BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MALKERNS – An epic Phase 1 Line-Up!
Just as it is famous for, the Epic Gig Festival on Wednesday released the first phase line-up during its launch which was held at Malkerns Country Club.
The launch also saw the unveiling of the new 21 ambassadors of the Epic Gig Festival. The fifth edition of the festival will be held at the Malkerns Country Club on June 28–29.
The first phase line-up will be headlined by South African hip-hop artists Emtee, Maglera Doe Boy, Nkosazana Daughter, Pearl Thusi, Buffalo Souljah, Aubrey Qwana, School Boy Que, Sne,Toxik, Mickey M 1632, Trend Twins, Sir Teazy, Smaggz,Maradonna, Maphi, Khuni, Pearl, Just Fisiwe, Cnatra, Its All Blaq, and Bisto.
When reached for comment The Epic Gig Festival Director, Tammy Toxik Dlamini, confirmed the first phase line-up and the new venue. The initial venue was the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre.
The 21 ambassadors who were unveiled at the launch are:
1. Simiso Mathunywa
2. Lindokwakhe Mkhonta
3. Lethukuthula Vilane
4. Bahle Dludlu
5. Sandile Mhlongo
6. Matshidiso Dube
7. Thando Skhosana
8. Bulisa Dvuba
9. Langelihle Maziya
10. Sebulelo Nkambule
11. Owenkhosi Dlamini
12. Sinetiseko Jele
13. Sphamandla Dlamini
14. Simone
15. Mancoba Shabalala
16. Lethokuhle Sangweni
17. Favoured Fifi Baganineza
18. Zamantungwa Khumalo
19. Smenzelwe Nkumane
20. Hlengizwe Dlamini
21. Nombuso Sifundza
Tickets are available on www.Howler.co.za
Physical tickets available At All Galitos, Chicken Inn, Movie Zone country wide. Prices are as follows;
Full Fest Main Arena: E500
Full Fest Epic Lounge: E1000
Day Entrance Main Arena: E300
Day Entrance Epic Lounge: E600
Every Ticket includes a FREE @galitoseswatini Epic Meal at the Festival.
VVIP Table Bookings: 7625 6594
The Epic Gig concept was founded in 2017 by Tammy ‘Toxic’ Dlamini, who wanted to have a show with a rich line-up that was epic, which has maintained its consistency with a rich line up for the last four festivals.
Last year’s festival saw South African artists like Kwesta, YoungstaCPT,Mlindo the Vocalist, Blxckie Maglera Doe Boi, 25K, A Reece, and Aymos perform. Local artists included Toxik, Rowen The Vth, Fantacy, Tella, Aya City,Sbu The Drum, Sir Teazy, Tilungu, Kangaroo, Itsallblaq, Bay Bash, The Bishops,DJExpo,Bisto, and Eimsofy, and many more, including The Freshmen.
| Ticket type | Early Bird | Pre- Sale | Gate |
| Full Fest Main Arena | E300 | E400 | X |
| Full Fest Epic Lounge | E500 | E800 | X |
| Day Entrance Main Arena | E200 | E250 | E300 |
| Day Entrance Epic Lounge | E300 | E500 | E600 |
