On Sunday, 30 August, the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series makes history, when both the Pretoria National Botanical Garden and the Walter Sisulu National Garden will host performances by iconic South Africa artists.
The Parlotones will play in Pretoria from 13:00, while Johnny Clegg will play at Walter Sisulu from 17:00.
Old Mutual, Jacaranda FM, SANBI and Hilltop Live have lined up top local acts to perform at the 2015 Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series. The Parlotones will kick off the second half of the series.
The Parlotones, consisting of Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw and brothers’ Glen and Paul Hodgson, formed over 10 years ago and have achieved success in South Africa, as well as the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and North America. The winners of two SAMAs for Best Rock Album have also toured South America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Russia.
The Parlotones released their new album in April this year. Antiques and Artefacts features the singles Dance and You Need to Stay A While and fans of the band can expect these along with favourites Push Me To The Floor, Giant Mistake, Colourful and more.
The Parlotones will be joined by Johannesburg singer/songwriter Trevor Rebello.
Tickets are available before concert day via www.plankton.mobi for R50 per adult, and at the entrance on the day for R100 per adult. Children under 12 enter for free.
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