It's been seven years since the last Synergy Live Music Festival and in 2009, it's been promised to be bigger and better than before. Described as the party that moulded a generation and showed them what it was like to get lost in a crowd of like-minded souls: dance the night away: party like it was the last day on earth - let's hope it lives up to all the hype.
Prime Circle
Goldfish
Fokofpolisikar
Dirty Skirts
Flash Republic
Napalma
The Sleepers
Van Coke Kartel
Sick leaves
New Academics
Taxi Violence
aKING
Rudimentals
Zebra and Giraffe
Ej von Lyrik
Hog Hoggidy Hog
7th Son
Little Kings
Counterstrike
Hyphen
Niskerone
SFR
MC Skywalker
MC Psyke
Craig de Sousa
Dino Moran
Peter Abrahams
Tony Smith
Bruno Morphet (Killer Robot)
Ivan (Killer Robot)
Elgordo
Haezer
Brucewillis
Shaun Duvet
SoftServe
Ryan Dent
Craig Massiv
Nesono AKA Broken Toy
Matthew Quinton
Gotz Scheffel
Sandorable
The focus of the festival. The centre of attention. A state-of-the art outdoor concert stage that's home to more than 20 of SA's hottest, most happening live bands and musos. Touch, feel, hear and see the Synergy philosophy: bigger is better. Start rocking round lunchtime, keep going 'til midnight. For three whole days. That's how we roll at Synergy live.
Here's where you try to stand still but your body won't let you Think airwave warriors, vinyl junkies gettin' a fix, DJ heaven, underground beats from clubland's elite; live acts - plugged. Its electronic art: house, electro, techno, drum & bass; sounds you never knew existed.
Pull yourself towards yourself. Rehydrate. Loads of help on hand working the lengths of a massive bar mean you'll never wait long for a tipple. Chill out in comfort in the bar lounge, hook up with your mates. For laid-back vibes while you're laying low, retro re-mix-masters playing an eclectic mix of all things 80s, 90s, old school, funk and rocknrolla: up and coming local acts live and unplugged. Go on, have a double…
Energy comes from food - and Synergy comes with festival cuisine: from schwarma and pizza to gourmet eats and Asian delights: do it in style and book a Boschendal piqnique basket: peruse the wine bar: catch grass in your toes; stare at the clouds, have a snooze. Wake up, have breakfast or a cappuccino : This is what balmy summer weekends were made for.
A place to laugh, a place to learn, a place to connect with others - and yourself. Theatre sports, cult classics on the big screen and the Heart of Healing experience: expand your understanding in the Conscious Cinema with doccie classics like Zeitgeist and Sicko. Step up on the soapbox and share ideas with like-minded souls who want to build a better world.
Feel the wind in your hair and just let yourself go! It wouldn't be Synergy without the fun fair: the very best circus acts, carnival rides, death-defying acts gathered from all around the country; bungees that go backwards. Just scream if you want to go faster!
Check out the merchandise stalls: Buy a cd or T-shirt. Stash your gear in the locker-room, recharge your batteries - and do the same for your cellphone at the power point stations. Meet the band. Take home more than memories
Driving's a drag, rather stay the night - or the whole weekend. Full camping facilities, plenty of room and creature comforts so there's no excuse not to drive in, park off, pitch your crib and settle in like a local. Hot showers, lockers and toilets tended 24/3: clean, safe and secure.
Full weekend early bird tickets available on line through webtickets at www.webtickets.co.za at R290 per ticket.
For more information call +27 (0) 21 7944032, email or go to www.synergylive.co.za.
