The latest artists to perform on the MTN Bushfire Main Stage 2016 include Jesse Clegg, son of South Africa’s legendary Johnny Clegg and a celebrated artist in his own right, Ice Prince, Nigeria’s hip hop artist who rose to fame after releasing Oleku, Nigeria's most remixed song of all time, and Sauti Sol, one of Kenya’s most successful Afro-pop bands whose live show is dynamic and electric!
South African artists will also be appearing at MTN Bushfire in numbers with an eclectic and diverse range of artists, including dance DJ, DJ Zinhle and Gerald Clark – a unique bluesy singer-songwriter.
From further afield, MTN Bushfire welcomes Hagar Samir, the Egyptian/Israeli artist whose Egypt-inspired beats create a unique groove that inspires people across nations and religions to dance heart to heart.
MTN Bushfire has always celebrated a range of performing arts, and this year is no different with a truly multi-disciplinary range of performances. South Africa’s Silent Conductor, Steve Bennet, who without speaking, and armed with only a baton, enlivened by energy and humour, conducts orchestras like none other on Earth. No one in his charge has rehearsed, and for some it may be the first time they have wielded an instrument. But the music they create together amazes and inspires. The Infamous BDI Entertainers will also be on hand with their exhilarating craft of street theatre and carnival, as well as Klitsgras Drumming whose interactive drumming experiences have been wowing crowds since 1999.
MTN Bushfire has also already announced a range of artists, such Ghana’s Blitz the Ambassador, Mali’s guitar-driven Songhoy Blues, South African super groups Mafikizolo and Beatenberg, as well as multi-award-winning rapper AKA, Zimbabwe’s Oliver Mtukudzi, and Swaziland’s Bholoja.
All tickets and camping for MTN Bushfire 2016 are available online only – with no physical ticket outlets open this year. Book at www.bush-fire.com
