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Goldfish to headline Vic Falls Carnival

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CELEBRATED South African electro duo Goldfish Live is set to perform in the country for the first time at this year’s Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival to be held from December 29 to 31.

CELEBRATED South African electro duo Goldfish Live is set to perform in the country for the first time at this year’s Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival to be held from December 29 to 31.

KUNDAI MARUNYA

Having proved their musical credentials with a record-breaking eight South Africa Music Awards nominations and numerous number one hits, Goldfish Live’s genre-defying mix of live instruments, house beats and searing live performances has made them popular not only in South Africa, but across the African continent and the world at large.

With a long-standing residency in Ibiza, the duo has garnered the support of the international music industry and has earned huge credibility on the global music scene.

In a statement, Goldfish said they were happy to perform at the carnival.

“We’re so excited to be heading down to the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival this year.

“We’ve been playing all over the world, but there’s nothing more special to us than playing in Africa. This will be our first ever performance in Zimbabwe, and we can’t wait to spend our New Year in this amazing place!” the statement read.

The carnival’s public relations officer Darryn Lee said the group’s performance was something not to miss out.

“If home-grown electronic music is for you, then this is one act not to miss in one of Africa’s most beautiful and revered settings,” he said.

Other musicians to perform at the festival include superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Winky D (real name Wallace Chimuriko) and new faces in South African pop music, Beatenberg.

Lee said Beatenberg couldn’t wait to perform in Zimbabwe.

“Beatenberg, made famous by their hugely successful number one hit single Pluto (Remember You), which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards, can’t wait to perform to the multi-national crowd that this unique event draws,” Lee said.

He said they pride themselves in staging a truly African festival. “Lauded by CNN as one of the top seven African music festivals to attend, the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival prides itself on being truly African, from its location to its line-up, which this year will see even more talent from Southern Africa hit the stage and captivate the worldly travellers,” Lee said.

“Along with festival organiser Seed Experiences, Jameson is making new and incredible additions to this year’s event format, line-up and itinerary, ensuring that the music is dynamic, the adventure incomparable and the signature truly African.”

Last year, thousands of festival-goers from across Africa and the world partied into 2014 as the Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival lived up to its promise as Africa’s most exciting New Years’ experience.

Set in the spectacular town of Victoria Falls, a seventh Wonder of the World and national heritage park, the venue is the perfect backdrop to ring in a uniquely African New Year.

“Now in its third year, the Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival is back. Jameson Irish Whiskey continues as title sponsor, bringing this African phenomenon to fingertips of the adventure and music community for another memorable experience,” Lee said.

“In addition to an epic line-up and the breath-taking Victoria Falls, festival-goers can push their adventure limits to the test with a variety of adrenaline activities such as gorge swinging, river rafting and bungee jumping,” he said.

“This year, there will even be more on offer in the African adventure capital; whatever the activity, the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival will keep you enthralled day and night.”