Surrounded amongst people who were genuinely there to enjoy some of South Africa’s best bands was a beautiful experience.
We got to enjoy moments we’ll talk about forever, like Micasa’s Mo-T performing with Mango Groove, or Freshlyground’s Zolani performing with Mango Groove. We were also treated to never before heard music by Goodluck but Micasa were the ones who stole the show, being able to draw the crowd instantly. Mango Groove were the favourites though and 1 could see that in the faces of people as you walked around.
#EmmarentiaLive #WomensDay celebrating women pic.twitter.com/fyrHWe5hk3
— Yule (@YuleD) August 9, 2016
Some of my favourite parts of Emmarentia Live was the children’s play area, the ability to either be in a picnic style area, which didn’t interrupt people who wanted to enjoy the live acts; the food stalls were also well located allowing ease of movement; there being more than 1 toilet facility and the bar located on its own was a big win.
@MiCasaMusic's Mo-T just performed with Mango Groove #EmmarentiaLive #WomensDay pic.twitter.com/pJ9fFa6Geu
— Yule (@YuleD) August 9, 2016
I liked the Edgars tall and JoBurg Parks stall but that was it, those were the only stalls that did something for women. I would have really loved to see more stalls that offered treatments, prizes, sales and etc for women.
Women’s Day is 1 of the most important days in South African history and I think Emmarentia Live’s first attempt to celebrate might have missed a few key points but it was still a beautiful day.
@EmmarentiaLive it's been special #EmmarentiaLive #WomensDay2016 pic.twitter.com/E60GHiPKhc
— Yule (@YuleD) August 9, 2016