National arts festival gig guide - Grahamstown

18/10/2024

03/10/2024

𝔸ℝ𝕋𝕀𝕊𝕋 𝔸ℕℕ𝕆𝕌ℕℂ𝔼𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕋 : Ant

Ant is a DJ who brings the funk to dark progressive with his bouncy, quirky beats. As the mastermind behind Earthdance NMB since 2009, he's been spreading his groovy magic across dancefloors nationwide, lighting up psytrance events with his unique and playful sound. His sets are full of unexpected twists, guaranteed to keep the crowd bouncing.

01/10/2024

13/09/2024

🎶 Keep The Beat Drumming with Mike Didge 🎶

For two decades, Our West African inspired, Drumming and Didgeridoo Group has been a vibrant part of the community, our aim is to bring people together through the uplifting beats of Didgeridoo and Djembe. We warmly invite you to join us for a jam and become part of the musical family!

Catch them Friday night for Shamanic intelligence

09/09/2024

06/09/2024

03/09/2024

Meet Moods! When he’s not whipping up masala, he’s whipping up beats. He says he’s the next big thing, but let’s be real—he’s already the big next thing. With his signature line, "who lives like this, I live like this," Moods has leveled up from laptop DJ to full-blown mixologist. Don’t miss him kicking off the party Saturday morning!

02/09/2024

JackSource - Woo Dog Records / Our Minds Records

From the mossy sanctuaries comes the Eastern Cape project known as JackSource. Many who know this multidimensional phenomena will tell you that this spirit is no element of mere lewding & Jest. This sophisticated project is maintained by Murray van Vuuren himself, and He, a demiurge of transformation, is a must-hear. Let JackSource reduce your absurdities to well distilled proportions @ Earthdance this year via limiter, compressor, deck & mixer!

30/08/2024

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Meet Slab, the rising star from PE who's already making waves on the festival circuit. Whether it’s day or night, Slab’s deep, fast, and unique beats keep the crowd on their feet. Equally at home under the afternoon sun or at midnight’s peak, she thrives on high energy and dancing crowds.

Lately, she’s been diving into funky midday psytrance, but don’t worry—those big drops are still in her arsenal. Get ready for fresh sounds, infectious vibes, and a set that keeps the festival alive, no matter the hour.

29/08/2024

Meet Psyschematics, the new kid on the block who's already turning heads with his electrifying sets. Jacques Krause brings the heat with high-energy, top-tier sonic journeys that leave a lasting impression. Catch him as he bridges night and day at NMB Earthdance, spinning from 5 am to 7 am Sunday morning—this is one set you don’t want to miss!

28/08/2024

Phun is the artist alias of Stephan Jacobs who grew up in the north side of South Africa.
The Journey began in 2012 when he and some friends decided to go on an adventure to attend a Psytrance festival, right there and then he knew the culture and music is what he’s been looking for, he made the effort to get involved and explore more of this culture by doing decor and rigging parties. Soon after hooked up with the Red Eye crew in 2013 which he felt had a more passionate approach towards the music and so his music career started…

Since then he has performed at Red Eye events and festivals and many other outdoor gatherings in and around Gauteng, giving him the freedom and stage to fine-tune his techniques and style. Now with just under a decade of experience behind the decks. PHUN delivers a dynamic sound and strives for seamless mixing. His love for the music and his eclectic track selection sets him apart from the rest. Expect cutting-edge psychedelic beats with some Phun and bouncy breaks.

27/08/2024

Meet TriptroniQ! From crafting mind-bending decor in Wacky Woods to dropping groovy psychedelic beats, he's a trailblazer who turns music into a journey. Get ready to vibe to his electrifying sound!

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26/08/2024

Swag Monster is the DJ alias of Danny Beneke, co-owner of OneLove productions and Connexion NYE festival...
After being hooked to psychedelic trance after the first party he attended in the late nineties, Danny has dedicated his life to the scene..
He started throwing his first parties in 2006 and from there as they say the rest is history .
Spinning beats was a natural progression from throwing festivals and thus Swag Monster was born..
You can be sure to witness some of the filthiest, cleanest sets in the game. With seamless mixing and squelchy, dark rolling bass lines..
The energy Swag monster brings to any festival is must see

23/08/2024

Born and bred in the diverse landscapes of South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg and currently situated back in the Garden Route, Ben is known as the mastermind behind the captivating Killer B project, has been enthralling dance floors worldwide for over two decades with his music. With an unparalleled skill and versatility behind the decks, this psytrance virtuoso fuses tight beats, groovy rhythms, and twisted psychedelic elements to deliver an "intelligent underground sound" that leaves crowds craving more.

As a pioneering event organizer and promoter in Johannesburg, Killer B has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa's thriving underground music scene, founding the influential Amoeba Records label and Red Eye Productions to support up-and-coming artists. From landmark festival performances at renowned events like Mo:Dem(Croatia), Tundra (Lithuania), Fractal Festival(Namibia), Organik and Origin, to number 1 chart-topping releases on Beatport with Looney Moon Records and many great releases on other labels such as State Alchemy Music, PsyNopticz, Digital Shamans, Insekt Records, Purple Hexagon etc. This unstoppable force continues to push the boundaries of psytrance. With an exciting new EP in the works,remixes and some collab projects, Killer B shows no signs of slowing down - get ready to surrender to the infectious buzz .