Lira to headline at Emnotweni arena
The much anticipated launch of the new Emnotweni Arena is set for December this year.
The first phase of the R200-million extension and upgrade of the Emnotweni Casino Complex is nearing completion. Visitors will soon be able to enjoy a cosmopolitan entertainment experience that is unmatched in the Lowveld.
Ig Olivier, the Director of Operations and Complex General Manager at Emnotweni, said that the transformation of the complex over the past year had been phenomenal.
“While the rest of South Africa winds down for the year, we are just getting started. This Festive Season promises to be one of the most memorable yet. Visitors can expect quality facilities and superlative entertainment experiences at Emnotweni in beautiful, contemporary surroundings and delivered with world-class hospitality. We can’t wait to show-off our new look and facilities.”
According to Olivier, a string of high calibre entertainers are lined-up to perform to mark the launch of the new Emnotweni Casino Complex, with Lira in December, Theuns Jordaan in January, comedian Joey Rasdien in February, and Barry Hilton in March.
The public unveiling of the new look and facilities completed in phase one is scheduled for the December 6 this year, when one of South Africa’s top divas, Lira, will perform live in concert. The revamp of the existing casino floor constitutes the second phase, which will be completed by April next year.
The new machines and tables will be fitted in the new Smoking Casino and Salon Prive soon, while the décor team has already commenced with working on the exquisite new interiors for these areas as well as the cashiers, centre court, mall walkway, and public toilets. The Arena multipurpose venue and bar services installations and wet works are also in progress.
One of the most ambitious parts of the upgrade was the demolition of the 720 square metre Emnotweni Arena to make way for three levels of parking and new, state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue. The new venue will be the hub for events, conferences, concerts, expos and launches. Flanking the venue will be a new restaurant with an open terrace overlooking the Nelspruit Botanical Gardens and Emnotweni Sun Hotel.
More information about ticket sales for Lira’s show and other upcoming events will be communicated shortly. The community is urged to keep their eyes on the press for details.
