What: The Routes of Sound directed by Brett Bailey  
When: Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024
Where: Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch

Participating musicians: Include Reza Khota playing with Jonno Sweetman, Lungiswa Plaatjies and Joshua Nemaire, Emmaleen Tangleweed accompanied by Liezel Ellick, Jabulile Majola, Laurie Levine, Siya Kawane, Wren Hinds and Mzi SA
Time: 19:30 and ending at approximately 22:00
Tickets: R250 through Webtickets and include a wine tasting
Booking: www.spier.co.za

Age restriction: No under 18s
Need to know: Wear comfortable shoes to walk between venues and dress warmly against the winter chill.  

Spier is presenting The Routes of Sound, a new performance happening – a bonsai weekend music event – on the weekend Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024. The director is Brett Bailey. Expect an immersion in music at Spier with unplugged intimacy on routes on the farm. Dress warm and wear comfortable shoes as there is walking involved. Read on for more. Info as supplied:

Step into a world of music with Spier’s The Routes Of Sound directed by Brett Bailey 

The Routes of Sound directed by Brett Bailey is a new late-winter, bite-sized weekend music event that will be taking place at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch on Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024.


Each evening six small groups of 30 people will rotate amongst a series of cosy, atmospheric venues on the farm. Imagine the historic Manor House or the Old Wine Cellar – sampling the music of a range of talented local artists performing acoustically.  For lovers of music and lyrics, it should be a treat to snuggle up in front of a hearth with a glass of Spier’s award-winning Creative Block wine, immersed in different sonic worlds. The spotlight is on quality listening music that folks would probably not encounter elsewhere.

The event title – The Routes of Sound – refers to the two routes along which audience groups will travel, each group visiting three out of six acts. The two routes will merge for the final celebratory performance. Of course there’s a pun on the word ‘roots’, referring to unplugged, intimate sessions and the way music would have been listened to in the pre-electric era. Says Bailey, “The intention is to give people an unusual, stimulating evening of journeying and listening, opening their minds to moody music and compelling words from the Cape.”  Participating musicians include Reza Khota playing with Jonno Sweetman, Lungiswa Plaatjies and Joshua Nemaire, Emmaleen Tangleweed accompanied by Liezel Ellick, Jabulile Majola, Laurie Levine, Siya Kawane, Wren Hinds and Mzi SA.

Spier is an avid supporter of performing and visual arts as part of their Growing for Good initiatives that aim to make positive social and environmental change. 


The Routes of Sound at Spier runs Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024, starting at 19:30 and ending at approximately 22:00. Guests should arrive wearing comfortable shoes to walk between venues and dress warmly against the winter chill. Book ahead to enjoy a hearty early meal at Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery. Tickets cost R250 per person through Webtickets and include a wine tasting. Please note, no under 18s.  www.spier.co.za.    

Music immersion: Reza Khota is one of the musicians participating in Spier’s The Routes of Sound, a bonsai weekend music event which is happening on the weekend Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24, 2024
ABOUT SPIER  

Art, like food and wine, is best shared, which is why Spier is such an enthusiastic supporter of African artists and their creations. Housing one of the largest contemporary art collections in the country, Spier believes in the power of the visual and performing arts to teach and inspire, encouraging us all to engage openly with our world and each other. With such a thriving local artistic community and rich cultural heritage, Spier is excited about the future of South African art.

For more information, visit www.spier.co.za.      

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