23 April 2007
A GREAT FESTIVAL IN NEWCASTLE
The Vodacom Winter Festival will kick off on 25 April, with something for everyone.
The Festival organisers are preparing for a record number of visitors this year. Sanlam and SABC2 are the sponsors of the schools programme, which is expected to be attended by 14 000 children - an all-time high ! Takalani Sesami en Dub will make sure that the children are entertained on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Festival programme will once again make provision for the young and the old, with a Fun Fair, Ice Rink, and Flower & Art exhibition in the Chubb Hall sponsored by Car Track and Nashua, and great excitement in the Standard Bank Agricultural Arena.
In addition to the more than 400 exhibitors, visitors can look forward to the activities in the Century Casino Arena. From Wednesday to Saturday evening high-quality entertainment will be presented.
Mr and Miss Vodacom Winter Festival will be crowned on Wednesday evening and on Thursday there will be a Lotus FM Bhangra. At 2 o'clock on Friday, 27 April, there will be a performance by the well-known singer Bok van Blerk, followed by our own "Leeuloop" with Robbie Wessels and a performance by the well-known group Watershed later that evening. Saturday will provide great excitement with a Netcare 082911 hostage drama, a visit by "7de Laan" actors, and a Super Star Reunion with Shaun Tait, Nadine and Dozi.
On Saturday there will be a Fireworks display and pet owners are requested to contact their local vet with regard to treatment to prevent their animals from becoming stressed during the fireworks the display starting at 8 o ‘ clock the evening.
Starting Thursday evening, Vodacom will be giving away airtime to the total value of R20 000, so make sure you attend every performance to stand a chance of winning some of this airtime.
Says Alberts Breed, Managing Executive, Vodacom Kwazulu – Natal Region : “Newcastle is the prime spot for many major sports competitions, conferences and events in this region. The festival could not be hosted in a more beautiful setting or by a more enthusiastic community. This is Vodacom’s fourth consecutive year sponsoring this event which is organised by members of the community for the community and we’re very excited to yet again be part of the Festival”
The Winter Festival is an important contributor to economic growth in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal region and as a main sponsor, Vodacom is honoured to be able to give back to the communities in which we operate.
Continues Breed, “Vodacom is privileged to not only be able to support local musicians and artists scheduled to make guest appearances during the week, but also to be able to contribute to the economic growth and development of small and medium-sized businesses in the area.
“The Winter Festival is very close to Vodacom’s heart and we encourage everyone to attend this jam-packed event with a wide range of exciting activities and entertainment for everyone”, concludes Breed.
23 April 2007
MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR
The 2007 Vodacom Winter Festival -
Let the countdown begin!
As winter slowly creeps in, it can only mean one thing – the Vodacom Winter Festival is just around the corner!
Last year’s festival saw the highest number of visitors recorded. With over 450 quality exhibitors expected to participate this year, the 2007 Vodacom Winter Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!
“Newcastle is the prime spot for many major sports competitions, conferences and events in this region. The festival could not be hosted in a more beautiful setting or by a more enthusiastic community. This is Vodacom’s fourth consecutive year sponsoring this event which is organised by members of the community for the community and we’re very excited to yet again, be part of the Festival”, says Alberts Breed, Managing Executive, KwaZulu Natal Region.
The Winter Festival is key to economic growth in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal region and as a main sponsor Vodacom is honoured to be able to give back to the communities in which we operate in.
Continues Breed, “Vodacom is privileged to not only be able to support local musicians and artists scheduled to make guest appearances during the week, but also to be able to contribute to the economic growth and development of small and medium businesses in the area.
“This initiative lies very close to Vodacom’s heart and we encourage everyone to come and spend a full week jam packed with a wide range of exciting activities and entertainment for everyone”, concludes Breed.
