Picnic concert with The Rockets at the Taalmonument Garden Theatre New

The well-loved r&b/pop group The Rockets is to perform as part of the Garden Theatre Picnic Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Friday 8 January 2016. The picnic series is held in aid of the Laat ons lees! reading project for children.

Picnic concert with The Rockets at the Taalmonument Garden Theatre

The well-loved r&b/pop group The Rockets is to perform as part of the Garden Theatre Picnic Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Friday 8 January 2016. The picnic series is held in aid of the Laat ons lees! reading project for children.

The Rockets are multiple SAMA nominees who have topped many radio station and official charts. Their Afrikaans hits, “Namakwa Daisy” and “Ek is Lief Vir Jou”, are receiving extensive airplay. They have supported many international acts in South Africa and have performed in Australia, the Middle East and Africa. 

The show begins at 19:30 in the Garden Theatre, located on the lawn right at the foot of the monument. Visitors are welcome to bring their own drinks (no glass) and picnic basket or they can order one from Volksmond Coffee Shop (tel. 021 863 2800). Coffee, beer, wine and light refreshments will be on sale.

Tickets are pre-sold through Computicket as well as at the Taalmonument, at R70 or R20 for children under 13 years. A limited number of tickets will be available at the gate. 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 0543/4809 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za and www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument.