Musical masterpieces at Sanlam Musiekfeesat
The annual Stellenbosch University Woordfees will be held from 4 to 13 March, 2016, and, this year, Musiekfees sponsor Sanlam puts the spotlight on the masters behind the music.
Four short documentaries, each focussed on a South African music icon and the inspiration behind his lyrics, will be showcased at the Sanlam Musiekfees. These include revealing who the ‘mystic boer’ is and how failed relationships inspire Al Bair’s lyrics. Artistic documentaries with beautiful archive photos and gig footage are included in the never-before-seen 'Every word is a masterpiece' short documentaries and will be screened in unique complimentary cinemas that are freely accessible.
Festival-goers are invited to sit back and experience these short documentaries that bring the artist’s key lyrics to life. Ushers will welcome Hunter Kennedy and Die Heuwels Fantasties fans to a tree cinema where they can lay back, gaze up, put on noise-cancelling Wi-If headphones and be taken on a meersterstuk journey that unpacks the story behind the song Klein Tambotieboom.
Other documentaries include:
- On the main festival grounds, festival-goers can make their way down the blue carpet that leads to a bird-watching structure. Here they will be given binoculars to search for the infamous ‘mystic boer’ while watching Valiant Swart’s documentary, based on his song Die Mystic Boer;
- Hop on a rusty motorcycle and you’ll be taken on a journey to learn about ChurchilNaudé’s fresh take on Anton Goosen’s iconic song Boy van die suburbs; and
- Festival-goers are encouraged to approach the vintage arcade game machines on the main festival grounds unveiling more about the band Al Bairre, their playful lyrics and how love is sometimes just a game.
Times: 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 8pm daily.
Cinema and venue: Valiant Swart Binoculars Cinema, US Museum, Al Bairre Arcade Game Cinema, US WoordfeesTicket Office, Hunter Kennedy Tree Cinema, Die Vette Mossel, ChurchilNaudé Motorcycle Cinema, parking area, Kruiskerk.
