The 2020 edition of Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is set to take place this November, aimed to develop and elevate creative talent within a variety of art forms including music, film, art, design, dance, theatre, and poetry.
Now dubbed ‘Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising’, this year the festival, like so many other events, fell victim to the harsh regulations of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Festival organizers were forced to rethink the event and with creative innovation, at their fingertips and a mind to the future, they have evolved, become more tech-savvy, and created a user experience that resonates with the creative community.
The festival will take place on 16 – 21 November 2020 and will be hosted both live with limited numbers onsite and online.
The outdoor Creative Uprising Film screenings, due to licensing, will only be for those who redeem tickets for the physical event and will take place on 17,18,19 and 20 November from 7pm and will feature new South African films; Moffie, Knuckle City, Loving Thokaza and African Cypher.
The evenings will kick off at 4pm with live DJ sets from Maple the DJ, FIF_Laaa, Basmnt, Kitchen Mess, Ms Elisa the Selector, Van Skosana, Olwee, JLM, Nouveaux, Nikkinnewlands, Tagz and Jussbanks.
The Uprising Picnic on Saturday, 21 November, begins at noon and hosts both DJs and live music sets from 251 Afrika, Ncamisa & The Band, Abafazi, Bylwantsa, Marcus Harvey, MX Blouse, Sio, Easy Feak, ODC, Rams and Charles Gene Suite.
To book tickets and programme information, go to www.creativeuprising.co.za or visit webtickets.co.za.
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