(John Ellis appears at this year’s
festival)
Established
in 2011, The Drake Music Festival is a celebration of the very best in original
SA music. Created and hosted by SAMA nominated musician Josie Field, The Drake
Music Festival takes place in Rosetta in the KZN Midlands and is now in its
second year.
“The
festival has a country lifestyle feel, our aim being to offer an additional and
unique platform for musicians, for the promotion and sustainability of original
live music,” say Dean Howard of The Drake Team. “Enriching our culture and
nourishing audiences with superb home grown music, The Drake is also a green
festival, created by artists for artists, both new and established.”
2011 saw
the likes of Nibs van der Spuy, Guy Buttery, Josie Field, Shannon Hope and more
grace The Drake stage. Rosetta is known for its magical views of the
Drakensburg, trout fishing and country lifestyle, and will once again host The
Drake Music Festival, creating awareness around this beautiful village and its
magnificent surrounds.
Rosetta
forms part of the popular Midlands Meander and is only 9km off the N3, the
major Gauteng to KZN holiday route. There is plenty of accommodation in the
area that caters to all budgets. The Drake Festival is a family orientated
festival this year and all are welcome.
This year’s line-up includes Rambling
Bones, Josie Field, Laurie Levine, John Ellis, Crystal Park, Naming James,
Hinds Brothers, Malory Torr and more.
Bring chairs, blankets, cushions, hats,
raincoats, gum boots and umbrellas. Don’t bring glass, food, drinks, cooler boxes,
weapons and drugs! Food and beverages will be on sale at The Drake Music
Festival.
The Drake Music Festival takes place from 12noon
to 23h00 (first performance at 13h00) on December 16 at Willowvale - R103
Rosetta, KZN Midlands (9km from Mooi River Toll). Tickets R200 pp (children 12 and
under free as long
as they are accompanied by an adult)
Tickets
are available on the festival’s website (see below), click on the Tickets icon, login or register with
TicketBreak.co.za, fill out your details and print your ticket at home.
Alternatively, the only local ticket outlet in the Midlands is Knotts Salon on 033
266 6545 on the R103 between Nottingham Road and Rosetta.
More information on 083 577 7726 or email: drakemusicfestival@gmail.com or
visit www.facebook.com/thedrakemusicfestival
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