Popular Afrikaans group Die Heuwels Fantasties is to perform as part of the Garden Theatre Picnic Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Saturday 12 April 2014. The picnic series is held in aid of the “Laat ons lees!” reading project for children.
Die Heuwels Fantasties (translated as Fantastic Hills) is an Afrikaans Alternative Pop Rock group. This ground-breaking group is considered to be the first successful Afrikaans electronic act. The group describe their music as “melodic songs written on acoustic guitar, interpreted with electronic and organic instruments. You can call it pop.”
They are revered for their unique music and their energetic live performances and have gathered a large and wide fan base since their inception in 2008. Die Heuwels Fantasties has played at all the major festivals in South Africa and has shared the stage with notable international acts, including Kings of Leon. They have also toured to the Netherlands, Belgium and UK.
Die Heuwels Fantasties have won every notable award in South Africa for their music and videos. Their first album, Die Heuwels Fantasties, and their second album, Wilder as die Wildtuin, both reached Gold status in sales. Their third album, Alles wat Mal is, reached Gold within three months after its release in February 2013. In December 2013 they released a deluxe album comprising of an EP, Wens jy was hier, with five brand new tracks, the Alles wat Mal is album and the Live op Paul Cluver DVD. For more information about Die Heuwels Fantasties, visit www.dieheuwels.co.za.
The show begins at 19:00 in the Garden Theatre, located on the lawn right at the foot of the monument. Visitors are welcome to bring their own wine and picnic baskets or they can order one from Volksmond Coffee Shop (tel. 021 863 2800). Coffee, beer, wine and light refreshments will be for sale.
Tickets are pre-sold at www.webtickets.co.za as well as at the Taalmonument and at the gate, at R120 for adults (R100 early bird until 31 March) and R40 for children under 13 years. Remember to bring a blanket or cushion and warm clothes. Safe parking is available and access is controlled. No dogs or fires are allowed.
For more information, call 021 863 4809/0543 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za and www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument.
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