The well-loved r&b/pop group, The Rockets, is to perform as part of the Tuinteater Picnic Concert Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Saturday 21 December. The picnic concert series is held in aid of “Laat ons lees!”, the Taalmonument’s reading project for children.
Early in 2013 around 1 000 guests attended The Rocket’s second, sold-out performance at the Taalmonument. The Rockets are multiple SAMA nominees and have performed at virtually every prestigious venue in South Africa. They have supported many international acts in South Africa, including Ronan Keating, Will Young, Patrizio Buanne and Alicia Keys. International tours have included performances in Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
They have had numerous record successes in South Africa and have topped many radio station and official charts. Their Afrikaans hits, “Namakwa Daisy” and “Ek is Lief Vir Jou”, are receiving extensive airplay.
The show begins at 19:30 in the Garden Theatre, a smaller version of the well-known Paarl Amphitheatre, 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.paarlpost.co.za as well as at the Taalmonument, at R60 for adults and R10 for children. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the gate at R70 for adults and R10 for children. Remember to bring a blanket or cushion and warm clothes. Safe parking is available and access is controlled. No dogs or fires are allowed.
Picnic concerts are also scheduled for 25 January (Boeremusiek) and 8 February (Elvis Blue). For more information, call 021 863 4809/0543 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za and www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument.
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