Over the four-day long iconic music festival held in the picturesque mountains of the Southern Drakensberg, Splashy Fen fans can be sure of one thing: a line-up of both local and international acts that will please all tastes.
Each stage and day of the festival has been carefully crafted to ensure a unique and diverse musical offering to all fans; balancing both the known and unknown, remaining true to Splashy’s true core values of supporting local and up-and-coming acts.
MAIN STAGE
On Thursday the 24th of March, the Main Stage will open with Jasper Dan, winning band from the Splashy Fen and Barnyard Theatres ‘Road to Splashy’ competition at 14h30. Thereafter, fans can look forward to the sounds of Boxer, Lance Goldman, The Motherland, Jonathan Peyper, Albert Frost, Edistontide, Forefront, Arno Carstens and Gangs of Ballet who finish off day one of the Splashy Fen Main Stage at 23h30.
Friday’s acts include Bad Peter, The Kickstands, Dan Patlansky, BCUC, a Creedance Clear Water Tribute, Civil Twilight, Grassy Spark, Mango Groove and Goodluck. Saturday will see the likes of Cherry Vinyl, Go Barefoot, Josh Wantie and Lunatic Wolf hit the stage; followed by the popular 80s Tribute Hey Now, HEY NOW NOW. We are Charlie, internationally acclaimed Xavier Rudd, Shortstraw, Jeremy Loops and Rubber DUC will also be performing on Saturday evening.
Sunday brings the Rainbow Rhythm Sunday jazz sessions to life with Underberg’s Umfulongashi, reggae band The Meditators, Unity Band featuring bassist Ildo Nandja and guitarist Seb Goldswain, the maskanda giants Shabalala Rhythm fronted by Sibongiseni Shabalala, Zimbabwean legend Oliver Mtukudzi and closing will be Louis Mhlanga and his quintet.
MILK STOUT ACOUSTIC SHABEEN
Operating from 12h00 on Thursday 24th March until 21h00 on Sunday the 27th of March, the chilled out vibes of the Splashy Fen Milk Stout Acoustic Shabeen Stage includes a wide selection of artists: Roland Albertsons, Adelle Nqeto, Kyle Meenehan, Mark Maurel, The Subway Run, Danielle Zinn, Gavin Ferguson, Southern Heights, Arno Els, Campbell Colledge, Kabaal Klankbaan, Chico Muyo, Josh Roxton, Julian Redpath, Helen Belien, ZENN, Luke Wyngaard, Ruby Gill, Matt Vend and Alimho and Storm.
RIVER STAGE
From Friday the 25th of March, Splashy Fenners can chill out down by the river to the sounds of Manny Walters, Seb Goldswain, The Sextons and The Meditators. Saturday’s line-up includes Jerry and the Bandits, Sean Koch, The Stonejets and The Gus Brown Band.
ELECTRIC BOMA
Located some distance away from the general camping site will be the Electric Boma; showcasing some of South Africa’s top EDM artists over 3 days! Layered, Harvey Dent, Asante VS Knott, Versatile & Ty Stoltz, Yeti, ALXR, MISSU, G Major, Easy Freak, Hendrik Joerges, Mull3r FT Tim Lewis, Iam Rogue, Veranda Panda, Pop Art LIVE, Ivan Turanjanin, Royal K, Bomb Squad, Disco Dragon, Mad Love, Funky G, Jay Jabs, Maramza, Half N Half, Night Vision, Grimehouse, Haezer, Niskerone, Geroge Daniel & Kallisto.
SPLASHY FEN APP
Fans can now stay up to date with their favourite bands via the exciting New Splashy Fen APP, available for FREE on both Apple and Android devices. The APP is a one-stop pocket tool of helpful Splashy Fen information including directions, links to the Splashy Fen social media pages, contact details, a site map, stage line-ups, artist information and more.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets online at www.splashyfen.co.za for R750 per person for the full 4-day festival.