Backsberg Picnic Concerts to feature top acts and mystery guests

Freshlyground, Francois van Coke, Koos Kombuis and Dan Patlansky are among those appearing in Backsberg Estate Cellars' third Picnic Concert Series, which will run in two parts this year: the first five gigs take place every Sunday from 20 November to 18 December, 2011; the second five from 22 January to 19 February, 2012 at the Backsberg Estate Cellars outside Stellenbosch.

There is a slight twist with the series this year as each of the performers will be bringing an up-and-coming artist with them to open the gig. It will be interesting to see who the artists believe is the future of South African music.

Pre-book a picnic

Relax in the Sunday afternoon sun with a glass of fine wine as artists entertain you. Pack your umbrella, picnic blankets and lunches. Audiences can choose to pre-book a special Backsberg picnic to enjoy with these sunset acoustic performances, or buy one of our famous lamb burgers at the venue.

Pre-sale tickets for the concerts and picnics are available from www.ticketbreak.co.za/backsberg at R85 or R170 with a picnic and R100 at the gate. Children under 12 years get in free when accompanied by their parents.

Admission to concert venue starts at 3pm, with the opening act starting at 4pm and the main act at 5pm.For the full line-up of bands, directions, comments, and more information on the series, go to www.facebook.com/BacksbergConcerts and backsberg.co.za.

Programme

Part One
20 November: Melissa van der Spuy
27 December: Freshlyground
4 December: Koos Kombuis
11 December: Dan Patlansky
18 December: Plush