For the first since it was initiated back in 2010, Maftown Heights will be hitting home ground in Mahikeng.
This once-off historical edition will take place in collaboration with Mahika Mahikeng on Friday, 8 December 2017, at the Mmabatho Stadium in Mahikeng.
“I’m extremely excited to announce that Maftown Heights is coming home. After 7 years in Johannesburg, creating awareness around the Motswako genre and celebrating it, we head home to where it all began.
“The importance of taking Maftown Heights to Mahikeng this year, where the number 8 signifies new beginnings, is unwavering. This is going to be the best Maftown Heights installment yet,” said Khuli Chana, Maftown Heights co-founder.
Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music Festival is the flagship arts and culture event for the Province of Bokone Bophirima and will be hosted for the third time this year from 5 – 10 December 2017 in Mafikeng, the capital of the province.
This special programme is spearheaded by the Premier of Bokone Bophirima Supra O.R. Mahumapelo.
The festival now sees the fore-runners of the Motswako genre on the line-up alongside the Friends of Maftown which comprises of a make-up of the biggest South African and African acts of that year.
The 8th annual Maftown Heights festival will take the same format and attendees can expect to see the biggest acts in the country on a world-class stage in Mahikeng.
Maftown Artists:
Khuli Chana, Tuks, HHP, Notshi, Svpa Fvrsh, Morafe, JR, and MDB.
Maftown New Kids On The Block:
Huge (The Hustle), Solid T, Streetz. B.O.G, Ruff Sketch, and Creal
Friends of Maftown:
Bongo Muffin, Okmalumkoolkat, Kwesta, Riky Rick, A-Reece, Shane Eagle, Tshego, Nadia Nakai, Emtee, KO, AKA, Shekhinah, and Da L.E.S.
DJs:
Major League DJz, Big Boy, DJ Coco, Root, DJ Sumbody, Black Motion, Distruction Boyz, Ms Cosmo, ZanD, and Zai Maya.
MCs:
Stoan, TBO Touch, Bonang, and Carpo.
The magnitude of what Maftown Heights is today and the significance of the festival going home in its 8th year is not to be missed!
Make sure to be a part of history and attend the Maftown Heights Mahikeng edition.
Doors to the 8th annual Maftown Heights festival will open at 4pm and the event ends at 2am.
Tickets are available from Computicket at the below prices:
General Admission:
– Early bird (1st 1000 tickets): R50
– Pre-sold: R100
– At Computicket outlets on the day: R150
Golden Circle:
– Early bird (1st 1000 tickets): R100
– Pre-sold: R150
– At Computicket outlets on the day: R200
VIP:
Early bird (1st 100 tickets): R200
– Pre-sold: R270
– At Computicket outlets on the day: R350
Picture credit: DStv
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