Stage is set for posh Durban July MyZA

Mafikizolo. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal

This weekend the city of Durban will be transformed into a hive of activity for the horsey set, but equally for the entertainment industry – it’s about high fashion, elegance, fine cuisine and being seen in all the right places.

Entertainment writer, Zwelakhe Shangase, has put together what the five major luxurious marquees – which have all attracted hoards of celebrities, socialites and fashionistas – are offering.

MTV Eagle Air

MTV and Fish Eagle are looking to be first at the finish line with their spectacular Eagle Air themed village. They will combine futuristic glam with cool comfort and hot entertainment.

Organisers have roped in some of South Africa’s popular entertainers – DJs Speedsta, Shimza and Black Coffee. Other artists include Black Motion, Professor, Dr Malinga, the popular duo Vetkuk and Mahoota, Liquideep, and Mafikizolo.

Miller Boomtown

Miller – supported by VUZU TV and 5FM – is celebrating a decade in the business this year and it has pulled out the big guns for its celebratory weekend with a not-to-be-missed performance by award-winning US rapper 2Chainz.

Live on the decks will be 5FM’s Euphonik, Channel O’s Ms Cosmo, Milkshake, Fix and Rob Forbes.

Loliwe Marquee – KwaZulu-Natal Tourism

More than 200 high-profile celebrities, dignitaries, government officials and business investors will be travelling to the event on the Loliwe Train, KwaZulu-Natal’s first tourism train.

Lifestyle Oasis

The Proudly Durban Lifestyle Oasis village promises race goers no less than posh style and exclusivity. Entertainment will be provided by music sensations Zakes Bantwini, Donald, Teargas and the Kalawa Jazzmee crew among others.

MetroFM – City of Durban

The largest national urban station in South Africa, with listeners in excess of 6 million, MetroFM has partnered with DJ Tira’s Afrotainment, as well as the City of Durban, to ensure guests have the time of their lives.

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