LUSH Festival is back in Clarens!

Life is all about experiences. Savouring beauty. Finding hidden treasures. Creating memories. And this year Lush Festival will be showcasing some of the most amazing experiences imaginable, leaving your soul spellbound as they would say. 

It's a festival that has quickly made name & will be returning to Clarens again this year over the Easter Weekend (18-21 April). But this year, it will be moving to a bigger & better location. We welcome Noah's Cheese on the farm Node, to the Lush Family. 

The new home is rich in heritage & Lush Festival will start moulding a lot of permanent elements, that will be used for many more years to come. Nestled between the Sandstone mountains in Clarens, Noah's Cheese gives Lush Festival a beautiful new home with a scenic experience. 

The new home, brings with it new layouts. No more walking for ages to the camping grounds. There is now enough space so that you will now be able to camp with/next to your car. The new site is also on top of the hill & not in the valley anymore & with the different soil type, helping with water & drainage.

But wait, there is more. Permanent structures are going up with showers. Tented sites for those keen to go 'glamping' are soon to be added for the individuals to choose between a few different alternatives. Let's be honest, as they say: 'variety is the spice of life.'

Now on to the music. What an incredible line up so far. 

Wheatus. Yes. Remember singing along to "Teenage Dirtbag" back in 2000? Well now you'll be singing along to them live at the Lush Festival main stage. Other international names include Youngr, Kim Churchill & Juzzie Smith. 

And of our local big names we have Goodluck, Jeremy Loops, TiMO ODV, Shortstraw, Desmond & The Tutus and Spoegwolf!

One great thing about the Clarens area is that there is so much more to do in the area & you won't be stuck at the festival if your soul craves more of an adventure. There are multiple trail running spots. Or you could find yourself going white water rafting, abseiling, mountain biking or even horseback riding in the majestic countryside. 

It's bound to be the festival where memories will be made with a fun escape for locals & international visitors alike. So lets make memories!

More info at www.lushfestival.com

Presented by KykNET & Sunday Times.

18, 19 & 20 April - Noah's Cheese Farm, Clarens.

Tickets available here.

Please do note. No under 18's will be allowed to camp, but are welcome to attend daily with adult supervision. 

#LushFestival

James Morrison in SA

"I'm super excited to be heading to South Africa for a few shows next year! It'll be my first time playing there & my first gigs in a little while, can't wait to play in Johannesburg & then with the mountains as the backdrop in Cape Town's Botanical Garden" - James Morrison.

There you have it guys. Straight from the British singer-songwriter & guitarist, James Morrison. He is coming to SA early next year, for the very 1st time!

2 Nights at Montecasino - 22 & 23 January 2018

1 Night in Cape Town - 26 January 2018

Get your tickets now on Computicket (JHB) & Webtickets (CPT).

A guy with a great soulful voice & a guitar. The likes of  Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, George Ezra & James Bay have all cited him as an influence. So you know the show is going to be one memorable night out. 

Stay in touch on social media using #JamesMorrisonSA.

Ed Sheeran in SA

Whoop... Finally Ed Sheeran is heading to SA in March of next year. 

Probably one of the most successful & talented musicians in the world, this man is still selling out stadiums all over the world. Recently finishing up what was his biggest tour to date in the UK, he is ready to take on SA in his next trip.

Johannesburg - FNB Stadium

 - 23 March 2019

Cape Town Stadium

 - 27 March 2019 

Get your tickets from Computicket or Big Concerts. 

Angus & Julia Stone ft. at Parklife Festivals

Australian duo Angus & Julia Stone announced their 1st tour to South Africa today. Heading to Cape Town, Johannesburg & Durban in January.

1st up to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on Thursday 25 January.

Next Jo'burg will see them at the 7th annual Parklife Festival at Marks Park in Emmerentia on Saturday 27 January.

Last, but not least, at the 2nd annual Parklife Festival at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday 28 January.

A career of over 10 years has seen Angus & Julia Stone release countless hits since first performing together back in 2006. And finally it is South Africa's turn & fans can look forward to seeing their favourite songs, including Big Jet Plane, Just a Boy, Heart Beats Slow, A Heartbreak, Mango Tree & Paper Aeroplane.

Their brand new & 4th studio album 'SNOW,' features 12 tracks that have been penned by the duo together & a little birdy has spoken that we are in for a treat & will be getting to hear some of these tracks as well. 

"It's exciting to share new music with people for sure... but to be honest, it's not why I got into writing music," says Angus. "Fore me it's always just been an expression... but it's a great feeling if people are digging it."

Tickets go on sale 30 November.

Starting from R495.

Available here.

The Script - Freedom Child

The Script will be returning to tour SA in support of their latest album - Freedom Child.

Heading to Cape Town on 2 May 2018 at Grand Arena, Grand West & to Pretoria on 4 May at Sun Arena, Time Square.

Having sold over 29 million records, The Script, making them one of the world's most successful bands. The Irish three-piece have scored numerous platinum albums all over the world with a huge following that matches have sold over 1.4 million tickets across 203 headline shows.

Band members, Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan & Glen Power toured SA back in 2011 & 2015 & are returning with Freedom Child that sees the band  presenting a collection of urgent, timely, future-facing anthems that speak of both real-life events & real-time sonic adventurism. 

It's another Big Concerts Experience guys & you know it's going to be incredible. 

Ticket Prices ranging from R 430 - R 685

VIP Packages starting from R 1,250

Get your tickets here.

The Parlotones - Orchestrated

Are you a big fan of The Parlotones?

Well, if you are, then you know that their new 'The Parlotones Orchestrated DVD & CD is out now, & is available in music stores nationwide.

The DVD, filmed over 2 'sold out' evenings at The Teatro at Montecasino, is the must have item for local & international fans. The Parlotones display contemporary, yet classical versions of their acclaimed discography, whilst treating fans to everything that they love about the band.

Kahn Morbee, lead vocalist of The Parlotones said that; "Orchestrated has been an incredible journey for us a band. Our main objective was to re-work many of our songs by incorporating a chamber ensmble led by Brendan Jury. The process was very meticulous as we wanted to create alternate versons of the tracks & not just add strings, etc to a song, thereby giving our fans a whole new experience of songs they have been listening to over the years.

Check out the EPK for Orchestrated the DVD here.

You can also download the live CD here.

  

Now it is time to win big. Thanks to my friends at Gallo Records, I am giving away 2 signed copies of The Parlotones Orchestrated DVD.

How to enter:

On Facebook:

1. Like The Parlotones & As Seen By Lloyd Facebook pages.

2. Share the competition post.

3. Comment & Tag a friend telling them what your favourite The Parlotones song is.

OR 

On Twitter:

1. Follow @parlotones & @Lloydi_Boy on Twitter.

2. Retweet the competition tweet.

3. Tag a friend & Tell us what your favourite The Parlotones song is.

Yusuf Cat Stevens to Tour SA for the 1st time

For the very 1st time in South Africa, Yusuf / Cat Stevens will be touring for 3 shows only this coming November. I simply can not wait. It is amazing to get the chance to see someone perform live whose music I literally grew up listening to at home. I definitely know that this is one show that I am not going to miss & I think my Dad will probably be one of those guys who queues for tickets to see the show!

The "Peace Train Tour" is his 50th Anniversary Tour & will be commencing on Wednesday 8 November at TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg.

Heading to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on Saturday 11 November.

Finishing off at Durban's ICC Arena on Wednesday 15 November.

Be prepared to hear hits like Wild World, Moonshadow, Father and Son, Morning has Broken & Peace Train LIVE. It is no lie that this artist has been popular amongst South Africans since his start back in 1967 & then with the global hit, "Can't Keep It In", holding the Nr 1 spot on the SA National Hit Parade for 6 weeks.

Tickets are available on Computicket.

and on the 4th Day of Christmas (later that day)...

RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA WITH THEIR CLEOPATRA WORLD TOUR

The Lumineers will be coming to South Africa touring in support of their latest smash hit album, Cleopatra. They will be performing in Cape Town on 26^th April 2017 at Green Point Park and 28^th April 2017 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.

Presented by 5FM and Channel 24. Another Big Concerts Experience.

It took four years for The Lumineers to follow up their platinum-plus, self-titled debut – which spent 46 weeks on The Billboard 200 and peaked at number 2 – but Cleopatra is well worth the wait.

The band’s self-titled debut album sold 3 million copies worldwide and earned them 2 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album.  The first single “Ho Hey” spent 62 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and it’s follow up, “Stubborn Love” climbed to #1 on the Alternative radio charts and was also featured on President Obama’s Summer Playlist.

Continuing the success story from their two-time Grammy nominated, platinum-selling debut in 2012, The Lumineers’ Cleopatra has been an international hit album - not only achieving No.1 status in the UK, U.S & Canada Official Charts, but also charting at the top of the Billboard Top 200. 

Their second album Cleopatra proved Schultz and Fraites – along with cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek – are neither taking their good fortune for granted, nor sitting back on their laurels. With the help of producer Simone Felice (The Felice Brothers, The Avett Brothers) the band ensconced themselves in a recording in Clubhouse, a recording studio high atop a hill in rural Rhinebeck, N.Y. Influences for the album include Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. The band added “The record is our greatest hits reflecting what’s happened to use over the last three years”.

With four years between albums. The Lumineers are excited to get back out on the road and, as Wesley puts it “connect with the new record and have people connect with it”

www.thelumineers.com

Tour Information:

Cape Town

Wednesday 26^th April 2017

Green Point Park, Cape Town

Ticket Price: R630

Johannesburg

Friday 28^th April 2017

The Dome, Johannesburg

Ticket Price:  R405 – R745

And so, speaking about Cleopatra earlier in my 4th Day of Christmas post as part of my #12DoCwithLloyd, I'm feeling really giving today!

I have got 2 sets of double General Admission tickets to see The Lumineers at The Dome on Friday 28^th April 2017 to give away. So as an additional 4th Day of Christmas, who wants to get their hands on these?

How to enter:

1. Follow @Lloydi_Boy on Twitter or like As Seen By Lloyd on Facebook.

2. Repost the link to this post on either Faceboo or Twitter.

3. Include your favourite lyrics to a The Lumineers song & the date of the JHB show.

4. Add #Lumineers & #12DoCwithLloyd to your post.

And go...

#TheVamps

TOUR SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

  

Big Concerts confirmed today that The Vamps will be touring South Africa for the very first time performing in Cape Town on 18^th March 2017 at Kirstenbosch Gardens and Johannesburg on 20^th March 2017 at the TicketPro Dome.

Presented by Channel 24. Another Big Concerts Experience. 

Tickets go on sale Monday 12th December at 9am.

For further information, visit www.bigconcerts.co.za

When James McVey and Brad Simpson first started writing music a few years ago, little did they know, that along with soon-to-be-found new members Tristan Evans and Connor Ball, The Vamps would soon become one of the UK’s biggest exports in music.

With five top 10 hits and prestigious tour support slots with Taylor Swift, McFly and Austin Mahone, The Vamps joined forces with Demi Lovato to release ‘Somebody To You’ and then went onto release a cover of ‘Oh Cecelia’ with Vine sensation Shawn Mendes.

With an incredible 450 million views across YouTube and VEVO, almost a million Youtube subscribers, 4.4 million Facebook likes and 3 million followers on Twitter, The Vamps are excited to visit all their fans in South Africa in March 2017.

www.thevamps.net

Tour Information:

Cape Town

Saturday 18^th March 2017

Kirstenbosch Gardens  

Ticket Price: R570

Tickets go on sale Monday 12^th December at 9am. Go to www.bigconcerts.co.za for all the information. 

Please note the following ticketing polices: all fans attending the concerts that are younger than 14 years must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

  

Johannesburg

Monday 20^th March 2017 * next day is a public holiday

The Ticketpro Dome

Ticket Price:  R340 – R745

Tickets go on sale Monday 12^th December at 9am. Go to www.bigconcerts.co.za for all the information. 

Please note the following ticketing polices: all fans attending the concerts that are younger than 14 years must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. There is also an age restriction on Golden Circle and General Admission standing tickets– no one under 12 years and shorter than 1.2 metres will be permitted into the standing zones.

Secret Sunrise - Rubber Duc

Rubber Duc released their brand new single ‘Are We There Yet?’ TODAY as the first track from their debut album ‘The Secret Sunrise’.

The single is available for immediate download when fans pre-order the album on iTunes and the single can also be streamed on Apple Music.

Secret Sunrise - Rubber Duc - iTunes link

Secret Sunrise - Rubber Duc - Apple Music link

The intro to ‘Are We There Yet?’ is an instant ‘saxy’ hook and the single is layered with energetic grooves. Nick explains what the new single is all about:

“Social media consumes our lives.  Sometimes we just need to let our hair down and focus on what may be considered old-school and “important”. We are constantly trawling timelines, reading about how amazing everyone’s lives are. Why don’t we take that time to relax and read a book or talk to someone instead? 

On another level, this is the perfect road trip song! Every parent knows what it feels like to hear the whining young ones asking “Are we there yet?” With the holidays coming up, this is a theme song for letting loose and relaxing – away from the everyday stresses and workload of the year.

Lastly, on a personal level, Rubber Duc is linking this single to the much anticipated release of their debut album. We are finally there… After years of hard work, we are ready to unleash our sound upon the world!”

Excited for the release of their debut album, Rubber Duc are finally giving fans a full album after countless hit singles released over the past 2 years.

The band has garnered a vast following thanks to hits such as

‘Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That’,

‘Stay With Me’,

‘Zebra Horse’

‘It’s Alright’.

They’ve also entertained fans with their renditions of covers from the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and their most popular cover ‘Sledgehammer’ from Fifth Harmony, which has had over 150,000 views on YouTube.

Camilla Cabello from the girl group raved about this on Twitter and called it “amazeballs”. Their single success and lively stage personality has led to them sharing the stage with international acts such as Milky Chance and playing in front of massive crowds at events & festivals such as Kirstenbosch Gardens, Music At The Lake in Durban (with The Kiffness, Jeremy Loops and GoodLuck), Up The Creek, Neon Run, LUSH festival and SPLASHY FEN.

‘The Secret Sunrise’ album is available for pre-order on iTunes now and will be released exclusively on iTunes and Apple Music on Friday 23 September. Thereafter it will be available across all digital platforms from Friday 30 September and the physical release will be available nationwide in music stores from Monday 3 October.

“We can barely contain our excitement for this album!  From Wellington, which is about a little town in the Western Cape that we fell in love with, to Feet which is about how difficult it is to sometimes be honest with the people we love, Leaving Town, letting go of that love, to Faithful, about being in love with what we do for a living. LOVE seems to be a recurring theme… These songs are a collection of our experiences, feelings, moments, and memories we have made on this flipping awesome journey, which are all as beautiful as a secret sunrise.” 

Join in on social media and share your excitement and thoughts on the new single using #AreWeThereYet and tagging @RubberDucMusic.

Oh yea. And #RubberDucRocks

+Rubber Duc <--- Check them out!

Louise Carver...

Louise Carver & Watershed Live at Casalinga Restaurant on 17 September

Louise Carver and Watershed return to Casalinga Restaurant in Muldersdrift on Saturday 17 September for another special picnic show in the gardens.

Louise Carver is still on Cloud 9 after her Billboard #1 success for the single ‘Sunrise’ with Joe Bermudez and is excited to perform for fans on a beautiful Spring afternoon in Joburg. After a sold out performance in February this year, 'The Coopers' (the live show with Louise Carver and Watershed musically directed by Clifford Cooper) are excited to be celebrating spring with everybody once again in the beautiful Casalinga gardens.

“Watershed and I have been friends for years and we adore working together. Having a musical director like Clifford Cooper create a show for us has been so incredible. Performing all our hits in such beautiful surroundings is going to be such a wonderful day...Can't wait!” exclaims an excited Louise Carver.

The one-and-a-half hour show consists of all of Louise Carver and Watershed’s big radio hits plus their original take on international hits such as John Legends, 'All of me' and Sting's, 'Fields of Gold.' Clifford Cooper has created a show which is a true collaboration between Louise Carver and Watershed with both musicians playing and singing on each other’s songs.

Casalinga will have several food stalls on the day and 3 bar areas on the lawn. Bring your sunscreen, blankets and camping chairs for those that prefer slight elevation.

There’s a beautiful charity request as well: Bring your old blankets with to sit on and then donate them after the show to the Randburg SPCA, which Louise Carver is an ambassador of.

Event info is as follows:

The Coopers [feat. Louise Carver & Watershed musically directed by Clifford Cooper]

Date:                                    Saturday 17th September

Venue:                                 Casalinga Restaurant, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg

Address:                              Plot 328 Rocky Ridge Road, Off Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift, JHB

Tickets:                                Adult: R150 // Children [under 12yrs]: R75

Purchase Tickets online: www.louisecarver.com/Buy-Tickets

Gates open:                       2pm // show runs from 3pm till 5pm

#TOMORROWLANDUNITESA

TOMORROWLAND UNITE, THE MIRROR TO TOMORROWLAND

Tickets are officially on sale for the highly anticipated arrival of Tomorrowland UNITE, the mirror to Tomorrowland, presented by 5FM in proud association with WeChat.

Tomorrowland sold out in under 40 minutes, and the announcement of the Tomorrowland UNITE experience has fans, who missed out on tickets, even more excited for this satellite event that’s going to be held on Saturday 23 July 2016 at the TicketPro Dome, Johannesburg.

Music-loving devotees now have the chance to experience the magic of Tomorrowland, with the same world-class theatrical production that has made the festival famous, including a live screening of the international acts.

The 2016 headline acts that will be live streamed include Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Axwell & Ingrosso, Afrojack and Nicky Romero. Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike are well known for their electrifying sets and crowd-busting MCing which has propelled them towards party notoriety, scooping the hotly contested Best “Breakthrough Act” award at the 2013 International Dance Music Awards, and back to back Best European DJ’s awards in 2014 and 2016, as well as being two-time winners of Beatport’s Artist of the Year.

“It feels great to perform at Tomorrowland but the feeling that also ten thousands of people are also partying in seven other countries is incredible. We think UNITE can definitely bring a part of Belgium to South Africa!” say the celebrated DJ duo Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike

Swedish DJ duo Axwell & Ingrosso have become two of the biggest names in electronic dance music, and are two parts of trio Swedish House Mafia. No stranger to the Tomorrowland main stage, Dutch DJ Afrojack is set to ignite the stage with his banging mix of electro, glitch and grime. Nicky Romero tops off this international offering, and is well known for setting the stage ablaze having done numerous performances in SA since 2014. SA get ready as Tomorrowland brings a first-of-its-kind music extravaganza to our shores.

Complimenting the live screening of the international artists, a killer lineup of SA’s best DJs are on the bill to deliver an equally exquisite experience live on the main stage. Timo ODV, Dean Fuel and 5FM DJ’s will form part of the first ever Tomorrowland UNITE lineup in South Africa.

5FM presents Tomorrowland UNITE is brought to you by Massive Management in proud association with WeChat.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are available from www.ticketpro.co.za

General Admission: R450

VIP: R1200 – includes a raised viewing deck, VIP entrance, VIP Toilets VIP Parking and a VIP Cash Bar.

VVIP: R2950 

Includes:

VIP Parking 1:2 

Private viewing deck 

Vip Luxury Lounge and décor

Canapes 

Private bespoke bar facilities

Full complimentary bar  

Private Toilet facilities

Fully staffed facility including dedicated hostesses, bar staff and management

VVIP Private Booths for 10 people only - R3450 a ticket = R 34 500 for table of ten

Includes:

VIP Parking 1:2 

Private viewing deck 

Vip Luxury Lounge and décor

Canapes 

Private bespoke bar facilities

Full complimentary bar  

Private Toilet facilities

Fully staffed facility including dedicated hostesses , bar staff and management

Bottle service: 1 x bottle of premium whiskey and 1 x bottle of premium vodka

12 mixers of your choice

Join the chat using #TomorrowlandUNITESA

Online Links:

Website: www.tomorrowland.com/unite

Facebook: Tomorrowland

Twitter: @Tomorrowland

Instagram: @Tomorrowland

YouTube: Tomorrowland Channel

This is your chance to WIN 2 General Access Tickets to the Tomorrowland Unite Festival happening at the TicketPro Dome on the 23rd of July. 

Twitter, this is how:
1. Follow: @Lloydi_Boy on Twitter
2. Follow: @Tomorrowland on Twitter
3. Find & Retweet the Competition Tweet
4. Tell us who you will be bringing along to #TomorrowlandUNITESA

Facebook, this is how:
1. Like As Seen By Lloyd on Facebook
2. Share the Facebook Post

3. Tell us who you will be bringing along to #TomorrowlandUNITESA

The more you share, the better your chances at winning.

Rules: 
Competition entries close midnight 20 July 2016. Winners will be announced on 21 July 2016.
Competition is only open to persons over the ages of 18.
The prize is for 2 single general access tickets to Tomorrowland UNITE at the TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg, on 23 July 2016.
Travel & Accomodation costs are for the winner's own account and do not form part of the prize.