MUSIC ON THE RIVER

 

Acoustic Music by the Water: Music On The River finds a new home in the Dargle.

Following the success of its previous riverside iterations - including the 2021 gathering at the Umzimkulu River on the KZN South Coast - the beloved acoustic day-festival, Music On The River, is returning to capture the hearts of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Driven by the community-minded ethos of For Folk Sake, the next edition of the festival seeks to transform the scenic banks of the Umgeni River at the historic Hebron Haven Hotel into a haven for music lovers.

Music On The River offers an intentional escape from the rush of everyday life. Attendees are invited to bring their picnic blankets, camper chairs, and families to spend a slow day relaxing on the grass in the winter sun while listening to a curated line-up of KZN’s finest local musical talent. Being a licensed venue, all alcoholic beverages will be provided by the Hebron Haven Hotel Bar with a beer tent also on the grounds.

 

(Right: Kellen Crystin & Tyran Roy)

 Tyran Roy - event organiser for MOTR, says: “Music On The River was created with the intention of building community and providing an opportunity for friends and families to get together on common ground, in a natural outdoor setting to enjoy a beautiful day together. What might set us apart from most live music events is that our aim has always been to provide grassroots musicians and experienced bands with a platform, not only to sing and entertain but to perform their original material, which we encourage to the highest degree. This way the audience is also exposed to new music and stories all born from South African experiences. Our focus is on raw and real, live performances and building a wholesome event rooted in community.”

 

What to look forward to:

-Live Bands

-Beer Garden

-Food Stalls

-Picnic On The River Banks

-Kids Play Area

 

The music line-up so far:

-Calling Kaine

-Tyran Roy & Kellen Crystin

-The Occasionals

 

 

Event Details:

Date: Saturday. August 1, 2026, from 12 noon to 18h00

Venue: Hebron Haven Hotel, D128, Dargle, Howick.

Admission: R100 Early Bird via Quicket (limited). Tickets will increase incrementally

Kids under 13 enter free. Pensioner discounts are available at the door.

 

Get in touch for more information through Tyran Roy on 0817071841 or email: tyranroymusic@gmail.com or visit Website/Ticketing: https://qkt.io/4f7fZz