BOOMTOWN LINE UP

The biggest marquee at this years Hollywood Bets Durban July just upped the hotness this week as they announced the line-up to hit the stage at this years spectacle. The entertainment is unrivalled on the day. Combining a hand-picked selection of Mzansi’s most talented artists we create a high energy experience offering top class sound stage and lighting for our guests enjoyment.

The artists that will perform at BOOMTOWN presented by Johnnie Walker Blonde this year are as follows:

Tickets for all packages are now on sale and available via the website: www.boomtown.durban, details on the packages can be found there as well. 

Ultra South Africa 2024

Ultra South Africa, the country's premier electronic dance music festival, will return in 2024. Ultra South Africa 2023 broke attendance records and is now set to welcome back tens of thousands of electronic music lovers in March 2024 for two more events in Cape Town and Johannesburg. 

Ultra South Africa 2024 will take place on Friday 1 March in Cape Town at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, and on Saturday 2 March in Johannesburg at the Expo Centre at Nasrec. 

Ultra South Africa is anticipating a huge demand for tickets for its 2024 edition, and has unveiled a ticket registration prior to its official on-sale launch. With registration, fans will receive the chance to buy limited Tier 1 tickets at launch-phase pricing – the most affordable tickets available. Attendees can register for tickets at www.UltraSouthAfrica.com/Tickets before Tier 1 tickets officially go on sale on Tuesday 1 August.

General Access tickets are from R695.

VIP tickets are from R1,500.

VVIP (Johannesburg only) tickets are from R3,500.

Ticket prices are all-inclusive, with no additional or hidden fees. 

With nearly 500,000 attendees over Ultra South Africa’s eight-year history, the 2024 edition will sustain the festival’s storied legacy by bringing the event to new heights with elevated, top-shelf production and musical talent. 

Stay connected with ULTRA South Africa on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for additional updates and lineup announcements.

BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken 2023

 

The Hollywoodbets Durban July is a celebration of fashion, lifestyle, the best in marquee hospitality, and the most anticipated day on the horse racing calendar. This year the event will again attract the country’s most sociable personalities for a day of non-stop entertainment.

BOOMTOWN presented by HEINEKEN® is back for the 13TH year at the Hollywoodbets Durban July, 2023. This Marquee is widely recognised for consistently providing the ultimate in expert hospitality, and world class stage & lighting complimented by Mzansi’s top musical artists. BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken® will be changing the game in 2022 and raising the bar to bring you an unforgettable Hollywoodbets Durban July experience. This year’s Marquee welcomes new exciting experiential attractions, and all the who’s who of the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Join the #1 Marquee experience as we celebrate BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken® 2023.

Pricing is as follows: 

GENERAL

Your one way ticket for general access into BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken®, and a memorable Hollywoodbets Durban July experience.

• Entrance into BOOMTOWN Presented by Heineken®
• General marquee access
• Cocktail style seating
• Cash bar facilities
• Food vendors
• Plasma screens with live feed of the horseracing
• Tote betting facilities

VIP

This VIP raised deck offers you a premium hospitality experience including a complimentary lunch & dinner buffet, as well as a complimentary bar offering from 11am – 5pm.

• Access to exclusive VIP Lounge
• Bespoke bar facilities with complimentary offering from 11am - 5pm
• *Spirits, wines, beers, ciders, and soft drinks are complimentary
• (Premium spirits, shooters and Champagne on sale)
• Complimentary buffet lunch 1pm - 5pm
• Complimentary buffet dinner 6pm - 9pm
• VIP restaurant
• Tote betting facilities
• Plasma screens with live feed of the horseracing
• Trailer toilets
• *Please note the entrance ticket to the Greyville racecourse must be
• purchased separately to the BOOMTOWN marquee ticket.
• For groups of 25 people or more a private VIP lounge can be arranged.

VVIP

This VVIP raised deck offers you a premium hospitality experience including a complimentary lunch & dinner buffet, as well as a complimentary bar offering from 11am – 10pm. Event closes at 11pm.

• Access to exclusive VVIP Lounge
• Bespoke bar facilities with complimentary offering from 11am - 10pm
• *Spirits, wines, beers, ciders, and soft drinks are complimentary. (Premium spirits, shooters
• and Champagne on sale)
• Complimentary buffet lunch 1pm - 5pm
• Complimentary buffet dinner 6pm - 9pm
• VVIP restaurant
• Tote betting facilities
• Plasma screens with live feed of the horseracing
• Trailer toilets
• *Please note the entrance ticket to the Greyville racecourse must be
• purchased separately to the BOOMTOWN marquee ticket.
• For groups of 50 people or more a private VIP lounge can be arranged.

VVIP Private Tables of 10 or 20

Includes all of the VVIP ticket benefits as well as the following private table benefits:

• Greyville Racecourse entry ticket valued at R230
• Private booth table
• 1 waiter to assist with bottle service
• The following complimentary drinks will be given to your table on arrival:
• 1 x Bottle of French Champagne, 1 x Bottle of Gold Label,
• 1 x Bottle of Ciroc Vodka, 10 x Heineken®, 5 x Red Bull,
• Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
• *Please note that any additional bottles will be for purchase.

*Please note the entrance ticket to the Greyville racecourse must be purchased separately to the BOOMTOWN marquee ticket.

BoomTown presented by Heineken

With the Vodacom Durban July just one sleep away, most of the country is busy making their way to the party capital this weekend. Conveys will arrive tomorrow at Greyville Racecourse to pay witness to the continents biggest Horse Racing Event and there is only one marquee you should be at. BoomTown, presented by Heineken promises to be the Capital of Entertainment as the biggest Marquee for the 11th year running. 

Recognised for providing the ultimate in expert hospitality, BoomTown presented by Heineken and powered by Channel O and East Coast Radio is the only choice in providing the finest lifestyle and premium experience at the Vodacom Durban July. Joining an already announced music line with SA's biggest multi-award winning artists such as Kwesta, Sjava, Lady Zamar, Busiswa, Sun-El, Black Motion, Mlindo the Vocalist, Da Capo. Sumbody and Benny Maverick, is Holly Rey, Thabsie and Ms Cosmo who will ensure BoomTown is the entertainment capital at this years Durban July. 

Experience impeccable fashion, premium hospitality and urban lifestyle at its best and celebrate Stars of Africa at this years Boomtown presented by Heinken. A variety of hospitality packages are still available for purchase at BoomTown via Computicket. These include:

• General Access - R690 pp
• VIP package - R2500pp
• VVIP package - R3500pp
• Private Tables - R4500 ex vat pp (tables of 10 or 20)

For more information on ticketing and bookings, visit Computicket website, for more info on group bookings, kindly email david@boomtownevents.co.za

Heineken Boomtown

After over a decade of providing impeccable entertainment, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Heineken. We’ve teamed up to bring you unmatched entertainment this Vodacom Durban July making BOOMTOWN presented by Heineken the prime place to be!#HeinekenBOOMTOWN pic.twitter.com/Rg7fkeybuG

— #HeinekenBoomtown (@Boomtownza) May 6, 2019

If you're heading to the Vodacom Durban July this year, there really is only one marquee to be at and that's the Boomtown marquee. This years its powered by everyone's favourite beer, Heineken and is sure to be bigger and better than ever before. With the marquee growing every year, there's bound to be more things to see and do as you party the night away at the countries best horse racing event.

Packages for Heineken Boomtown are available for purchase with more information on the marquee to be released soon. For now you can purchase your tickets from computicket.

Amstel Boomtown 2018

When it comes to the Durban July, it's all about which marquee you're at, it's got have the vibe, the performers, the bars, the atmosphere that encompasses the event and there is only one marquee that's worth mentioning, and it's the Boomtown marquee! In what will be it's 10th year running this year, organizers are pulling out all the stops to ensure this years Boomtown is the biggest and best so far. While title sponsors may have changed over the years, the ethos of Boomtown still remains the same, giving the people whom attend an experience encompassing the ultimate in hospitality, luxury, decadence and vibe.

This year Boomtown is sponsored by Amstel and powered by Channel O and they are excited to announce the musical entertainment at this years biggest social event in Africa on the 7th of July 2018. This years line up is  all about celebrating South Africa's favourite musical genres, be prepared to experience music and urban lifestyle at its finest as Shimza, Maphorisa, Bongo Maffin, HHP, Shekinah, DreamTeam and Babes Wodumo take the Amstel Boomtown stage by storm!

There are a host of ticket packages available for Amstel Boomtown, starting off with General Access, R690, VIP Individual packages from R2500 and VVIP Individual packages from R3500, more information on what these tickets include, see the Boomtown website. For group bookings and private table bookings, please contact David from Boomtown events on david@boomtownevents.co.za. All individual tickets are available to purchase from Computicket. 

Be sure to look out for more exciting Amstel Boomtown announcements by following their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts as all roads lead to the ultimate Durban July lifestyle marquee on 7 July 2018! 

Jack Daniels Sound City

With just over 2 weeks to go to Africa's most prestigious horse racing event, the Vodacom Durban July, Jack Daniels has announced that they're coming back bigger and better with their Jack Daniel's Sound City Marquee. In association Vuzu Amp, YFM & Gagasi FM, the Jack Daniel's Sound City is set to be the most spectacular party and lifestyle experience at the countries great horse racing event. 

The 2nd of July see's Durban's Greyville transform into the nations party capital with a day full of racing and a night full of partying. Whether you're there for the races, the fashion or just there to have a good time, the Vodacom Durban July is the premier event to be at and Jack Daniel's Sound City is the place to be seen. With a host of some of the hottest local artist set to perform, a large dance floor, VIP and VVIP lounges, why would you want to go anywhere else?

Jack Daniel's has a reputation of being the best marquee to be at and this years is no different. Organizers have pulled out all the stops to ensuring that Sound City will be the hottest marquee at the July, it aims to deliver fans a unique experience that combines luxurious hospitality, high fashion and a social atmosphere together with an untouchable stage and sound experience. All in a city of marquees built on premium raised hospitality decks, which exists for just 1 day of the year!

The party starts from midday and continues into the evening some of Mzanzi's finest entertaining the crowds, some of which include Black Coffee, Mi Casa, Mafikizolo, K.O, Nasty C, Kid X, Aewon Wolf, Speedsta and many more. Jack Daniel's also is known for giving up and coming artist a chance to play, this year see's DJ Wobbly, Nelz and Breeze take to the Sound City stage for their shot in the spot light. 

Tickets for Jack Daniel's Sound City starts from R490 for General, R1700 for VIP and R2750 for VVIP and available at Computicket now. For a detail break down on what each ticket includes, please see below. 

General (Silver) – R490pp	VIP (Gold) – R1 700pp	VVIP (Platinum) – R2 750pp
Cocktail lounge 50 metres of bar Café restaurant Plasma screens with live racing feed Betting facilities	Exclusive decked VIP Lounge 40 metres of bar Included in the ticket price is a complimentary bar service* (11am – 5pm) Light lunch Buffet dinner Private toilet facilities Trackside viewing deck Plasma screens with live racing feed Private betting facilities *Complimentary bar service includes free local spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks, Premium stock on sale.	Exclusive VVIP Lounge Premium décor Included in the ticket price is a complimentary bar service* (11am-10pm) Light lunch Buffet dinner Trackside viewing deck Plasma screens with live racing feed Private luxury toilets Private betting facilities Fully staffed facility, including dedicated waitresses, bar staff, hostesses, security and senior management.   *Complimentary bar service includes free local spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks, Premium stock on sale.

For more information, or to pre-book a Private Table of 10 or 20, which includes Bottle service, please contact Spha on 079 034 1445 or e-mail hospitality@rusco.co.za

The Jack Daniel's Sound City Marquee experience will be open from 11am-10pm. Please note that the entrance ticket to the Greyville racecourse must be bought separately to the Sound City tickets. For more, visit www.jdsoundcity.co.za 

Ultra SA 2016 - Line Up Times

With just under 2 weeks to go till South Africa's premier dance festival, organisers have released the the final artist line ups and times. So you know exactly where and when to be during Ultra weekend to catch your favourite artist!

With over 16 headlining international artists spread over 3 days in 2 cities, this years Ultra South Africa is bound to be the biggest South Africa has seen so far. With the event spanning 2 day's in each city, it's easy for one to get lost in the euphoria of it all, hence the organisers have made things easy and released the timings now so that you and your mates can plan your Ultra Experience.

Starting off in Joburg, your two days kicks off at 2pm on Friday the 26th with all three stages, Main Stage, Live Loud and Soul Candi. On Saturday see's the Sould Candi stage change into the highly anticipated Resistance stage featuring acts such as Seth Troxler, Martinez Brothers and South Africa's very own Black Coffee. Tiesto brings the Joburg event to a close on the 27th with an extended set on Main Stage, you do not want to miss that!

Cape Town kicks off proceedings on Saturday the 27th at 2pm on all 3 stages, Ultra Main Stage, Bridges for Music at the Camp Site and Strange Loving. Skrillex brings the first night to a close with his set on Main Stage. Saturday see's Strange Loving stage converted to Resistance Stage. But thats not all for Cape Town folk...

Cape Town's very own COCO night club will be hosting an exclusive VVIP Lounge at Ultra Cape Town, which is dubbed "strictly for the upper echelon". So if you wan't to attend the countries biggest electronic dance music festival but also want to do it in style and luxury, this is for you! Be spoiled in your own private table section by the dedicated service team, exquisitely perched on the limited capacity VVIP deck. Access to private bathrooms, lounge area, area bars and bottle service is all included in this package, for more information, contact ultravvip@cococpt.co.za, alternatively call 072 673 6869. 

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