#UltraSA2016 announces line-up

First up, and accompanying OWSLA boss Skrillex and Billboard chart-topper Zedd on headline duties across both events, will be two of the biggest names in dance music and long-time Ultra stalwarts, Tiësto and Afrojack.

The man behind mega hits including Red Lights and Wasted, Tiësto will be making his return to Ultra South Africa, as he prepares to blow the roof off Cape Town's Ostrich Farm and Johannesburg's Nasrec Showgrounds in just over three months' time. Fellow countryman Afrojack will also be returning, following a pair of historic performances back in February 2014.

Support will come from EDM heavyweight and 'King of the Chipotle Gang' Carnage(fresh off the back of his debut studio album 'Papi Gordo'), established LA based-producer Mr. Carmack, who will be making his first Ultra appearance, and local heroes Goldfish and TiMO ODV. In addition, 5FM residents and local heroes, Fresh and Euphonik, will be showcasing their talents across both cities on the Main Stage.

Three stages

The Joburg edition will feature three running stages across both days. Alongside the Main Stage, there will be a Soul Candi Live Stage on the Friday, before transforming into the Resistance Stage on the Saturday. Starting from inside a vinyl store in 2001, Soul Candi have gone on to establish themselves as the leading voice in the South African house music scene and have been responsible for breaking out a whole host of local superstars, including Crazy White Boy and the aforementioned Fresh and Euphonik. Joburg will also see the debut of a third stage in the form of the 5FM Live Loud Stage, which will play host to the station's best DJs and South Africa's best club acts throughout the two days.

Capetonians will have two stages on-site and the set-up will follow a similar programme to that of Joburg, with the Main Stage complemented by a one-off stage hosted by Strange Loving on day one before evolving into the Resistance Stage for the final day. Strange Loving's reputation has grown immeasurably over the last few years, having thrown some of the most exciting parties South Africa has ever seen, with the likes of David August, Soul Clap and Marek Hemmann amongst those to have come down to South Africa to perform.

More local artists will be announced over the coming months.

Early-bird tickets for both events have sold out. Advance, Regular, VIP and VVIP admission tickets are now on sale for the Joburg and Cape Town editions.

Brand new for the Cape Town edition will be the offering to give fans the chance to camp at the picturesque West Coast Ostrich Ranch across the two days. For more information and to book online, go to heartbreakmotel.co.za

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