Skree in Afrikaans - Hartenbos Special Events

With December around the corner, everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break. Holidaymakers going to Hartenbos and surrounding areas this year can expect a lot more than merely soaking up the summer sun because the second IN AFRIKAANS concert series is heading to this popular holiday destination on 22, 24, 28 and 29 December 2018 and will be held at the ATKV Amphitheatre Hartenbos. After the runaway success of the first concert series in 2017, which was attended by more than 30 000 festivalgoers and for which the gala event’s tickets were sold out in advance, the team at Inhoud Huis Musiek had no choice but to arrange a follow-up-series and to consider making it an annual thing.

This year’s festival will offer something to satisfy every taste and requirement, whether you like dance songs or more serious acoustic music. Some of the country’s biggest artists, including Steve Hofmeyr, Robbie Wessels, Karen Zoid, Leah, Theuns Jordaan, Riana Nel, Snotkop, Appel, Roan Ash, Douvoordag, Jan de Wet, Juan Boucher, Early B, Jan Bloukaas and many more will take the stage during the course of this event. A few highlights and big surprises can be expected, including the release of Jo Black’s first single since his operation, as well as the release of Robbie Wessels’s latest song. Both artists are very excited to be part of this event, and Jo Black says: “HARTENBOS IN AFRIKAANS is one of the highlights on our annual calendar. I am really excited about this year’s concert – it is going to be even bigger and better than last year’s.” Robbie Wessels, who is already an old hand and favourite at festivals, believes that this is one of the best he has ever participated in. “The IN AFRIKAANS concert series is the perfect ending to a relaxing December holiday. It is a great show, featuring some of the country’s biggest artists.

Last year was fantastic and this year is going to be even better. I am looking forward to it”, he adds. During the last two days of the concert series, the impressive hit – Die Gelofte – will be performed on stage for the first time. This song, created by Johan Vorster and Christoph Kotzé, deals with the prayer and oath that our ancestors made in 1838 and promises to bring some chillingly beautiful moments to the stage. “It tells the story of how dependent a group of people was on their faith for survival. South Africa needs hope and this song is specially created to remind people where their strength comes from,” shares Johan. Aside from the music, there will also be several food and drink stalls and other exhibitors to ensure that no one feels left out.

Tickets can be purchased at the gates on the respective days from 15:00 or online at iTickets Events. Gates will open at 17:00 on concert days. Tickets will also be available at the ATKV information trailer from 19 December.

The program for the four concert days, to be hosted by Pieter Koen, is as follows:

Skree in Afrikaans

On 22 December, Steve Hofmeyr will entertain audiences from 19:30 with his SKREE extravaganza, which will be presented with live string instruments.

Also on the program:

Kersfees in Afrikaans: Jan de Wet, Douvoordag and Roan Ash will kick off the Christmas festivities on 24 December at 20:00 with Christmas carols by candlelight. Funds and donations will also be collected for Hartenbos Bejaardesorg during this event. 
Hartenbos in Afrikaans: 28 and 29 December are the dates on which the two gala concerts will be taking place. During these days audiences will be entertained by the likes of musicians, such as Theuns Jordaan, Leah, Jo Black, Snotkop, Karen Zoid, Robbie Wessels, Kurt Darren, Liezel Pieters, Appel, Jan Bloukaas, Riana Nel, Elvis Blue, Early B and more from 19:30.