What’s happening South Africa!? With our finger on the proverbial pulse of this beast of an industry that spawns-off event after event, each weekend, week-in and week-out, we put together a list of ‘don’t miss’ events each and every Friday for our readers. From ramblings on the net, to conversations in the bathrooms of your favourite clubs, from the inside-info that finds its way into your inbox, to straight up just searching for what it is you want on the dancefloor, Pulse offers a selection of events mostly in the Cape and Gauteng regions that begs your attention. They really shouldn’t be missed.
What’s Happening Cape Town?
Goldfish Submerged Stage – Ultra Cape Town
Goldfish's summer party concept "Submerged" is proud to announce that they will be hosting a stage with a massive local and international line-up including themselves. Dancefloor eruption when these lads are around, and with the rest of the line-up that’s billed to play on this stage, partygoers are in for a treat.
Ultra South Africa – Cape Town
Following months of speculation and anticipatory hearsay from hopeful dance music enthusiasts across all corners of the globe, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL have long now, put the rumors to rest that the World’s Premier Electronic event will be happening in the iconic cities of Cape Town & Johannesburg. It’s go time today!
Globalize Yourself Stereo presents Pratersauna
Globalize Yourself Stereo presents Pratersauna will be on 14 February 2014 at the Grand Daddy Hotel. From 5:00 pm till 01:00 am which will feature the live acts and DJ's as the nights entertainment. Additionally there will be a live capture of the event, which you can listen to on Globalize Yourself Stereo the radio show.
Event Set Times Sky Bar:
17:00 - 18:30 Ruthy Pearl
18:30 - 19:30 HVOB
19:45 - 21:00 Soul Housing Project
Event Set Times Daddy Cool Bar:
21:30 - 22:30 Felix The Houserat
22:30 - 23:30 Friedrich Locke
23:30 - 01:00 Xee
Bassmint presents Trickski (Germany)
BASSMINT is incredibly excited to have Trickski (Germany) with them on Friday night for one last dance before he heads back to dance-music Mecca, Berlin. Joining Trickski on the hardware will be none other than Cape Town based DJ, Bruno Morphet alongside Bassmint residents, Daniel Courtenay and Matt Blitz. Drinks specials start at 16:00. Beats start at 18:00.
The Rooftop of Dreams featuring Ben Rau
Rooftop of Dreams/NomadiQ Music know how to put on a party. They’ve long been occupying the 11th floor of the Park Inn by Radisson in Cape Town, from time to time inviting partygoers to join them, the view, and the extraordinary line-ups they always manage to pull off. This will be no different, with international heavyweight on the decks, Ben Rau headlining this rooftop.
They held YOH! BACK 2 SCHOOL last month. This month they bring you their second party in Cape Town for 2014 - YOH! SEX EDUCATION. February being the month of love with Valentines and all, they’ve decided that their event shall be aptly named YOH! Sex Education.
What's Happening Johannesburg?
Here’s some info you might want to remember, Happy Hour Specials (5pm - 6pm). Bro-Love: 2 for 1 beers or ciders (selected beers & cider). Sista-Lovin: 2 Cocktails & A Slice of Cheesecake - R110. We’re in love: 2 Cocktails + Any Platter - R230.
Love Doctors in the House for this one boasts names to likes of Michael Lesar, BEXS ON DECKS, The Dub Cousins, Satori, Cartoon Chaoss and B-Slim on the decks at JHB’s Kitcheners.
The one Valentines day jol that you cant miss this year, with some of SA's most talented emerging acts, two great stages, one of Jozi's top venues and a great vibe make sure this is a night to remember.
This Friday they welcome, Rebekah (CLR - UK), the third international artist of the TOY TOY 5x5 Series, who has also just played the CTEMF Satellite event in CT, owning the dancefloor. Supported by an all lady line-up that includes names like Monique Pascall, Anthea and Marcela, this should get steamy.
Ultra South Africa – Johannesburg
Having watched the production build from day 1, and now seeing both the Ostrich Farm in CT and Nasrec in JHB all fully-dressed up, excitement is definitely brewing. This is going to be one spectacular production that boasts 8 international top-tier DJ’s on the Main Stage, supported by an array of extremely talented local acts on the second and third stages. Don’t miss this!