Freestyle Kings LIVE, the world-renowned spectacle of daring stunts and record-breaking tricks, is set to electrify South Africa for the first time with jaw-dropping motocross and BMX performances after a thrilling tour across Australia and New Zealand, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Freestyle Kings LIVE, in partnership with SuperSport, Jacaranda FM, and Smile 90.4FM, makes its South African debut at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium on 2 November, followed by shows at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld on 3 November and Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 9 November.
This tour brings together some of the biggest names in the sport, with the assertive American Ronnie Mac and Australian trio Robbie Maddison – the modern-day Evel Knievel – and FMX World Champions Rob Adelberg and Pat Bowden all in the line-up, and all enjoying their first visit to South Africa. Local FMX hero Dallan Goldman will join these international visitors.
‘We all like to push the limits in everything we do and if we want to do something we just do it!’ says Adelberg.
Madison, who has leapt on his dirt bike onto the top of the replica Arc De Triomphe in Las Vegas and modified it to realise his ‘Pipe Dream’—riding down the tube of a wave in the ocean—simplifies this worldview still further, saying, ‘Action is the antidote! We cannot wait, with the best action sports stars on the planet, to show South Africa what Freestyle Kings Live is all about.’
Bowden believes total commitment is key to achieving top athletic success.
‘I believe in ‘Full Sends Only,’ he says.
‘If you’re all in and committed to the successful outcome, then that’s a ‘full send’ – and that’s what life is all about.’
And Goldman knows his country is a fantastic place to perform.
‘I’ve been so lucky. My dirt bike has taken me all over the world over my 15-year career, but there is no better crowd to perform in front of than the South Africans.’
‘They are crazy for BMX and FMX, and they haven’t had a chance to see an international touring act in a long time.’
‘Freestyle Kings is a two-hour, non-stop night of thrills and spills for the whole family. We will sell you the whole seat, but you only need the edge,’ adds Goldman.
Tony Feldman of Showtime Management, says, ‘Showtime Management successfully brought Monster Jam to South Africa on two occasions, and we are excited to continue bringing family-friendly motorised events such as the Freestyle Kings to this country.’
‘The jaw-dropping performances by the gravity-defying Kings of FMX and BMX will thrill lovers of motorcross, motorsport enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.’
TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones expressed excitement about bringing the sold-out, high-octane show to South Africa, calling it a top destination for adventure sports and promising fans an adrenaline-filled, family-friendly motocross experience.
Freestyle Kings Promoter and former professional FMXer Josh Hannah said, ‘South Africa has long been known as the home of action sports, with the craziest fans on the planet.’
‘When I started the Freestyle Kings Tour in 2021, it was always a goal of mine to take it to South Africa, and now it’s happening, I cannot wait to entertain the South African fans with the biggest and best action sports shows that is taking FMX and BMX to new heights.’
Superfans can upgrade to a VIP ticket for R1000, offering limited access to meet top riders, snap photos, get autographs, and explore the freestyle course before the show. VIP tickets are sold separately and only available with a purchased show ticket.
Book today at showtime.co.za or ticketmaster.co.za.
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