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KRTC and Mtha announced as hosts of The Epic Gig Episode III

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Local artist Umuti joins The Epic Gig Episode III line-up

20 June 2022, Malkerns – KRTC and Mtha have been announced as the hosts of The Epic Gig Episode III. These two personalities will be responsible for pulling the whole show together and ushering the crowd through the night’s performances. The Epic Gig Episode III will take place at Malkerns Country Club on 25 June 2022.

On being selected to be a host at The Epic Gig Episode III KRTC had this to say, “I am honoured to have been selected as a host for The Epic Gig Episode III. Fans can look forward to lots of excitement as myself and Mtha keep them energised from 12noon until 10am on 25 June 2022. I am looking forward to seeing our local talent on stage and watching the crowd appreciate our home grown talent. We have so much to offer as an entertainment industry in Eswatini. We are also excited to be welcoming artists that have never performed in Eswatini before into our beautiful country. It’s always such a pleasure to hype up the crowd and introduce an artist on stage. The Epic Gig is creating a platform for fashion, creativity and energy that is much needed by young people right now. Big up to Toxik Entertainment for daring to put together a show of this magnitude. Thanks to all the sponsors and partners for putting their hands up to support arts and entertainment. It’s going to be epic!”

Artists who will be performing in Eswatini for the first time at The Epic Gig Episode III include Bokkie ULT, Costa Titch, Andile Mpisane and Blxckie. Local artist Umuti will also be joining the line-up. In response to being added to the line-up for 25 June, Umuti, previously known as Mosaik commented, “In anticipation of my new EP, which will be dropping soon, I am thrilled to be performing for the first time on a huge stage like The Epic Gig Episode III this year. I’m bringing the best of what I have to offer for you guys; a mix of new music and some of my classic hits. I recently rebranded and relaunched my professional name to ‘Umuti’ a name which will carry me and my music into the years to come. Shout out to Toxik Entertainment for putting on a great show. Grab your tickets for 25 June before they sell out!” 

Mtha who will be hosting The Epic Gig Episode III alongside KRTC is a popular host who has been in Eswatini’s entertainment industry for a number of years now. Mtha gave a sneak peak of what fans can expect on 25 June at Malkerns Country Club, “Amapiano vs Hip Hop is a beautiful rivalry that will only see fans dance from the time The Epic Gig Episode III starts on Saturday until the sun comes up again on Sunday Morning. Myself and KRTC will keep everyone who attends the show energised and ready for each item on the line-up. It is indeed going to be an EPIC show. Well done Toxik Entertainment for bringing us The Epic Gig Episode III. I can’t wait to see you there!”

Those who still want to attend The Epic Gig Episode III on 25 June at Malkerns Country Club can still buy tickets, however, as they are close to getting sold out, we advise that they do so soon. Tickets for The Epic Gig Episode III can be bought at Movie Zone at The Gables, Computicket, Shoprite, all Galito’s, Pizza Inn and Chicken Inn outlets nationwide. A general access ticket costs E300, VIP E500 and VVIP E10 000. The VVIP experience includes a platter, mixers, two bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy and a lounge from which the VVIP guests can enjoy all the main acts the day has to offer.

Those who will be coming to The Epic Gig Episode III can look forward to a variety of food stalls and three bars to choose from. Due to the venue being on a lawn, camp chairs, picnic mats and hookah’s will be allowed into the gates, though these will be subject to security checks before entry. Cooler boxes will not be allowed through the gates as all drinks inside the venue will be poured into plastic cups. Ample parking is available at the venue.

Tammy Dlamini, Festival Director, comments on safety at The Epic Gig, “We want everyone who attends The Epic Gig Episode III to be comfortable and enjoy the experience. No food or drinks from outside the venue will be allowed onto the premises. We will have a strict no bottles policy to avoid any safety hazards associated with glass. Fans must expect to be checked by security when they arrive to create an environment that is safe for all those who will be there to enjoy good music and a great atmosphere. We have also decided to start the day’s line-up early to cater for those who do not want to stay late into the evening. No matter what time from 12 noon you decide to arrive there will be something to look forward to.”

Keep following The Epic Gig Episode III on social media for consistent updates; @theepicgigsd on Instagram and Facebook. Those who are interested in setting up stalls on 25 June should email theepicgigsd@gmail.com for the vendor agreement. Although stalls will be available on the day, spaces will be very limited.

The Epic Gig Episode III Empowers Female Musicians Through Asikhutulisane

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9 June 2022 – The Epic Gig Episode III will this year relaunch a platform called Asikhutulisane. It is an artist workshop aimed at assisting those involved in the local entertainment industry with the tools they need to navigating an ever changing landscape. The theme of this year’s workshop is “Empowering the female performer” and will take place on 24 June at Malkerns Country Club.

Tammy Dlamini Event Director at The Epic Gig comments, “Over the years I have noticed that females in the entertainment industry tend to stick to certain roles and music genres. As much as there are those who venture out of these stereotypical areas, we need to see more females getting involved in every part of our industry; from music management, to sound technology, to song writing and wherever it is they wish to venture. We would also like to see more females venture into music genres that are not necessarily saturated with women such as hip hop and Amapiano, and have them be the song writers, owners and performers where possible. We will basically be unpacking every part of the industry and how women can take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the different areas.”

This year’s speaker line-up includes Buffalo Souljah from UNA Music Group, Luvo from Sony Africa, HaniG from Eswatini, Lynda Venter who will speak to Brand Management and Thobeka Nhlengethwa from The Executive Advisory Firm. Each of these speakers have mastered their field and will be sharing wisdom with those present that is unparalleled.

Dlamini continues, “As The Epic Gig we would like to see our industry continue to grow to world class standards. We value diversity and the uniqueness that our country brings to the global Arts and Culture stage and believe that we have something to offer that people from different backgrounds will love and

appreciate. Part of The Epic Gig Episode III’s ethos is to bring together entertainment, arts, culture and fashion from communities across Southern Africa and ultimately the globe. Through this integration we can create an export economy for our creative currency and as a result make a positive impact on our country’s GDP. All these initiatives are our way of giving back to our communities and making sure we develop our industry through skills and opportunities,”

Tickets to The Epic Gig Episode III are quickly selling out

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3 June 2022, Malkerns – Tickets to The Epic Gig Episode III are now in short supply. The event, which will take place at Malkerns Country Club on 25 June 2022, is close to sold out and will not have any tickets available for sale at the venue on the day. Gates will open at 12 noon.

Tammy Dlamini founder and Festival Director of The Epic Gig urged those who want to attend the event to hurry and get their tickets as soon as possible, “To create a safe and structured system for entry into The Epic Gig Episode III on 25 June, we will not have tickets on sale at Malkerns Country Club. This will assist us with ensuring that we reduce the amount of cash on site while also creating easy and efficient access for fans who will attend the event. We will have the Royal Eswatini Police Service present both inside and outside the venue. We will have tight security on the day to create a safe environment for fans. We will also be providing ample parking for the night. This will help with making sure that no one has to part at an awkward location to get to the venue. It is important that only those with tickets come to Malkerns Country Club on 25 June, as mentioned, we will not have tickets for sale at the event and all tickets used to enter the main festival area will be verified by security.”

Tickets for The Epic Gig Episode III can be bought at Movie Zone at The Gables, Computicket, Shoprite, all Galito’s, Pizza Inn and Chicken Inn outlets nationwide. A general access ticket costs E300, VIP E500 and VVIP E10 000. The VVIP experience includes a platter, mixers, two bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy and a lounge from which the VVIP guests can enjoy all the main acts the day has to offer.

Those who will be coming to The Epic Gig Episode III can look forward to a variety of food stalls and three bars to choose from. Due to the venue being on a lawn, camp chairs, picnic mats and hookah’s will be allowed into the gates, though these will be subject to security checks before entry. Cooler boxes will not be allowed through the gates as all drinks inside the venue will be poured into plastic cups.

Dlamini continues, “We want everyone who attends The Epic Gig Episode III to be comfortable and enjoy the experience. No food or drinks from outside the venue will be allowed onto the premises. We will have a strict no bottles policy to avoid any safety hazards associated with glass. Fans must expect to be checked by security when they arrive to create an environment that is safe for all those who will be there to enjoy good music and a great atmosphere. We have also decided to start the day’s line-up early to cater for those who do not want to stay late into the evening. No matter what time from 12 noon you decide to arrive there will be something to look forward to.”

If you haven’t bought your ticket, hurry to your nearest outlet and get one for you and your friends. Keep following The Epic Gig Episode III on social media for consistent updates; @theepicgigsd on Instagram and Facebook. Those who are interested in setting up stalls on 25 June should email theepicgigsd@gmail.com for the vendor agreement. Although stalls will be available on the day, spaces will be very limited.

The Epic Arts and Culture Festival to return in 2022

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June 2022, Malkerns – The Epic Arts and Culture Festival is to make a return in 2022. The Festival, which is aimed at children of primary school age will take place at Malkerns Country Club on 24 June 2022. Entry and participation at The Epic Arts and Culture Festival is free.

Tammy Dlamini Event Organiser comments on this event, “The aim of us running The Epic Arts and Culture Festival is to stir a passion for the industry in young children. When talent is nurtured from a young age, it is well established by the time it is ready to be shared with the world. On the day, we will give kids from various schools an opportunity to perform a piece they have prepared for the other children present. We are basically adding to their school programme on that day by giving them an opportunity to learn through play.”

Schools from around the country have been invited to participate in the festival. They will each be performing an item which the other primary school children at the event will be able to enjoy. It is anticipated that in the region of 1000 children will attend The Epic Arts and Culture Festival on 24 June. The event will also include other entertainment such as local artists, dances and kids entertainment including horse riding and jumping castles. There will also be a variety of stalls for both parents and kids to enjoy on the day. This will ensure that parents who attend will also have something to look forward to in addition to seeing their children on stage.

This year, The Epic Gig Arts and Culture Festival will also be making donations to beneficiary primary schools who need a boost to make some sort of arts and culture facility available in their learning environment.

Dlamini continues, “We would like to give these kids a platform to show what they’ve got and give their all towards developing their skills. In addition to hosting The Epic Arts and Culture Festival, we have chosen four schools to be beneficiaries of The Epic Gig Episode III. These schools will receive musical equipment, art supplies and other materials which will help them set up a functioning arts department within their schools.”

Each primary school child who performs at The Epic Arts and Culture Festival will get an opportunity to perform on a world class stage with the best sound and entertainment equipment. This will give them a real feel of what it is like to be a fully-fledged performer with a career in the arts.

Interested primary schools can contact theepicgigsd@gmail.com to enquire about the availability of performance spaces. Sponsors who would like to support this initiative can also use the same contact details. Those who would like to have a stall at The Epic Gig Episode III can also use theepicgigsd@gmail.com to enquire about available spaces and stall prices.

Dlamini concludes, “During The Epic Arts and Culture Festival, we will also be running Asikutulisane, a workshop for artists and anyone involved in the music industry in some shape or form. This workshop is aimed at growing their skills and acumen on issues relating to this industry and how they can develop themselves. All these initiatives are our way of giving back to our communities and making sure we develop our industry through skills and opportunities,”

Artists gear up to perform at The Epic Gig Episode III

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6 June 2022, Malkerns – As 25 June inches closer, artists from around the region are getting ready to perform at The Epic Gig Episode III which will take place at Makerns Country Club. Some of the artists on the line-up who will perform on The Epic Gig Episode III stage for the first time and have never performed in Eswatini before include Costa Titch, Blxckie, Bokkie ULT and Andile Mpisane.

Andile Mpisane, who recently signed a recording contract with Def Jam Records in the USA gave a comment about performing in Eswatini for the first time, ““Eswatini is going to be too lit on 25 June. Get ready for an Epic performance at The Epic Gig Episode III this year. We’re bringing you a banging performance for our first appearance in Eswatini. We love coming to new places and sharing our music with all our fans. Come ready to have fun and witness the best we have to offer. Look out for my new song Ubala coming out soon. It will be released under Def Jam Records who I signed with in March. Shout Out to Toxik and Toxik Entertainment for bringing us out to your beautiful Kingdom.”

South African Hip Hop artist Blxckie also gave his view on coming to Eswatini, “I am excited to be coming to Eswatini for The Epic Gig Episode III. As you guys probably know, I have never performed in the Kingdom before. I’m super excited to be one of the artists representing SA Hip Hop for a vibrant crowd. My music is about stories people can relate to and is my perspective on those stories in what I rap about. 4LUV my new album celebrates love. It dropped earlier this year in Feb. The crowd can look forward to tracks from that album and my debut album B4NOW.The Epic Gig Episode III is going to be a whole experience Eswatini! Big up to Toxik and team for a great line up. Buy tickets to see me perform. I promise to blow you away.”

Costa Titch, who is a well-established Amapiano and Hip Hop artist has also shown his excitement about coming to Eswatini for the first time. Here is what he had to say ““I’m too hyped to be coming to Eswatini for The Epic Gig Episode III. Me and the Titch Gang are bringing all we’ve got to Malkerns Country Club on 25 June 2022. Thanks to Toxik for inviting me over, this will be my first time performing in Eswatini. I’m looking forward to burning up the stage with the dopest dance moves and my music. Your boy Costa Titch is going to be bringing you the vibe for the night!”

Bokkie ULT is also coming to Eswatini for the first time and cannot wait to connect with a crowd from Eswatini, “I love celebrating African music through my sets. The reward for me is seeing people having a good time and enjoying my sets. I’m amped and ready to get Eswatini moving at The Epic Gig Episode III. Fans can look forward to a dope mix of tunes with a touch of something special for everyone to enjoy. Shout out to Toxik Entertainment for the work they are doing and for bringing me out to Eswatini. It’s my first trip to your beautiful country. I am really looking forward to the experience.”

Emtee a headliner in the South African Hip Hop scene is also scheduled to perform at The Epic Gig Episode III this year. He is a conscious hip hop artist who has a special performance in store for Eswatini, “I am looking forward to performing at The Epic Gig Episode III at Malkerns Country Cub this year. It is most definitely going to be a dope show. My music is all about my fans and giving them performances that they will remember. I share my story with the people who listen to my music, so I’m looking forward to sharing a piece of myself with my fans in Eswatini. 25 June is going to be too lit! Make sure you buy your tickets and come and share the power of Music with us! Shout out to Toxik entertainment for binging me out to your beautiful Kingdom.”

Some favourtites will also be returning to The Epic Gig Episode III stage for another year. Buffallo Soulja is excited and cannot wait to touch down in Eswatini after a two year break from performing at The Epic Gig. The artist performed at the last Epic Gig and had the crowd on their toes from start to finish, “Performing

again in Eswatini is going to be pure energy! I can’t wait to get everyone to put their hands up and give me all they’ve got. It’s going to be a big party! Buffalo Soulja is bringing the best this year! We have so much to celebrate. Shout out to Toxik Entertainment for putting together a great show!”

Real Bassie encouraged everyone to buy tickets to come to The Epic Gig Episode III on 25 June, “You can’t miss this one guys! 25 June at Malkerns Country Club is going to be a vibe! Should out to Toxik Entertainment for bringing me to Eswatini. I can’t wait to vibe with the crowd. It’s going to be too lit!”

Some of Eswatini’s premium artists also commented on The Epic Gig Episode III and what they will be bringing to the stage on the day.

New to The Epic Gig Episode III line-up is Umuti who was previously known as Mozaik. Among one of Eswatini’s most popular Hip Hop artists, Umuti is bringing some ill rhymes to the stage. “I am thrilled to be performing for the first time on a huge stage like The Epic Gig Episode III this year. I recently rebranded and relaunched my professional name to ‘Umuti’ a name which will carry me and my music into the years to come. Grab your tickets for 25 June before they sell out. I’m bringing the best of what I have to offer for you guys, a mix of new music and some of my classic hits. I will be dropping an EP soon so look out for that! Shout out to Toxik Entertainment for putting on a great show!”

Cheistar, a female artist who has music on all digital platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and others is also going to be treat on The Epic Gig Episode III stage this year. Besides reminding Eswatini to get their tickets before they sell out, Cheistar has this to say, “Eswatini is going to be a vibe on 25 June 2022! I am bringing my best to the stage this Epic Gig Episode III. As a local artist on this year’s line-up I am excited to be joining some of our region’s best acts and doing the most to bring a home grown festival to the forefront globally. I recently released a single in February of this year titled Anybody, my EP is scheduled to hit the streets soon, so look out for my music in the months to come. Be ready to dance like

you’ve never danced before. Bring your a-game groove! Big up to Toxik entertainment for hosting yet another Epic Gig!”

DJ Lady Zee, a proudly Swati artist, is an avid Tik Toker and Instagramer who has performed at multiple events in the country and in Mozambique. Over and above reminding everyone to grab a ticket to The Epic Gig Episode III, she is super excited to be performing at the event this year, “I am hyped to be performing at The Epic Gig Episode III this year. Well done to Toxik Entertainment for bringing The Epic Gig back for another instalment. Eswatini can look forward to a fire set from me taking it all to the top. My set is going to be a true representation of what the Eswatini music scene has to offer; nothing but the best. Buy your tickets and come for an epic show! Bring your dancing shoes and all the energy you’ve got.”

Last but not least, MFR Souls gave a push to everyone who has not bought tickets to The Epic Gig Episode III yet, “Coming to Eswatini is always a pleasure. The energy we get from the crowd is amazing. We’ve just released our new album T-Squared. We will perform some songs from that album together with some from our other releases. Amapiano is our thing! Thanks to Toxik entertainment bringing us out to Eswatini, you can expect to dance from the start of our performance right to the end. Bring all the energy you’ve got Eswatini! Buy your tickets now, They’re almost sold out!”

Tickets for The Epic Gig Episode III can be bought at Movie Zone at The Gables, Computicket, Shoprite, all Galito’s, Pizza Inn and Chicken Inn outlets nationwide. A general access ticket costs E300, VIP E500 and VVIP E10 000. The VVIP experience includes a platter, mixers, two bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy and a lounge from which the VVIP guests can enjoy all the main acts the day has to offer.

The Epic Gig Episode III Announces Phase Two Line-up

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Manzini, 12 May 2022 – The Epic Gig Episode III has announced its phase 2 line up. The event which will take place at Malkerns Country Club on 25 June 2022 is set to be the biggest Epic Gig yet with two stages on the day. Tammy Dlamini, Event Organiser at The Epic Gig mirrored his excitement about the second artist line-up saying that Eswatini has a lot to look forward to on the day, “Our line-up is honestly spectacular this year.

We have some of the best acts the SADC region has to offer both locally and internationally. It was important for us to consider what the fans want and put together a temping show that will set the scene for next year’s show. Each of our phase 2 artists are looking forward to bringing all they’ve got for our fans. Now is the time to buy your ticket and join us on 25 June. We would also like to thank our sponsors Eswatini National Arts and Culture Council, Movie Zone, Galito’s, Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, Gems, Dixies International, Destiny Group and Out of the Box for all the support they have given us so far.”

The phase 2 line up has been carefully curated to bring an enticing show to Malkerns Country Club for The Epic Gig Episode III. The phase 2 line-up is as follows:

Eswatini based artists

  • Spin Dr Magic
  • Steez
  • Cheistar
  • Expo
  • Jojo
  • Luigi Gang Child
  • Melie FNM
  • Milkiee
  • Senetisiwe
  • Swiss
  • DJ Lady Zee
  • Esco
  • Lord Shane

South African based artists

  •  Emtee
  • BokkieULT
  • Buffalo Soulja
  • Bassie
  • MFR Souls
  • Mickey M

Tickets for The Epic Gig Episode III can be bought at Movie Zone at The Gables, Computicket, Shoprite, all Galito’s, Pizza Inn and Chicken Inn outlets nationwide. Eswatini can also look forward to a number of The Epic Gig Episode III pop up’s which will take place at selected venues around Eswatini. Both tickets and merchandise will be on sale at these activations. Some of the most recent pop ups have taken place at Solani’s and Mdzimba View where The Epic Gig Episode III fans got to get a taste of what to expect on 25 June. As was previously communicated a general access ticket costs E300, VIP E500 and VVIP E10 000.

The VVIP experience includes a platter, mixers, two bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy and a lounge from which the VVIP guests can enjoy all the main acts the day has to offer. The phase one artist line-up currently consists of Demthuda, Blxckie, Kwesta, Blaq Diamond, Tempo, TLT, Mr Jazziq, Sar Nilo, Bay Bash, Costa Titch, Aya City, Davez Mirror and Andile Mpisane. The Freshman Class of 2022, The Epic Gig Episode III’s platform for fresh talent, will feature Sir Teazy, Drt Jahlil, Mac theter, Paco, Jxmmi_c33, TayTheBeast, Mad Uno, Zano_Soul, DJ Shawprops and Thubillion. They will be performing on this year’s Freshman Stage. Dlamini concludes, “If you haven’t bought your ticket, hurry to your nearest outlet and get one for you and your friends. We have tried our best to keep the price of the ticket at a reasonable price in relation to who we will be putting on stage.

We want to continue pushing boundaries at The Epic Gig by taking our acts global. We want this music show piece to be one of those that puts Eswatini on the global entertainment line-up each year. Keep following our social media pages, @theepicgigsd on Instagram and Facebook. Regular updates will be posted on what you can look forward to for 25 June and beyond.” Those who are interested in setting up stalls on 25 June should email theepicgigsd@gmail.com for the vendor agreement. Although stalls will be available on the day, spaces will be very limited.

The Epic Gig Episode III Launches Ticket Sales

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Manzini, 1 April 2022 – The Epic Gig Episode III will today launch ticket sales to the public. Those who want to attend the event will be able to buy tickets from 7pm tonight. The event, which will take place at Malkerns Country Club on 25 June, will have three ticket categories for festival goers to choose from these being General access, VIP and VVIP. Tammy Dlamini, Event Organiser of The Epic Gig Episode III commented, “As we draw closer and closer to June 25, we will be releasing more information about our event.

So far we would like to confirm that The Epic Gig Episode III ticket prices will be E300 for general access, E500 for VIP and E10 000 for a table of 5 in the VVIP section. The VVIP section will offer guests 2 bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy, mixers and a platter for five. Those who choose this option will get to enjoy access to an opulent lounge experience at the event allowing them to enjoy their refreshments while watching the show on the main stage. The VIP guests will have access to a demarcated area with its own bar and seating.

Tickets will be available online at Computicket, Galito’s, Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn nationwide.” In addition to the launch of ticket sales, The Epic Gig Episode III has also signed on Movie Zone at The Gables, Destiny Group and Galito’s as sponsors of the event. More sponsors will be announced in coming months. The public can look out for more news on special offers from sponsors in partnership with The Epic Gig Episode III. CEO of the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC), Stanley Dlamini gave a few words about the event and its importance during such times, “Due to the recent reduction in activity in the arts and culture sector, we have seen not only our industry suffer but many others who are dependent on the activity we generate.

Those in catering, security, venue hire and sound and equipment, and many others, were all affected by the challenges we faced as a globe and hence the need to regenerate activity where we can. Events such as The Epic Gig Episode III are vital not only to our area of focus, but also in extending opportunities beyond the limits of entertainment to all these industries that I have mentioned. 2 We are looking forward to this event for not only emaSwati to enjoy, but we also hope those in the SADC region will attend giving a much needed boost to our hospitality and tourist focused trades.” The event will this year boast two stages with the launch of the Freshman stage.

Artists with a maximum of 4 year’s experience in the music industry get to enjoy the opportunity of possibly featuring in this space, while also maximizing their exposure and CV. Dlamini concludes, “This year’s Epic Gig Episode III promises to be the biggest yet. In addition to artists from beyond our borders, we will be featuring our best local talent and offering new artists a chance to get their names out there. The day will also have retailers exhibiting their goods and services creating a lifestyle experience for everyone present. The idea is to have an event that is remembered and enjoyed every year by all who attend it.” The public can look forward to standing a chance to win Epic Gig Episode III merchandise, tickets and giveaways from our sponsors. The event is restricted to those above 18.

The Epic Gig Episode III 2022 Official Launch

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Friday 8 April 2022, Malkerns – The Epic Gig Episode III 2022 today held an official launch event at Malkerns Country Club. In attendance were the events lead sponsors* and members of Eswatini’s entertainment industry, business community and NGO’s. The Epic Gig will take place on 25 June at Malkerns Country Club. Tammy Dlamini Event Director gave a speech at the event thanking all those who attended and also gave details about this year’s event, “We are excited to have brought on new sponsors this year. We thank each and every one of them for coming on board to make this year’s Epic Gig 2022 a success.

Our sponsors so far include Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture, Eswatini National Youth Council, Red Bull, Gems, Movie Zone, Galito’s, Destiny Group and Keisha; Buhle Bentfombi. We are looking to sign up more sponsors to deliver the biggest show ever to our fans. We also had the pleasure of announcing our Phase one artist line up this evening. This year’s artist lineup is set to be the biggest yet, bringing not only an impressive list of local artists but also a number of artists from beyond our borders.” Though new artists to perform will be announced in stages as The Epic Gig Episode III approaches, the line up currently includes Demthuda, Blxckie, Kwesta, Blaq Diamond, Tempo, TLT, Mr Jazziq, Sar Nilo, Bay Bash, Costa Titch, Aya City, Davez Mirror and Andile Mpisane. Some big names who have performed in the past include Nadia Nakai, Kwesta, Mlindo The Vocalist and Buffalo Soulja.

This year’s lineup promises to be the biggest yet. Dlamini continues, “We have also launched something called The Freshman Stage. With the launch of the Freshman stage this year, we have created an opportunity for new artists in Eswatini to display the talent that they have. This stage is specifically for artists who have come onto the music scene in the last 4 years but have had limited chances to showcase what they have to offer as a result of recent reduced activity in the entertainment industry due to various factors such as COVID-19.” The launch of the Freshman stage means there will this year be two stages at the event.

The main stage will remain outdoors while the Freshman stage will be situated indoors to create a space where both stages can be appreciated by festival goers at different times throughout the evening. General access tickets will cost E300, VIP will cost E500 and VVIP E10 000 for a table of 5. Also to note about this year’s event is the reintroduction of The Epic Arts and Culture Festival. This event will happen on 24 June 2022, a day before the main event on 25 June. Entry is free for The Epic Arts and Culture Festival. Dlamini continues, “The aim of us running The Epic Arts and Culture Festival is to stir a passion for the industry in young people. When talent is nurtured from a young age, it is well established by the time it is ready to be shared with the world.

On the day, we will give kids from various schools an opportunity to perform a piece they have prepared for the other children present. We are basically adding to their school programme on that day by giving them an opportunity to learn through play. We would like to give these kids a platform to show what they’ve got and give their all towards developing their skills. In addition to hosting The Epic Arts and Culture Festival, we have chosen four schools to be beneficiaries of The Epic Gig Episode III. These schools will receive musical equipment, art supplies and other materials which will help them set up a functioning arts department within their schools.” “During The Epic Arts and Culture Festival, we will also be running Asikutulisane, a workshop for artists and anyone involved in the music industry in some shape or form.

This workshop is aimed at growing their skills and acumen on issues relating to this industry and how they can develop themselves. All these initiatives are our way of giving back to our communities and making sure we develop our industry through skills and opportunities,” Dlamini reiterates. The Epic Gig Episode III ticket prices will be E300 for general access, E500 for VIP and E10 000 for a table of 5 in the VVIP section. The VVIP section will offer guests 2 bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy, mixers and a platter for five. Those who choose this option will get to enjoy access to an opulent lounge experience at the event allowing them to enjoy their refreshments while watching the show on the main stage.

The VIP guests will have access to a demarcated area with its own bar and seating. Tickets are available online at Computicket, Galito’s, Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn nationwide.” Dlamini concludes “Our fans can follow us on our social media handles; @theepicgigsd on Instagram and The Epic Gig on Facebook. Leading up to the show, you can catch us at different spots around the country including The Epic Gig pop ups, lifestyle locations or at selected events. Not only will merchandise be on sale at these events, you will get to have a taste of The Epic Gig lifestyle and what we will have in store for you on the day of the festival.”

The Epic Gig Episode III announces the Freshman Class 2022 Top 10

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22 April 2022, Mbabane – The Epic Gig Episode III today announced the Top 10 artists to perform on The Freshman stage on 25 June this year. The Freshman stage is aimed at performers who have launched their careers in the last four years and are fresh talent in Eswatini.

The Top 10 list consists of:

Rappers

  • Thabiso Teazy
  • Drt Jahlil
  • Mac theter
  • Awfuseg
  • Jxmmi_c33
  • Taylorthebeast

Amapiano

Mad-Uno

Vocalist

  • Zano_soul DJ’s
  • DJ Shawpropssd
  • Iamthube

Each of these artists went through a selection process where they were asked to post their content on social media tagging The Epic Gig Episode III social media handles to stand a chance of being selected. The videos posted had to be between 30 and 60 seconds long showing off DJing, freestyling or vocal skills. The public also added their voice by liking the content posted. Tammy Dlamini, The Epic Gig Episode III event organizer gave his view of the results and what fans can expect on 25 June, “As we have previously mentioned, The Epic Gig Episode III will have two stages this year.

We will have the main stage which will feature the artists we announced in our phase 1 line up and then a separate stage especially for our Feshman to showcase who they are. We are glad to have been exposed to such amazing talent from around our country. The entries have been overwhelming but unfortunately our panel could only select 10. We have chosen a mix of artists who we know can entertain our crowd on the day.” Tickets for The Epic Gig Episode III can be bought online at Computicket, Shoprite, all Galito’s, Pizza Inn and Chicken Inn outlets nationwide, as well as Movie Zone at The Gables. Eswatini can also look forward to a number of The Epic Gig Episode III pop up’s which will take place at selected venues around Eswatini.

Both tickets and merchandise will be on sale at these activations. As was previously communicated a general access ticket costs E300, VIP E500 and VVIP E10 000. The VVIP experience includes a platter, mixers, two bottles of either gin, whiskey or brandy and a lounge from which the VVIP guests can enjoy all the main acts the day has to offer. More updates on the Feshman which were announced can be found on social media leading up to 25 June, the day The Epic Gig Episode III will be happening. Followers can look forward to profiles of the artists which have been selected being featured at intervals while also getting to hear some of what they have to offer. Phase two of The Epic Gig Episode III lineup will be announced in the 1st week of May.

The Epic Gig – Episode III 2022 returns for the biggest installment yet

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Sunday, 13 March 2022 – The Epic Gig – Episode III 2022 is back for another year after a two year break due to Covid-19. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet as the organiser’s are set to have two stages at the spectacle and double the number of performers on the line up.

The event, which will take place on 25 June 2022, will be hosted at the Malkerns Club. Tammy Dlamini, event director of The Epic Gig comments, “We are pleased to be back for another Epic Gig 2022 this year. We would like to announce a concept called The Freshman Stage where we will be featuring new artists and Djs in Eswatini. We are giving our fresh talent an opportunity to showcase what they have to offer on their very own platform. We will deliver more details on how entries can be sent to us soon as we want to drive public participation this year. We are however focusing on Hip Hop and Amapiano artists as per the consistent music focus of The Epic Gig as a brand.” Although the artist lineup is yet to be announced, The Epic Gig will this year have two stages for festival goers to enjoy.

The main stage will feature the established artists we all know and love, while The Freshman Stage will showcase talent that started off in the last four years. Details on how entries can be made for The Freshman Stage will be released on The Epic Gig 2022 Facebook and Instagram pages. Dlamini continues, “The music industry has experienced many challenges since the start of Covid-19. The Epic Gig 2022 not only sees us putting our new talent on stage and giving them an opportunity to perform, it also adds to all the effort currently being put in by industry professionals to regenerate activity in the industry and get things back on track.”

Some of the big names who have performed at The Epic Gig in the past include Kabza De Small, Mlindo De Vocalist, Kwesta, Nadia Nakai, A-Reece, Buffalo Souljah to name a few. Ticket prices will cost in the region of E250 with an estimated 35 performers on both stages combined for the day. The public who attends will be required to follow Covid-19 protocols as per regulations from The Ministry of Health. “Leading up to the event we will be sharing a number of exciting updates with the public including an opportunity to attend the exclusive The Epic Gig 2022 event launch. We will also have merchandise for our fans to buy with some up for grabs for our biggest fans.” concluded Dlamini.

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