Rema joins Kendrick Lamar as headliners for SA’s ‘Hey Neighbour’ festival

13 October 2023 - 07:00
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Rema has been announced as headliner for 'Hey Neighbour'.
Rema has been announced as headliner for 'Hey Neighbour'.
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The countdown to the debut of what could become South Africa's biggest lifestyle festival, Hey Neighbour, has officially begun with an international hitmaker, Nigerian born Rema, announced as the newest addition to the impressive line-up. 

The festival is scheduled to run from December 8 to 10 at the Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria.

Rema joins the line-up alongside legendary South African acts Mafikizolo, Prime Circle, Zakes Bantwini, Black Motion and Desmond and the Tutus. 

Local favourites Mörda, Kelvin Momo and DJ Zinhle have the decks on lock alongside curated live performances from Sho Madjozi, Elaine and Jamie-Lee Sexton.

For the hip-hop heads, BLXCKIE, Youngsta CPT and A-Reece will hold it down alongside newcomer Real Dan Duminy and Uncle Partytime on the ones and twos.

Representing one of the biggest trending genres around the world, amapiano royalty TXC, Daliwonga, Young Stunna, Tyler ICU and Major League will be repping for the Yanos generation. 

UK rock superstars Nothing But Thieves have also been confirmed along with thriving local alternative acts Majozi, Jeremy Loops, Monark, Max Hurrell and the Plastics. 

Heineken® has officially stepped in as the headline partner to elevate the highly anticipated festival.

“Celebrating 150 years with a festival of this magnitude only seems fitting in the spirit of Mzansi. We are elevating the celebrations with this partnership by allowing everyone to enjoy good times with Heineken®, one way or another,” said Marcel Swain, marketing manager at Heineken® Beverages

Hey Neighbour also has brand partners joining, including Netflix, Axe, KitKat, Coke Studio and Play.

Weekend tickets start at R3,899 for general access and R4,999 for the VIP experience.

For more on the festival click here. 



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