(PJ
Powers)
The fourth Michaelhouse Festival of Music
will be taking place at the magnificent Michaelhouse grounds from May 11 to 13,
2018.
This all-encompassing festival of music
offers a unique musical experience with a carefully curated programme of a
myriad musical genres – from rock to choral; orchestral to hip-hop; acoustic to
jazz . The programme typically includes top national industry professionals
sharing the programme with emerging talent and school choirs and bands.
On Friday night (May 11), the festival
acknowledges a leading South African artist with the Luminary Award, this year
PJ Powers will be recognised for her decades-long contribution to original
South African music. She headlines the Friday night entertainment in the
theatre and will be joined by her invited band.
Other headline acts include Khan Morbee and
his band; Freddy L who is making a name for himself after making it into the top
16 of The Voice and hip-hop star
ByLwanstra. Frontman Khan, will be the main act on Saturday night (May 12) performing
many of his original indie rock numbers. Opening for him will be Durban’s
home-grown talent Freddy L. His sound is considered to be honest and revealing
with a unique raspy voice. Leading up to the main event on Saturday, KZN born
and bred hip hop artist, ByLwanstra offers soul, jazzy and old school beats
with hard-hitting rhymes and detailed story-telling.
The main focus on Sunday (May 13) will be a
concert with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra joined by Khan and PJ
Powers, under the baton of Festival Director, William Silk. The internationally
renowned KZN Midlands Youth Choir, fresh from their trip to the UK, will also
be performing.
Venues this year will include the two main
quads on the campus, giving a great open-air feel to the festival and offering
alfresco music stages.
For more information, visit the festival’s
Facebook page or contact William Silk on musicfestival@michaelhouse.org
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