@BacktothecitySA Freedom Day Festival 2014

The festival is currently in its 8^th year, having attracted a patronage of  17 000 in the recent past. Target for this year 20 000. Back To The City has become an iconic day nationwide, as it is the biggest outlet and platform for the Hip Hop community. Consequently, making it one of the biggest cultural experiences in Africa

STANDARD FEATURES

- 3 Stages  - 20 Emcees - 1 Surprise International Act  - 12 DJs - Basketball Court - 12 Graffiti Crews  - Hip Hop Summit - Street Fashion  - Dance Crews - Game On: Fifa13 Challenge - Bmxers -10k Challenge: Upcoming rappers and producers - Skaters - Paid In Full- Rap Battles - Beatboxers - A bigger beer garden - A Trade Village - A Game Zone - A Chill Zone

NEW ADDITIONS 
- 4 Comedians - Vote to win: raffle competition-> cash prize - Live draw: stand to win Presidential Cards and accommodation - Helicopter rides  - Family reunion- #bttc moment picture competition

Competitions

First up is the 10K Challenge, which is aimed at giving upcoming artists and producers a platform at the festival. We have received 800+ entries in 14 days. 

Please note that registrations will end25th February.

Entry steps are outlined via www.backtothecityfestival.com

Stalls

Only 30 stalls will be made available at the festival. Dimensions are 4m x 3m. 10 food and 20 clothing/merchandise. Please note that stalls are sold on a first come first serve basis. Send booking requests to info@ritualmediagroup.co.za

Tickets

#bttc2014 general tickets are R60 till the 15th March. Outlets are OST Newtown, Dope Store Johannesburg CBD & Thesis Soweto.
Ticket breakdown is available via http://mad.ly/c36874

Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at Two International Madiba Tributes

The multi-award winning globally renowned Soweto Gospel Choir has been invited to perform at two separate international Nelson Mandela-tributes in February and March of this year. The first performance will take place on the 13th of February in New York, with Morgan Freeman and former American President Bill Clinton. The other will take place on the 3rd of March at Westminster Abbey in London, alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu amongst others.
 
On February 13th, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and CultureHorde will host a tribute concert in honour of Nelson Mandela - celebrating his life and legacy, and the 20th anniversary of democratic freedom in South Africa. Morgan Freeman and South African radio and TV personality Gareth Cliff will host this incredible evening, taking the audience through the life and times of Mr. Nelson Mandela.
 
Dramatic readings from the original transcripts of Mr. Mandela's letters, speeches, and personal writings will be performed by Morgan Freeman. These readings will be accompanied by the world-famous Soweto Gospel Choir, who will fill the cathedral with songs that honor Mandela's life and vision. This spectacular 24-person choir has performed with Bono, John Legend, Celine Dion, Robert Plant, and many others.
 
Finally, President Bill Clinton will give a special tribute speech to Nelson Mandela and the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, celebrating Mr. Mandela's life and all that has been accomplished in South Africa in the twenty years since democracy was realised. All of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Nelson Mandela Foundation's Centre for Memory.
 
The second tribute is set to be quite unique as it's unusual for a foreign citizen to be honoured with a national memorial service at Westminster Abbey, London. Reports have suggested that the Queen asked for this because she could not attend his funeral. The Queen was "deeply saddened" by the passing of Mister Mandela as they formed a close friendship over the years.
 
There was a service at the Abbey to give thanks for democracy in South Africa after the election in 1994. Madiba also paid a visit long before he became president. The memorial service was due to take place in February, but has been rescheduled for the 3rd of March. That is so that President Zuma can attend; Archbishop Desmond Tutu is also expected, and of course…the Soweto Gospel Choir.
 
"Universal Music is very proud to be associated with an act of international caliber, such as Soweto Gospel Choir, and we are proud to celebrate Madiba's legacy along with the world," says Pino Di Benedetto, Marketing Director of Universal Music South Africa.
 
For more information on Soweto Gospel Choir please see the biography attached or visit their website at http://www.sowetogospelchoir.com/
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