Calling all music and art lovers, foodies, poetry enthusiasts, wellness seekers, and culture connoisseurs alike. Cape Town Arts Festival’s (CTAF) Beyond Busking Day is happening next weekend. With a mission to celebrate the joy and diverse cultural flavours of our local Buskers and creatives beyond, it’s bound to be an event not to be missed.
“Artists and musicians are the Zeitgeist of South Africa as a nation,” says CTAF CEO Yusuf Ganief.
“We welcome all the people of Cape Town to join us in a post Covid celebration to reignite our zest for life, hope and peace.”
After 13 weeks spent honing their talents in the Beyond Busking Skills Development Program, local busking musicians will be showcasing their original songs for the very first time on the Main Stage alongside the V&A Waterfront buskers.
Main Stage headliners to look forward to:
- Thando Feni
- Morner Holland
- Zanie
- Machawe Ndlovu
- Laughing Abe
- Henry Jeane
CTAF’s Beyond Busking Day, brought to us by Ariva Arts Foundation promises to be an uplifting and holistic event. There’ll be something for everyone whether young or old that will intrigue and nurture the mind, body and soul.
What to expect, beyond busking:
Secunda Hall (Images of Hope)
- Madlozi Contemporary Art Gallery – a live, interactive contemporary art exhibition
Secunda House
- African Voices for Hope and Peace: artists, storytellers, meditators and poets of Africa share a message of hope and peace for the world
- Re-imagine Cape Town Art Symposium: bringing together industry leaders to improve our city
The Chapel (Voices of Hope)
- Spoken word poetry presented by Bulelwa Basse
- A live interactive poetry workshop for public observers and participants
The Second Courtyard
- Cape Town Wellness and Food Market
- Children’s edutainment: puppet shows, face painting, juggling and more
Castle Rooftop
- City Healing: free yoga, Thai Chi, Zumba dance, Aerobics, and laughing yoga
Jot the date down in your diary and start preparing for a full day of fun and entertainment, wellness, and great music.
The artsy details:
- When: Saturday 29 October 2022
- Where: Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street & Buitenkant Street
- What time: 10am to 6pm
- How much: Free entrance
Also read:
Picture: Unsplash