We’re so looking forward to this weekend’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival which is fired up by Nando’s.
The festival kicked off today and will wrap up on Saturday, 30 June, at Constitution Hill. The festival opened with a Creative Summit on Thursday morning which invited creatives; like Karabo Poopy Moletsane, Slikour, George Matsheke, Khanya Mzongwana and more to share their stories about succeeding in their crafts. But in a major way, the festival will showcase contemporary art, design, film, music and also provides inspirational workshops and entrepreneurial support programmes for young creatives.
We have put together a list of 5 things to look forward to at the festival:
You can catch up on Local films (screening)
The festival will tribute to local productions by screening local films between 20:00 and 22:00 on the 28th & 29th of June 2018.
Here are the titles to be screened; Catching Feelings (29 June), Five Fingers for Marseilles (28 June), and The People VS Patriarchy (29 June).
See details here.
A Music festival with local artists (30 June)
The festival will wrap up with a lit music festival set for Saturday (30 June) at Constitution Hill. The music festival will feature a mash up of both established and emerging artists blazing trails across the music scene. With two stages – the main one located on Constitutional Square with our nation’s highest court as the backdrop, and the second at the historical Old Fort Parade Ground. Sounds of Freedom, which has in the past drawn over 8 000 youth, will set the soundtrack to the festival and cultural landscape of the country. Artists who will perform include DJ Speedsta, Sho Madjozi, K.o., Sitamatik, Rosie Parade, Skwatta Kamp Joshua the I AM, Samthing Soweto and more.
See details here.
What’s a vibe without Food & Craft Market!
The Food & Craft Market at Basha Uhuru has established a reputation of delivering innovation, excellence and creativity.
Local designers, crafters and gourmet food vendors will bring on the local flavour in fashion, art and the food ofcourse. This is the premier arts event at which to showcase your skill and talent.
Creative Summit (28 and 29 June)
The festival will open with a creative summit on Thursday, 28 June at Bayeza the Conference. The summit will feature a panel of speakers; Karabo Poppy Moletsane, Slikour, George Matsheke, Khanya Mzongwana to mention a few.
Previous Nando’s Hot Young Designers from the 2015 competition will be sharing their ideas through creative talks and hosting workshops at the Basha Uhuru Creative Summit on Friday 29 June.
See details here.
Art & Design Exhibitions (28 and 29 June)
“This year’s Creative Exchange exhibition shows the work of four emerging, Southern African fine artists who demonstrate exceptional ability. They are Christo Basson, Ludumo Maqabuka, Nkoali Nawa and Nkosinathi Quwe. They have been encouraged to create a comprehensive body of work for a group exhibition with the support of a mentor, who provides them with curatorial and professional presentation advice.
While the various works exhibited show diversity in medium, technique and subject matter, the underlying thread of ritual ties the works together. Each artist in their own way examines daily routines. Ludumo Maqabuka and Nkoali Nawa look to everyday society, Nkosinathi Quwe explores spiritual practice and Christo Basson examines the nature of art making itself. Through extensive observation these diverse tasks or practices almost take on the weight of sacred rituals.”
See details here.
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