Gear up for the House of Vans Johannesburg
94 Juta Street, Braamfontein will become a creative space, skatepark and music venue during the House of Vans from 25-27 August. It will be a place where imagination lets loose over skate obstacles, art installations, workshops and concert stages, inspiring every person who runs, rolls, or stomps through its door.
Following the success of House of Vans Cape Town in March, Vans has announced the lineup of musical talent, artists and skaters who’ll be helping celebrate 50 Years “Off The Wall".
Throughout the event, the House of Vans gallery space will host commissioned art pieces from Black Koki, Danielle Clough and more. Showcasing heritage items from Vans 50 year history, the space will also feature The Story of Vans campaign. Released in March 2016, the campaign puts a spotlight on Vans 50 years of enabling creative expression through the brand’s cultural pillars.
Bookings and event schedule
Tickets for the event are free, and available from: hovjohannesburg.queueapp.com
Thursday 25: The opening night will be hosted by MC Stilo Magolide, with music acts from Mvelo, Ms. Cosmo, Kid Fonque and DJ Maphorisa. Doors open at 19.00 and will stay open until late.
Friday 26: There will be music acts from the Vans partnership with Psych Night, opening with Golden Yolk and followed by The Tazers, Soul Gems and Bye Beneco. Friday’s headline acts kick off at 22.00 with The Plastics, and ending off with The Make-Overs.
Saturday 27: The final day will get off to an early start with a skate event in partnership with Baseline Skate Shop at 13.00. DJ sets kick off at 15.00 with live music acts commencing from 20.30 with Youngsta, Stilo Magolide, Speedsta and Sean Kross.
Other festivities include tote bag customisation, mug printing, a photo booth and playing the Vans claw machine. There will be House of Vans merchandise available as well as food and drink on sale.
