Northwood School band brings the vibe to Kingsmead
The band, made up of more than 20 learners and their renditions of popular songs got the crowd going and in the mood for the Betway SA20 matches.
IN Season 2 of the Betway SA20, Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) have been putting in exceptional performances at their home games at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium.
There is also local connection adding to the energy by bringing the musical vibe and lifting the crowd’s spirits.
The Durban faithful were introduced to the Northwood School band, also known as the DSG Vibe Tribe, in the first game, and they haven’t looked back since.
The band, made up of more than 20 learners, have made themselves at home on the North East Grass Bank, and their renditions of popular songs got the crowd going and in the mood for the matches.
Matthew Brown, one of the seniors in the Vibe Tribe, who plays the electric guitar, explained how they became the official band for the DSG.
“Our music teacher, Mr (Gareth) Gale, actually messaged us on our school band group to say we had the opportunity to become the official band for Durban’s Super Giants. So many of us were so pumped because Kingsmead hasn’t really had a band in recent years. We were honoured to have been chosen, and I think we’ve brought a new energy to the stadium, and we play a part in geeing up the crowd,” Matthew said.
His comments were echoed by fellow matriculant Zanru Roets.
“When we were told of the opportunity, we were all so excited and immediately started preparing. Our band is made of different sections, and we have various instruments, including the drums, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet and guitar. We’ve had people in our section saying we’ve brought the energy. We play a lot of songs people know from Afrobeats to Spin. I think most people love our Pata Pata and Mamela renditions. Another song that gets the crowd going is our rendition of The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army; it is actually one of their favourites,” Zanru said.
Joshua Moran, another senior in the band, said the reception from the crowd has been phenomenal.
“Most people know the St George’s Brass Band in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and we hope to be the band known for Durban. I’ve loved being a part of every home game, especially as we feed off the crowd’s energy. The reception and love they show us is just an incredible feeling. They love our music, and we love playing for them. Our music teacher, Mr Gale, has been instrumental in ensuring we practise before every game to bring the vibe to Kingsmead,” Joshua said.
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