac Lingwood (pictured above) will make music on wineglass rims.
Adventure and discovery
Set in the picturesque town of Darling located an hour from Cape Town, the Voorkamerfest (VKF) has become a standout event on South Africa’s cultural calendar. Since its inception in 2003 by Dutch entrepreneurs Wim Visser and Inge Bos, with support from Pieter-Dirk Uys (pictured right), Darling residents and founding sponsor Stigting Doen (NL), the festival has gained a reputation for its innovative format. Darling Brew now serves as the main festival hub, replacing Evita se Perron as the central meeting point.
Adding to the festival’s allure is the element of surprise. Attendees will not know in advance which performances they’ll see or which venues they’ll visit. After checking in at Darling Brew, festivalgoers will be taken by local minibus taxis along one of seven color-coded routes to enjoy three thirty-minute performances at secret locations, elevating the sense of adventure and discovery.
What: Voorkamerfest 2024
How, where and when: Taxis will depart from Darling Brew promptly at 11am and 5pm on Saturday, 19 October, and at 11am on Sunday, 20 October 2024. Guests are encouraged to arrive an hour early at Darling Brew, located at 48 Caledon Street, Darling, to collect their tickets and colour-coded wristbands from the box office.
Booking:
Tickets cost R300 per person through Quicket
Advance booking is highly recommended as the festival typically sells out well ahead of the event
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