SA: Afrikaans Gaan Global concert series to stream live

The concert series will be live-broadcasted from Weiveld in Pretoria to fans around the world on 28 March, 4 and 11 April. According to organisers, the event would be used as a pilot project to prepare for the Jesus is King global event.

The project is a collaboration between JacarandaFM, iTickets, Virtual Stream, The Marketing Zoo, Weiveld and Super Events. South African singer Kurt Darren is among the top local artists who will showcase at the event and more artists are set to be announced.

"A live stream concert, featuring some of South Africa’s top artists, will aim to bring relief to those who need it the most during this difficult time in which the world is now plunged," Afrikaans Gaan Global said. "Darren is one of the artists that will be part of this concert and more artists will be announced soon."

Kurt Darren wrote on Facebook: “Afrikaans Gaan Global will cross borders to create relief amidst COVID-19 crises. A live stream concert, featuring some of South Africa’s top artists, will aim to bring relief to those who need it the most during this difficult time in which the world is now plunged," he said. "The Afrikaans Gaan Global concert series will take place on 28 March, 4 April and Saturday, April 11 and will be enjoyed by online audiences around the world.

“So many events have been cancelled and there are few people who will not be affected by this pandemic. This is a wonderful initiative and we as South African artists now have the opportunity to stand together and make a difference.”

iTickets managing director said: “The response from artists about this concert is incredible and it once again shows how we, as South Africans, can make a plan and stand together.”

Meanwhile, the National Arts Festival will go ahead as scheduled amid the ongoing coronavirus event cancellations and postponements. The organisers said the festival is going completely digital and is intended as the first event in the country to host a virtual edition.