Calling all Tygers! Get ready, Tyla is coming home!
The wait is over. GRAMMY®-winning South African superstar Tyla is excited to announce that she will bereturning home with her two city South Africa tour in partnership with Vodacom. Together with leading local promoters Anything Goes and Showtime Management, presented in association with KFM 94.5 and 947, the ‘Water’ hit maker will thrill fans with her first local tour since her meteoric rise to global stardom. Performances will be held at Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on 5thDecember and SunBet Arena, Menlyn on 7th December. Both shows begin at 8pm.
Tickets priced from R500 each go on sale on Thursday, 10 October at 9am at www.ticketmaster.co.za, the exclusive official Tyla SA Tour ticketing agent.
From dream-filled beginnings, Tyla has become one of the greatest success stories to come out of South Africa. Known best for her viral award winning track ‘Water’, the exceptionally talented Tyla, continues to break records across the globe during her breakout year. “I’ve been traveling the world, experiencing so much along the way. It’s been a journey, but now I’m finally coming home. I’m beyond excited to perform for my TYGERS and share this moment with all of you!” says Tyla.
In February 2024, Tyla won the inaugural Best African Music Performance at this year’s GRAMMYs her star only keeps rising. ‘Water’ made Tyla the highest-charting female soloist ever on the US Hot 100 chart peaking at #7. The single also crowned Tyla as the youngest-ever South African and the first South African soloist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 in over 55 years. The track reached peaked at #1 on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart, Hot R&B Songs Chart and Adult R&B Airplay Charts in the US, and garnered Tyla winner of BET Awards for Best New Artist and Best International Act and winner of MTV VMA’s Best New Artist. In addition, she was also nominated for a Brit Award, two iHeartRadio Music Awards and an Ivor Novello for Best Contemporary Song.
A vocal powerhouse and talented performer, Tyla also dominates the South African Music Awards with multiple nominations, including Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Best Pop Album, and Best Collaboration.“
Tyla released her debut, self-titled album in March 2024. Reaching #1 on the US World Albums Chart, TYLA has been critically acclaimed for her skill in blending amapiano, afrobeats, contemporary R&B and pop into one record. Delving into her signature ‘popiano’ blend, the album features a stellar lineup of collaborators including Travis Scott. Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, Becky G and more.
Gaining international attention and recognition, Tyla is hailed globally by NME as “South Africa’s brightest new star” while Rolling Stone says “Tyla’s debut album proves she’s the perfect amapiano ambassador”. Echoing this young singer’s vocal prowess, Pitchfork claims “The South African singer’s star-making debut is a lithe, contemporary take on pop-R&B that pulses with the log-drum heartbeat of amapiano”.
Continuing her path to global stardom, Tyla is gracing stages around the world, playing to hundreds of thousands of fans across North America and Europe including recently performing at Louis Vuitton’s pre-Olympics party in Paris, and with stunning recent performances at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands festivals.
Tyla is an exceptional talent not to be missed. Get ready, as the critically acclaimed ‘Queen of Popiano’, is coming home to her Tygers. Diarise 10 October! Get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.co.za
TYLA SA 2024 TOUR INFORMATION
5th December 2024 – GrandWest Arena, Cape Town
7th December 2024 – SunBet Arena Menlyn, Pretoria
Bookings only at www.ticketmaster.co.za
Ticket prices: R500, R600, R650, R800, 950.
Tickets on Sale: 10 October 2024
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Showtime Management SA, headed by Hazel Feldman and Tony Feldman,is a leading South African live entertainment show promoter and musical theatre producer, which has set the benchmark for the presentation of quality, international-standard shows and events, many of which have been presented throughout South Africa, Asia, Europe and Las Vegas. Musical Theatre productions include Fame; Chicago The Musical (2005, 2008 and 2018/9 International Tour); We Will Rock You (2006 & 2023); Beauty & The Beast; High School Musical; Rent; Mamma Mia! (2010, 2024); Dreamgirls; Menopause the Musical; Beautiful Creatures; Dirty Dancing; Jersey Boys; Annie; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; SA Representative for The Lion King Asia & International Tour. Concert productions and live shows include: The Rolling Stones; Frank Sinatra; Elton John; Rod Stewart; Pavarotti; Seal; Janet Jackson; Liza Minnelli; The 3 Tenors; Black Eyed Peas; Deadmau5; 50 Cent; George Benson; Swedish House Mafia; John Legend; Shakira; Tap Dogs; Eminem; Ultra Music Festival (2014 – 2020, 2023); Cirque Éloize iD (2014 & 2016); Disney On Ice (2014 – 2019); Jason Mraz; Russell Brand; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; Yusuf Cat Stevens; Slava’s Snow Show; The Illusionists; Dynamo, James Morrison, Monster Jam (2018 & 2023), Stomp, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Yo-Yo Ma, Ndlovu Youth Choir in Concert (2022 & 2023), Gregory Porter SA Tour, Monster Jam, Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Success, Sex and Sex and the City. 2024: Lalah Hathaway SA Tour, Ultra Music Festival, MAMMA MIA!, The Magic of Rob Lake, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Freestyle Kings Live, Tyla. 2025 Dear Evan Hansen and more! www.showtime.co.za
About Anything Goes
Celebrating over 21 years of trailblazing in branded entertainment, Anything Goes, led by Shaun Duwe, is South Africa’s premier Branded Entertainment Agency. Known for pushing creative boundaries, the agency has been instrumental in producing some of the nation’s most electrifying music festivals, branded events, artist tours, and club nights. Through strategic collaborations with top-tier brands and artists, Anything Goes consistently delivers unforgettable, high-impact experiences. With a deep pulse on youth culture, Anything Goes merges music, fashion, and cultural insights to craft bespoke solutions. This approach ensures that partner brands are always at the cutting edge, delivering authentic and innovative experiences that leave lasting impressions. Signature events in our portfolio include the world-renowned Ultra South Africa (2013-2024), which has featured global icons like David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, and Martin Garrix. We’ve also spearheaded festivals and partnered with celebrated brands such as Corona Sunsets Festival, Kunye, Balcony Mix, Boiler Room, Mixmag, Defected, Glitterbox, Paradisco, and many more. Our partnerships extend to some of the biggest names in music, including international stars such as Keinemusik, Monolink, Skrillex, Deadmau5, and Swedish House Mafia, along with South Africa’s finest like Black Coffee, Major League, Scorpion Kings, Uncle Waffles, and DBN Gogo. Join us as we continue to create unforgettable moments. Visit us at www.anythinggoes.co.za for more information.