Durban Beach Festival 2015

In it's 4th year running, the annual Durban Beach Fest is back for 2015, last week during an intimate briefing, organisers have confirmed that this years festival is a go and promised to have a star studded line up for the event. This years ultimate summer celebration will be taking place at the Sunkist Beach, Durban on Saturday the 28th of November 2015.

Durban Beach Festival which is powered by Gagasi FM and Hunters is the place to be, with over 3000 people expected to attend and some of South Africa's hottest talent on offer, it's definitely one not to be missed. Organisers have pulled out all the stops to ensure that the festival will  have a safe party environment, superb hospitality and entertainment. 

"Now in its fourth consecutive year, the annual Beach Festival has seen great success over the past three years and we look forward to another amazing festival. This year together with the event organisers, we went bigger and better to usher in December in true Durban style. With over 30 talented artists from across the country, we at Gagasi are once again proud to be behind such a popular initiative, further encouraging local tourism in the province, Woza Durban!" - Khulelani Shandu (Gagasi FM)

The line-up includes:

HIP HOP - AKA, DaLES, Dreamteam and Yanga

DANCE - DJ Tira, Zakes Bantwini, Proffesor, DJ Cndo, DJ Zinhle and Bongz

GAGASI - King Sifiso, DJ Vumar, Junior Da Rocka, DJ Mario, DJ Sonic and DJ Le Soul

NEW SCHOOL - Aewonwolf, Shekinah, Breeze and NastyC

LOCAL - DJ Feel, Benny Maverick, JnrB, Meech, Og, Touch of Soul and Nag

MC's - Mzokoloko, Nomalanga, Thandolwethu, Kini Shandu, Khaya Dlala and Thedeka Zulu(Uzalo)

There are still more artists to be announced with some big names due to be released so stay tuned for more closer to the event! Tickets are available at Computicket, with general tickets at R120 and VIP selling for R350. 

Red Bull Nightshift 2012

This Saturday, 30th June 2012 see's Durbans North Beach play host to the Red Bull Night Shift. In what can be described as the most anticipated speciality event on the local surfing calendar, it see's 8 local and international surfers competiting against each other in a tow-at surfing demonstration. Durban can boast the best winter weather in SA and also plays host to another major surfing competition during this season, so its no surprise that the organisers chose the city to host this years event.

The event will feature local boy and surfing legend Jordy Smith who is looking forward to seeing the east coast massive turn out in their numbers to support the event.  The turn out at last years event held at Camps Bay was huge to say the least. The other surfers taking past in the competition are: the current ASP 4th ranked surfer Adriano De Souza, from Sao Paulo, Brazil and 26th ranked Kolohe Andino from San Clemente, California The South African contingent includes Rudy Palmboom, David Weare, Travis Logie Dan Redman and Ricky Basnett.

Jordy and co will be pulling off some ground breaking and innovative moves to wow the crowds under the flood flights. Last year saw some pretty outrageous moves which included a spectacular "Superman" by Jordy, so we can only expect more this year. The event will also feature live entertainment by some of the best local talent on offer, which are City Bowl Misers and Shadow Club, both of whom I've seen live and highly recommend.

I wonder if Jordy will bring along his model girlfriend Lyndall Jarvis? Wouldnt mind spotting her in the crowd, maybe convince her to be a Bucket Babe! Anyway, if you cant make the event, you can track proceedings on twitter using the hashtag #RBNightshift or you can join the event page on Facebook Nightshift.

Red Bull Nightshift is supported by O'Neill and Oakley. The event has been rated as an ASP Speciality Event.