Freshlygrounds wows Ballito at Sugar Rush
North Coast locals mingled with friends in the sunshine and enjoyed quality time with family on the open grassy lawns at Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush Park in Ballito was the place to be on Sunday as fans came from far and wide to listen to the fresh and melodic sounds of one of South Africa’s favourite bands, Freshlyground.
Led by the unmistakable sounds of Zolani Mahola’s vocals, the popular band brought their Afro soul, blues and jazz vibes to a typically warm and sunny KZN winter’s day.
North Coast locals mingled with friends in the sunshine and enjoyed quality time with family on the open grassy lawns at Sugar Rush.
Gary Nixon and Rudi Greyvenstein of The Kickstands, with guest vocalist Dani Foster, got the crowds going with their energetic acoustic tunes – the perfect sound for the perfect setting.
The Marriott Ballito Beats Music Series offers the North Coast community an opportunity to see award-winning bands perform right in their very own backyard – adding a whole new level of family entertainment to the Ballito social scene.
“We’re passionate about music, and we make strategic decisions when it comes to who we get to play at these concerts.” Says Stu Berry, Ballito Beats Series Director.
“We’ve watched as Ballito has grown both in size and popularity and after last month’s concert with Mango Groove, we have witnessed first-hand how dedicated the Ballito people are to fun and entertainment; no matter the weather. We are thrilled with the turnout from this weekend’s show. Freshlyground were real crowd pleasers; bringing unique music, theatre and charm to Ballito.”
All Marriott Ballito Beats concerts will take place on a Sunday afternoon, with gates opening at 1pm.
Fans can look forward to another South African favourite on September 17 when The Parlotones come to Ballito, and again on October 29 when rock legends Ard Matthews and Arno Carstens pair up on stage for an intimate session.
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