Rock On: Queue the mega gigs

Some of the world's biggest and best musical acts continue to flood across our borders next year. If you don't want to suffer biblical levels of Fomo, (Fear Of Missing Out), best get your tickets now.

Michael Buble

Chances are, if you don't like Michael Buble you also don't like small, furry animals and happiness in general.

The 30-something crooner has spent two decades seducing audiences with his Sinatra-esque charm and voice of whipped custard. If you don't like his music, take your significant other to a live performance and you'll be guaranteed a good time.

• Michael Buble will be in South Africa from March 17-22, www.computicket.com

Ultra music festival

If you own a glow stick and know what fist pumping is you have no excuse not to attend next year's edition. This year it featured Tiesto, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Alesso and other top international and local talent.

Next year's event promises to be no different with the lineup so far listing Armin Van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Axwell, Sebastien Ingrosso and Hardwell, with more to be announced.

• Ultra Music Festival in Cape Town on February 13 and Johannesburg on February 14, www.ultrasouthafrica.com

One Direction

If you take Justin Bieber, multiply him by five and give the clones British accents, you get this boy band. According to teenage girls, the coiffed pop sensations are the most important world event since Facebook allowed kids to block their parents.

If you want full control over any adolescents living in your house, wave these tickets in their faces and watch them dance to your tune.

• One Direction will be in South Africa from March 28 to April 1, www.computicket.com

Tyga and Schoolboy Q

Two of hip-hop's freshest faces will be jetting into Johannesburg for a night of punchlines, bass heavy beats and tattoos. Both rappers are part of the changing face of hip-hop and as such have amassed cult followings.

• Tyga and Schoolboy Q will be at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg on March 7, www.axecess.com

Passenger

The man behind the hit album All The Little Lights will grace South African shores to shower us in melancholy folk sounds that still somehow manage to bring smiles to dials.

• Passenger will be in South Africa from February 13-15, www.webtickets.co.za