Cape Town’s upcoming Festive Lights Switch-On, takes place on Sunday 1st December 2019 on the Grand Parade. Get set for festive fun Celebrating 50 Years of festive lights with the the theme this year being Cape Town: Window to the World.
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Crazy-J-Suave wins Festive Lights Switch-On Music Challenge 2019
Crazy-J-Suave with Alderman J P Smith
The votes are in and the public has chosen Crazy-J Suave, (born Joshua Bukasa), as the winner of this year’s Festive Lights Switch-On Music Challenge – see below. The 24-year old local hip-hop music artist beat out 182 other competitors who entered to claim top honours with his happy and vibey song ‘Aquafina,’ and an outstanding 5180 votes. Crazy-J Suave will pocket R10 000 and will also perform at the Festive Lights Switch-On event happening this Sunday, 1 December 2019, from 16H00 at the Grand Parade in Cape Town.
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Celebrating 50 years in 2019, this eagerly awaited, free open-air event is set to usher in the summer and the beginning of the festive season, with a star-studded line-up including performances by Sho Madjozi, Ndlovu Youth Choir, YoungstaCPT and more.
Festive Lights Message from Executive Mayor of Cape Town Dan Plato
‘The switching on of the festive lights is something all of Cape Town looks forward to as it signals the start of the festive season. This year’s theme focuses on diversity, which is what Cape Town reflects and different communities across the city are expected to be part of this celebration of togetherness and sharing. We look forward to a wonderful evening of music and to welcoming the spirit of the season,’ said Executive Mayor of Cape Town Dan Plato.
Easily the biggest event of its kind in Cape Town, and certainly one of the most enjoyable, the Festive Lights Switch-On appeals to locals and visitors to the city alike. The entertainment spans all genres and age groups, making this event the ideal place for the entire family to spend quality time together, meet new friends, and sing and dance along to some of the best live entertainment South Africa has to offer.
Festive Lights Switch-On Programme
Aside from the acts on stage, the stars of the show also include the moments when the festive lights are switched on, and the fantastic, now legendary, video mapping display that leaves the crowds watching in wonder, as Cape Town opens its window to the world.
Early B in Festive Lights Line Up
The 2019 artist line-up includes live performances by:
• Sho Madjozi
• Ndlovu Youth Choir
• YoungstaCPT
• Early B
• Andries Vermeulen
• Theo Watt
• The Unknown Dance Crew
• Chad Chitter aka DJ Skouers
Also performing on the day will be the winner of the Festive Lights Switch-On 2019 Music Challenge.
This year’s theme Cape Town: Window to the World – reflects the diversity that thrives in the Cape. The Festive Lights Switch-On occasion provides citizens with the unique opportunity to come together in unity and show the world just why this city is the number one leading events destination in Africa, and around the globe. Competitions geared to exemplifying the theme, will also be activated on the day with loads of cool prizes up for grabs. Follow the hashtag #FLSO2019 on social media to win some fantastic prizes!
The theme also resonates in another challenge the city has launched this year – the Festive Lights Switch-On 2019 Waste to Art Challenge, which asks students 16 years and under to create art pieces (pictures, clothing, furniture, sculptures etc) from waste materials, to be showcased in a specially created gallery.
The Festive Lights Switch-On 2019 is FREE for all. No ticket required.
WHERE: Grand Parade, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: Sunday 1st December 2019 from 16H00
