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

Gateway's Vodacom Durban July Preview Fashion Show 2019

If there was one event I could honestly say I look forward to every year, it would definitely be the Gateway Vodacom Durban July Preview Fashion Show. Every year Gateway pulls out all the stops to make it bigger and better than the year before. The center plays host to a glamorous evening of fashion which takes place exactly a week before the countries biggest horse racing event, the Vodacom Durban July and gives race goers the chance to see the creations available for them to wear to the races. This years event will feature 10 Young Designer Award student finalists, together with the Vodacom Durban July invited Designers, in a dazzling showcase highlighting the event theme, 'Stars of Africa'. Plus a special collection entitled 'Amazing Africa' will also be exhibited. This is an event that is surely not to be missed and if you think the fashion show is great, wait till you see what the after party has in store! 

Tickets for the event are on sale now via Webtickets, at R650 a ticket which includes access to the Preview Fashion show, VIP Area, Live performances by South African artists, snacks and limited open bar. 

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.

Gateway VDJ Preview Fashion Show & Concert 2018

It's the biggest pre-party in build up to Durban's prestigious horse racing event, the Gateway Vodacom Durban July Preview Fashion Show and Concert takes place this Saturday at the Wavepark in Gateway Theatre of Shopping! The main event being the fashion show starts at 7pm and offers local designers a chance to showcase their garments for the Vodacom Durban July, starting off owith the Timeless Collection which features pieces by Brenda Quin, Hanrie Lues, Katekani Moreku, Leona Magdelene Pillay, Madelain Clark, Martin Steenkamp, Racine Lyle, Meredith Denny, Sadie Bostworth Smith, Sibusiswe Msimang and Skye Pengelly. Following that will be an Invited Designers showcase with capsule pieces from Paledi Segapo, JJ Schoeman, Zama Mathe, Vino Moodley, Sandile Duke Mngadi, Kathrin Kidger, Casey Jeanne and Leigh Schubert, who is proud to be amongst African designers who aren't afraid to stand out or make a statement as they remain accessible and approachable. The Vodacom Durban July's Young Designers competition winners will also have the opportunity to showcase their collections as well as key Gateway retailers revealing their interpretation of this years theme, it's Time. The fashion show is brought you by Gateway and Vodacom RED. 

Once the fashion frenzy is over, it's time to let your hair down and party the night away to some of the best South African talent there is who take over the stage in the official concert. This years line-up includes award winning artists such as Kwesta, DJ Funky B, Deon G, Locnville, DJ Carly O and Okmalumkoolkat. If reputation has anything to do with it, you won't want to miss this one as the past years events have been nothing short of spectacular. 

Tickets for the concert are on sale via Webticket for R120, tickets can be purchased at the venue on the day for R140. Limited number of VIP Marquee tickets are on sale for R1000 per person. Seating for the Fashion Show is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open at 6pm and the event ends at 11h45pm. 

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 Boomtown 2017

For many, Winter signals the time where people would rather be indoors, snuggled up under a blanket and binge watching TV, mainly because of the cold weather, fortunately for us on the East Coast of South Africa, we need not go to such drastic measures as the weather God's have blessed us with a Winter that is far from hibernation standard. Hence making Durban the ideal party destination for everyone, and with this in mind there is no bigger party than the Vodacom Durban July, which is held annually on the first Saturday of July. Africa's biggest horse racing event just grows in statue and prestige every year, with the crowds increasing as the years go by, organisers pull out all the stops to ensure the event is not only a successful one but better than the last.

Ask anyone who attends the Vodacom Durban July which is the best and biggest marquee and they will all give you the same answer, Jack Daniels Boomtown! In its 9th year at the Races, BoomTown together with Jack Daniel's and powered by VUZU AMP promises to be the finest lifestyle marquee at Africa's biggest horse racing event. BoomTown combines the exciting sport of horseracing with an extraordinary music-line up and premium lounges with luxurious design and decor. It also features front line views of the racetrack for as close as possible racing action. The fashion, hospitality and urban lifestyle experienced at BoomTown is unrivaled and it's one of the key reasons why people keep coming back year after year. 

This years Music line-up see's the biggest and best that Mzanzi has to offer to grace the stage at BoomTown, organisers ask that you be prepared to experience the music and whisky at its finest as Mafikizolo, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick, Nasty C, Black Motion, Shekinah, Sketchy Bongo, DJ Fresh, DJ Shimza, Glen Lewis, DJ Capital, Du Boiz, DJ Milkshake, DJ Dimplez and DJ Vigilante and more rock the BoomTown stage!

Tickets are now on sale and available via Computicket and range from General Access, VIP, VVIP and Platinum Tower (a new brand offering). For Group Bookings, contact Glynnis at the BoomTown Events Office on: 060 00 3768 or e-mail: sales1@boomtownevents.co.za. More information on tickets, click here, prices below. 

GA 

General Access - R690  

VIP

VIP Individual Package - R2190

VIP Private Tables R3500 per person (Tables of 10 or 20)

Private Lounges R3500 per person (Minimum of 10 people) 

VVIP

VVIP Individual Package - R2950

VVIP Private Tables R3990 per person (Tables of 10 or 20)

Private Lounges R3990 per person (Minimum of 10 people)

Platinum - R6750

Gateway's Vodacom Durban July Preview Fashion Show & Concert

Durban is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the calendar, its probably the biggest horse racing event on the continent and grows bigger every year. In preparation for this mammoth event of fashion, beauty and horse racing, Gateway, Theatre of Shopping is hosting it's annual Durban July Preview Fashion Show & Concert. Apart from the July, this is one event you want to be at! 

Gateway, which is Durban's one stop mall for everything fashion related hosts a yearly preview fashion show which in the past has proven to be a massive success. The preview fashion show has their tenants displaying the latest trends and designs for people to purchase and look their best for the Vodacom Durban July. This years theme for the Vodacom Durban July is the The Colour of Magic and exhibitors are sure to bring out the best in colour and magic, Gateway has as well with confirmed hosts being local magician Mo Magic and Durban born beauty, Shashi Naidoo! Naidoo is no stranger to Gateway as she participated in last years Celeb Chef Showdown which was hosted at Gateway. 

Apart from the Fashion, the big draw card is definitely the after party, with some of the biggest names in SA music invited to perform. This year see's the likes of Nasty C, Aewon Wolf, Kyle Deutsch, DJ Ready D, Tresor, Timo ODV, Ryki and Sketchy Bongo. Tickets for the concert are available now at webtickets for R80 or R100 at the venue. Make sure you get yours now before they sell out. It's sure to be the party to be at before the Vodacom Durban July. 

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 

Jack Daniels Boomtown 2015

With less than a month to go to the countries biggest and best horse racing event, the Vodacom Durban July, people across the country would be searching frantically at which marquee they're going to be at but reality, there really is only one place to be and that's Jack Daniiels Boomtown!

Besides being the biggest marquee at the countries showcase horse racing event, this year organises have gone out of their way to secure the countries freshest and hottest talent to perform on stage. Previously the line up included the likes of hip-hop royalty Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Da L.E.S, KO, Riky Rik, Okmalumkoolkat and Dreamteam along with DJ Dimplez amd the Major League DJs, superstar DJs Fresh and Black Coffee, international exports Mafikizolo, Uhuru and Black Motion.

Thats a pretty stellar line up right there but now promoters Airy Scott have announced 13 additional acts, Durbans own WTF, Aewon Wolf, Gemini, Breeze, DJ Feel, Benny Maverick, Chynaman and Gagasi FM;s TP and Vumar. Hip hop fans will be glad to see that Jozi's DJ Speedsta has been included to the line up as well, along with up and coming rapper and Jack Daniels Music Scouts 2014 winner Gigi Lamayne who will perform her hit single Ice Cream.

Jack Daniels Boomtown will be powered by exclusive media partners Vuzu Amp, YFM and Gagasi FM. 

Ticket Information:

Tickets are available now from Computicket, group bookings can be made via Airey Scott office on 031 566 2720.

GENERAL TICKET - R490 per person

• Carpeted cocktail lounge
• 50 metre of bar
• Cafe restaurant 
• Plasma screens with racing feed
• Betting facilities

VIP TICKET - R1700 per person

• Exclusive decked VIP Lounge
• 40 metres of a bar
• Full complimentary bar* (11am-5pm)
• Buffet lunch (1pm-4pm)
• Light dinner (6pm - 8pm)
• Private toilet facilities
• Trackside viewing deck
• Plasma screens with racing feed
• Privte betting facilities

*Premium spirits, wines, beers and sof drinks are complimentary. Selected Super stock on sale. 

VVIP TICKET - R2750 per person

• Exclusive decked VVIP Lounge
• Premium decor
• Full complimentary bar* (11am-10pm)
• Upscale buffet lunch (1pm-4pm)
• Light Dinner (6pm-8pm)
• Trackside viewing deck
• Plasma screens with racing feed
• Private luxury toilets
• Private betting facilities
• Fully staffed facility, including dedicated waitresses, bar staff, hostess, security and senior management.

*Premium Spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks are complimentary. Select Super Premium stock on sale.

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