The World Cup may be over but all of us at the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest had such an amazing experience and it’s all because of you, the fans. We hope your time with us was as enjoyable.
This won’t be the last time you’ll hear from us. There will be updates on numbers soon, so keep track on our Facebook group or follow us on Twitter.
Its World Cup Finals day this Sunday at the Grand Parade Fan Fest, your opportunity to gees large like only Cape Town can. Whether you dress in Orange or the Blue and Red, or wear the colours of any World Cup Team, join us to party until match time and then celebrate until the early hours of Monday morning.
Starting off at 15h30 are Prime Circle and then at 19h15 its Flash Republic’s turn.
End the 2010 World Cup with a bang.
Prime Circle
South African premier rock band Prime Circle is riding a wave of success. The band’s first album, entitled Hello, Crazy World, reached gold status in South Africa. The second album, entitled Live This Life, elicited a number of radio hits, many of which were enjoyed by the masses at the recent Massive Mix concerts in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, where Prime Circle shared the stage with musical great Collective Soul and Metallica.
Flash Republic
Genre: Dance
Flash Republic has come a long way since their launch in 2005 as a dance focused trio.
While they notched up a number of successes from their two albums, Time is now and Danger they believe their third album, about to be released later this year, reflects a raw and more adventurous edge thanks to the addition of a new guitarist and drummer.
Although they are quick to point out that dance is a core part of their music, their new album is described as forward-striding pop with the energy of early post-punk, the swagger of rock and 21st century avant-dance.
Joining original band members Ryan Dent, Craig Massiv and singer Tamara Day will be guitarist Martin Rocka and drummer Isaac Klawansky.
Among Flash Republic’s biggest successes are singles Robot, Emergency, Gave it up for the music and their biggest hit to date, Danger.
This Saturday is your second last chance to gees up a storm at the Grand Parade Fan Fest starting at 13h00. So come one come all to enjoy the build up to the evening’s Third Place encounter between Germany and Uruguay. The Grand Parade vibe has set the standard for football fun and will ensure that you really enjoy the final Saturday of the World Cup.
We’ve got The Rockets at 15h30, Claire Phillips at 19h15 and of course at 20h30 its Uruguay and Germany on our huge screen
The Rockets
Genre: R&B/Pop/Dance
The Rockets are one of South Africa’s most sought-after R&B, pop and dance bands, both locally and abroad.
Over the past 12 years The Rockets have spent more than six months of each year performing outside of South Africa. International venues have included Australia, various countries in the Middle East, Seychelles, Morocco and other parts of Africa.
They have supported many international acts including Usher, Alicia Keys, P Diddy, Ronan Keating, Shayne Ward, Patrizio Buanne, Spice Girls, Luther Vandross, Eddy Grant, Billy Ocean, Wet Wet Wet, The Manhattans and The O’Jays.
Claire Phillips
Genre: jazz, funk, soul and folk
Vocalist and songwriter Claire Phillips is Cape Town’s newest discovery. Hailing from the suburb of Belhar, she first began singing as a toddler, and learned to play the guitar while she was still young.
Claire’s vocal range complements a repertoire which spans jazz, funk, soul and folk.
She has opened for Freshlyground at Johannesburg’s well known club, Baseline. She has also won a steady following in Cape Town, with regular performances at popular venues such as Zula Bar.
Her debut album "Say My Name" went on to win the category at the 13th annual SAMA Awards.
The Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest is expected to attract a record attendance on Tuesday, 6 July when soccer fans gather for the semi-final game between Holland and Uruguay at 20h30 in Cape Town. And if the last Dutch Day was anything to go on Cape Town will be in for a HUGE day.
A line-up of entertainers will keep visitors to the Grand Parade entertained throughout the day from 11h30. At 18h00 hip hop artist Capsolys will take to the stage, followed by the Guguletu Tenors at 19h15. After the match, DJ Afrobeat will bring the evening to a close at 23h00.
Capsolys
Hip Hop artist Capsolys is one of the fresh new faces of music in Africa and the singer, songwriter and producer hopes to spread “love, light and awareness” through his music.
He likens his music to a photo album in which each track captures a moment in time of his thoughts and emotions, expressed in rhyme. For Capsolys his music freezes his life experiences in a positive art form.
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Capsolys moved to South Africa with his family at the age of seven. As a youngster, his interest in music was sparked by watching the Gospel band his older siblings sang and played in. Eventually he added song writing and music production to his vocal ability.
As a teenager, Capsolys persuaded a professional studio to produce a demo of his music which was sent to Gresham Records who signed the youngster up immediately.
After a stint of living and performing in London, he returned to Africa, signing up with independent record label Bouge Records.
Guguletu Tenors
From humble beginnings on dusty township streets, the Guguletu Tenors quartet now perform in top concert halls and for the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock and Mariah Carey.
Collectively, Mpendulo Yawa, Siyabulela Gqola, Xolani November and Loyiso Dlova aim to be role models for South Africa’s youth and, through their singing, to showcase the richness and diversity of South Africa’s cultural heritage.
The self-taught quartet was first discovered while studying at Fezeka High school in Guguletu. While there they entered, and won their first competition and have not looked back since. Since then they have gone on to win many more competitions and the accolades keep pouring in.
It’s the start of a new week and we’re going to be kicking it off with an awesome day at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest.
The gates open at 1pm so get there early and grab a table in the sun, some lunch and an ice cold drink. At 16h00 catch all the live action on the big screen when Netherlands meet Slovakia in Durban and again at 20h30 for the clash between South American teams Brazil and Chile in Johannesburg.
For entertainment, don’t miss popular rock and pop band Flat Stanley at 18h00, followed by Keeno Lee at 19h15. DJ Azul will bring the day to a close at 23h00.
Flat Stanley’s unusual music genre can be best described as a fusion of melodic rock and pop. They back up original lyrics with great melodies produced by guitars, cello and a tight rhythm section.
Their acclaimed albums, ‘Of Secrets and Wine’ and ‘Between 2wo Worlds’ both soared up the charts notching up six top 10 hits, three of which went to number one. In 2004 the band was selected as one of Levi’s Original Music Artists.
Flat Stanley’s core band members are Andrew Mac (lead vocals), Clinton (guitar & vocals) and Neil (guitar & vocals). They will be joined by the rest of the Flat Stanley band featuring Rob Nel (bass), Mike Horne (drums), Rob Jeffery (cello & keys) and Tony Paco (percussion).
The band regularly performs at sold-out concerts and their popularity has led to tours with musical heavyweights Collective Soul, Metallica, Simple Plan, The Rasmus, Fat Boy Slim, Seether, Stereo MC’s, Foreigner and, most recently, rock legends Counting Crows.
Towards the end of 2008 the group signed a multi-million rand deal with German-based record label iMusic Records. The deal saw their 2007 album, Between 2wo Worlds, released in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and a number of other European Union countries. The band toured Germany three times in 2009.
With the first round of the 2010 World Cup behind us we can look forward to some amazing matches in Round Two.
With no early games going forward the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest gates will now be opening at 1pm and closing at 11pm. With all the live action on the Parade Ground, and our great entertainment line-up the Cape Town Fan Fest has continued to be a great success. Those of you wanting to join us for the big games should get here earlier rather than later to avoid the queues.
On Thursday, 24 June the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade will be awash in Orange when the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), Supportersclub Oranje and De Oranjecamping paint Cape Town orange ahead of their Group E match against Cameroon at 20h30 in Cape Town.
Supportersclub Oranje would like to extend an invitation to all South Africans and soccer fans of other nationalities, especially those from Cameroon, to join them in their celebration of collective singing, cheering, applauding and become absorbed into a happy wave of orange.
Dutch football supporters from around the globe will gather on the Grand Parade at the FIFA Fan Fest on the day of the match to dance to the beat of ‘oranje’ music, and generally make merry with people of all nationalities before making their way to the Cape Town Stadium.
An estimated 25 000 Dutch-born passport holders living in Cape Town are expected to join their countrymen and other Dutch fans. And yes, there is even a Miss Oranje.
From 11h00 two Dutch DJ’s will interact with the crowds, making public service announcements and playing typical Dutch and English football songs. Supportersclub Oranje has lined up several performers to provide entertainment for young and old alike.
The Dutch have a rich history of festive pre-match celebrations so whether its wigs, gum boots, t-shirt, or any other apparel you intend wearing on the 24th, be sure it’s orange.
Capetonians can also look forward to meeting 1000 adventurous De Oranjecamping members who will join their compatriots from the Supportersclub Oranje on Thursday.
A convoy of 125 De Oranjecamping vehicles is travelling from Durban to Cape Town via Cintsa and Plettenberg Bay before finally arriving at their base camp in Paarl on 22 June in the afternoon. On match day the orange army will march from their Berg River campsite to Paarl train station at 11h00 to spend the day making merry in Cape Town and just generally being orange.
The day’s events wrap up at around 18h10 when, following a “warm-up” session at the FIFA Fan Fest aka Oranjeplein, all Orange fans and supporters will lead ‘Oranje’ down on the 2.2km Fan Walk to the stadium.
For those still at the stadium Cameroonian Makossa! takes to the stage, followed at 20h30 by alternative Afrikaans group amaBhulu?
amaBhulu? hail from the Boland region and presents an energetic South-African jumble of folk, kwela, riel, blues, reggae, country and gypsy tones, gleefully interwoven with alternative “nouveau boeremusiek.”
The band’s original songs are rooted in vernacular Western Cape Afrikaans and pulse with every question that bedevils human existence—including cultural alienation and affiliation, love and loss and the ever-elusive, existential quest for our probable spiritual nature – all presented with tongue firmly in cheek, as the playful name amaBhulu? (are we boere?) implies.
Instrumentation is strictly acoustic, and features a skilful, upbeat blend of guitar, accordion, viola, harmonica, bass guitar, banjo, percussion and vocals.
The band’s influences are wide and diverse, ranging from local folk hero's David Kramer and Nico Carstens to Willie Nelson and Pink Floyd, as well as a variety of world music, with a strong bias in favour of the African continent.
For more information about the Oranje supporters club and De Oranjecamping Club, please contact
Mark Bakker, Worldsport on 021 426 5775
Supportersclub Oranje, Rob Polderman,+31 6 1419 7713 or robpol@planet.nl
For media inquiries please email pers@oranjecamping.nl or contact Wieke de Vries on 083 629 8755 or 021 483 4780
All eyes will be on Bafana Bafana on Tuesday, 22 June as they meet France in a group A clash in Bloemfontein at 16h00. South African and French supporters alike are encouraged to wear their colours when they visit the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade to view the game on the big screen.
Traders inside the Fan Fest and in lower Plein Street, Coronation Street, Drill hall and the Castle will all be selling soccer memorabilia and other goods. Fans inside the Fan Fest can mark the occasion by buying a commemorative 2010 World Cup Soccer Cup at R9,00. They will be able to use their mug while at the Grand Parade.
At 18h00, hip hop band Brasse Vannie Kaap will take to the stage, followed at 19h15 by Allou April. At 20h30 the action will move to Polokwane for the group N match between Greece and Argentina after which popular Frenchman DJ Rene will bring the day to a close at 23h00.
The ‘brothers’ from Cape Town, or Brasse Vannie Kaap [BVK], are a seven piece Hip Hop band formed in 1996 out of various bands that came from the heart of the Cape Flats. BVK had a plan then and still do – they create their music in Kaapafrikaans (Cape Flats dialect). Their unique variation of Hip Hop deals with big issues and can knock down barriers and open eyes.
From their modest start 11 years ago, BVK have not looked back and moved from strength to strength, playing at school carnivals, community projects, all major universities, festivals as well as appearing internationally.
Guitarist Allou April’s music fuses international jazz with the sounds of Africa and Cape Town.
Hailing from the fishing village of Saldanha, April got his first break in music by playing for some of Cape Town’s top Gospel bands. From there he progressed to playing in clubs where he performed standards with instrumental jazz bands.
For Allou, the time has come to share his personal music style with the rest of the world, and he hopes the meeting of different cultures will lead to a multi-dimensional sound in global music.
Over the years Allou has collaborated with some of South Africa’s top jazz musicians, from Sibongile Khumalo to Robbie Jansen, Hotep Galeta, Joe McBride and Al Jarreau.
Having tasted success with his first two albums, Allou April has released his third ‘The Living Years’, which, he says, covers a wide range of experiences, all of which “reflect my roots and place in the new world.
The FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade is preparing for a second Luso Festa celebration as Portuguese supporters gather to watch their team take on Korea in a group G clash in Cape Town on Monday, 21 June at 13h30.
At 16h00 the big screen action moves to Port Elizabeth for the group H Chile vs Switzerland game. The well known Fezeka High School choir will take to the stage at 18h00, followed at 19h15 by Gang of Instrumentals.
At 20h30, the screen will switch to Johannesburg to watch Spain and Honduras go head-to-head in their group H match. DJ Goi will bring the entertainment to a close at 23h00.
Fezeka
Fezeka High School Choir, lead by their inspirational choir master Phumi Tsewu, is based in Gugulethu Cape Town.
Under Phumi’s guidance up to 80 children rehearse for several hours a day in four parts. As a result, Fezeka High School Choir has been crowned national singing champions no less than seven times.
Recently, the Choir was the subject of an award winning documentary called “Fezeka’s voice”. This true story tells how a group of teenagers, under often trying personal and financial circumstances can, through their combined voice, reach for their dreams.
As a result of this documentary which was aired in 2010, forty of Fezeka’s most talented singers have been invited to perform at the Royal Festival Hall, The Wales Millennium Centre and several other prestigious arts organisations in the United Kingdom. There is a massive fund raiser currently under way to make this possible.
Gang of Instrumentals
Gang of Instrumentals is a critically-acclaimed South African urban-pop group, founded in 2002. This Johannesburg based group consists of Tumi ‘Lady Naturelle’ Masemola, Mandla N- Pimville spokesman, and ‘Bongo’ Riot Zungu.
Their innovative musical style is a mixture of hip hop, street rap, pop, soul, R&B, ragga, reggae and rock, with elements of kwaito and house. Mandla N describes the group as a reflection of the new, global and progressive Africa.
This fusion of different sounds has landed them the coveted Best Urban album at the South African Music awards 2009 and high profile performances such as the Presidential Inauguration, Cape Town Jazz Festival, Africa Day, Miss World, Indian Cricket League and numerous others premiere events.
This trio is one of the most successful independent groups in South Africa, having received two SAFTA Golden Horns for best soundtrack in a TV comedy 2006 and 2007, two channel O nominations for best group and best video 2005, a SAMA nomination for record of the year 2008 and band of the Year at the Kora awards 2008.
The band members also write, produce and act in City Ses’la, the second largest local show on TV after Generations. With an average AR rating of 16.9, City Ses’la is in its third season and picked up seven out of the eight awards they were nominated for at the SA Film and Television awards in 2009, making it by far the most successful comedy show in South Africa.
The group is back with a major bang, having started their comeback trail with the single, Oh Yeah, which climbed on major contemporary radio charts. Woza December became the summer anthem of 2008/2009, and followed in 2010 with the Craziest Sound, from their highly anticipated fourth album due out in July 2010.
Just before their amazing set on the 16th of June Goldfish put out a message urging everyone in Cape Town to come down to the Fan Fest and join in on all the action.
Despite the upsets so far, the crowds down at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest have been in amazing spirit. Last week we saw a great turnout of Dutch, English and German supporters. We have created a photo album on our Facebook profile to showcase the best of the best.
With Portugal taking on North Korea at 13h00 today at the Cape Town stadium we’ll surely be seeing a lot of Portuguese at the Fan Fest. Come and join in on the fun!
English supporters are invited to join fellow compatriots in flying their flag tomorrow, Friday 18 at the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade when England take on Algeria in their Group C match in Cape Town at 20h30.
To get the crowd into the mood, eight piece reggae band The Rudimentals will take to the stage at 18h00 and will play two sets until the start of the match.
When the popular musicians first decided to form a garage band in 2001, never in their wildest dreams did they think they would eventually play major slots at every festival in the country or open for the world famous UB40.
Since then, the Rudimentals have developed into one of the country’s popular Reggae, Ska, Afro SKa bands. However, to pin them down to a genre is difficult as they have developed a style of their own utilising aspects of various music types - reggae, ska, rock, gumma, dancehall, jazz and afro-pop. They write and produce their own music and everything they play is original.
After the match, DJ Nick E. Lauder will bring the evening to a close at 23h00.
The Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest is not only attracting most of Cape Town, the mayor of London was down here celebrating the World Cup yesterday, and he did it in style with one of our souvenir cups.
You should get yours, they are a great keepsake and something to remember you, no doubt awesome, experience at the Cape Town Fan Fest.
They only cost R9 and they are available at the bar and drink stands.
Those of you worried about the unpredictable weather at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest will be glad to know that you can now purchase your Hospitality tickets through webticket – it’s far simpler way to get the most out of your Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest experience.
Join fellow South Africans and foreign visitors in making history!
As Bafana prepare themselves to do battle on the field, preparations are underway to set a world record on youth day, June 16 at the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest. Join 25 000 other hopefuls on the Grand Parade in Cape Town to make history by participating in the biggest ever Diski dance.
During the day, 200 young Diski dancers will mingle amongst visitors, teaching them the dance moves. On stage professional dancers will go through the paces, which people on the ground will be able to follow on the big screen.
At 18h00 South Africa’s successful R&B artist Loyiso Bala will take to the stage. Loyiso was once the youngest conductor of the National Youth Choir, at the age of only 19, and was head of the prestigious Drakensberg Boys Choir. Today he is a multi award-winning musician.
After final rehearsals at 19h00, the dancers will take up their position on stage alongside African drummers and various celebrities to join the crowd in the final record attempt.
The action will then move to the match between Bafana Bafana and Uruguay, which will be broadcast on the big 74sqm screen. ZUKO will bring the evening to a close at 23h00.
Supporters and friends of Portugal’s team will come out in force at the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand parade to celebrate ahead of the clash between their team and the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, 15 June.
Aside from catching the game on the big screen at 16h00, Mozambiquan Afro-Jazz band The Moreira Project will bring an African-Portuguese flavour to the Lusa Festa! From 18h00 the band will perform their energetic and funky fusion of African jazz. The band is led by saxophonist, composer and producer, Moreira Chonguica. Originally from Mozambique, Moreira is now a South African Citizen, living in Cape Town for the past 15 years. However, the influences of his past have been introduced into his music. Moreira and his band will perform hits from both his SAMA Award-winning albums, The Moreira Project - ‘Vol 1: The Journey and Vol 2 Citizen of the World.
From 19h15 Tucan Tucan will take to the stage and at Circus Wing will bring the show to a close at 23h00.
The Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest will come under Roman rule on Monday, 14 June as Italians and their supporters plan to converge on the Grand Parade to celebrate ahead of their team’s match with Paraguay in the evening.
The Forza Italia team will arrive from 14h45 appropriately wearing azzuri blue for their team, and decked in the orange and green of the Italian flag. They will remain at the Bacinis catering stand at the Fan Fest, before making their way to the stadium around 17h00.
From 18h00 popular band BLK Sonshine will entertain the crowds with African rhythm, acoustic melodies and locally inspired lyrics. The band needs little introduction to fans as their first hit, Born in a Taxi has long resonated with South Africans.
From 19h15 until the close of the Fan Fest at 23h00, Coda will take to the stage and visitors can be sure they will hear the band’s soccer anthem Blow your vuvuzela. The music will break at 20h30 when revellers will be able to watch the game life on the big screen.
Other highlights of the week include the Portuguese supporters Luso Festa! On Tuesday, Youth Day on Wednesday and the attempt to break a world Diski dancing record, Chillax Day on Thursday and a celebration of all things English on Friday, when England play.
There is a bit of confusion regarding the GrandWest Park and Ride. This should sort it all out.
GrandWest is one of the largest park-and-ride facilities positioned next to a metro-rail station. The company has set aside an additional 1 000 parking bays for this purpose.
Soccer fans can park in the designated area, walk through the complex and exit at the Welcome Centre from where a short walk will take them to the Goodwood train station. A tent has been erected outside the Welcome Centre and people are welcome to purchase refreshments on the way.
Anyone in possession of a match ticket will not be required to pay for either the train trip to the CBD or the shuttle service from Cape Town station to the stadium which is provided by the City of Cape Town.
However, the City shuttle service between Cape Town station and the stadium should not be confused with the complimentary bus shuttle service which GrandWest is offering from the complex to hotels in the CBD, Waterfront and GrandWest for the duration of the FIFA World Cup.
The GrandWest shuttle service consists of two buses operating 14 circular trips every day on the hour from 11h00 to 01h30, including public holidays, until 11 July.
The branded buses have capacity for 66 passengers seated, with 25 passengers standing.
They will depart from the GrandWest main entrance opposite the La Famiglia, dropping off passengers at the Cape Sun, Protea Victoria Junction Hotel, Cape Royale Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Table Bay Hotel, Victoria & Alfred Hotel, CTICC and the Westin Grand Hotel.
Anyone based in the city wishing to travel to GrandWest, can simply hop on the bus for the return trip.
The helpline for passengers making use of the GrandWest shuttle service is 0800 65 64 63.
What a start to the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest! Check out a highlights clip from day one.
We have so much more in store for you. The 5-a-side soccer tournament kicked off yesterday and will be running every day this week. Yesterday saw some great match-ups between the U9 sides.
Today we have Algeria vs Slovenia, Serbia vs Ghana and Germany vs Australia. To keep you entertained we’ve got Mix n Blend and one of South Africa’s biggest acts GOLDFISH.
The weather is clearing, the beer is cold, and the music is loud, get down here Cape Town!
Sunday 13 June will be a celebration of Family Day at the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade.
Young and old alike will enjoy the colourful spectacle and can join in the fun by having their faces painted in support of their favourite team. Youngsters will especially be enthralled by a magician, ventriloquist, clown and even a vuvuzela juggler or they can watch the 5-a-side street soccer.
Generations soap opera fans should aim to be at the Fan Fest between 15h00 and 16h00 when stars Dumisani Mbebe and Analisa Phewa will make an appearance on stage.
In addition to a line up of local musicians throughout the day, headline act Goldfish will perform from 18h00. DJ’s Mix n Blend will finish off the evening from 19h15 until 11pm when the Fan Fest will close.
All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Tomorrow is the day, the day we have been waiting for for what seems like forever. The start of the 2010 Soccer World Cup!
People think Cape Town is asleep but after yesterday it’s quite clear that we are alive and ready to party! The Parade Ground will come alive tomorrow with thousands of supporters, local and foreign, all in the support of the beautiful game. And of course superb entertainment and beer!
Check our programme for all the info on what is happening each day.
Everyone wants to know exactly what will be going down at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest this Friday, well listen up. Come share in the vibe of the day and experience the spirit of this City as the FIFA World Cup begins.
Some local acts will get things going from 11h00 as we open the gates of the FIFA Fan Fest, not only to Cape Town but to the world. At 18h00, Jimmy Dludlu will take to the stage to show off his extraordinary talent as one of Africa's most influential guitarists. Ready D, Cape Town's most celebrated DJ, will then continue to keep the party rocking and your feet moving.
Live on our screens:
* Opening Ceremony at Soccer City starting at 14h00
* RSA vs Mexico at 16h00
* Uruguay vs France at 20h30
Come out to the Grand Parade where you can meet up with old friends and make new ones. Join us for this historical and momentous journey. Watch all 64 matches live on our screens. Enjoy local emerging talent and some of Africa's most renowned bands performing on each of the match days. The Grand Parade will be alive with the spirit of all the participating nations and true South African flavour!
Yesterday I checked up on the bars at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest, and I am happy to report that they are extremely well setup. It doesn’t look like there will be any issue with getting your cold pints.
And the best part? They are served in very cool collectors cups. You have to buy one, but you get to use it again and again – helping keep Cape Town clean as you do.
We are ready, and we’ll be putting on the best party at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest. All the games will be screened LIVE on the 70sqm screen and you’ll be entertained by the best acts South Africa has to offer, every single day!
While the South African public and the rest of the World wait with bated breath for the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, professionals involved in organising the event in Cape Town have been changing their ‘business as usual approach’ and working innovatively to ensure that a positive environmental legacy is left behind in the City long after the final whistle has blown.
In consultation with Host City Cape Town’s 2010 Green Goal team, organisers of the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade have implemented a series of event greening measures to ensure that the negative environmental impacts of the festival are reduced as far as possible.
The greening programme includes a number of practical interventions to conserve water, improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste generation, and to enhance recycling. A strong communications component will be activated as well in order to promote environmental awareness and sustainable lifestyle practices.
Waste reduction and recycling measures include:
• A two-bin waste separation and recycling system • The sale of reusable souvenir cups instead of single-use disposable cups • The use of reusable crockery and cutlery as opposed to disposable cutlery and tableware • The use of reusable plastic crates instead of single use cardboard boxes • The prohibition of promotional handouts and flyers at entrances to the Fan Fest • The use of large dispensers for condiments and sugar instead of single sachet-servings • The serving of beer and soft drinks in a commemorative cup from draught and soda fountains, as opposed to bottles and cans.
Renewable energy certificates from Darling Wind Farm will be purchased from the City of Cape Town in order to power the Fan Fest with sustainable energy.
Water usage will be monitored daily, and nine water stations will ensure the provision of fresh and free tap water to the public as a more responsible alternative to bottled water.
World Cup Fans attending the Fan Fest are also encouraged not to park in the City, but to make use of the specially planned park-and-ride shuttle and rail services provided to travel to the festival. This will not only alleviate traffic congestion in the City, but reduce climate-changing carbon emissions. By scoring Green Goals for 2010 on the Grande Parade, the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest will not only provide world-class entertainment, but a free and fair arena to celebrate soccer and the environment. For more information on the Host City Cape Town’s Green Goal programme, visitors are encouraged to visit the Green Goal exhibition inside the FIFA Fan Fest.
It seems everyone is a bit concerned over the availability of parking over the World Cup. With the world coming to South Africa it’s understandable, but the good people of Cape Town have arranged all sorts of alternatives. From park-and-ride facilities to the BRT. All the info you need is below.
There is safe and secure casual parking around the FIFA Fan Fest and the City Bowl. Please also make use of the new Inner City Loop Shuttle
For more information please see below:
- Click HERE for general information on public transport. This web page has a map showing public transport options closest to where people live/stay. It also has a routing option where one can choose either rail or bus and find schedules.
- Click HERE for all matters related to 2010. Go to “Getting Around” to access the transport related information.
As always though, the early bird catches the best parking.
It’s not the end of the world if you have missed out on your World Cup tickets, you can catch ALL the games live as well as hundreds of live acts at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest. Taking place on the Parade Ground, in front of Cape Town’s iconic City Hall, the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest is set to be the biggest party in Cape Town over the World Cup.
Every match day each game will be shown on a 70sqm screen for your viewing pleasure. In between the games you can catch the best live acts South Africa has to offer, indulge in our local food, have a few drinks, or catch some 5-a-side soccer action. Besides that there will be daily entertainment and amazing themed days.
And the best part? Entry is FREE!
Have a look at the latest line-up.
Fri 11 June Jimmy Dludlu Sat 12 June Oliver Mtukudzi, Oliver Mtukudzi Sun 13 June Goldfish Mon 14 June BLK Sonshine, Coda Tues 15 June Moreira Project,Tucan Tucan Wed 16 June Loyiso, Dance for Life Thurs 17 June Liquid Deep, Plan B Fri 18 June The Rudimentals Sat 19 June Kalahari Surfers, Johnny B + da Realistics Sun 20 June Robbie Jansen +friends, Dave Ferguson Mon 21 June Gang of Instrumentals, Fezeka High School Tues 22 June Brasse vannie kaap, Allou April Wed 23 June IQulah, Azania with String Quartet + McGinity Thurs 24 June The Roger Milla Ensemble, AmaBhulu Fri 25 Jun Ghorwane Sat 26 June Phuzekemisi Sun 27 Jun Danny K, Keeno Lee Mon 28 Jun Flat Stanley Tues 29 Jun K'Naan, Junior Kiswanga
Wed 30 June NO GAME Thurs 01 July NO GAME
Fri 02 July Karambola, Regan & Nicodemus Sat 03 July Freshly Ground, Krushed + Sorted
Sun 04 July NO GAME Mon 05 July NO GAME
Tue 06 July Capsolys, Gugs Tenors Wed 7 July Abekaya
Thurs 08 July NO GAME Fri 09 July NO GAME
Sat 10 July The Rockets, Claire Philips Sun 11 July Prime Circle, Flash Republic
Every single game day will be packed with entertainment, the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest really is the only place to be during the World Cup, whether you have a ticket or not.
For a full line-up with times (may be subject to change) click here.
One of South Africa’s most successful artists, Danny K, will be performing LIVE on the 27th of June, just for you. Well you and the other 25, 000 fans that will be partying it up at the Fan Fest on the 27th.
You can expect LIVE screening of all the games (on a 70 square metre screen) 5-a-side soccer, food and beverages, supporting acts and much more.
Here’s a taste of the Danny K with his new single ‘I Get Up again’.
Make sure you catch Danny K and all the LIVE action on 27 June at the Parade Ground, Cape Town.
You’ll be able to watch all their games LIVE at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest. We have a 17sqm screen as well as loads of other attractions and entertainment.
The Liquideep duo is made up of a singer/songwriter/producer Ziyon and DJ/producer Ryzor. They joined forces in 2007 over a mutual love of hook-laden, melodically rich, deep house music and haven’t looked back.
Liquideep have gained huge success in South Africa and now they’ll be performing for you, and the rest of the world, at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest on the 17th of June.
South Africa’s Vuvuzelas are taking the world by storm! And after the 2010 World Cup they will be all over the world. So let’s celebrate our gift to world supporters with a ‘Vuvuzela Moment’.
"Vuvuzela moment" is an initiative which will bring Mzantsi to a standstill, make the world stand up and take notice of Mzansi’s pride, its own heritage!
On the 9th of June 2010 2 days before kick-off at exactly 12 O’clock, for 5 minutes, stop what you are doing, get your Vuvuzelas, and blow on them like never before. If you are in the car, hoot and let the sound be heard from Cape Town to Mpumalanga to natal and from Natal to Limpopo! The
There is no need to get caught up in traffic during the World Cup. Making use of the park-and-ride facilities in Cape Town makes much more sense.
In order to alleviate congestion that is likely to be caused by increased traffic and road closures, the City of Cape Town has appealed to Capetonians to make use of the park-and-ride facilities arranged throughout the City.
For anyone wanting to make a full day of their trip to the Stadium, they can park their cars in the morning and travel through to the Grand Parade to join in the fun at the official Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest, open daily between 11h00 and 23h00.
From there visitors to the Fan Fest can either follow the pedestrian Fan Walk through the CBD to Green Point, or they can catch the new inner-city bus service at the corner of Darling and Buitenkant street and change at Civic Centre Station onto the Stadium Shuttle.
GrandWest has made 1000 additional parking bays available at the complex and anyone wishing to park there can catch the special trains leaving from the Goodwood station at the back of the complex. As the largest entertainment destination of its kind in South Africa, GrandWest offers a 24-hour secure entertainment destination offering casinos, restaurants, fast food court, bars, night-club, theatre, cinema complex, children’s entertainment centre, ice-rink, bowling alley and the multi-purpose Grand Arena all under one roof. Anyone in possession of an official stadium ticket will be granted free travel on the trains.
Canal Walk is Cape Town’s biggest shopping mecca with a number of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food outlets in addition to cinemas, go-karting and an entertainment area for children. 1500 Parking bays have been made available at Ratanga Junction and visitors can catch the special buses leaving from there.
The following areas will operate as park-and-ride facilities every day for the duration of the World Cup.
All days:
· Goodwood – parking at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World · Brackenfell – station parking · Fish Hoek – beach parking area · Claremont – parking on Palmyra Road, east of the station · Kuils River – station parking · Century City – parking at Ratanga Junction with a shuttle service to the station · Ottery – parking at the Youth Care Centre [opposite the Church] · Retreat – station parking · Oosterzee – parking at Settlers High School · Strand – parking at the municipal building opposite the station
On match days only, the following facilities will operate from four hours before kick-off and until four hours after the final whistle:
· Kronendal Primary School sports field off Andrews Road in Hout Bay · Camps Bay High School sports field in Maiden’s Cove off Victoria Road · University of Cape Town’s Upper Campus in Rondebosch · Additional security will also be available at Eersterivier, Heideveld, Khayelitsha, Kraaifontein, Langa, Lansdowne, Monte Vista, Muizenberg, Nyanga, Philippi and Plumstead.
For all transport arrangements during the World Cup go to http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/FIFA2010/Pages/Gettingaround.aspx. For specific service details contact the 24-hour Transport Information Centre on 0800 65 64 63, toll free from a landline or public pay phone.
If you are looking for a bit of VIP treatment be it for your clients, your company or your friends, we have exactly what you need. Our hospitality packages cater for every need.
From staff group viewing programs to VIP corporate experiences packages can be tailor-made to suit your specific needs and budgets. Match viewing options include private suite plasma screens, City Hall auditorium cinema screen or Fan Fest Opti screen.
Hospitality facilities are open for all match days during the tournament, offering a 90-minute pre-kick off service; and a 30-minute post final-whistle service.
Prices range from R225-00 – R1, 500-00 ex vat per person. Discounted packages are available for multiple bookings or large groups.
Hospitality Options
Private Suite: exclusive pre-event cocktail reception on the second floor of the City Hall overlooking the Grand Parade Fan Fest activities. (Option of plasma screen viewing within the suite or reserved seats on the Fan Fest Main Arena covered grandstand)
Multi-user Lounge: pre-event cocktail reception on the second floor of the City Hall overlooking the Grand Parade Fan Fest activities. (Match viewing options as per the Private package.)
Super Fan Club: pre-match reception in the City Hall offering themed buffet and drinks vouchers, followed by big screen viewing in the City Concert Hall
Tribune Club: Fan Fest food and drink vouchers, and reserved match viewing on the Fan Fest Main Arena covered Grandstand
Private Enclosure
Facilities & Services:
• Private Suite on City Hall 2nd Floor overlooking the Grand Parade – a minimum of 50 pax
• Stylized lounge and cocktail seating
• Company / product brand placements
• Plasma screens with Fan Fest/ match live feed
• Co-ordinated staffing to include security, food and beverage waitrons and dedicated hostess
Includes:
• VIP Parking
• Accreditation
• Complimentary bar service
• Substantial canapés
• Reserved Fan Fest grandstand / City Hall Auditorium seating
Cost: R1, 500-00 ex vat p/p (Discounts available for large bookings)
Multi-user Facility
Facilities & Services:
• Multi-user venue on City Hall 2nd Floor overlooking the Grand
Parade
• Stylized lounge and cocktail seating
• Plasma screens with Fan Fest/ match live feed
• Co-ordinated staffing to include security, food and beverage waitrons and hostesses
Includes:
• VIP Parking
• Accreditation
• Complimentary bar service
• Substantial canapés
• Reserved Fan Fest grandstand / City Hall Auditorium seating
Cost: R1, 350-00 ex vat p/p
Super Fan Club
Facilities & Services
• Multi-user hospitality venue in the City Hall – a minimum of 100 guests
• Venue available exclusively for bookings in excess of 400 guests
• Reception hall cocktail style seating
• City Hall auditorium big screen – cinema-style seating
• Football personality host / commentary
• Co-ordinated staffing to include security, food and beverage waitrons and hostesses
Includes
• VIP Parking
• Accreditation
• Two drinks vouchers followed by cash bar service
• Themed buffet service
Cost: R550-00 ex vat p/p
Tribune Club
Facilities & Services
• Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest grandstand seating – reserved block booking
• Live pre- and post match entertainment
• Food and beverage vouchers
Includes
• Accreditation
• Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest souvenir cup
• Drinks vouchers (x 2)
• Food vouchers (x 2)
• Reserved Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest grandstand block booking
Cost: R225-00 ex vat p/p
Facilities & Services:
• Dedicated Meet & Greet Areas
• Dedicated Drop Off & Pick Up Areas (Possible dedicated parking)
• Private and Group Hospitality Areas
• Appropriate Catering Services
• Themed FFF International Days (MC, DJ, Big Screen etc)
• Relevant FFF Information in Team Language
• Opportunity to set up Country /Consul On Site Offices & Services
• Involvement in safety, security and parking planning
Costs: Packages developed according to specific brief
If you are interested in any of the above, and you should be, get hold of Jenni, she will make sure you are well looked after.
Do you think your 5-a-side soccer team has what it takes to win the Fan Fest 5-A-Side competition taking place during the World Cup Celebrations at the Cape Town Fan Fest?
The Official Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest will be hosting two 5-A-Side street scene soccer tournaments, youth and inter company.
The 5-A-side youth tournament will take place from June 12 to June 16 from 11h30 – 18h00 and the CBD inter-company tournament will be held on Football Friday June 18 from 12h00-19h30. Each team entered will receive reserved seating in the Grand Stands where they can enjoy the live matches on the 74-sqm big screen.
There will be sixteen teams per age group in the youth league (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) competing in a round robin style tournament. This will give local youth the opportunity to show off their skills to fans from all around the world. Clubs may enter up to two teams per age group.
Local businesses within the Cape Town CBD are also encouraged to partake in a once in a lifetime experience. On Football Friday June 18 we will see which Cape Town business will be crowned Fifa Fan Fest Champs.
The space is fairly limited so entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. All teams with players under the age of fourteen will need to be supervised by an adult
There will be no better way to celebrate the 2010 World Cup than attending the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade. All the tournament games will be screened on a 74sqm state-of-the-art screen and you can enjoy free live shows featuring South Africa’s hottest performers before and after the games.
The Fan Fest will be open daily between 11h00 and 23h00 and the entertainment line-up will include headline acts, as well as talented emerging artists from throughout Cape Town. All music tastes will be catered for from jazz to rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, reggae, dance, traditional African music and much more. Popular Afro-Jazz musician Jimmy Dludlu will perform at the opening of the tournament on 11 June.
Visitors to the Fan Fest can also expect to see performances by the likes of chart-topping duo Goldfish, R&B award-winning artist Loyiso, renowned jazz artist Robbie Jansen and Friends, the urban-pop group Gang of Instrumentals, pop and R&B artist Danny K, dance and pop outfit The Rockets and premier bands Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, Flat Stanley and the Flash Republic, to name but a few.
Joining the headline acts on stage will be the finalists from an audition process conducted throughout the city and culminating at GrandWest’s Grand Arena earlier this month. The auditions attracted over 3000 entrants, from imbongis to jugglers, magicians, rappers, rock bands, opera singers, drummers and dancers. The lineup included 246 acts and 1280 individual performers from across the metropole. Judges finally selected 162 to represent the City.
According to spokesperson Shameel Ho-Kim, 2010 World Cup Project Co-ordinator, City of Cape Town, “The finalists are all cultural ambassadors for our City who will furthermore be given the opportunity to perform for the world. Visitors from almost every nation will be at the Fan Fest to see them on stage and we are confident they’ll do us proud.”
Over and above watching live bands and talented young performers, visitors can also expect to see top DJs and a world-class a laser light display. Various days will also be themed to reflect different countries and occasions, such as Youth Day on 16 June – we’ll be attempting a world record, to have the most people, at one time, doing a Diski Dance.
Food and refreshment kiosks will offer a taste of traditional Cape Town as well as perennial favourites. Snacks, as well as hot and cold drinks will be on offer and wine and beer will be available for sale to visitors over the age of 18.
With only 15 days to go things are shaping up perfectly and we will be ready for you and the rest of the soccer fans come June 11. Hopefully you will be ready for a month long party.
Cape Town-based fusion band CODA is one of the most exciting and ground-breaking new acts to grace local and international stages in recent years, and you can watch them LIVE at the Fifa Fan Fest on the 14th of June.
Their distinctive sound gained immediate popularity amongst an astonishingly broad range of audiences – CODA’s diversity has resulted in a new style of South African music that appeals to audiences all over South African as well as the rest of the world.
They are truly a pleasure to watch. This is why.
Catch them on the 14th of June, along with the three games; NED vs. DEN, JPN vs. CMR and ITA vs. PAR.
The gates are open from 11am until 11pm and entry is FREE.
Flash Republic, the funky collaboration of three of South Africa’s most prominent dance music talents, vocalist Tamara Dey and two of the country’s top DJs, Ryan Dent and Craig Massiv, will be performing LIVE at the Fifa Fan Fest.
Their music is best described as electro-tinged and soul-drenched house music. Which basically means it will get you dancing and the party going. Combine Flash Republic with the screening of the soccer games as well as support acts and loads of other entertainment and you’re set for a phenomenal day in Cape Town.
Here’s a taste of one of South Africa’s hottest acts.
Make sure you catch Flash Republic at the Fan Fest taking place on the Parade Ground, Cape Town.
Construction is now well underway and with only 17 days to go the excitement in Cape Town is tangible.
And it’s easy to see why when you look at the layout for the Fifa Fan Festival. Hospitality tents, food and beverage, the Coca-cola dome, a massive stage with the very impressive 11.5 x 6.4m screen, the five-a-side courts and so much more. All nestled comfortably between two iconic Cape Town sites – The Cape Town Castle and City Hall.
The park will be open from 11am to 11pm, and it’s FREE.
Another Cape Town great, Flat Stanley will be melting hearts and getting the crowd going at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest in June. They have just returned from a world tour and we're glad to have them back, because if you haven’t watched Flat Stanley in Cape Town you haven’t experienced the city.
Luckily you can watch them LIVE and for free at the Fifa Fan Fest.
This is what they are all about:
These guys put on a show well worth seeing, so make it down to the Fifa Fan Fest.
Another awesome local acts confirmed for the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest, taking place on the Grand Parade, is the Gang Of Instrumentals.
In exactly one month from now, 21 June, the Gang will be doing what they do best – getting the crowd going. And here is how they will do it...
If you managed to keep your feet still during that then there is something wrong with you. Make sure you catch them and all the LIVE action at the Cape Town Fifa Fan Fest on the 21st of June.
With just three weeks to go before the party begins, construction of the Fifa Fan Fest park has begun and it’s a good thing seeing as there is so much on offer.
Enough food and beverage stands to keep 25, 000 people happy, a Coca-Cola dome, hospitality stands, five-a-side soccer courts and of course the massive 11.5 x 6.4m screen – that’s big enough to watch any game on.
It’s coming along nicely and in 21 days time it will be more than ready for you and all of your fellow supporters.
If you plan on joining in the World Cup celebrations you are going to need to learn how to Diski – it’s a local dance based on soccer moves, that and how to use the vuvuzela, but we can cover the vuvuzelas at a later stage.
Right now all you need to do is watch the below video and start practicing – there will be competitions at the Fifa Fan Fest.
Arguably South Africa’s biggest export, and Cape Town’s most successful electronic dance due Goldfish will be performing LIVE at the Fifa Fan Park in Cape Town.
These boys have played around the world, often playing with or opening for the likes of Basement Jaxx, Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Mr Scruff, Audio Bullys, Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Stereo MCs. So these guys know how to put on a good show.
In 2009, they set a new South African Music Awards record for most nominations including Best Duo or Group and Album of the Year – testament to the quality of their music.
Here’s an idea of what you’ll be in for when you make your way to Cape Town’s Parade Ground to check this duo out.
If you managed to keep you feet still to that beat then there is something wrong with you.
Catch them at the Fan Fet, it’s free and there will be loads of other entertainment in store for you, including LIVE screening of the games, food, drinks and other local acts.
Yet another legendary South African act has been confirmed for the Fifa Fan Fest and these guys will most certainly get you in into the swing of things. Better yet, they have been confirmed for a Friday the 18th of June which means your weekend of Soccer festivities will be kicked off in true Cape Town style.
The Rudimentals are truly legends in South African and no event is complete without them. Whether they are playing a chilled Sunday session or getting your weekend started this 8-piece ska/afro-beat outfit is always a crowd pleaser. They have a unique sound made up of African melodies and rhythms with strong jazz and reggae influences.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
You don’t want to miss these guys. Make sure you get down to the Fifa Fan Park on the 18th of June to see the Rudimentals LIVE.
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