Make-Believe

23/12/2023

Dear FCNYE guests…

It is with agony & overwhelming sadness that we have to deliver the news of our cancelled NYE festival.

The organisers have worked hammer & nail to curate something of which dreams are made and done everything possible to prevent this foreclosure. For reasons beyond our control and extenuating circumstances we have no choice but to offer our most humble & sincere apology for any inconveniences caused - especially at this very festive time of the year.

The Quicket team will be issuing your full refunds soonest.

We THANK ALL OF YOU kindly who have supported us and express our deepest sadness in delivering this heart-breaking news! Please can everybody involved respect the privacy of the organisation teams during this difficult time as we face this challenging situation.

🙏😢

MB & WA

14/12/2023

🔥SESE - GER

A legendary Bar25 resident Dj & Berlin “oldskooler” having played the globe since 1999. His roots are in black music and rare grooves as a vinyl DJ and became a resident in many German clubs. He was a Bar25 Dj booker and later club owner of various Berlin venues. From 2008 he was touring the world with bigger line-ups from the Bar25 artist roster, while playing most hometown clubs in Berlin, including Garbicz Festival & Burning Man.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
Luxury accoms SOLD OUT
Glamping 97% SOLD OUT (2x tents left)
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12/12/2023

🔥BON AIME (NL)

BON AIME delivers a sound that is familiar yet distinct, painting a sonic canvas with soulful form and upbeat aesthetics. Inspired by everything from delta blues to disco, his productions feature colourful sampling, gritty drums and session performances from anAmsterdam-based crew of musicians. DJ sets are often accompanied by these very same musicians, which is the driving idea behind JAZZ CLUB, a hush-hush event concept that brings the spirit of live improvisation into a club context. With soul in his heart and house in his soul, this new kid on the block is on a never-ending adventure of creative exploration, a ride on which he’ll happily take you along!

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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11/12/2023

🔥ALICE MARY - GER/NYC

Alice Mary has performed in venues all over the world. She played in New York the first time in 2017 and continued to show her talent in Berlin and South East Asia like Jakarta and Bali. Following her early passion for Afro House, she played already with stars like AMÉMÉ and the House legend Carl Cox. Being based between Berlin and Brooklyn (NYC), she developed a strong ear and innate understanding of the crowd’s energy and her dynamic sets blend the vari- ous sub-genres of house and techno. Her musical performances include venues in Berlin, New York (Amaya, Public, Jia Lounge), Munich (Lenbachs & Söhne, ABC Club), Kempten (Parktheater), Zurich (Urban), Amsterdam (Curtain Club), Mexico and Bali (Volt)

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06/12/2023

🔥NICI NICE - GER/SA

NICI NICE is a producer & DJ based in Germany.
The journey unfolded with the passion for music, transporting the feeling of energy onto the dance floor giving people the freedom of movement. NICI NICE is created to bring limitless energy and nostalgia to her audience. Her sound grows increasingly from mastering the universe of melodic house and techno with hypnotic vocals. Her variety of taste transports her into experimental spaces like afro-house, melodic driving techno, indie-dance, electronica and downtempo.

She takes her listeners on a harmonious musical journey to bring their bodies home. Her debut was at a small intimate festival in Germany. She has been performing underground to vast outdoor dream locations such as AfrikaBurn and her limitless collection of music pushes her into different realms of the electronic music scene.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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Glamping 95% SOLD OUT (5x tents left)
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05/12/2023

🔥THOR RIXON

Rising from the South African underground, Thor Rixon has found his home in the dark halls of Berlin, Germany, spreading his unique sound of forward-focused dance music across Europe, with releases on respected House & Techno labels such as Get Physical, Activia Benz, Laut & Luise, and his own imprints Eko Worldwide & Vibe Killer.

His raw and infectious energy has allowed him to perform his live show on the stages of Europe & South Africa’s most notorious festivals and clubs, leaving his mark on the sonic landscapes of Fusion(DE), Garbicz (PL), Lighthouse(HR), Sisyphos(DE), Watergate(DE), The Great Escape(UK), and Carfax(SA). When he takes the stage, expect raw energy.

He commands the dance floor with an array of analog drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, he unleashes an unyielding presence that flows into fully improvised live sets that dive deep into intricate soundscapes and rolling, textured rhythms, pulsating with intensity that can only come from inspired production and a keen sense of sonic adventure, which has cemented his position as an unstoppable force in the global dance music community.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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30/11/2023

🔥LEEU - JHB

Leeu is a steadfast of original Suid Tronica, paints heart across a range of rhythm and tone that shakes the ear, foot and soul.
Leeu is formally a music producer, and now more recently a live performer. Living in South Africa we cannot deny the deep rhythms nestled around our horizons. With this as a foundation for his expression, his music reminds people that sound and frequency is the universal collective. This idea and inspiration is carried throughout his Life. An exhibitionist whose inner child has a knack for making sounds . His music has been uploaded, downloaded, remixed, and replayed. If you're seeking warm hearted grooves, his rhythms are in cyberspace.

Alex takes influence from a wide variety of traditional South African sounds, musical genres and instruments while using electronic music as a vehicle. His journey took him to Norway for 3 years, where he made the ultimate transition from Lex Orbit to Leeu - a persona and identity that he connects and associates with on a much deeper and personal level.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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29/11/2023

🥝SUNSHINE VEGAN CAFE🌮

Always our number ONE vegan food supplier...and run by a team of beautiful humans to boot!! ❤️

Serving food with love all weekend at FCNYE...a café sharing 100% that's uplifting+life-giving🌱

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Sunshine Vegan

29/11/2023

🔥SIPHE TEBEKA

Siphe Tebeka realised music was his destiny when he started producing electronic music in 2007. The Cape Town based artist has been quietly and steadily writing and arranging hundreds of tracks, most of which he uses in his unique live sets. Siphe initially made waves as one of half the techno duo STAB Virus with Makonwabe Bekwa (Audiojerk), both are now successful artists in their own right, together they brought something fresh to South Africa’s electronic music landscape. Siphe has crafted a name for himself in the South African music scene with his live sets, which are a combination of Afro Deep House Deep Tech, Deep House, and Minimal House. He has performed at TomorrowLand, Awakenings, Sonar Festival, Ultra Festival, Bazique, Wolfkop, Kunye, Plett Rage to name a few. Keep an eye out for Siphe this summer as he continues to improve his craft and bring his unique take on electronic music to South Africa and to the world.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
Luxury accoms SOLD OUT
Glamping 80% SOLD OUT
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28/11/2023

It's time to WIN!
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YOU and THREE friends stand the chance to enjoy a 4-day boutique festival at 'The River'...an idyllic beach-like oasis set against the Breede River. 🌍 🎲 🌕

Follow the entry guidelines...'make' your posts...and 'believe' it can happen! 🎉

28/11/2023

🔥ZAC MARX

Zac Marx is a musical chameleon who weaves a tapestry of diverse sounds that spans genres and eras, from the pulsating rhythms of hip-hop to the hypnotic beats of techno, from the soulful grooves of funk to the introspective vibrations of downtempo. Zac crafts a fresh and familiar atmosphere, his immersive sets are more than music—they're captivating journeys through sonic landscapes where his passion for music is palpable, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and ears of those who tune into the sonic adventure.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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27/11/2023

🔥ZAC BENETAR

A man of mystery with no dj bio…words can’t adequately describe his journey through sound, and thus he let’s his music be his spokesperson.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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Glamping 75% SOLD OUT
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27/11/2023

🔥THE UPSIDE DOWN

The combination of Ashton & Hesselberg brings years of passion, energy and experience from two brothers that love sharing music together. They have featured at a number of the recent local festivals such as Return to the Source, Wolfkop, Retreat Yourself, Lost City, Pod Karoo and Pangea.

As co-founders of 'The Upside Down' and 'Clubhouse', they are providing a space in time for music that is appropriate, energetic, low-down, rhythmical and fresh.

🎫 https://qkt.io/cyPdkc
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24/11/2023

🔥SHYLO

"Starting out on Vinyl in the year 2000, Shylo is a true pioneer in the scene being one of the first female DJ's to be booked regularly in the Mother City and South Africa. �A versatile force behind the decks, this down to earth DJ's expertise lies with Deep and Organic House for Daytime and Sundowner Sets, as well as her Driving Energy Filled Indie Dance, Melodic and Techno Sets for late night dance floors.�Shylo's melodic mixing style with a solid progression will provide you with an experience that will leave a lasting impression

TICKETS & INFO: www.fullcirclenye.com
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23/11/2023

🔥PJ EALES
PJ’s fascination with dance music began in the early 2000s when a group of local misfits introduced him to Johannesburg’s underground party scene. From there he spent the next 10 years on dance floors being influenced by the music he heard, all while building up his own collection of electronic music. In 2011 he moved to Cape Town and made the transition from dancer to DJ, learning to play the music he’d spent years searching for. His first set was a closer at Cape Town’s iconic club Chukkachurri and over the years he’s had the honour of playing most of the Cape’s premier clubs and festivals, including a few appearances on Make Believe’s own stages.

TICKETS & INFO: www.fullcirclenye.com
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Glamping 60% SOLD OUT
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22/11/2023

🔥NATASá - JHB

Vibrant yet reserved, humble yet explosive.
Nataša's music selection is expansive, having played some of the country's top clubs and festivals from sunrise to sunset, and being a lover of the dance floor herself, she has the knowledge and understanding to command floors at any time of the day or night. From the slowed down, chuggy downtempo & electronica through to the indie, progressive, melodic house, and all the way to the fast-paced high energy techno, her groove and passion is felt throughout and delivered with a foothold in calculation and finesse.

22/11/2023

LITTLE DAYDREAM SPA
We are excited to be introducing our outdoor mobile spa to Make Believe Full Circle for New years Eve 2023/24!
We invite you all to take the opportunity break away from the dance floor and treat yourself to a few moments of bliss! Come and experience healing, relaxation and rejuvenation with treatments that will transform your body and mind and inspire blissful daydreams

And don’t forget to add a little festive glitter to your outfit! Our services over the weekend include outdoor massages, manicures and pedicures, hair and make up!
With Little Daydream Mobile Spa you are guaranteed to feel relaxed, stress free and energised for the rest of weekend!

Contact Lindi: 072 4480 778 to pre book your slots
10% off early bird pre bookings made in advance before Friday 29th December 2023

21/11/2023

🔥MIKE KENNEDY:
‘MK’ is the product of an evolution of music that coursed through his veins during his earlier years…having earned his stripes (as a metal-head in the late 80’s & laser-beam therapist in the early 90’s) in the booming caverns of London's techno scene.

With a dedication to seeking atypical soundscapes and mastering the art of morphing his constantly-evolving collection together within a typical dj set, is what keeps the crowd guessing. His repertoire has seen him embrace new directions in sound as and when they happen, keeping his sets fresh and ahead of the times.

TICKETS & INFO: www.fullcirclenye.com
Luxury accoms SOLD OUT
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17/11/2023

🔥MEGAN JANE
Spanning a 6 year career, Megan Jane has performed at many festivals in and around Cape Town, with Smalltown Beat, Afrika Burn, RTTS and at the Wolfkop festivals being her greatest accolades. She’s also had the pleasure of gracing the city’s most established bars and nightclubs such as Modular, Lido Bar, Public House, Harringstons, Club 101 and Minimal. She recently gained international experience whilst traveling for a year around Central and North America, getting bookings in Tulum, Mexico City and Guatemala.

Her obsession with finding new music attests to each of her sets being unique and thought-provoking. The sound she likes to expose listeners to is eclectic and ever changing, usually expressed through broken beats and more recently being influenced heavily by bass music. With a goal to bridge the gap and find marriages between genres, and as her sonic style cannot be put into a box, she strives to constantly evolve, to always surprise and never play it safe

TICKETS & INFO: www.fullcirclenye.com
(Luxury accoms SOLD OUT/Glamping 50% SOLD OUT/BYO tickets avlbl...)

16/11/2023

🔥Matt Blitz’s love affair with electronic music started in the ’90s as an underage dancer who used to sneak into warehouse raves, which led to promoting parties so he could bankroll a pair of decks and start playing.
Matt has had a deep involvement in Cape Town’s music scene, having co-created iconic club brands I Love Digital and BASSMINT and was one half of much-loved techno duo Black Book. Matt’s love of a range of genres is felt through the energetic voyage he takes each dance floor on, keeping dancers punching the air and wearing our their soles.

TICKETS & INFO: https://www.fullcirclenye.com/

15/11/2023

🔥LUKE TAYLOR
Luke is a fan of complex melody and intricate percussion in his downtempo sets, with a beautiful vocal in the mix when necessary. Starting slow, building the tempo into house or even techno grooves, the sets are always transformative of the dance-floor, both in mood and intensity. Luke serves his downtempo crowd with the music they didn’t know they needed to hear.
Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Luke leverages his exposure to the rich drumming, dancing and outdoor energies to create a unique, personal sound which is uncompromising and of the utmost sonic quality.

TICKETS & INFO: https://www.fullcirclenye.com/

14/11/2023

🔥JACK RUBY
Who the heck is Jack Ruby?

TICKETS & INFO: https://www.fullcirclenye.com/

13/11/2023

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26/10/2023

FCNYE / '23-24
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Make-Believe: an independent, experience-based production brand (founded in London, UK in the year 2000), Make-Believe spearheaded the underground dance culture in Durban & Cape Town in the early 2000's.

Having hosted a plethora of international talent locally-at a time when electronica & techno music was almost frowned upon, Make-Believe went on to a string of 1-day events in unique locations (including boats, rooftops and a train station) with its flagship 'Train Party' events-for which it is most notorious.
Make-Believe then galvanised past experiences and went on to create 'The Spirit Train' - a mobile, state-of-the-art, all-sensory beast of the desert!

It's all coming FULL CIRCLE this December...FULL LINE-UP TBA next week >>>

11/10/2023

FCNYE / '23-24
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'The River'/World’s Apart is situated in Bonnievale - a low-lying valley between Robertson and Swellendam, with the crown jewel being the Breede River that passes directly through it.
One can expect an intimate atmosphere that beckons for a unified NYE experience...whilst still enjoying the absolute freedom of the lush trees, flowing river and surrounding beauty.
After the heavy Winter rains the main festival area metamorphosed from a lush grassy embankment into a fine, sandy beach! Which is distinctly unique...and an absolute treat for festival-goers basking under the hot December sun with the Breede River just a crawl away!
Bonnievale is also credited with being one of our main exporters of wine, making this region a hot-spot for wine-lovers.

GLAMPING is on the move, so get in whilst still available!

FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED SOON!!