Triple Threat
Listen up, Mother City! For one night only, the living DJ legend that is Carl Cox will be on hand to help you welcome in 2014 the right way by manning his signature triple decks at The Electric New Year’s Eve Ball (Computicket.co.za) at the Cape Town ICC. Just add champagne for an even better time… December 31
Island Style
International DJ sensation Danny Marquez will once again be making his way to SA to show Cape Town a good time at Ibiza Calling (Computicket.co.za) at the Bungalow in Clifton. He won’t be alone, though, because 5FM’s Rob Vember, DJ Fresh (below) and Stephanie B are on the line-up, too. December 31
We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday
Desmond & The Tutus and Shortstraw (below) will be on a mission to show most of SA a good time this season with the Puma Happy Holiday Summer Tour (Pumahappyholiday.co.za). And they’ll be bringing Al Bairre, Gateway Drugs and The Dollfins along for the ride! December 18 to January 3
Year Of The Dragon
Bigger and better than ever before, this year’s Smoking Dragon New Year’s Festival (Nutickets.co.za) in the Drakensberg holds the promise of picturesque mountain views and performances from Cortina Whiplash, The Slashdogs, The Frown, DJ Satori and Beach Party. December 29 to 31
Dancing In The Streets
The annual Ballito New Year’s Eve Street Party just got a little bit more exciting for party lovers on the North Coast. Samsung Galaxy and 5FM have joined forces to make Get Ready To Jump With Danny Avila (Newyearsevesa.co.za) a reality. Yes, Ibiza’s resident DJ (below) will be making his presence in SA truly felt. December 31
Party In P-Town
Come NYE in Pretoria, it has to be Arcade Empire for Hello New Year’s, Goodbye 2013 (Ticibox.com). It’s here you’ll find Gangs Of Ballet, Zebra & Giraffe and Desmond & The Tutus (below) as well as international addition, the UK’s DJ Culprate. December 31
