Cotton Fest heading to Cape Town on 10 December

Created by late South African rapper and fashion icon Riky Rick in 2019, the festival features some of the country’s finest talent performing over two stages. The event also features various lifestyle elements, including fashion and sport.

Traditionally held in Newtown, Johannesburg, the event will be hosted for the first time in Cape Town.

“This started out as a great idea between Riky and I many years ago to create a whole culture movement called Cotton Fest,” co-founder Alain Ferrier said. “As such, alongside his family, we are extremely excited to be building on his legacy and extending the festival to my city, which was always part of our plans. Cape Town, you’re up next, the ‘University of Cotton Fest’ will officially open for registration next week.”

The concert

The Cotton Stage will feature headline artists from both Cape Town and Joburg. The second stage will feature a new wave of young hip hop talent alongside some of the biggest names on the amapiano scene right now.

The tuck shop

Bringing together proudly South African brands, the merchandise area will showcase the best of what local creatives have to offer with unique pieces, limited branded fashion items and other sought-after accessories. Festivalgoers will have a curated shopping experience as they cop merchandise at the ‘University of Cotton Fest’’s tuck shop.

Sports area

A Cotton Fest half-court will be set up for basketball fans, along with a skating ramp hosted by Day Marumo and Jägermeister.

Cafeteria

Food court brings you a huge variety of delectable options and several fully stocked bars positioned around the venue. There’ll also be photo booths set up for content creation as well as various chill areas to relax, recharge and reboot.

Cotton Fest has become one of South Africa’s biggest culture gatherings. It features more than 100 artists celebrating the new wave of music, fashion and lifestyle. Mainly known for merging both established and upcoming South African talent, the event also showcases the diversities in music while fusing the gaps within the current different local movements.

Last year witnessed the most notable edition with over 130 local artists, including Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, AKA, Boity, Big Zulu, 25K, Nadia Nakai, Emtee and Khuli Chana taking to stage.

It is expected that the artists performing this year will pay tribute to Riky Rick following his passing on 23 February.

Tickets will be on sale at Webtickets and Pick n Pay outlets nationwide from 18 October.