Clegg to open Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2009/2010

Marking the beginning of summer with some awesome sounds, Kirstenbosch is the perfect setting for a chilled out afternoon with the family. It's typical laid-back Cape Town style and visitors are encouraged to bring their picnic baskets and a bottle of wine to enjoy the sunset in the beautiful setting that makes this venue to special.

Running from 22 November 2009 to 4 April 2010, legendary South African star Johnny Clegg will open the season. And we can expect nothing more than an energetic performance from the icon who's been around the block for 30-odd years selling out concerts beyond SA borders. He's a pure South African treasure, and if you don't believe me, check out the long list of awards he's achieved:

International Awards

1988 The Mayor's Office of Los Angeles Award: For the promotion of racial harmony
1988 Le Victoire French Music Industry Award for biggest International record album sold in France between 1987 and 1988 (1.3 million albums)
1989 Honorary Citizen of the town of Angouleme, France
1990-1991 French Music Industry Award for the biggest selling world music album in France
1990 Humanitarian Award: Secretary of State of Ohio, USA
1991 Awarded the CHEVALIER DE L'ORDRE DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES (Knight of Arts and Letters) by the French Government
1993 GRAMMY AWARD nomination for best World Music Album (Heat, Dust and Dreams)
1994 Billboard Music Award Best World Music Album
1996 Medal of Honour - city of Besancon
1998 Kora Awards: Best African Group
2004 Mayoral Medal of Honour from Mayor of Lyon, France, for outstanding relations between the people of Lyon and South Africa
2004 Medal of Honour - Consul General of the Province of Nievre
2004 Medal of Honour - Consul General of the Province of L'Aisne

South African Awards

1986 Scotty Award : Master Music Maker
1987 Communication Contribution Award
1987 The Autumn Harvest Music Personality Award
1988 OK TV Best Pop Music Award
1988 CCP Record Special Award : In recognition of exceptional achievement in promotion of South African music internationally
1989 Radio 5 - Loud & Proud Award - South African Music Ambassador of the Year
1990 FOYSA Award (Four Outstanding South Africans) Junior Chamber of Commerce
1999 Avanti Award - Best Music Video "Crocodile Love"

Get yourself ready for an awesome summer to remember as well as we also prepare to welcome the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup! Bands that I hope are on the final line-up this summer include Hot Water, Macgyver Knife, The Parlotones and Goldfish.

Ticket prices for this concert:
Adults - R95 per person
Botanical Society members - R85 per person
Scholars - R70 per person

Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za.

Gates open at 3.30pm and concerts start at 5.30pm.

Organisers have promised for the rest of the 2009-2010 line-up to be finalised soon. We'll keep you updated.

For more info, go to http://www.oldmutual.co.za/music, email or join the official Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts group.