Jazz is well and alive in the Bay - the MOSSEL Bay!
A huge crowd rocked up to support their favourite musos at the Bravo Lounge on Sunday eve where five local bands auditioned for a spot at the third MosJazz Festival to be held from 28 November to 2 December 2019.
Henrico de Jongh of the popular Mossel Bay jazz band Ocean Breeze that was chosen to perform at the third MosJazz Festival later this year. Photo: Sharlton Groenewald.
The venue at the Garden Route Casino was jampacked and people had to queue outside as it quickly filled up after the first jazz sounds reverberated throughout the building. Five bands from the Southern Cape region came to strut their jazzy stuff to compete for an opportunity to perform at the third MosJazz festival.
South African superstar singer Jarrad Rickets was a surprise performer with the popular local band GMinor.
Clarence Ford, executive director of Camissa Solutions who hosts MosJazz, was impressed and said they were happy with the local talent on display at the auditions.
“We have seen some excellent progress in the standard of music during the past three years. It is clear that the local bands are working hard at developing their craft.”
“Mossel Bay is the right place for the biggest Beach Jazz Festival on the African Continent. Bring your swimming trunks and prepare for a stage in the sea, warm seawater, and one of the most temperate climates on earth. Did you know Mossel Bay compares to Hawai on the weather front?"
The first artists to perform at the third MosJazz festival were also announced on Sunday night - Jarrad Rickets, Jimmy Dludlu, Kurt Darren, Salome, Claire Phillips, Signature SA, Allistair Izobel, Late Final, Sons of Sellassie, Ocean Breeze, DONVINO (Make it Funky), GMinor, Leslie Kleinsmith, Ernie Smith, N2, Lee Stagg, Brent Krus and MORE. The names of more artists will be released in July.
A close-up of Caleb Daniels of the local band GMinor who will be performing at the third MosJazz festival later this year. Photo: Sharlton Groenewald
Campsites and weekend passes are selling fast. Camp by the sea and walk to the stage. Campsites exclusively from De Bakke Santos Resort, Mossel Bay on 044 690 3760. The festival takes place from Thursday 28th November to Monday 2nd December 2019. Prepare to be Inspired!
Lovetta Bolters, Camissa’s CEO, thanked the locals for their continued support and said without the support of the public, municipality and local businesses MosJazz cannot happen.
Lovetta Bolters and Clarence Ford of Camissa Solutions in jazzy spirit with their media man Andrew Koopman and friends. (More photos on our Facebook page):
https://web.facebook.com/mosselbayontheline/posts/2425798640984722?
“We are here to build long-lasting relationships with all role players, particularly the entrepreneurs, and job creation is a big focus for us.
“That is why we will be back here in September with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to offer entrepreneurship classes. Imagine the next port engineer comes from the local community!”
Two local bands, Ocean Breeze and GMinor, are already included in the lineup for MosJazz. Ford said Camissa Solutions are the biggest investor in local talent in the Western Cape except for the government.
The popular Mossel Bay group Ocean Breeze in action.
“We will continue to promote local bands and music and afford them the opportunity to share the stage with more established South African and international musicians. That would help them to expand their musical horizon.”
Videographer Dexter Brinkhuis capturing the music and magic . . . Photo: Sharlton Groenewald.
Forms for campsites for the 3rd edition of MosJazz Festival are available now from De Bakke Santos Resort exclusively. Call 044 690 3760, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or get more information at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mosjazz/
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Campsite prices for 4 nights - R5400 for 6 people and 2 cars and includes access to the festival.
It is R7200 for 8 people and 3 cars and includes access to the festival.
Jazz lovers enjoying the music and ambience at Sunday night's successful launch and auditions for the third MosJazz Festival.
More photos on our Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/mosselbayontheline/posts/2425798640984722?_
Also, check our previous posts / photos of the MosJazz Festival:
- MosJazz Festival 2019 - Bigger and Better than ever
- TOP ARTISTS SET MOSJAZZ APART
- JazzTastic! Second MosJazz Festival yet another HIT and ♫ all that jazz ♫ for Mossel Bay
- Third MOSJAZZ Festival to rock Mossel Bay in November 2019 - huge discounts for early bookings!
- Clarence Ford, executive producer of the MossJazz Festival writes: