Events for the 11 to 18 June, 2010 period of the FIFA World Cup, have been finalized.
11 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Jimmy Dludlu, the South African afro-jazz guitarist will be the headline performance at the opening of the tournament on Friday, 11 June. Fans can also watch the games between South Africa vs Mexico at 4pm and France vs Uruguay at 11.30pm on FIFA’s special 74m2 screen. The opening ceremony is at 7.15pm.
12 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Zimbabwean born Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will light up the stage with his husky voice and distinctive style known to his fans as Tuku Music. Live games can be viewed on the special FIFA screen at 1.30pm, 4pm and 8.30pm.
13 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Cape Town-born Dominic Peters and David Poole, better known as Goldfish, will top the day’s celebrations. Party through the day or catch any of the three games live on the special FIFA screen.
14 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
The hip-hop-soaked tunes of BLK Sonshine take to the stage at 6pm with the unique and distinctive electric strings and Afro-jazz beats of CODA in support on stage at 7.15pm. Jam to these two groups and rally with the Dutch football fans as they paint the Grand Parade “Oranje” in support of their team.
15 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Celebrate all things Portuguese and Brazilian to the contemporary jazz and world music beat of Mozambique-born Moreira Chonguica, aka Moreira Project. Back this up at 7.15pm with the African rhythms of Tucan Tucan and you will be partying from the first kick-off at 1.30pm to the last game at 8.30pm.
16 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
16 June is National Youth Day and R&B sensation Loyiso will jam out tunes as locals try to make history. Between 15 000 and 25 000 people will rehearse and dance the Biggest Diski Dance to date under the instruction of Dance4Life. Taking place in front of the special FIFA screen at 7.15pm on the Grand Parade.
17 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
International music group Liquideep will hit the stage with their mix of house music and African-influenced beats. Hip-hop, acousitic and soul, UK-born Paul Drew, aka Plan B, is in support. And of course, all the games are televised live.
18 June
Time: 6pm
Venue: Grand Parade
Tickets: Entry is free
Whether you’re ending your week or starting your weekend, be sure not to miss the 21st-century Pan-African party beats of The Rudimentals. With their rocking “Mbaquanga” riffs, mixed with jazz and blues tones, they set the bar for the weekend line-up. Catch Germany vs Serbia at 1.30pm, Slovenia vs USA at 4pm or make your way to the Cape Stadium to catch England vs Algeria at 8.30pm.
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