With 20 days to go, the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup is set to draw avid horse racing fans and high end fashion crowds to Johannesburg’s Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday, 28 November 2015. The 7th annual horse racing event brings together people from all walks of life and provides a wider spectacle of entertainment and vibrancy through fashion, a celebrity dash and over the top musical entertainment.
Extravagant hats, fedoras, couture designs and fascinators will be the de riguer for the day as the fashion echelon will be showcasing some of their best fashion pieces. This year’s Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup has once again partnered with leading designers from the fashion fraternity to bring an eye catching fashion spectacle. Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup’s official designer and partner for the Young Designer Award in association with DSSA and Steele Models, is none other than South Africa’s doyen of fashion, JJ Schoeman. “The quality of fashion at the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup race day makes the last weekend of November an ultimate experience for fashion fans. The theme for this year speaks volumes and is synonymous with world class horse racing gatherings – this year we are talking Pink and Glam,” said Schoeman.
Joining Schoeman and Europa Art Shoes this year is new kid on the block and head designer of Skinny Sbu Socks, Sbusiso Ngwenya. Asked about joining the More Jozi line-up this year Ngwenya said, “I’m excited to be a part of the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup. This is an event where people can be glamouros and come together whilst celebrating the historical tradition of the race.”
Once again, the race has adopted the colour pink as its official colour, with this year’s theme being “More Jozi”. Think Sport of Kings, glam, bling and of course the city of Johannesburg and that’s what this year’s theme explores. It’s all about appreciating the art of fashion in their various forms, as well showcasing the time period of the city. From glam, class, the theme also highlights the 128 year old rich heritage of the Summer Cup.
Elaborating further on the choice for this year’s theme, Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup Brand Ambassador, Dineo Moeketsi said, “For me it’s about a touch of pink, glamour and a dress that is feminine. My brief to my designers (Quiteria and George) this time around is unrestricted creativity, so I’m eagerly awaiting to see their final interpretation.”
Presented in association with DSSA, Steele Models Studio and JJ Schoeman, the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup will also offer an opportunity to new and upcoming designers to present their collection in the fashion show hosted on the day. The winning designer will receive a cheque of R15 000 to continue with their studies or fashion career. Apart from the fashion show, prizes to the value of R23 000 will be presented by Guvon Hotels & Spas in the Best Dressed competition honouring ‘Best Male’, ‘Best Female’, ‘Best Couple’ and the ‘Best Hat’. The search has already begun on social media. Patrons who believe they have what it takes to be best dressed at the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup are encouraged to upload their images on social media, using one of the four hashtags:
#SANSUIBestFemale
#SANSUIBestMale
#SANSUIBestCouple
#SANSUIBestHat
Ticketholders should keep an eye on the official social media handles for more details.
“The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup continues to grow in popularity whether through fashion, charity or music. The event showcases cultural diversity and uniqueness which is what Jozi is synonymous for”, said Megapro’s Taryn Rautenbach.
The day-night horse race event is set to attract celebrities who will be accessorized by South Africa’s designers and design houses. The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup is the most popular JOZI event that applauds designers and blends fashion from the catwalk to the streets.
Dress Code for this year is Premium, Stylish & Smart in Pink
About Jozi More
The theme for this year “MORE JOZI” sews a celebration of the city through sports, art, history and fashion. There’s so much more happening in Jozi that any other city in Africa. The theme resonates with the quality of the cities old horse race tradition. Renowned for her beauty and glamour, Jozi has become synonymous with fashion, history, art and an all-round entertainment.
Transport your wardrobe from then to now with a mix of the old and new and a touch of Pink!
Jozi is More because everyone dresses to impress!
Jozi is More because the ordinary can become extraordinary!
Jozi is More because the paparazzi don’t chase after you, we are all Stars!
Jozi is More because everyone shines like a diamond!
Jozi is More because you never regret being here!
General Information
The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup general access ticket is R75 and this will give you access to Turffontein Racecourse, as well as the official Sound Experience after party (No U18’s allowed).
A host of hospitality options are also available: A R275 Jozi Circle option is the golden ticket to Gauteng’s not to be missed summer event of the year.
For those who really want an all-out VIP experience, R1 995 per person for the Summer Sound Experience package will get you racecourse admission, fully staffed hospitality in a luxury Bedouin facility with a view of the Sound Experience entertainment and horse racing rush, delicious meals, complimentary local bar, car park access, betting facilities and access to the all-important Sound Experience after party and private bar area.
Nothing is big unless it’s Jozi big! Tickets are limited so get to Computicket today!
Event Information
Date: Saturday 28 November 2015
Time: 11am – 11pm
Venue: 14 Turf Club Street, Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg
Line-up: Mi Casa, Cassper Nyovest, Goldfish and Muzart, Goodluck and Vin Deysel
General Event Taryn Rautenbach: taryn@megapro.co.za or 011 305 9844 www.sansuisummercup.co.za www.facebook.com/sansuisummercup
Hospitality Tickets
John@megapro.co.za or 082 575 3899 www.sansuisummercup.co.za www.facebook.com/sansuisummercup
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On Instagram at SANSUISummerCup
More About The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup
The R2-million Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup day-night race takes place annually at Turffontein Racecourse and has something for everybody – from Joburg’s greatest horse race, top thoroughbreds, trendiest celebrities, fashion-shows by top designers, huge betting pools, South Africa’s best entertainment and numerous chances to win big prizes.
This is Gauteng’s “not-to-be-missed” event of the year.
The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup’s stakeholders consist of the JD Group, Gauteng Tourism Authority, Phumelela Gaming and Megapro Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Joburg’s biggest horse racing event serves as a vehicle to increase tourism to Gauteng by appealing to an international audience and expanding on the calibre of the Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup by enhancing the experience of local and national visitors on race day.
To enjoy the best that racing has to offer fans can purchase tickets ranging from general access (R75) to a variety of premium hospitality options (maximum R2 845). The popular ‘Summer Garden’ has a variety of hospitality options; General (R395) or Summer Garden Festival (R695) where guests can spectate and celebrate from a beautifully curated, flowerthemed area designed for a wonderful outdoor excursion in the heart of the city.
