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The South African
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Top DJ Armin van Buuren climbs Lion's Head
Renowned Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren embraced Cape Town's natural beauty by hiking up Lion's Head on Friday ahead of his performance at Ultra South Africa. He shared his experience on social media, stating, 'South Africa it's good to be back. Climbed the beautiful Lion's Head trail today, the view over Cape Town is just breathtaking.' Van Buuren's ascent of the iconic peak coincided with his headlining set at Ultra South Africa's 10th anniversary event, held at The Ostrich Ranch later that evening. The festival featured a line-up of top electronic music artists, including Martin Garrix and KSHMR. Following the Cape Town show, Ultra South Africa will continue in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 May, with Van Buuren also performing at the Expo Centre in Nasrec. Armin van Buuren is a world-renowned Dutch DJ, music producer, and remixer, best known for his work in the trance and electronic dance music (EDM) genres. Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands, he began producing music in his teens and quickly gained recognition for his innovative sound and technical skill. He is the creator and host of A State of Trance (ASOT) , a weekly radio show that has become a major platform for trance music, attracting millions of listeners globally. Over the years, Van Buuren has released multiple studio albums and hit singles, earning critical acclaim and numerous industry awards. Armin has been voted the world's No 1 DJ multiple times by DJ Mag and is known for headlining major international music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival. Beyond his music career, he is also recognised for his contributions to the global dance music scene and his ability to connect with fans through high-energy live performances and uplifting, melodic productions. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
From beats to blooms: celebrate music and motherhood with Ultra South Africa and more
Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the festivities at the Joburg leg of Ultra South Africa 2025 Prepare for a night of music and vibrancy as Ultra South Africa is making its return to the City of Gold this weekend. The festival, which is Africa's largest electronic music festival, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with some of the biggest names in music. The global heavyweights who will take to the stage include Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, KSHMR and Shimza. They will be joined by Da Capo, DBN Gogo, Kabza De Small, Mörda, Kyle Cassim and many more. There will also be an array of meals and a wide selection of beverages to enjoy at the event. Where: Expo Centre at Nasrec. When: Saturday, May 10, from 2pm. Pretoria Zoo Mother's Day celebration Spoil the leading lady in your life with a day full of activities at the Pretoria Zoo Mother's Day celebration. This event, which is being hosted by Imbokodo Zase Mzansi Women, is a celebration of unity and sisterhood. It will include live performances from the likes of DJ Young ,Ismail Abrahams, Tbose Mokwele and Paul Mtirara. Attendees can also enjoy engaging activities and games, delicious food and drinks, inspirational speeches and networking. Where: The Pretoria Zoo. When: Sunday, May 11, from 10am. The Ruimsig Night Run Work on your fitness while enjoying the outdoors at The Ruimsig Night Run. Participants can choose from a 5km or 10km night run. There will also be live music, food vendors and an electric atmosphere at the finish line. Where: The Ruimsig Country Club. When: Friday, May 9, at 5pm.
