Hanepoot Brass Band

The Hanepoot Brass Band line-up resembles that of the famous Brass Bands of New Orleans, but they uniquely perform the indigenous jazz styles of South Africa, with strong roots in the “goema”, the heartbeat of Cape Town’s own carnival bands, the “Kaapse Klopse”.

Started in 2019 by trombonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Jannie “Hanepoot” van Tonder, The Hanepoot Brass Band is an acoustic brass band comprising 6 horns, banjo and percussion. The band includes experienced professional musicians from all over the Western Cape:

Jannie Hanepoot (from Montagu) on Trombone, Carlton Adams (Elsiesrivier) and Siraaj Allen (Delft) on Trumpets, Simon Bates (Woodstock) on Tenor Sax, Duncan Johnson (Retreat) on Baritone Sax, Zhaun Gorridon (Athlone) on Sousaphone, Nick Turner (Loeriesfontein) on Banjo and Carlo Fabe (Westridge) on Percussion.

Audiences are loving the acoustic sound and the rich South African repertoire, which includes original material as well as dedications to the work of some of our great composers past and present.

Like the bandleader, the band is named after our indigenous sweet “Hanepoot” grape cultivar, found on every kitchen table in the Western Cape, and famous for the unique desert wine it produces.

Expect a passionate and colourful group of musicians playing goema, mbaqanga, marabi and kwela tunes, covering tight arrangements, wild improvisations and everything in between.

THINGS TO KNOW:

* No outside food or drinks are allowed. Refreshments are available for purchase inside.

* No flash photography or videography is permitted during the performance.

* Free secure parking is available just 50 meters past the theatre (next to the Woodshop). The lot closes 30 minutes after the show ends. Please avoid parking in residential roads to keep access clear for local residents.

* Disabled parking is available on request. Please email [email protected].

* Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Thank you!