Splashy celebrates its quarter century

ALL roads will lead to the southern Drakensberg this Easter when the Splashy Fen Music Festival will notch up its quarter century.

The 25th annual festival takes place on a tranquil Underberg farm from April 17 to 21. It promises a line-up of more than 80 of South Africa’s hottest acts, including the likes of Jeremy Loops, Matthew Mole, Gangs of Ballet, Arno Carstens and Francois van Coke, The Black Cat Bones, Chris Chameleon, Nibs van der Spuy, The Guy Buttery Band, Dan Patlansky, Haggis and Bong, The Kiffness, Sibot and Toyota, to name a few.

As part of the quarter-century celebrations, this year will also see the return of some of the ‘showstopper’ bands that have helped make Splashy the premier music showcase that it is today – think big names like Just Jinger, Squeal, Tree63 and WONDERboom!

Festival goers can expect non-stop entertainment, top-class sound and lighting, side-splitting stand-up comedy, loads of exciting food and drink outlets, a vibrant craft market and retail area, plus various camping and accommodation options. And that’s not forgetting the stunning mountain vistas, winding river and open fields that have earned Splashy its reputation as the ultimate outdoor experience.

South Africa’s longest-running annual music festival, Splashy Fen has something for everyone; in fact there’s nothing else quite like it. For many it’s become an annual tradition, and if you’ve never been before, then it definitely deserves a spot at the top of your ‘must-do’ list.

Tickets are available at Computicket and prices include camping for the entire four-night, five-day festival. For more information, visit www.splashyfen.co.za or contact 031 5630824.