Now in its ninth
year, the annual White Mountain Festival is coming up from September 24 to 28 and
offers the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning
setting while enjoying some of the best acoustic acts in the country.
The line-up
includes Kahn Morbee (frontman for The Parlotones) performing brand new songs
off his debut solo album, as well as Michael Lowman and two of South Africa’s
top female singer-songwriters, Laurie Levine and Josie Field, with their
award-winning Side by Side tandem
show.
Also on the bill
are American singer-songwriter Brett Newski and Australian duo Guyy & The
Fox, a not-to-be-missed collaboration that brings together the Celtic
influences and fierce playing style of violinist Amelia Gibson and the skill and
showmanship of Guyy, a Canberra-based singer-songwriter-guitarist who holds the
titles of Australian National Busking Champion and ACT Best Blues & Roots
Artist for 2013.
Aside from the
music, festival-goers can also look forward to colourful arts and crafts, a
variety of different food outlets and a beer market featuring several local
breweries.
Known for its
intimate, relaxed atmosphere, this gem of a festival is held at White Mountain
Lodge near Giant’s Castle, only 185km from Durban, 400km from Johannesburg and
just 25km off the N3 on tarred roads. With its spacious grounds, fishable dam,
charming old pub (with satellite TV and live music), restaurant, playground and
swimming pool, the lodge’s many amenities add another dimension to the usual
festival experience!
Tickets are
available at Computicket and include camping in a beautiful site overlooking
the dam. For more information and all the latest news, visit www.c-weed.com/wmf or contact 031 563 0824.
In addition to the
festival camping area, there is also a caravan park where campers and
caravanners can enjoy large grassed sites with electricity points and separate
ablution blocks. To enquire about rates and check on availability, contact
White Mountain Lodge at whitemountain@telkomsa.net or 036353 3437. Unfortunately the chalet
accommodation is already fully booked.
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