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 BACK TO, BACK TO REALITY: SO SAID COTTON FEST


Looks like school is back in session, at least for everyone who has been patiently awaiting the return of COTTON FEST. Having taking a sabbatical last year because of the on-going pandemic, it is safe to say; the streets are calling and COTTON FEST 2022 is where the cool kids will be this coming March.

The 3rd annual Cotton Fest is set to take place in March 2022 in Newtown, Johannesburg. The theme for 2022 is "university and campus" and we have created our very own university of COTTON FEST campus, through which the festival will offer a multi-layered university campus experience including a concert, merchandise, cafeteria, sports area and even lockers for you to store, that that you find to heavy to carry around.

Known for merging both established and aspiring South African artists and creators, COTTON FEST not only showcases the diversities in music but it is also a bridge that closes a gap within the entertainment and local current movements.

 

Cotton Fest 2020

“Following the past 20 months that we have all lived through, we are humbled to be back yet again make an impact in the entertainment industry. With the huge support and backing from artists from around the country, we are ready to kickstart the road back to normality in a positive way, and get the Creator Economy going again” says founder Riky Rick

With graduation upon us at the University of COTTON FEST, the best of South African talent is expected to perform over 3 stages. The action-packed two-day festival returns to The Station in Newtown on the 19th & 20thMarch. The first stage which will be the, ‘’The COTTON STAGE’’; will feature headline and legacy artists. The second stage will be the, ‘’The Bettr STAGE’’, this will feature the New Wave of young talent. The third and final stage will be the ‘’The Jägermeister STAGE’’, will bring the best nights featuring House and Electronic talent, alongside some of the biggest names on the Amapiano scene right now.

In the sport area there will be half a basketball court for all the basketball fans who want to show off their Kobe skills, along with a skating ramp for skating enthusiasts. There will also be a fashion area where various merchandise hubs will stock up on unique pieces, limited branded fashion items and other sought of accessories. Food always brings life to the party, so a food court will be available, bringing huge variety of delectable options and several fully stocked bars positioned around the venue; with photo booths for all the content creators.

Although the world is slowly going back to normal, the pandemic is still in the midst of our lives and certain regulations need to be put in place in order to ensure the safety of the students of COTTON FEST. In line with current government regulations, tickets will be limited to 2000 per day. 
 

To ensure the safety of everyone attending the festival, ALL festival attendees – including all staff, partners and performing artists – will need one of the following to gain access into the venue:
 

  • Provide a personal fully vaccinated certificate (either printed or online)
  • Provide a negative PCR test, if only vaccinated with one dose, done within 48 hours of the festival (either printed or online)
  • Do an on-site Rapid Antigen Covid Test if you have not yet been vaccinated, which is available for R150 at the venue.
Cotton Fest 2020

Cotton Fest 2020

Tickets will be on sale at Webtickets and Pick 'n Pay outlets nationwide from Monday 31stJanuary. Options include:

  • R200 Early Bird - limited tickets available
  • R275 Day Pass
  • R500 Weekend Pass
  • R600 Merch bundle and day pass package 

 
This year, the University of Cotton Fest 2022 is proud to be in collaboration with Bettr.app - Africa’s first digital banking app for creators, by creators — and supported by lifestyle giant, PUMA and iconic Elixir brand Jägermeister.


COTTON FEST is  powered by YFM.

For more information

Cotton Fest Twitter 

Cotton Fest Instagram


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