Talented Petrol Attendant And Street Busker To Open SA Music Festival!

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South African music festival to be kicked off by a duo of unexpected stars: a talented petrol attendant and a street busker.

Pretoria, South Africa (12 August 2023) – It’s a story that warms the heart and brings a smile to your face – a tale of dreams realized and musical talents uncovered. A talented petrol attendant and a street busker are opening Jacaranda Day 2023!

Six years ago, Jacaranda FM introduced a young South African named Stefan Benz, now a sensation in the L.A. music scene, who dared to dream of singing on the grandest stage of his life. Fearlessly, he graced Jacaranda Day 2017, etching his name in the record books as the youngest-ever performer to do so.

Zoom ahead to the present year of 2023, and the ever-passionate Martin Bester has been on a quiet mission. He’s been on the lookout for hidden musical treasures, eager to introduce them to the heart of Mzansi at the eagerly anticipated Jacaranda Day this weekend.

“Our ears and hearts have truly gained from this journey,” he shares with emotion, unveiling the two remarkable acts set to open Jacaranda Day 2023.

In a heartening tale of viral fame, 22-year-old petrol attendant Jeremiah Sibiya from Boksburg captured the online world’s attention as videos of him serenading motorists while they filled up their tanks spread like wildfire. His voice, a gift from the heavens, struck a chord with many.

@gershie_mooreHe missed Idols this year.. hopefully he’ll make it next year..🙏🏽♬ original sound – gersh

But the stories of talent don’t end there.

Meet Kutlwano Yika, a young busker whose melodious tunes first echoed through the digital avenues of the ‘I Love Fourways’ Facebook group – a virtual hub frequented by numerous Jacaranda FM listeners. After sharing his soul-stirring melodies on Martin’s Breakfast Show, Kutlwano’s life took a harmonious turn. No longer a busker, he now weaves his magic at the captivating Prison Break Market, gracing audiences as a paid musician.

Tugging at heartstrings earlier this year during a heartwarming appearance on “Breakfast With Martin Bester,” these two budding stars have captured our collective imagination. Martin, driven by an unyielding desire to make dreams come true, is eagerly awaiting the crescendo of their journeys – a moment they’ll forever cherish when Jacaranda Day 2023 comes alive. In this age where community and culture shine brightly, the power of fostering talents within our fold becomes a beacon of hope. Martin Bester and the entire Jacaranda FM family stand united in their unrelenting passion for uplifting gifted individuals, allowing them to shine as the stars they were meant to be.

Mark your calendars – the 2023 edition of the Jacaranda Day festival is primed to unfold its magic at the enchanting Idlewild Country Estate TODAY!

Jacaranda Day 2023, lovingly brought to life by the collaboration of HUAWEI and Jacaranda FM, will grace us with a tapestry of 12 world-class musicians, an orchestra of languages and musical genres that beautifully reflect the essence of Mzansi.

The constellation of artists includes beloved names such as:

DJ Kent
Demi Lee Moore
Early B
Good Luck
Jo Black
Karlien van Jaarsveld
Mafikizolo
Martin Bester
Matthew Mole
Prime Circle
Refentse
Rob Forbes

The details you’ve been waiting for:

Date: Saturday, 12 August
Gates open: 10:00
The melodies commence: 11:00
The finale: 20:30

Ticket prices, a small investment in a day of infinite musical magic:

Adults: R250 per person
Children under 13: R150
Families (two adults and two children): R700

As the stage is set, hearts stir in anticipation, and the melodies of dreams come alive, Jacaranda Day 2023 beckons us to join hands, embrace the gift of music, and create memories that will resonate for a lifetime.