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News24
4 days ago
- Business
- News24
From three days to two: Hey Neighbour Festival trimmed - what's next for ticket holders?
Supplied Hey Neighbour Festival has shortened its 2025 event from three days to two, sparking mixed reactions among fans who previously purchased higher-priced three-day tickets. While Doja Cat and Leon Thomas have been confirmed as headline performers for day two, the full line-up will only be revealed in June, including acts for day one. Organisers have reassured early ticket holders to await email updates and highlighted their commitment to delivering an inclusive, world-class music experience. The Hey Neighbour festival has gone from a three-day festival to a two-day festival in an announcement that has upset some fans and confused others. Namely, those who bought a three-day pass for R4 199 (general admission) and R 5 399 (VIP) back when ticket sales first went live. Now, those exact tickets are priced at R2 899 (general admission) and R 3 799 (VIP) - a difference of R1 300 and R1 600, respectively. Festival goers who bought early-bird tickets when pricing was still based on a three-day festival have been encouraged to sit tight and wait for email communication regarding their options. When contacted for comment about this, Festival organisers Glen21 Entertainment told News24: 'Yes of course. All tickets holders were contacted and advised as the announcement went out yesterday, with the info and options available to them.' Screenshot The announcement was made shortly before Leon Thomas was announced as the second international headliner who will perform on day two of the festival, Sunday, 31 August. Doja Cat will also perform on that day. At the time of writing, it was unclear who would perform on Day One of the festival (Saturday, 30 August); however, organisers promised that more acts would be announced in June. 'Brace yourselves for more announcements when the local line-up and perhaps a sprinkle of even more international star power is set to launch in June,' read part of a statement issued by organisers. Glen21 further told News24: 'As you are aware we as a music festival have only announced two acts so far. As done in 2023, we announce talent in different phases. We will definitely still be announcing a long list of local talent in addition to a few international acts in June and July.' Reactions to this news have differed across social platforms. Leon Thomas fans are eager to see him perform live in South Africa, while others have lamented not knowing much of his music. Several people have also reported waiting for the full line-up before buying tickets. Screenshot The festival debuted in 2023 and featured local and international trailblazing headliners, including Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid, and H.E.R. Over 60 000 festival goers attended the three-day event at the Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria. 'With a unique focus on inclusivity and community, the festival aims to create a space where people from all walks of life—regardless of background or nationality—can come together and celebrate their shared love for music and culture,' said festival organisers in a statement when the event was first launched. 'After the incredible response to our inaugural festival in 2023, we're beyond excited to bring Hey Neighbour back in 2025. This festival is about creating lasting connections that transcend borders and cultures through music,' said festival director Warren Le Grange. 'We're committed to delivering a world-class experience with exceptional production, diverse line-ups, and activities that will not only entertain but also inspire. Our vision is to create a festival that builds friendships, ignites creativity, and leaves a lasting impact on the global entertainment landscape,' he added.
The Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
US star Leon Thomas joins Hey Neighbour fest line-up
Another US star has been added to the line-up for this year's Hey Neighbour festival. The second instalment of the festival, at the end of August at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, is expected to be a two-day event this time and the organisers are pulling out all the stops to make it a high-impact event. Leon Thomas is the latest artist to join the line-up. He is an American actor, singer, songwriter and record producer who has appeared in Broadway productions including The Lion King and Caroline , or Change. Beyond acting, he's collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects including his work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album Love, Marriage & Divorce . Last month, Doja Cat was announced as the headline act of the festival, making it the singer's first performance in South Africa. 'We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey Neighbour festival stage,' said Glen Netshipise, CEO for the event. 'Her energy, creativity and ability to connect with audiences on a global scale make her the perfect artist to kick off what will be an epic festival line-up. This is just the beginning — we have more incredible acts to reveal soon.'
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Hey Neighbour Festival waves goodbye to Friday, trims down to two days
Hey Neighbour Festival also announced that US R&B singer Leon Thomas would perform on Sunday, its second day. This year's edition of Hey Neighbour will be two days instead of the initial three days. Picture: heyneighbourfest/Instagram On Monday, Hey Neighbour Festival made a double announcement: this year's edition will be two days instead of the initial three days. 'We're switching from a three-day festival to two jam-packed days,' read the brief statement on Monday. This means the festival will now take place over the weekend of August 30th and 31st, removing Friday, which was initially the first day of the event. 'All ticket holders have been emailed with options on how to proceed,' expressed the statement on Hey Neighbour social media platforms. Hey Neighbour is a music festival organised by Glen 21 Entertainment. The festival first took place in 2023, with Kendrick Lamar headlining the second day. Singer-songwriter Khalid performed on the first day, and US singer H.E.R. closed the festival on Sunday, the final day. Without any communication, the festival wasn't hosted in 2024. The festival announced its 2025 return at the end of 2024, where organisers also released the first batch of tickets. Before the year ended, the festival shared that the tickets had already sold out. ALSO READ: WATCH: 'She's coming home' — Doja Cat announced as Hey Neighbour festival headliner Leon Thomas The festival also announced that R&B singer Leon Thomas would perform on its second day. In March, Hey Neighbour announced Doja Cat as the headline act for the second instalment. She will perform on Saturday, Day 1 of the event. This will be Doja Cat's first time performing in South Africa, and the refrain about her coming home is because her biological father, an actor, Dumisani Dlamini, is from the country. Doja has previously spoken about visiting South Africa, suggesting that the country is too far for her. 'I still haven't [been]. I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don't find pockets of time in my life. I can fly, but I don't like flying, especially long flights like that,' said Doja Cat in an interview with US broadcaster Ebro Darden on his Apple Music 1 show in 2024. NOW READ: WATCH: US singer Khalid makes a fan's birthday special during Hey Neighbour Fest performance
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doja Cat Set to Headline South African Festival Hey Neighbour 2025
Doja Cat is the first headliner to be revealed for Hey Neighbour festival in South Africa this summer, marking the star's first time performing in her motherland. The three-day festival will be held at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, South Africa from August 29-31. Kendrick Lamar, Khalid, The Chainsmokers, Swedish House Mafia and H.E.R. performed at the 2023 inaugural edition of the festival. More from Billboard Tyler, the Creator, Hozier & Doja Cat Lead 2025 Outside Lands Lineup Huey P. Williams, Beloved Lead Singer of the Jackson Southernaires, Dies at 80 Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Received 125 FCC Complaints 'We are beyond excited to welcome Doja Cat to the Hey Neighbour Festival stage,' Glen Netshipise, CEO of Hey Neighbour, said in a statement. 'Her energy, creativity, and ability to connect with audiences on a global scale make her the perfect artist to kick off what will be an epic festival lineup. This is just the beginning — we have more incredible acts to reveal soon!' The festival will serve as a sort of homecoming for the Grammy-winning rapper (real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini), who is the daughter of South African actor Dumisani Dlamini. She told Apple Music 1's Ebro Darden in an interview in December 2023 about her album Scarlet that she had yet to visit the country. 'I rely on my career to just throw me out to places,' she said at the time. Looks like her career finally brought her home. Doja has expressed pride in her heritage by bringing out the South African a capella group The Joy to perform alongside her during her headlining slot at Coachella last year. Fans can purchase tickets to Hey Neighbour here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
