Yes!
March 31st 2012 is the day we are all
awaiting. Big names lined up for the Maun
International Poetry Festival 2012. For only P200, you will get the crème de la crème of poetry. The local list
includes; Mandisa Mabuthoe, Tshipa,
Barong Seboni, Psycho Cydd, Moroka Moreri, Juby Peacock, Vygos, Ngwao Putswa
(Tsikitsiki), Berry Heart, Dredd X, Mista Poke, Prikath, Slash the Don,
Ntirelang Berman, Keabonye, Tautona, King Philosopher, Mr T, Prophet Caribbean
Weed, Messenger. There also will be the musical side of it and we bring you
some of Botswana’s finest musicians. The legendary folk guitarists Stika Sola and the jazz icon Kabo Leburu..
On the international we have; Upmost (Zimbabwe) Black Star
(South Africa), Corazon (USA), Blackpearl (Zimbabwe), Miss Quote (Jamaica), Prince Shapiro (South Africa). The list
doesn’t end here. Keep watching this space – and buy your ticket soon, lest
they run out quickly.
Ticket sale points to be announced soon. In the
meantime, you can book your tickets at (+267)
73597356 or (+267) 74404968.
The festival is split in two sections – the preliminary
show and the main show. The Pre-Show will start at 10am until 1pm. This part of
the festival will be a showcase of the upcoming talent. It will be a grand
finale to the Poetavango Interschool Poetry
Slam. Students from different secondary schools (governments, private and special
needs) will recite powerful poetry in front of a panel of adjudicators. Other
performers for the main show will also grace this stage. Ticket price for the
show is only P30. However, those who
buy the P200 ticket for the main show will have FREE access to the pre show! What
a bonus!
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
Names of our sponsors and donors to be posted here
soon.
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