Houtstock

Inspired by the origional Woodstock of 1969 this festival will be three days of peace and freedom with 35 hours of Afrikaans music in the Swartland.

Top Afrikaans musicians will be performing on the 35m stage and there will be three media screens to give everyone a great view. Keeping your bellies fill will be the various food stalls, including a stall from South Africa's favourite the Spur!

All ages and tastes will be catered for and you can expect performances from Kurt Darren, Steve Hofmeyr, Eden, Nadine, Nicholas Louw, Dozi to Fokofpolisiekar, Clive Bruce, Ray and Romanz.

When: (Saturday, 23 April 2011 to Monday, 25 April 2011)
Where: Malmesbury

Raka Festival

Taking place on the banks of the Breede River in Swellendam - the most chilled, unplugged festival in South Africa is back! What discerns the Raka Festival further from other festivals is the fact that bands perform unplugged. The festival is also exclusively acoustic. This creates a unique and relaxed atmosphere for bands and fans alike.

So if you are in the mood for a chilled out, musical weekend in the Overberg make a plan and get tickets for the Raka Festival and catch the likes of Ramblin' Bones, Third World Spectator, The Pretty Blue Guns, Gary Thomas, Albert Frost and many more for a relaxing weekend of great music.

When: Thursday, 31 March 2011 to Sunday, 03 April 2011
Where: Swellendam

Costs: R220 for early bird tickets, R250 for other tickets and R300 for tickets purchased 'at the door'. Tickets for Sunday only are R100. All tickets (except Sunday tickets) include camping.