Top acts to entertain Cape Town Met racegoers at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth

Ticket holders for the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met will have much more than just nail-biting horse racing and fabulous fashion to keep them entertained.

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Organisers for the event – which is happening on Saturday, 27 January at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth – have announced a line-up of live performances from top local musicians and guest DJs.
 
Throughout the day and night, there will be multiple artists on stage keeping up the party spirit.

Kicking things off at 12:00 at the Heineken Concert Terrace is Johannesburg-based DJ G-Force, who is a familiar name in South Africa’s electronic music scene.

He will be performing between the day’s races until 15:00.

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G-Force will be followed by The King’s Club band, which will play between races until 18:00.
 
The final act at the Heineken Concert Terrace before it transforms into the Official Heineken Silver Afterparty will be the race closing down ceremony, with a brass band set to round out the proceedings.
 
From 19:00, the party will ramp up with Cape Town live-electronic band GoodLuck, which has shared stages with some of the world’s top artists.

Then comes NV Funk, a Cape Town-born Gqom DJ who combines DJ’ing with playing live drums, for the ultimate live music experience.
 
Up next will be DJ Dean Fuel, who will be accompanied by Lee Thompson on the trumpet.

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Dean Fuel is described as “One of Cape Town’s hottest dance exports” while Thompson is an internationally acclaimed musician who has played in some of South Africa’s top rock bands.
 
From 21:15 to 22:00 fans will be treated to Karyendasoul, who will bring a fusion of electronic and African soundscapes and vocals to the afterparty. He has co-produced songs with some of South Africa’s top artists, including Zakes Bantwini and Kasongo for the 2021 hit “Osama”.
 
Bringing the Official Heineken Silver Afterparty to a close will be DJ Loyd and Sir Vincent, who will be on stage from 22:00 to 23:00. The electronic music duo, which hails from Cape Town, is one of the hottest names on the Cape Town entertainment scene. 

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Inspired by the resplendence of the fairest Cape, the theme of this year’s race – Cape Splendour – is a fusion of glamour, grace, and glory and a tribute to its rich history and the role it plays in the city’s sporting and social life. The day includes a spectacular fashion show presented by top SA fashion designer Gavin Rajah and eight other top designers, as well as a best-dressed man and woman competition, with cash prizes for the most spectacular ensemble.

There are various ticketing options available to guests, all offering different and exciting experiences.

Heineken Concert Terrace tickets include access to the Heineken cash bar and dedicated food trucks, live entertainment throughout the day, big screen showing all the racing action, and access to the Official Heineken Silver Afterparty. Tickets cost R750 per person.

The Racing Pavilion Package gives ticket holders access to prime seating, complimentary drinks until 18h00, snacks on arrival and lunch, access to the after-party, a dedicated bar and impeccable service. Groups of 2 – 20 people will receive dedicated seating and their own waiter.  Tickets are R4,200 per person.

Tickets for the Garden Picnic Area provide a haven within all the excitement. Ticket holders will be provided with a picnic box for 1 or 2 people, a complimentary bottle of bubbles, a dedicated cash bar and tote, a big screen to watch the racing and access to the after-party. Ticket prices are R2,950 per person or R5,500 per couple.

There are also General Access Unreserved Grandstand Tickets available, allowing grandstand views of the day’s racing action. These unreserved outdoor seats will offer easy access to Totes and a large variety of food and drink vendors, Tickets are R150 per person, and do not include access to the Official Heineken Silver Afterparty.

Strictly no under-18s are allowed at the event.