Ken joins the boys

As we edge ever so close to June for the first ever Clarkson, Hammond and May Live tour, another bombshell has just dropped! Ken Block, the YouTube sensation with his Gymkhana videos is set to join the 3 stoodges on stage during the event which takes placec from the 12th-14th of June later this year. 

Ken needs no introduction to South African fans as many were left with their jaws gaping after watching one or all of his seven YouTube Gymkhana videos. Ken has mastered the extreme art of burning rubber in an extravagent form known as gymkhana, which requires the driver to skillfully manoevure their cars around a series of cones, slaloms, 180 degree turns, 360 degree turns, figure 8 turns and other obstacles. Ken adds his unique creativity in each video as he uses standing and moving objects to drift around. 

Ken's prefered manufacturer is Ford as he started off with the Focus, then a Fiesta but as you have seen in his latest video, he has acquired an iconic 845bhp, all wheel drive modified 1965 'notchback' Ford Mustang Hoonicorn and he is bringing it with him for the tour, it's the first time he will be performing in a closed arena and the first time he will be performing in Africa as a whole, so be sure to see history in the making by getting your tickets now! 

                     

Heres what Ken had to say about his inclusion to this event: "I'm stoked to have been invited by Clarkson, Hammond and May to this massie motoring event. I've had the pleasure of working with these guys before and it's always been a lot of fun, I think bringing what I do to an arena format is going to be awesome, and I can't wait to meet the fans in South Africa. It'll be my first tie visiting the country and I've heard they're passionate about all things automotive, so I think they're going to enjoy what I'm goignt to be doing with my Hoonicorn from Gymkhana 7"

I'm not sure about you but I'm pretty amped to see this guy live! For more information on Clarkson, Hammond and May Live, visit the website, Facebook page or follow them on twitter @clarkhammaysa

Clarkson, Hammond and May - LIVE!

Well after much speculation, many fans around the globe are glad to hear that the 3 musketeers of the motoring world are returning but not to a TV screen but rather a live performance. Following the recent happenings with Jeremy and his former place of employments, many were unsure if the live show that was bookmarked to be held at the Ticketprp Dome in Johannesburg would go ahead, but producers of the event have answered that question now, stating that they will be touring South Africa and they cannot wait to be back. 

It's been 4 years since the team last had an event in Johannesburg and whilst they enjoyed success with it in Durban, they're equally happy to be performing in the North again. The shows creative director, Rowland French had this to say: "We absolutely love the fans in South Africa and we're thrilled to be returning to Johannesburg for the first time in four years, for a limited number of shows that are sale for 2015 only. Jeremy, Richard, James and the entire production team have always had a great time in South Africa and truly believe it has the best fans in the world. We;re looking forward to putting on an incredible show, featuring all the things people know and love the presenters, as well as the spectacular action sequences the production has become famous for."

Fans of the show can expect much of the same from the trio, the action packed 90 minutes show is sure to include smoking tyres, jaw dropping supercars, loads of entertainment and laughs galore. If you are a petrol head and miss seeing these three on your TV screens, you know you have to attend this show so making sure you booking your tickets early for the best seats in the house! Pre-registration closes tonight the 14th of April at midnight. Once pre-registered, you will be legible for pre-sales which open on the 15th of April. If not, ticket sales open to the general public on the 20th of April 2015.

There will be 4 shows in total from the 12th - 14th of June, with 2 shows on the Saturday. Ticket prices range from R395 to R995. For the die hards, there are also two hospitality packages available, 

• the Supporters Village Package for R1999 excl VAT includes tented pre-show hospitality in the Amphitheatre at the The Ticketpro Dome with live cooking stations and a variety of meal options and the complimentary beer, wine and cool drinks (spirits on a cash basis), prime seating for the arena show and parking.

• The VIP Package for R2999 excl VAT includes entry into the VIP Hospitality Suite with prime bleacher seating on the mezzanine, hot and cold snacks on arrival, a VIP buffet meal, a complimentary local bar (including standard brand spirits), a corporate gift and parking. 

To book these extremely limited packages, contact Wendy via email on wendy@befestivals.co.za or call 031 303 9177.

Show dates and times:

• Friday, 12th June - Gates open at 2pm, show times: 9pm to 10.20pm
• Saturday, 13th June - Gates open at 11am, show times: 1.30pm-3pm & 6pm-7.30pm
• Sunday, 14th June - Gates open at 9am, show times: 11.30am-1pm

Visit the website for more info and to pre-register for pre-sales: www.clarksonhammondandmaylive.co.za