Build up to a weekend of jazz
SANDTON - The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 25 to 27 September.
Sandton is set to become the centre of the jazz universe during the build-up week of the festival, with a series of free performances, concerts and activations set to take place.
The festival is expected to attract more than 30 000 fans in which about R600 million is annually injected into the Gauteng economy.
“Sandton is geared and ready to welcome Standard Bank Joy of Jazz,” said Alida Canevari, the chairperson of the Sandton Tourism Association.
“It has been embraced by all our members and there’s plenty on offer for everyone visiting, even if they aren’t lucky enough to have secured tickets to this world-class festival. Sandton is the place to be this September.”
The build up action will take place at Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square as well as other Sandton establishments.
Sandton City’s Checkers Forecourt will host performances from Heritage Day (24 September) to 27 September.
Included in the line-up are Thandokazi, the Bushy Obazana Jazz Band, Shoe Lace and Gurulogic. Buskers will also be performing at Nelson Mandela Square.
There will also be performances at a number of restaurants in the Sandton precinct.
Details: www.sandtontourism.com or www.joyofjazz.co.za.
