Electronic music festival for Durban

AN interactive electronic music festival, the Durban Electronic Festival (DEF) is set to hit Durban 20 and 21 September. The festival and conference aims to grow the electronic music scene in and around Durban by educating, creating and entertaining the growing Durban scene using two key elements, DEF University (DEF U) & DEF Playground.

The DEF U will be held at The Origin nightclub on the 20 September and offers attendees a unique opportunity to interact with some of the country’s leading producers and performers in an informal and non-party environment. There will also be a developmental conference featuring panel discussions, in depth artist interviews, demonstrations and product exhibitions.

DEF Playground will run over two days on the 20 and 21 September and will feature a diverse line up, thumping sound and a host of alternative forms of entertainment as well as a wide spectrum of genres and performances by some of the country’s leading electronic artists. DEF Playground culminates in a day to night Block Party in and around Origin including nearby parks. The block party will have three outdoor performance areas, live and installation art, sports pub, beer garden, VIP area and more which will run from 11am to 9pm.

There will be an after party held at The Origin and The Winston Pub following the Block Party.

For more info email info@durbanelectronicfestival.com or visit www.durbanelectronicfestival.com