Lead-up events to Superbalist In The City
Superbalist In The City (#SxITC2016) is set to take place in Johannesburg on the weekend of 7-9 October. Prior to that, the event organisers have organised a range of events in preparation for the party weekend.
#SxITC2016 Lead-up Events calendar
#SxITC2016 Tattoo Roulette
When: Sunday 11 September
Time: 12pm-4pm
Venue: Fallen Heroes, Parkhurst
Love living on the edge? Are you an ink fiend? Do you have the courage to join us on Sunday 11 September for the #SxITC2016 Tattoo Roulette? Twelve of SA’s leading designers, artists and influencers including Jana + Koos, The Bread, Grassy Spark and Marchand have designed money-can’t-buy tattoos especially for Superbalist In The City! Share the event on your own Facebook page and dare one friend by @tagging them to take up the challenge – don’t forget to include #SxITC2016. The first 36 people to share the event will be given the chance to blindly select one on 11 September. Each lucky chosen tattoo recipient can bring one friend for an afternoon of surprise inking, Dutch courage and music.
*Only for #SxITC2016 ticket holders. Share the event, @tag one friend and use the hashtag #SxITC2016
#SxITC2016 PUMA Fishtail Rides
When: Sunday 18 September
Time: 11am-5pm
Venue: Great Dane, Braamfontein
Bring your own bicycle or hop on one of Puma’s free ones (only available for #SxITC2016 ticket holders) at the PUMA Fishtail Rides.
PUMA will lead you through the streets of Jozi, stopping off at cultural and historical monuments along the way. End your cycle tour with some ice-cold cocktails, a sizzling braai and giveaways while the decks heat-up with back-to-back DJs.
Free bicycles and a welcome drink for #SxITC2016 ticket holders only. Only 20 bikes available, first come first served. The general public are invited to bring their own bikes and join the ride.
#SxITC2016 Bioscope Movie Night
When: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 7pm-9pm
Venue: Bioscope Cinema, Braamfontein
Ever wanted to have your very own cinema night with your favourite movie? Superbalist In The City is putting the power in your hands! Show your love and vote for your favourite movie from our selection of five. The movie that gets the most love will be screened at The Bioscope, complete with ticket giveaways on the night. There will also be free popcorn from Virgin Mobile. Once the most popular movie has been selected, we will open up registration and the first 60 people to register will secure a spot.
Only for #SxITC2016 ticket holders and only 60 seats available.
#SxITC2016 Between 10 & 5 Lawn Games
When: Saturday 24 September
Time: 1pm-6pm
Venue: Emmarentia Dam
Prepare for a classic morning of lawn games (including croquet) at the concert venue, Emmarentia Dam. Make a team of five friends for some friendly competition. There will be prizes and #SxITC2016 tickets up for grabs, as well as Virgin Mobile refreshments.
Open to the general public, registration at :lawngames.nutickets.co.za
The #SxITC2016 weekend music experience
This year Superbalist In the City expands to a three-day city takeover music experience. Three separate events will cater for lovers of electronic, house, urban and hip-hop, indie and everything in between, all under the banner of the Superbalist In the City Weekend.
Friday 7 October: Superbalist In The City AND Liftoff
Venue: AND Club, 39A Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown
Genre: Electro, deep house and techno
Times: 9pm-4am
Launch Ticket Price: R120
Featuring: Eats Everything, Zolabuddé, Sound Sensible, Andi Dill, Ricardo Da Costa, 2lani The Warrior and Keren Onay
Launch tickets are limited.
Saturday 8 October: Superbalist in the City presents the Virgin Mobile Braam Beach Party
Venue: Juta Street, Braamfontein
Genre: Hip-hop, house and urban
Times: 3.30pm-12am
Ticket Price: R150
Featuring: AKA, Riky Rick, DJ Tira, Stilo Magolide, Atjazz, PH, DJ Capital, Jullian Gomes, Shekhinah and Melo B Jones
#BraamBeachParty
Sunday 9 October: Superbalist In The City Concert
Venue: Emmarentia Dam, Emmarentia
Genre: Indie, rock and hip-hop
Times: 10am-6pm
Launch Ticket Price: R495*
Featuring: Foster the People, Mac Miller, Beardyman and other acts still to be announced
*Launch tickets are limited.
Create your Superbalist In the City Weekend experience: Choose the festival events that suit you or get the full Weekend launch ticket for R700. Launch tickets are limited.
Buy your tickets online here
