Local is Lekka Music & Craft Beer Fest

WHAT'S ON OFFER AT THE LOCAL IS LEKKA MUSIC & CRAFT BEER FEST?

Cape Town, are you ready for the phenomenal musical antics of SUNSET SWEATSHOP, EARLY B, THE TOAST, GABRIEL SHAI & LINDSAY? These proudly South African artists perform reggae/rock/rap/rave/pop style music that will be rocking your world at Grand West Sun Exhibits! Watch out for the very sexy and highly talented dancers from Live Entertainment who will make a couple of appearances throughout the show to keep party animals thoroughly entertained and enthralled! Every evening will also feature Cape Town's very own Lindsay, not only does she have an amazing voice but she is also the ambassador for the School Revival's "Targeting Bullying with Love" - Anti-bullying campaign! She will most definitely keep Capetonians thoroughly entertained. Part of the funds raised for the show will also be donated to the cause. As a bonus, we also decided to incorporate funny man - Shakir Chuqy who will be keeping the crowd in stitches. Shakir will also host the Grillfather Burger & Craft Beer competition with MC, Andrew Dell.  

After conclusion of the artist performances, party-goers are in for a real treat when they get to join an After Party with the artists and DJ B-Dubz, who will be playing the rest of the evening out and will ensure dancing excitement.

To top it all off, GrandWest will be ensuring that there is a variety of tasty Braai Meats & Salads ready for hungry party-goers who may be in the mood for some incredible munchies in true South African style, at affordable rates! Other food options are also available.

Beverages include great Craft Beers & other alcoholic beverages, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. The event promises to deliver an amazing evening of excellent music, great vibe, local craft beer magic, fab food and other refreshments.

MORE ABOUT THE FEATURED ARTISTS:

EARLY B (10 MAY 2019)

Rap & Pop fans are in for a smooth fast-talking treat, when Early B, the 29-year old rapper from Bloemendal, PE - hits the Sun Exhibits stage at GrandWest. This Ghoema Award winning rapper claimed his spot within the music industry as solo artist nationally as well as internationally, with songs like “Dakskroef”, “Ben Ten” and “Lekka Djy”. Early B has become the sort after name at music festivals across the country and a household name to hip-hop fans. Early B’s predominantly Afrikaans rap style made working with different artists such as Emo Adams, Hemel Besem, Afrikaans Pop Band Adam and Pierre Rossouw a walk in the park. His self-filmed, self-produced and self-advertised music videos has reached more than 400 000 views on Youtube! Early B’s music not only entertains, but also delivers social education and is widely played on national radio stations regularly. His song Cerebellum peaked at number 1 on the Goodhope FM hip-hop charts for several weeks. Early B boasts with dominating the KKNK Rymklets stage for 4 consecutive years and his music is in what can only be called, high demand! Early B Music has become the movement of note.

GABRIEL SHAI (10 MAY 2019)

Gabriel Shai, replaces Manuel Losper in the line-up for 10 May. This very talented artist was exactly what we were looking for to round off a perfect evening’s entertainment. Singer, entertainer, and DJ – all rolled into one he is sure to keep the crowd entertained with laughter, totally enthralled with hits from all eras and definitely on the dance floor during his energetic performance. There is definitely never a dull moment with this entertainer around and he will be setting the perfect party vibe for Early B’s performance!

SUNSET SWEATSHOP (11 MAY 2019)

Fans can expect to see Sunset Sweatshop perform songs like “Come along” and “Move it” live. Sunset Sweatshop is a proudly South African feel-good rock band with reggae and folk influences! 

They started out in October in late 2016 when frontman Ian Heyns (Good Luck Johnny) began collaborating with guitarist Rossouw Wentzel. It was not long after that they were joined by bassist Richard Dicks, guitarist Nicholas Forbes (The Ballistics, Cherry Vynil) and drummer Victor Green (Ryno Velvet, De Wallen) and since their well-received debut show at Llamaland 2016 the band has been hitting SA festivals and concerts with a storm. They released their first hit single “Move it” in 2017 and in October 2018 Sunset Sweatshop released their album “Chasing Gold”. Fans can expect to rock the night away to songs like “Coming Along”; “Big Romance”; “Molly May”; “Chasing Gold”; “Something Good”; “Sunshine”; “Land of Love”; “Wilderness”; “Open Up”; “I want You” and “Rolling with the Punches”. The band has been awarded the Bok Radio Song of the Year 2017 – English title, as well as the Best Pop Song award for ‘Move It’ in the October 2017 - Akademia Music Awards. Raru described their debut album as: “…the kind of track list that reminds us why the world fell in love with SA music legends such as Bright Blue, Tananas and Johnny Clegg.”

THE TOAST (11 MAY 2019)

As a super awesome bonus, Event Owl has also incorporated the newly established collaboration of The Toast, with their rap-rave style music, which will surely get the crowd off their chairs and on the dance floor. The two artists who aren’t strangers to the music scene - former front man, Bheki Dladla and guitarist, Nathan Rudnick, of iScream and the Chocolate Stix have reunited to form the ultimate South African fusion. After spending two years in studio, the pair are about to release their much-anticipated album!

While they were still with iScream and the Chocolate Stix, Nathan and Bheki were nominated for, and won a SAMA in 2013 for best alternative album. The band opened for the likes of Lil Wayne and MC Hammer. They collaborated with Lonehill Estate and have played with South African greats like Ard Matthews, Locnville, Good Luck, Freshly Ground, Gangs of Ballet, Prime Circle, Jack Parow and aKING, to name a few. The Toast released their first song, “Smile on my Face” in October 2017 and the song was quickly picked up by radio stations across South Africa as well as internationally. By November 2017, the song had been picked up by radio stations in New Zealand, Kuwait, Japan and Germany, and the duo were interviewed live on the New Zealand station. Their music has been described as art in its highest form and their contribution to the industry has been unmatched. The upcoming album will be a combination of high-energy genre in non-specific formulas, aimed at reintroducing the pureness of various genres back into music. Their name, The Toast was forged in true South African spirit and is essentially a “toast” to the other South African artists and brands, who makes Local Lekka!

LINDSAY (10 & 11 MAY 2019)

Lindsay will be keeping the crowd mesmerized with her amazing voice on both 10 and 11 May. This beautiful, upcoming artist, not only has incredible singing talent but also a heart of gold as the ambassador for the School Revival's "Targeting Bullying with Love" - Anti-bullying campaign!

SHAKIR CHUQY (10 & 11 MAY 2019)

To spice partygoers’ evening up even more, we have incorporated the incredibly sexy & talented dancers, from Live Entertainment, who will be making appearances on both evenings!
Cape Town’s very own, funny man from the Plain - Shakir Chuqy, will popping in on both evenings to keep visitors in stitches with his funny antics about real SA issues on both 10 and 11 May!  His tongue in cheek videos showing the lighter side to real SA issues, have gone viral on social media, giving thousands of people a dose of good laughter. The now Tafelsig comedian and skit-creative has taken his comedy to stage, with the birth of his character, Chandre.

Chandre brings the fresh Cape Flats-flavoured spunky, hilarious drama to stand-up comedy, time after time in true Local Cape Style. She promises to be true to her funny Cape Flats self on 10 and 11 May, when she will be pushing all the “wrong” buttons with the men folk! Shakir will also be hosting the Grillfather Burger & Craft Beer Challenge competition on the two party evenings, with MC – Andrew Dell.

DJ B-DUBZ (10 & 11 MAY)

DJ B-Dubz will be ensuring for a great party vibe at the after party on each of the festival evenings, when guests will have the opportunity to party with their favourite artists!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (10 & 11 MAY)

To spice partygoers’ evening up even more, we have incorporated the incredibly sexy & talented dancers, from Live Entertainment, who will be making appearances on both evenings!
 

CRAFT BEER HOUSES:

Some free sampling available as well as delicious Crafts at affordable rates.

·      Bugler's Breweries

·      Stone Circle Breweries

·      BeerWorks

·      Woodstock Breweries

OTHER BEVERAGE OPTIONS:

·      Wine

·      Beer

·      Ciders

·      Spirits

·      Selected Sodas

·      Bottled Water

FOOD OPTIONS:

Food area 1:

GrandWest Buffet Style Braai:

·        Party-goers pay a base price for salad and rolls and then have an option of different meats which they pay for accordingly.

Food area 2:

·        Beer battered fish and chips  R35

·        Sticky BBQ chicken wings R35

·        Traditional Caesar salad R30

·        Side chips R20

Food area 3:

·        Spicy deep-fried chicken strips with chips  R35

·        Beef burgers with chips  R45

·        Greek salad R30

·        Side Chips  R20

SHOW DATES:          

10 MAY 2019: FEATURED ARTISTS: EARLY B & GABRIEL SHAI
11 MAY 2019: FEATURED ARTISTS: SUNSET SWEATSHOP & THE TOAST

EVERY SHOW NIGHT: LINDSAY, SHAKIR CHUQY, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DJ B-DUBZ

SHOW TIMES: 
19:00 TO 24:00
DOORS OPEN AT 18:30

VENUE:
SUN EXHIBITS, GRANDWEST
1 JAKES GERWEL ROAD, GOODWOOD

ENTRY TO THE SHOW:
THROUGH THE MAIN DOORS FROM THE TATTOO PARKING AREA.
THIS WOULD BE THE PARKING AREA TO YOUR LEFT OF GRANDWEST AS YOU APPROACH THE BUILDING.

BRING CASH ALONG:
THERE ARE NO CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW.
 

For Immediate Release

The clock is ticking and partygoers have a month to purchase their tickets to awesome, vibey feel-good music, dancing, comedy and fun entertainment, great local style food and of course awesome craft beers! The Local is LeKKa Music & Craft Beer Fest, hits Sun Exhibits, GrandWest on 10 & 11 May 2019, from 19:00 to late.

The Local is LeKKa Music & Craft Beer Fest is much more than just a music festival. It is about making memories, variety, true fun & entertainment, supporting Local talent as well as the local community – not to mention great food & some of the best craft beers in town. While partygoers enjoy their evening of rip roaring entertainment they will also be supporting local fundraising for School Revival’s “Targeting Bullying with Love” campaign!

The incredible line-up includes:

Early B, who needs no introduction, will be keeping Rap & Pop fans captivated on 10 May when the smooth, fast-talking artist from Bloemendal, PE hits the Sun Exhibits stage at GrandWest. The  Ghoema Award winning rapper will be keeping fans entertained with songs like “Dakskroef”, “Ben Ten” and “Lekka Djy”.

Gabriel Shai, replaces Manuel Losper in the line-up for 10 May. This very talented artist was exactly what we were looking for to round off a perfect evening’s entertainment. Singer, entertainer, and DJ – all rolled into one he is sure to keep the crowd entertained with laughter, totally enthralled with hits from all eras and definitely on the dance floor during his energetic performance. There is definitely never a dull moment with this entertainer around and he will be setting the perfect party vibe for Early B’s performance!

Sunset Sweatshop, will be rocking partygoers’ world in reggae/rock style on 11 May with some of their hit songs like “Coming Along” and “Move it”. Sunset Sweatshop recently hit fans at the K-Day event, after Whackhead Simpson publicly nominated them as being his new all-time favourite band on KFM radio. Now fans will get to see Sunset Sweatshop in action on the Local is LeKKa stage and even get to spend some fun times with the band at the Local is LeKKa afterparty on the 11th!

The 11th of May also features the collaboration of The Toast. Their rap-rave style music will surely get the crowd off their chairs and on the dance floor. The two artists who aren’t strangers to the music scene - former front man, Bheki Dladla and guitarist, Nathan Rudnick, of iScream and the Chocolate Stix have reunited to form the ultimate South African fusion.  The band opened for the likes of Lil Wayne and MC Hammer. They collaborated with Lonehill Estate and have played with South African greats like Ard Matthews, Locnville, Good Luck, Freshly Ground, Gangs of Ballet, Prime Circle, Jack Parow and aKING, to name a few. Their music has been described as art in its highest form and their contribution to the industry has been unmatched. This most definitely is a fusion not to be missed  at Local is LeKKa!

Lindsay will be keeping the crowd mesmerized with her amazing voice on both 10 and 11 May. This beautiful, upcoming artist, not only has incredible singing talent but also a heart of gold as the ambassador for the School Revival's "Targeting Bullying with Love" - Anti-bullying campaign!

To spice partygoers’ evening up even more, we have incorporated the incredibly sexy & talented dancers, from Live Entertainment, who will be making appearances on both evenings!

Cape Town’s very own, funny man from the Plain - Shakir Chuqy, will popping in on both evenings to keep visitors in stitches with his funny antics about real SA issues on both 10 and 11 May!  His tongue in cheek videos showing the lighter side to real SA issues, have gone viral on social media, giving thousands of people a dose of good laughter. The now Tafelsig comedian and skit-creative has taken his comedy to stage, with the birth of his character, Chandre.

Chandre brings the fresh Cape Flats-flavoured spunky, hilarious drama to stand-up comedy, time after time in true Local Cape Style. She promises to be true to her funny Cape Flats self on 10 and 11 May, when she will be pushing all the “wrong” buttons with the men folk! Shakir will also be hosting the Grillfather Burger & Craft Beer Challenge competition on the two party evenings, with MC – Andrew Dell.

DJ B-Dubz will be ensuring for a great party vibe at the after party on each of the festival evenings, when guests will have the opportunity to party with their favourite artists!

Event Owl, has pledged to pay a percentage of between 7 & 13% to the School Revival’s “Targeting Bullying with Love” campaign, as well as to some schools which support them, on online ticket purchases, where the following promocode is used: PressRelAnti-B. Simply search Local is LeKKa Music & Craft Beer Fest on www.quicket.co.za and enter the promo code when purchasing your ticket!

The show also offers craft beer from Stone Circle-, Bugler’s-; Woodstock Breweries and Beerworks Brewery. Only over 18’s will gain access to the shows. GrandWest will be in charge of the braaivleis fires, salads & rolls, as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Other food options will also be provided for by two local food vendors, which GrandWest supports as part of their Local support initiatives. All of this – at truly affordable prices!
 
VIP tickets are available at R200 per ticket and include reserved seating, a craft beer & branded water. General tickets sell at R150 and this is for limited unreserved seating/standing tickets.
For more information and ticket details visit:  www.eventowl.co.za

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Issued By: Christel McMahon
Contact: 084 782 6511

GENERAL LOCAL IS LEKKA MUSIC & CRAFT BEER FEST
EVENT RULES (T'S & C'S)

SHOW TIMES: 19:00 – 24:00
DOORS OPEN AT: 18:30
Dates: 07/03/2019 – 08/03/2019

• Do we issue refunds? No refunds will be issued, unless the show is cancelled for reasons beyond our control.

GENERAL RULES:

• On entering the venue, all attendees will be issued with a wristband which needs to be warn for the duration of the show. You will not be able to access the show without your wrist band.
• Wristbands will offer you a certain level of access – such as VIP guests to the VIP seated area.  
• All facilities are used at own risk and management reserves the right to limit entry into certain areas of the show, or to evict any person, without refund, not abiding by the General Rules and other Notices.
• Under no circumstances will management or the owners of the venue accept liability for any losses or damages sustained by any person howsoever arising.
• We regret no under 18’s will be allowed to the show.
• Performances & operating times maybe subject to change and refunds will be at Management’s discretion.
• No firearms or other dangerous objects are allowed into the shows under any circumstances and any offenders will be requested to leave the venue without refund.
• Please exercise caution around the show and in any activities you may partake in, as Management will not be held responsible for any incidents whatsoever.
• No pets, roller blades, radios are allowed into the show venue.
• No advertising in any form by the Public in the venue is permitted.
• Guests may not bring their own food or beverages into the venue.
• All signage inside the venue is in English. If any instruction is unclear, please ask an Event Owl representative for assistance.
• Management will not tolerate any abuse towards staff, its suppliers or representatives.  Failure to comply will result in expulsion, without refund, from the venue.

SAFETY & SECURITY
Kindly Note for Your Safety and Enjoyment Please read the conditions of entry & event information. Event Owl staff will be happy to assist you with any queries.

• Non-liability
• Film & / Photographic crews may be working in the venue. If you do not wish images of you to appear in any of this footage, please stay clear of these areas.
• Guests may not leave the venue with alcoholic beverages.
• Smoking, is only permitted within the designated smoking areas.
• No food or beverage can be brought in to the event.
• No weapons or dangerous objects are allowed in the event.
• No Pets are allowed in the event.
• Under no circumstances will Bizmac Security Services CC t/a Event Owl, management or hosts accept liability for any losses or damage sustained by any person howsoever arising.  
  ASSISTED GUEST / DISABILITY POLICY
• Event Owl welcomes disabled, and assisted guests to the event.
  However, we regret that due to our strict Health and Safety requirements, visitors with certain physical or mental disabilities may be influenced by strobe style lighting.
  Disabled and wheelchair guests are asked to contact/report to an Event Owl Staff member on their arrival so that we can assist you with entry to the venue.
• DRESS CODE
• Casual to smart casual – no slops please.
• NOTICE OF FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
  When you enter the show area or event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to the use of interviews, photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Bizmac Security Services CC t/a Event Owl and its affiliates and representatives.
  Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Event Owl events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the proficiencies of Event Owl. You release and indemnify Bizmac Security Services CC t/a Event Owl, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Bizmac Security Services CC t/a Event Owl or the person or entity designated to do so by Bizmac Security Services CC t/a Event Owl. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
• Please familiarise yourself with the emergency exits and available seating areas. Tables 1-30 (next to the dance floor) is VIP areas and only VIP's may be seated within these areas. All other areas - including non-numbered seating maybe utilised by the General ticket party-goers.
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