One of South Africa’s proudest exports and widely celebrated groups, Just Jinjer, headline the second Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert of 2014 at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday 16 March. Acoustic duo, The Kickstands, are the support act.
Just Jinjer’s slick performances have garnered them fans locally and globally. They have shared the stage with big-ticket acts such as Corinne Bailey Rae, Ludacris and Angelique Kidjo to name a few, and Durban fans have a chance to once again experience their charm.
Frontman, Ard Matthews, wowed the crowds when he performed at the scenic location in 2013 and this year, he’s back with the sought-after band.
“I’m so excited about performing at the gardens again. We have some great new material and of course all the favourites,” said Matthews. “I’m from Durban, so I’m very excited to perform at one of my favourite venues.”
The band are currently recording their 9th studio album and are keen to perform live.
A kaleidoscope of colour awaits visitors as the Durban Botanic Gardens put on a show of another kind – all the plants showing off their summer best.
“We are happy that Just Jinjer could take time off of their hectic schedule to perform at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake,” said Bandile Mngoma, sponsorship manager at Old Mutual.
“It is also a pleasure that while Durban’s sub-tropical climate means we will still enjoy much of the summer fauna in March, it is the last chance to really enjoy the season’s highlights, so we encourage music lovers not to miss this one,” said Mngoma.
Accompaning Just Jinjer is the Durban-born acoustic duo, The Kickstands. The band’s achievements include playing on large stages such as Splashy Fen, Durban Day and the FIFA World Cup.
This dynamic, versatile and zealous duo has managed to merge impressive musicianship with accessible songwriting and melody that’s been met with mammoth popularity.
Pre-sold tickets cost R120 and R150 for on the day sales. Children between 8 and 12 pay R80 and kids under 8 get in free.
Drinks, cooler boxes and picnic baskets are welcome. The show gets underway at 2:30pm.
For more information about this and other events at the Durban Botanic Gardens, visit the website – www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za or call the Info Centre on 031 322 4021.
Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za.