Double dose of entertainment for Music at the Lake series

THIS year’s season of Old Mutual Music at the Lake kicks off with an explosive love theme, when Gangs of Ballet and the Durban City Orchestra join forces for a Valentine’s Day concert on Friday, 14 February at the Durban Botanic Gardens.

Gangs of Ballet’s music has been described as a blend of new sounds with haunting melodies and arrangements. Add to that the scale and richness of the Durban City Orchestra’s renditions, and you have the perfect scene to experience the expression of love in new ways.

To set the scene, they will perform chart toppers from the Gangs of Ballet EP such as Hello Sweet World and Breaking the Silence and their enchanting new single, Daydream from their recently released debut offering, yes/no/grey.

Romantic hounds are in for another treat. It is the height of summer and the Durban Botanic Gardens is looking its prettiest.

“The Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series is all about using music to celebrate what nature serves us and with the gardens displaying its best blooms, the sights and setting will be as special as the music,” said Old Mutual sponsorship manager, Bandile Mngoma.

“We invite everyone to join us with their loved ones to celebrate nature and love as we start a beautiful year that promises great things,” he added.

Old Mutual’s continued relationship with the Botanic Gardens allows them to ensure that funds are raised to maintain and improve biodiversity at this significant public space.

Pre-sale tickets are R120 each and ticket sales on the day are R140 each. Children between the ages of eight and 12 will pay R50, children under eight can enter free. Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za

All children are welcome at the KidZone for some extra fun and games. Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome. Gates will open at 5.30pm for pre-sold tickets and at 6pm for on-the-day ticket sales. The show starts at 7pm.