RAMFEST 2009

Earlier this year I had the good fortune of MC'ing RAMFEST, held at Nekkies, which boasted a host of metal bands that made too much noise. I am super stoked to see that the vibe for RAMFEST '09 has been adjusted to appeal to a broader market, while at the same time still featuring talent from an array of genres.

The Fourie brothers (from KLT and Trumpet Tree in Stellenbosch) have been hard at work with preparations for next year's fest, and it will pay off - 45+ acts appearing on 3 separate stages; camping, braai'ing and swimming areas and also massive shading provided for those mid-gig spliffs...

At RAMFEST '08 we witnessed Lark call it quits with guns blazing for their final performance, and there were many sad faces after the show saying "I can't believe I'll never get to see Lark again." Well, don't. Next year, Lark will grace us with a once-off reunion jam at none other than RAMFEST. Sweet nips! Also, revellers at next years shin-dig will witness the launch performance from Die Antwoord, previously MaxNormal.TV, which should prove rather entertaining.

Mainstage Line-Up:

aKING

Battry 9

Bed On Bricks

Capt. Stu

Die Antwoord (launch)
The Dorky Skirts
Fokofpolisiekar

Foto Na Dans
Hog Hoggidy Hog

Isochronous

Kidofdoom

Lark (reunion)

The Little Kings

New Holland

Pretty Blue Guns

Taxi Violence
The Beams

Havoc Vultures

The Plastics
The Violent Free Peace

Unit-R

Yesterday's Pupil

Van Coke Kartel
3rd World Spectator

Cost:

R250 + booking fee, available at www.webtickets.co.za from Dec 2008
R300 @ Gate

Links:

RAMFEST Facebook Event

RAMFEST Facebook Group

ramfest.co.za