VELD FEST 2015 BRINGS AN ARTISTIC BEAT TO THE BAY

Boys of the veld

A local music festival set to take place on 1 November 2015, Veld Fest is guaranteed to get your charitable heart racing!
With the aim of showcasing Nelson Mandela Bay’s emerging art scene, and raising funds for Maranatha Streetworkers Trust, the second edition of Veld Fest intends to create a vibrant atmosphere of eight live music acts, food trucks, pop up stores and outdoor art. Hosted from the Maranatha grounds in Forest Hill Drive, Port Elizabeth, event proceedings are scheduled to start at midday, and conclude at 8pm.

Veld Fest has a focal theme of giving back to the community, whereby a charitable spirit will be encouraged by means of lucky draws and bids throughout the day. National songstress, Nonku Phiri will take the stage, having just returned to South Africa after touring in both China and Kenya. Local Bay favourites are also on the musical cards, with performances from the NMMU Madibaz band, Richard Saunders, Skullmonkey, Spectrum, Reece Brooks and Grant Allison to name a few.

Maranatha Streetworkers Trust (IT 814/2002) is a registered non-profit organisation with a Child and Youth Care Centre for children aged 5-19. Currently catering for 22 boys and 12 girls, the centre provides children with full-time residential care (Registration No: 012- 046).

All proceeds raised will be donated to the worthy organisation, to assist them in furthering their vital relationship with the Nelson Mandela Bay community.

Limited pre-sold tickets are available at a bargain of R50.00, whereas patrons can expect to pay R80.00 at the gate on festival day. No alcohol will be sold at the event, but guests are allowed to bring their own, with a minimal corkage fee being charged.