We were truly gutted not to get to play Southside yesterday. It’s one of our favourite festivals in the world. We’re relieved we get to play Hurricane today, see some of you there hopefully. Muchos.
M, W, B & T
Look out, London – after a week in NYC, the ‘Johannesburg’ pop-up exhibition is now heading to Lights of Soho from Thursday 30th June to Saturday 9th July!
Expect 10 days of free music, art, photography, film, food and drink inspired by South Africa and the making of the new mini-album ‘Johannesburg’.
For updates and venue information, confirm your attendance on the official Facebook event page.
DAYTIME HOURS (GALLERY)
The pop-up will be open every day from 10am-5pm for visitors to see work from Gentlemen Of The Road photographers Marcus Haney, Chris Mass, Ty Johnson and David East – as well as some of Ted’s own photos from the road, all unseen in the UK until now.
A special one-off commission by JJ Adams will also be featured at the exhibition, along with new pieces from South African artists Lyndi Sales and Lionel Smit.
EVENING HOURS (SPECIAL EVENTS)
RSVP with your chosen event date to rsvp@lightsofsoho.com
Between 6pm-11pm on selected dates, the pop-up will hold a series of special events. RSVP to secure your place on any of the evenings below!
THURS 30TH JUNE
THE BIOSCOPE CINEMA JOHANNESBURG PRESENTS
A very special double bill: Future Sound of Mzansi by Lebogang Rasethaba & Ghost Diamond (w/ Q&A from director Chris Saunders)
FRI 1st JULY
SAFFA SOUNDS
DJ sets from Cape Town’s genre-defying Petite Noir & Durban born producer Okzharp
SAT 2nd JULY
AFROBEAT DANCE PARTY
Cosmo and Pablo serve up African music electro, Soul from the 60’s till today with live drumming. We also have DJ Petite on the decks playing the best in South African house
TUES 5th JULY
SOUTH AFRICAN WINE TASTING & ART
South African Wine Tasting courtesy of Jordan Wine Estate and discussion on South African contemporary art from the Circa Gallery, London’s only South African art space
WEDS 6th JULY
BEATENBERG & THE VERY BEST – LIVE
Live Acoustic Shows from ‘Johannesburg’ collaborators
THURS 7th JULY
JEREMY LOOPS – LIVE
A live acoustic show from Cape Town’s finest
FRIDAY 8th JULY
BILTONG & BEERS
Biltong from Limpopo Butchers & music from GOTR artists on the sound system
The ‘Johannesburg’ pop-up is sponsored by South African Tourism & Vevo.
We hope you can join us in this celebration of the new mini-album and the beautiful country that helped create it.
LA, we heard you. We’re so excited to announce that we’re adding two back-to-back nights at The Greek Theatre on 20 and 21 September as part of The Austin 5000 tour.
Support for these new shows will come from Catfish & the Bottlemen on the 20th and Raury on the 21st.
Fan presale for both dates starts this Wednesday 22 June at 10am PST. For access, sign up to the mailing list here.
General sale will then open on Friday 24 June at 10am PST, which you will also be able to access via the Austin 5000 page.
All other dates on The Austin 5000 tour are on sale now.
Up for it?
M&S HQ x
Friends, ‘Johannesburg’ is out now! Big love to Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg for their incredible work together on this mini-album.
You can now grab it on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Cassette worldwide.
If digital’s more your thing, you can also listen on iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music.
And who knows – you might see a few familiar faces on-stage at a tour stop near you soon…
Enjoy!
Much love,
M&S HQ x