The Fan Fest will be open daily between 11am and 11pm and the entertainment line-up will include headline acts, as well as talented emerging artists from throughout Cape Town. All music tastes will be catered for from jazz to rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, reggae, dance, and traditional African music.
Popular Afro-Jazz musician Jimmy Dludlu will perform at the opening of the tournament on 11 June.
Visitors to the Fan Fest can also expect to see performances by the likes of Goldfish, R&B award-winning artist Loyiso, jazz artist Robbie Jansen and Friends, the urban-pop group Gang of Instrumentals, pop and R&B artist Danny K, dance and pop outfit The Rockets and bands Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, Flat Stanley and the Flash Republic.
Joining the headline acts on stage will be the finalists from a talent search conducted at GrandWest's Grand Arena earlier this month. The judges finally selected 60 to represent the city.
Over and above watching live bands and talented young performers, visitors can also expect to see top DJs and a world-class laser light display. Various days will also be themed to reflect different countries and occasions, such as Youth Day on 16 June. Details will be released shortly.
Food and refreshment kiosks will offer a taste of traditional Cape Town as well as perennial favourites. Snacks, as well as hot and cold drinks will be on offer and wine and beer will be available for sale to visitors over the age of 18.
The Fan Fest has a 25 000 capacity and minors under 14 will have to be accompanied by adults.
