Eight SA music stars rock Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio

9000 KZN music fans gathered at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium today to celebrate the best of South African music at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.

Fresh from their win at the MAMA’s, Durban powerhouse duo, Kyle and Shekinah, served up a treat for fans at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio. They are pictured here with East Coast Radio’s Jane Linley-Thomas (centre).

Cape Town twins, Locnville, had the crowd on their feet with their high-energy performance at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.

Sydenham neo-soul outfit, The Audinarys, kicked off Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio. The #BeTheBand winners set the stage for eight of SA’s much-loved musicians.

9000 KZN music fans gathered at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium today to celebrate the best of South African music at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.

Nasty C and East Coast Radio’s Phat Joe at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.

KZN rapper, Nasty C, had everyone on their feet at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio. Nine thousands music fans gathered at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium today to celebrate South African music talent.

TiMO ODV and East Coast Radio’s Phat Joe at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.

TiMO ODV rocked People’s Park at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio today!

East Coast Breakfast’s Darren Maule, AKA and East Coast Breakfast’s Sky Tshabalala at Huawei Durban Day.

Freshly Ground’s Zolani Mahola spread the love at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio today.

AKA served up a swaggerific performance at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio. He is pictured here with East Coast Radio’s Zaba.

Locnville, Kyle & Shekinah, Beatenberg, TIMO ODV, AKA, Matthew Mole, Nasty C and Freshlyground raised the collective temperature at People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, wowing music lovers of all ages and from all over KZN.

#BeTheBand winners, Sydenham neo-soul outfit, The Audinarys, kicked off the day, set the stage for high-octane performances by eight of the country’s chart toppers, headline makers, award winners and heartbreakers.

Family picnickers, party rockers, teens, toddlers, young adults and the young at heart celebrated local music talent, turning an ordinary Sunday into an extraordinary experience despite the cooler weather.

“Today we have seen a host of people from completely different walks of life coming together to enjoy the best of South Africa talent, proudly made possible by East Coast Radio and our key sponsor, Huawei,” says the station’s General Manager, Boni Mchunu. “Music is a great unifier and to combine that with the unique lifestyle we are privileged enough to enjoy here in KZN, makes today a memorable experience.”

“We had great fun at Huawei Durban Day,” says Hawa Hyath, Marketing Director, Sub-Sahara Africa, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Despite the weather the vibe was extremely warm, consumers were treated to great performances and we feel that Huawei met our objectives by touching consumers in a meaningful way.”

The Chaplin twins, aka Locnville, sent young hearts into a frenzy; Beatenberg gave fans a taste of the music that has earned them multiple SA Music Awards (SAMAs) while, fresh from their MAMA’s win, Durban duo Kyle Deutsch and Shekinah Donnell, had everyone singing along.

KZN rapper Nasty C and TiMO ODV delivered swaggerific, body-rocking performances; Matthew Mole sang his way into everyone’s hearts; Freshlyground spread the love and AKA brought the house – and the curtain – down at Huawei Durban Day with East Coast Radio.