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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

DURBAN INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL


Kingston Live has been part of the Durban International Blues Festival team from the birth of the event and are proud providers of the backline for this year's festival which will take place at Rhumbelow Durban.

Sponsored by The Department of Arts & Culture KZN, The Blues Festival runs from December 4 to 5, 2020, and will feature two bands each night interspersed with AV sent from international artists who could not join the event this year.

Friday December 4, 2020. Show starts 19h15

-Singing The Blues

-Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman

-The Rorke Kemp Band

 

SATURDAY December 5, 2020. Show starts 19h15

-The Blues, Coming Of Age – 16 Years

-Bobby & The Dynamites

-The Smoke Train Blues Movement

 

Sunday December 6, 2020. Show starts 13h45

-The Blues Summit

-Barry Thomson & The Reals

-Blues Summit – backed by The Reals

(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)

“2020 has certainly been a challenge for most of us, no less the entertainment and eventing industry. Covid 19 shook us from every angle and the struggle to “keep things afloat” is no stranger!” says Tanya van Agthoven, spokesperson for the Festival.

“The Durban International Blues Festival 2020 team certainly have had to deal with these industry issues - but the warriors that they are, along with their ever loyal (main) sponsors, The Department of Arts and Culture believe: NEVER SAY DIE!

“New strategies, new plans and a new way of doing things have been the inspiration behind this year’s event which will take place December 4 to 6 and there is no better place to hold the event - with all Covid rules in governance -  than at Roland Stansell’s Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo (Durban KZN),” van Agthoven adds.

Programme Director, Will Wallace, has been able to stretch the budget allocated from the Department of Arts and Culture and the line-up includes local bands Rorke Kemp, Sea Level (featuring Lance Goldberg), Bobby and the Dynamites, and Smoke Train. The Reals are the backing band for The Blues Summit on the Sunday and who could go wrong with them in the mix?

The performances are live – but with a twist! Local artists will perform live but since international Blues friends couldn’t come to Durban in person due to Covid restrictions, they have willingly agreed to participate in a video production to be screened at the show. The line-up is formidable with some of the past performers supporting the event wholeheartedly: Liz Mandeville (USA), Toronzo Cannon (USA), Fiona Boyes (Aus), Pat Savage (Canada), Charlie Love (USA), Donna Herula (USA), and Yamil Jacobo (Argentina).

“Whilst we are not changing our 2020 pricing, we would ask that if you are able to please assist us and the performers by donating a higher ticket price,” says Roland Stansell who runs the Rhumbelow Theatres.

Tickets R160 (R140 pensioners and students with a valid student card). Loyalty Card Holders (R130) ALL SHOWS. Bring food picnic baskets or buy from Kevin.

ALL SEATING WILL BE AT SEPARATE TABLES AND WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE SEATING CO-HABITING COUPLES AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS.

50 % MAX PER SHOW

Limited secure parking available. Bar available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)

Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or http://events.durbantheatre.com/

There will be a Merch Table so bring a few extra shekels for this, too. Concorde Printers have a few Blues T-shirts and artists will have CD’s at the table.

Visit Friends of The Durban International Blues Festival and Durban International Blues Festival on Facebook for early information or go to www.durbanbluesfestival.co.za.

For more information, contact 082 499 8636.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR PATRONS

1.      HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR PATRONS

1.1.   Patrons need to wear a face and nose covering at all times in the venue except when eating or drinking.

1.2.   All patrons will have their temperatures taken on arrival at the venue.

1.3.   All patrons will be required to complete documents relating to Travel and Covid-19 contacts.

1.4.   All patrons will be required to complete an indemnity form.

1.5.   All patrons will be required to complete an attendance register with all appropriate information including confirmation of co-habiting when couples attend.

1.6.   All patrons will be hand sanitized on arrival and at interval.

1.7.   All patrons will be requested to bring hand sanitizer with them to the venue.

1.8.   Any patron who does not meet the required Health & Safety protocols and temperature check will be refused entry.

1.9.   Patrons above the age of 60 or a person with co-morbidities will be discouraged from attending performances.  - DISCOURAGED ONLY IN TERMS OF GOVT GUIDELINES