Langarm with Klipwerf, Fatman and others at Varstrap

Carnival City’s Big Top Arena will come to life with the characteristic sound of authentic boeremusiek and the pulsating sway of couples dancing “langarm” at the first ever instalment of Varstrap on November 23.

Dancing the night away, couples and families will thoroughly enjoy the biggest boeremusiek dance party of the year.

Onboard to create the perfect atmosphere for Varstrap are the musicians of the SAMA, Ghoema and SATMA award-winning Klipwerf Orkes as well as Die Ventertjies, Kosie Beukes with his “Boerepompie” and, of course, funnyman and hitmaker Fatman.

Klipwerf, which is the headline act, has become synonymous with the Afrikaans culture, braaivleis and good times over the past 50 years.

Bino Boshoff, who is the head of the Afrikaans Music Department at Universal Music, says that although their music is still one of the bestselling genres in the country, there are very few official dance events for this style, which is what makes this project so unique.

Die Ventertjies has just received a SATMA award, which is one of the biggest accolades in the boeremusiek industry, while Kosie Beukes, who is only 12 years old and has caused quite a stir with his amazing skills on the concertina, will definitely be a highlight at the event.

This talented boy can also play 12 other instruments.

Varstrap is the first of its kind in South Africa as it promises to be more than just another average “sokkie”.

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“This is a full-on dance party headed by the wildly popular bald musician and Dorp Toe hit-maker, Fatman,” said the casino’s marketing manager, Michelle Smith.

“We are thrilled to be hosting an event of this magnitude at Carnival City.”

Fatman, real name Johan Brümmer, became well known after competing in season two of The Voice South Africa.

Thousands of viewers fell in love with his exceptional musical talent and hilarious character, and he is now ready to share some of his own upbeat tunes with those who attend Varstrap.

Varstrap is a Universal Music event.

“The main objective with the event is to host a massive langarm dance event, with top-notch boeremusiek and entertainment,” said Boshoff, who is also responsible for arranging this unique function.

“To give people the opportunity to shuffle over a flower dusted dance floor, just like they did years ago.

“The event includes lots of fun surprises for the whole family.

“There are many shows where the public can sit and watch and even join in by dancing along, but not a large scale langarm dance experience like this one.”

The event starts at 8pm, but doors open at 7pm.

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