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Arts and Culture
Kick-off concert
More South African artists have been included in the line up of international stars to perform at Fifa's World Cup Concert at Orlando Stadium on June 10.
Goldfish, Lira, Loyiso Bala, Kwani Experience, Steadyrock, Tumi Molekane, and 340ml were added to the list of local musicians that would be part of the concert, show producers Control Room said in a statement. Earlier this month the producers announced that iconic local Jazz musician Hugh Masekela would join Freshlyground, the Parlotones, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir in the line up.
They would join a host of international stars including Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Angélique Kidjo, John Legend and Juanes.
Organisers included local artists after calls from the ministry of arts and culture for a line up with more South African representation.
"I'm honoured to be part of this historic moment in South Africa's history to serve as hosts for the first Fifa World Cup on the African continent and the first concert associated with the tournament," Lira told organisers. I'm thrilled to be performing on-stage with this amazing group of African, South African and international artists – it's sure to be one of the best music events ever in Africa."
The concert starts at 4pm on June 10 and was expected to draw about 30,000 fans.
In other World Cup news the city of Cape Town also announced the artists selected to perform at the city’s official World Cup events, with Izimbongi and opera singers among the more than a thousand "highly talented" artists selected. They will appear alongside established professional artists, it said in a statement.
Over the past six weeks, over 3000 artists had participated in auditions at six venues across the city. Each of the 166 acts selected will perform at least once either at the Fifa Fan Fest on the Grand Parade, the Fan Walk between Cape Town station and the Cape Town Stadium, or at one of the four public viewing areas.
Acts chosen included izimbongi - or praise singers, jugglers, magicians, comedians, poets, rappers, bands, opera singers, drummers and dancers.
Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime concert can be purchased either online at www.computicket.com or by telephone on + 27 (0)83 915 8000.
Tickets are priced per person at R450 for Outer Circle standing | R650 for Inner Circle standing | R850 – R950 for Upper Level seated | R1150 for Lower Level seated. Ticket prices include VAT, Computicket charges and Park & Ride for all ticketholders.
Date: 10 Jun 2010 - 10 Jun 2010
Time: 20:00 until late
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Orlando East | Soweto South Africa
Price: R450p/p - R1150p/p
Phone: +27 (0)83 915 8000
Website: www.computicket.com
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