The festivities will kick off with the hip hop sounds of Aikhona, a new talent for the Westcoast. Rockers Bootleggers as well as the echoes of one of the most versatile and talented guitarists in SA, Albert Frost, will will get the crowd on its feet. Majozi, who has had a phenomenal year in 2016, will brighten the stage with his popular and soulful songs and new indie band Jackal and the Wind will have the crowd partying into the night. Add to this the much celebrated Freshlyground.
Camphill Village Westcoast is an organic farm home to approximately 90 adults with intellectual disability, who also work on the farm in a dairy, bakery, cosmetics workshop and on the land. Camphill Village MD, James Sleigh, says “This festival is a fundraising event, to assist us in becoming more sustainable as an organic organisation and to share what we are about and to bring the world to our residents in their home. This is our third music festival, but it now has a new name. “Off the Grid” was the idea of one of our donors. This is a catchy name that encompasses our dedication to becoming self-sufficient through interesting projects and developments on the farm. For instance, we currently provide 65KW solar electricity and aim to generate 100KW during the next year. “Off the Grid” is also a play on festivalgoers having to leave the city for a short drive to our lovely farm. More information about Camphill Village Westcoast and our doings and products can be found on our website www.camphill.org.za.”
The gates will open at 13.00 and the DJ will start playing at 14.00. The bands will be performing from 17.00. A camping option is available for festivalgoers if they are not keen to drive home late at night.
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za
Festival ticket: R220
Festival ticket plus camping: R250
Kids 12-18: R110
Kids under 12 free entry
More information: www.camphill.org.za/offthegridfestival
Festival contact: Janine Strumpher: 021 571 8651. Email: azgro.llihpmac@resiardnuf
