Fashioning Modern Africanism

Organisers of the highly anticipated entertainment and lifestyle experience today announced the return of Cotton Fest Cape Town, set to take place at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday, 25th November 2023.  Back for the second edition in Cape Town later this year, Cotton Fest celebrates the new wave of talent through music, fashion and lifestyle. More than just a music festival, this multi-layered youth culture experience will once again include 2 concert stages, limited curated clothing and other  merchandise, a selection of food stalls and an interactive sports area. Known for merging both established and upcoming South African talent, Cotton Fest also showcases the diversities in music while fusing the gaps within the different local current movements.  Cotton Fest Cape Town will feature some of South Africa’s finest talent performing over 2 stages.  THE FESTIVAL - The COTTON STAGE will feature headline artists from across the country while the second STAGE will fea

Following the announcement of Cotton Fest Durban recently, the highly anticipated music and lifestyle festival today announced the line-up for their inaugural show in the 031. Taking place on Sunday, the 2nd July at the Kings Park Stadium Outer Fields, the festival will merge both established and young emerging talents performing live across two energy packed stages. The urban music and fashion explosion aims to  showcase the diversities in various popular music genres with the aim of fusing the gaps within the different local movements. Celebrating through the culture via music, fashion and sport, the already almost sold out show will feature over 60 of South Africa’s finest young musical talent including: As always, the entertainment-filled festival will include various other lifestyle elements to keep the crowd entertained, including The Tuckshop (Retail Fashion Store featuring local brands), the Sports Arena (Skateboard) and the Cafeteria (Food Court). Other dope elements including

Cotton Fest , the popular music and youth culture festival, is set to make its debut in Durban this year. The festival, which started in Joburg in 2019 by the late global music and fashion icon Riky Rick, has grown to become one of the most anticipated events on the South African entertainment calendar. Landing on the shores of KZN for the first time on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 at Kings Park Stadium - Outer Field in Durban, this youth culture experience has become known for its diverse lineup and energetic atmosphere, with previous editions featuring performances from the hottest talent in all the land. Cotton Fest is also a celebration of South African street culture, with not just good music, but also showcases fashion, popular sport, art, food, and so much more. Performing across two stages, the lineup featuring some of the hottest SA talent is being kept under wraps for now, with the team promising that fans won't be disappointed as with the Joburg and Cape Town editions.        

CELEBRATING POPULAR SA CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC, FASHION AND SPORT  PHASE TWO TICKETS ON SALE NOW Johannesburg, South Africa –   Following the successful Cape Town edition, the highly anticipated Cotton Fest returns to Johannesburg next month, and today confirmed this years’ line-up. Taking place in the inner city on Saturday, the 4th of February, the festival will once again merge both established and young emerging local talents performing live across three energy packed stages. Founded to showcase the diversities in various popular music genres with the aim of fusing the gaps within the different local movements, the event platform also celebrates fashion and sport.  The almost sold out urban music and fashion explosion will this year feature over 160 of South Africa’s finest young musical talent  DISCLAIMER:  Cotton Fest line-up is subject to change prior to show   As always the entertainment-filled festival will include various other lifestyle elements to keep the crowd entertained i

  OPEN MIC COMPETITION GIVES LOCAL TALENT A SPOT ON THE COTTON FEST LINEUP 60% TICKETS ALREADY SOLD   The fourth edition of Cotton Fest Joburg returns to this February. Launching with a new look and feel, and extending of the University of Cotton Fest theme, popular music festival synonymous with young culture presents The UFC Sports Club. Expanding on the music festival, the brand this year includes other elements like the Open Mic Contest, Friends Day, The Creative Programme and various Campus Activations throughout the year. Cotton Fest will be bringing the heat to the ‘game’ this year. The Open Mic Competition launched last week on social media with the Cotton Feast team ‘opened up the playing fields’ by further giving young unknown talent the opportunity to perform at the festival. From the over 500 entries received, the top 10 finalists will be handpicked to perform at a closed event in  front of a live judging panel at AMPD studio. The top 3 artists / DJ selected will get to per

All set for Saturday 04th February 2023, Cotton Fest is back for the 4th edition in Johannesburg, returning to its home at the Old Station in Newtown, early next year.         Synonymous with celebrating youth culture, this multi-layered lifestyle festival includes a full day Concert, Merch, Cafeteria and Sport Area. Merging both established and upcoming South African talent, Cotton Fest will once again showcase the diversities in music, while fusing the gaps within the different local current movements.  Featuring the hottest South African talent, Amapiano and Hiphop artists will perform across 3 stages. Tickets will be on sale at Webtickets and Pick 'n Pay outlets nationwide from this Friday  with ticket options as below: R200 Black Friday - limited tickets available R300 Early Bird - limited tickets available R350 General Access Tickets Cotton Fest  line-up to be announced closer to the festival date. For more information stay locked to our social media platforms:  Instagram: @C