Concerts in National Parks

[Richprins]

Media Release: SANParks Cancels Golden Gate Classics 2020

20 October 2020

South African National Parks (SANParks) has cancelled the Golden Gate Classics 2020 due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

SANParks Managing Executive: Tourism Development & Marketing, Hapiloe Sello said "we have had to cancel this event for 2020 even though we have moved to lockdown level 1, which allows for the gathering of 500 people outdoors. The Golden Gate Classics is usually held in December and due to the lockdown, it has been difficult to plan for an event of this size".

The Golden Gate Classics is a weekend of Classical and Jazz music held under the stars at the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountain Range in Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

In conclusion, Sello said that during these unprecedented times, we have to change the way we do business. "We continue to place the safety of both guests and staff at the top of our priority list and we hope that in 2021 we will be able to provide our guests with the once-in-a-lifetime that is the Golden Gate Classics. We look forward to hosting you again at the Golden Gate Classics 2021."

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications

Media enquiries:
Reynold "Rey" Thakhuli
SANParks Acting Head of Communications
Cell: 073 373 4999 or email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org

[Richprins]

ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT! SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE ORCHESTRA IN THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The internationally acclaimed Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra will be performing for one night only in the Kruger National Park, giving South Africans a unique opportunity to enjoy this first-of-its-kind concert. As part of the orchestra’s Tour for Conservation, this is an unmissable opportunity for lovers of classical music and the bush.
Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment! Proceeds will go towards conservation projects in the Park.
Tickets are available from Quicket - https://qkt.io/ForgTP
Dates: 20 March 2023
Venue: Skukuza Golf Course, Kruger National Park (Citybug shuttle available between Nelspruit and Skukuza, or stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel or Skukuza Safari Lodge).
Tickets include the sunset concert, complimentary wine, bountiful harvest table and a premium folding chair to take home after the concert. Discounted rates for block bookings.
Contact: Linda Pieters on 082 933 1011 lowveldfundraising@honoraryrangers.org or Sandra Jacobs on 082 853 7885.

[Lisbeth]

On a Monday

I think that they have still lots of tickets

[Richprins]

KRUGER CONCERT FOR CONSERVATION: THE APPLE GREEN ORCHESTRA: 12 & 13 APRIL 2024
Following the sold-out performance in 2023, we are excited to offer another superb classical music concert in the Kruger National Park. This year's exclusive concert will feature members of the acclaimed Apple Green Orchestra under the direction of Tim Roberts, and joined by the delightful young soprano, Sinesipho Mnyango. The orchestra will perform works of Strauss, Mozart, Bach, Puccini and Brahms as well as works of modern composers such as Elton John, Gershwin and even ABBA.
Roberts is director of the Johannesburg Bach Choir, conductor of the Randburg High Community Orchestra, and artistic director of the annual St Francis Music Festival. He is also a member of the wind section of the Phoenix Ensemble, under direction of Richard Cock, who will join him in compiling the programme. Hosted in partnership with Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival, proceeds will go to the SANParks Honorary Rangers for conservation projects in the Kruger National Park.
DATES: 12 & 13 April 2024
VENUE: Skukuza Golf Course, Kruger National Park. Citybug shuttle available from Nelspruit (Please note that no self drive will be permitted) COST:
COST: R1 150 per ticket and R1 950 VIP Ticket. Tickets include shuttle to the venue, sunset concert, complimentary wine, and a bountiful harvest table. (Conservation fees are excluded)
CONTACT: Book at Quicket.co.za https://qkt.io/4uHXC0
Queries: Linda Pieters lowveldfundraising@sanparksvolunteers.org 082 933 1011

[Lisbeth]

Not at all cheap, but from Nelspruit it is quite a long trip. At least the profits go to the HRs.

[harrys]

This concerts should never happen in a natural park period, it does not belong there

[Lisbeth]

We have told them so often, but nobody is listening