The Atteridgeville thirteenth Annual Cooler Boxing Day Music Competition is again in full swing after a two-year break because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scores of small companies and artists took benefit of this annual occasion that acquired underway on Monday afternoon and runs till the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The occasion is a three way partnership with the Division of Sports activities, Arts and Tradition.
The three way partnership with the Division of Sports activities, Arts and Tradition, has in line with the organisers created about 300 momentary jobs for locals, with meals, catering and ushering for company being the primary duties.
Fulufhelo Mudau, a mom of 4, had employed eight youths to help her with cooking on the stadium the place the occasion occurred.
“I’ve kids in a non-public college. I managed to pay for his or her college charges. And I’ve been cooking at this occasion for the 5 years.”
Patrons, principally youths, introduced their loaded cooler bins, camp chairs, gazebos and legitimate tickets to entry the occasion venue. Some had been there to sit back with buddies whereas others got here to observe their favourite artists carry out.
“It’s my first cooler field as effectively. That’s why I really feel it’s gonna be the occasion of the 12 months up to now. The gentleman subsequent to me invited me. So it’s an honour,” say one of many individuals who attended the occasion.
“We’re right here to see our favourite artist,” says one other.
Over 10 000 patrons attended this spectacular Cooler Boxing Day occasion.
One of many organizers Tebatso Kiewiet says, “It’s a music competition and about 10 000 individuals (have attended). So principally, a number of artists performing; Scorpion King, Casper Nyovest, Thato Soul, 25K, A lot Tos, Safe and now we have a basic bar and yeah.”
He’s over the moon that COVID-19 has declined, permitting the occasion to happen with none strict circumstances, besides the safety.
Atteridgeville Annual Cooler Boxing Day Music Competition returns: