Zim: Jacaranda Music Festival unveils line-up, dates

7 Aug 2024 - 12:54

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The eighth edition of Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival (SJMF) will be held at Thornpark Polo Grounds in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 4 to 6 October, featuring local artists who will be joined by acts from South Africa, Zambia, Spain and the US.

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest is among the artists who will perform at this year’s festival.

The local artists include Ace FRVR, Reverb7, The Travellers Band, Freeman HKD, Agga Nyabinde, SKYROOT, Shaku Shante, Daniel Deuschle, Rax the DJ, Feli Nandi, Nutty O, Spunj, Master H, St. Emmo and Mokoomba.

The international contingent includes South African musicians Mi Casa, Dlala Thukzin, Casper Nyovest, Nomfusi and Felo Le Tee, as well as James Sakala (Zambia), Backtrack Vocals (US) and Idoipe (Spain).

The festival will also feature exciting activities including music scripting and rap battles (Scripts and Bars) as well as collaborations directed by Jose Sax and presented by Mbeu, Mary Anibal, and Sylent Nqo. Following tradition, the 2024 event will kick-off with a two-day music business conference, setting the stage for the main festival. This conference offers a valuable space for music industry experts, artists, and emerging talent to connect through panels, workshops, and networking sessions.

SJMF is an annual celebration of African music and culture. Established in 2017, the festival has grown to become one of the premier music events in the region, attracting thousands of attendees from around the country. The festival features a diverse line up of musical performances as well as a food village with bespoke food vendors.

“SJMF has a rich history of showcasing some of the best musical talent from across the region and beyond,” the organisers said. “The 2024 edition promises to continue this tradition, with a diverse line-up of performers representing a wide range of genres and a spotlight on some of Zimbabwe’s finest performers.”

Tickets for the festival will go on sale from 9 August at the following places: Pariah State Avondale, Pariah State Borrowdale and Techtools Avondale, with early bird tickets available for a limited time.