The Beard’s Best Joburg Events This Week: Fête de la Musique 2014

Who says there’s nothing to do in Joburg? The Beard will tell you what’s going on and keep you up to date with new music, events, gigs and exhibitions in and around our city. Wanna know what the best Joburg events are? Well here you go.

This week: Fête de la Musique street festival in Melville, aKing at Rumours, and YOG YOG’s, Town Hall’s and Science Frikshun’s birthdays. 

HOWL 26 June – Shout Hey!

What: Showcase of the best local music acts at Illovo’s raddest little café.

Where: Wolves, Illovo

When: Thursday, 26 June 2014

Who: Shout Hey!

How much: FREE, with a semi-compulsory tip jar for the band.

 

JOSE CUERVO PRESENTS: TOWN HALL’S 4TH BIRTHDAY

What: Town Hall’s 4th birthday party.

Where: Town Hall, Newtown

When: Friday, 27 June 2014

Who: Shortstraw, Fuzigish, Half ‘n Half, David & Goliath, and Just Me.

How much: R60 before 22:00, R80 after.

 

aKING at Rumours Lounge

What: A night of Rock ‘n Roll debauchery.

Where: Rumours Lounge, Weltevredenpark

When: Friday, 27 June 2014

Who: aKing, Man As Machine, and Shout Hey!.

How much: R60 at the door.

 

TOY TOY Feat. Etapp Kyle

What: Toy Toy proudly presents Etapp Kyle.

Where: And, Braamfontein

When: Friday, 27 June 2014

Who: Etapp Kyle (Ukraine) and Toy Toy residents.

How much: R100 at the door.

 

Albert Frost Live @ Cafe Mexicho

What: Live performance of Albert Frost.

Where: Cafe Mexicho, Melville

When: Saturday, 28 June 2014

Who: Albert Frost

 

Fête de la Musique 2014

What: A fun and exciting showcase of diverse local, amateur or professional musicians, and international music, celebrated in a safe and inclusive atmosphere that brings communities together in a popular and free event.

Where: 7th Street, Melville

When: Saturday, 28 June 2014

Who: Le Reve D’Herbert (FR), Solorazaf (Madagascar), Lo Griyo (Reunion Island), and much more.

How much: FREE

 

YOG YOG 2nd Birthday feat DAS KAPITAL & GRIMEHOUSE

What: YOG YOG’s 2nd birthday.

Where: Bullion Bar, 11th floor, 17 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein.

When: Saturday, 28 June 2014 (doors open at 16:00).

Who: Das Kapital back-to-back with Grimehouse, Feed The Animals, Phizicist, and more.

How much: R100 on Webtickets, R150 at the door.

 

The Beagle Music Sessions feat. Trevor Rebello, Shout Hey!, & Adventure Man

What: A showcase of original live South African bands at a venue famous for drink specials, fantastic food and an all-round good vibe.

Where: Keg & Beagle, Linksfield

When: Saturday, 28 June 2014

Who: Adventure Man, Trevor Rebello, Shout Hey!, and The Beard.

How much: FREE

 

Seven Years of Science Frikshun

What: Celebrate 7 years of Science Frikshun with an extra special Drum & Bass line up.

Where: Town Hall, Newtown

When: Saturday, 28 June 2014

Who: Icarus & Rain (DBN), Damage Inc. (CT), Rudeone vs. Reepa, and more.

How much: R120 on Webtickets, R150 at the door.