Picnic festival on the farm
2008-02-21
PICNIC festival with a host of well-known musical performers takes place from tomorrow until Sunday at the beautiful Bien Donné Farm in Simondium, on the R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek. The festival will be opened on Friday with a sunset concert by top South African performer Theuns Jordaan and his band. Theuns will include all his top hits like Bloed, Jou Asem, Beautiful in Beaufort West and his popular medleys (Eclipse will be on stage from 18:00 and gates open at 16:00). On Saturday visitors will be entertained with live music throughout the day from 11:00 to 21:00. Performers include Jo Nicol (Saturday 11:00), Eclipse (Friday and Saturday 18:00 and Sunday 12:00), Gian Groen (14:00) and Skallabrak (16:00).
Students will receive a special R30 discount on presentation of a valid student card on Saturday only. At sunset the tempo slows down to set the mood for the evening concert, a Tribute to Pavarotti and more. The sunset concert is performed by South Africa’s own “Pavarotti e Pocco” or “Little Pavarotti”, the award winning Kevin Leo, accompanied by his two-piece acoustic band. The 90 minute performance starts at 20:00 and includes a tribute to Pavarotti and songs like Brindisi (drinking song from La Traviata), Funiculi Funicula, O Sole mio, Santa Lucia, Always on my mind, Mona Lisa, My Way as well as some Afrikaans songs such as Loshande die beste, Stap saam met my, C’est la Vie en Liefling. Sunday is the big family day and includes live music from 11:00 to 18:00. Visitors will enjoy the acoustic sounds of guitars, violins and accordions while parents relax and children play. Tickets for Sunday are R50 (children 12 and under no charge when accompanied by parents). Toddlers can enjoy the supervised kids’ area and activities on Saturday and Sunday while parents take a well deserved break. There is also a mini- fun park for the youngsters. Bring blankets, chairs and umbrellas. No picnic baskets, food or drinks will be allowed at the gates as visitors can buy all their picnic bites, food as well as wine from the stalls. Tickets for Friday are R120, Saturday R80 and Sunday R50 at Computicket or at the gates. For more information, call 0861- 222-335.
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