LES NUBIANS’ AFROPEAN
REVOLUTION: THE SOUND OF A MULTICULTURAL NEW WORLD
In a world where teenagers in
West Africa and Eastern Europe can share videos and mp3s on Youtube, a Sri
Lankan urbanite is transformed by hip-hop and an American deejay re-mixes
sounds out of a Brazilian favela, it is undeniable that the completely
interconnected global village has arrived. – Les Nubians
Swaziland’s highly acclaimed three-day music and
arts festival is proud to announce LES NUBIANS as the first
headline act for MTN BUSHFIRE 2015: May 29th – 31st
2015. MTN BUSHFIRE, known for its eclectic and diverse music line-up is
very excited to be able to host LES NUBIANS, thee Paris based Grammy Nominated
artists that have become synonymous with a unique Afro/European neo-soul sound
and style.
As one of the world’s most successful French
language groups, LES NUBIANS’ newest album, NU REVOLUTION, perfectly sums up
their Pan-African approach and ethos:
“Africa is our past, present and
future,” Les Nubians asserts. This [album] is about accepting and rejoicing
through our body and mind that Africa is vibrant and 10,000,000 times ALIVE!
Africa FOR the future also to say that we have to prepare the future of the
continent. It’s in the NOW that we create the future. ACTION time is NOW!!!”
Les Nubians
MTN BUSHFIRE 2015 promises 3 days of music, art,
personal expression and social activism that celebrates creative expression
whilst promoting social responsibility, stimulating the economy and drawing
talent and tourists from across Africa and around the world.
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NOW- WWW.BUSH-FIRE.COM
Each year a multi-generational global community of
more than 20,000 “BRING THEIR FIRE” to the scenic farmlands of the Malkerns
Valley to experience this unique event renowned for eclectic and
multi-dimensional programming rooted in world music and including a compelling
line-up of theatre, poetry, dance, art exhibits & installations,
story-telling, puppetry, film, and themed workshops.
A vibrant handcraft market, family-friendly
performances & KidZone as well as the recently introduced interactive art
and dialogue space, The Barn, all combine to create a magically eclectic
entertainment experience. MTN BUSHFIRE is also the one of the only
festivals that donates a majority of its profits to charity, and serves, in the
words of one journalist, “as a living, breathing, creative ecosystem.”
THE FIREFEST ROUTE - AN
AFRICAN FESTIVAL TOUR CIRCUIT
The FIREFEST ROUTE is a tour-route that includes
six arts & music festivals that all take place within 2 weeks of MTN
BUSHFIRE, during May and June. 2015 All these Southern African festivals also
take place within reasonable traveling distance from each other – making the
FIREFEST ROUTE a unique first in terms of cultural tourism in Southern Africa.
Pioneered by MTN BUSHFIRE, the FIREFEST ROUTE provides
locals and tourists alike a truly memorable and unparalleled opportunity to
explore the region, following a route based on music, culture and the arts, as
they travel from festival to festival.
The FIREFEST ROUTE includes the
Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA), AZGO, Fireball, Africa Day, MTN
BUSHFIRE, and SAKIFO MUSIK.
HIFA: April 27th – 3 May 2015, Harare
Zimbabwe
AZGO: 22nd – 23rd May, Maputo
Mozambique
Africa Day: 23rd May,
Johannesburg South Africa
Fireball: 29th May, Cape Town
South Africa
Bushfire: 29th – 31st May,
Swaziland
Sakifo: 5th- 7th June, Reunion
Island
Zakifo: 12th -14th June, Durban
MTN BUSHFIRE TRAVEL &
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
With plans already in place to ensure that MTN
BUSHFIRE 2015 exceeds all expectations, guests are encouraged to book early and
take advantage of the range of early bird specials and special travel and accommodation
packages.
Travel and accommodation packages for MTN BUSHFIRE
are now available, and in the weeks to come full packages including the other
FIREFEST ROUTE events will be made available.
Happy Valley Hotel and Casino
For those looking to enjoy MTN BUSHFIRE in luxury,
Happy Valley Hotel offers luxurious but affordable accommodation close to
the festival venue.
MTN BUSHFIRE Transport &
Camping Experiences: All Out Africa
All Out Africa is a travel company that focuses on
providing responsible travel experiences in Swaziland, South Africa,
Botswana and Mozambique and a non-profit foundation which focuses on
supporting social and environmental projects. All Out Africa is MTN BUSHFIRE’s
Official transport provider and provider of camping options on the festival
grounds.
Tel: +268 2416 2260 Fax: +268
2416 2260
Email: info@alloutafrica.com
MTN BUSHFIRE Harambee Hotel
Harambee Hotel is a unique and luxurious camping
experience aimed at catering for music festivals and events in and around
Africa. Luxury A-Frame tents are fitted with a double bed, bedside table, lamp
and a charging point for electronic equipment. In the morning guests are woken
with fresh filter coffee and homemade rusks, followed by a warm breakfast.
Rush Adventures
For the ultimate convenience in traveling to and
from MTN BUSHFIRE, look no further than Rush Adventures. With departures from
Hatfield, Fourways and Greenstone, transport, petrol, tolls and accommodation
are sorted. With transport from Joburg to Swaziland and back, your
accommodation with breakfast & dinner included, and your MTN Festival
ticket, the only thing you will need is a your passport, sleeping bag, pillow,
drinks and cash for items of a personal nature.
Email: info@rushadventures.com
For more information: www.bush-fire.com
, www.facebook.com/MTNBushfire
Twitter: @BushfireFest
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