Report from the organisers of the 2018
Splash Fen Festival.
The final day of the 2018 Splashy Fen Music
Festival saw thousands head down to enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and great
entertainment at the Corona River Stage. Josh Wantie and Monark ended off the
sunshine sessions just in time for a typical Underberg rain storm.
After an hour of rain, Splashy Fenners
resurfaced from under the protection of tents and marquees, kitted with gumboots
and smiles and made their way to the Main Stage area for an amazing line-up and
other festival festivities.
International act The Pierce Brothers were
definitely a festival favourite as they performed on the Budweiser Main Stage
on Sunday evening. After a very successful surprise set on Saturday down by the
river, campers got a taste of what was to come from the twin brothers from
Australia, ensuring a jam-packed crowd for one of the festival’s three
international acts.
The final day line-up included acts like
Don Clarke and Dicky Roberts, Shannon Connelly, 4AM, Stone Jets, Devin Harmer,
Ard Matthews, Matthew Mole, The Pierce Brothers, Desmond and the Tutus and
GoodLuck who ended the Splashy Fen Main Stage show for 2018 with a bang.
Fireworks on stage were a fitting finale.
New School Productions, the team who put on
the Red Square Electric Boma at this year’s Splashy Fen, were also excited to
be a part of South Africa’s friendliest festival. “We’ve personally enjoyed the
festival as attendees, so we knew we had to step it up in coordinating the 2018
dance area,” said co-owner Ayanda Ngidi. “There was a lot of hype with the
line-up we curated, and the vibe was electric. There was a distinct energy from
day one right through to the closing set of the festival with Chunda Munki. The
likes of Ryan Murgatroyd, PH Fat, I Am Rouge, Jayy Jabs and Huckleberry were
right up there with the National headliners.”
“The best part for us was seeing such a
diverse age group come and party at our stage. Young kids came to dance with
their parents. We’ve never seen anything like it and it’s why we are so excited
to be a part of and grow with Splashy Fen.”
Antony Cox from Pietermaritzburg has been
coming to the festival for 24 years. He says that this Splashy Fen was his best
yet. “Everything is so organised, and efficient. It feels like the happiness
has been brought back to Splashy.”
Performers added a touch of entertainment
to all corners of Splashy Fen with belly dancing, drumming sessions, fire
breathing displays, bonfire parties and so much more. Even the Splashy fans
added their magic to the festival, with everyday people dressing up in
beautiful and outrageous costumes, just because they could. That is what makes
Splashy Fen an all-encompassing, unique experience that has earned it the title
of South Africa friendliest festival. One that event organisers, and all the
fans who make it that way, can be proud of.
For more information go to www.splashyfen.co.za
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