Marimba Jam Festival 2023

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Marimba Jam Festival 2023: Where Music Unites and Ignites the Soul!

Marimba Jam, an award-winning organisation presents the 7th annual Marimba Jam Festival on 16 September at 19:00 at the CTICC, Cape Town, with theme, "The Music That Moves Us". Audiences will be in for a treat as, Zolani Mahola, a South African singer, actress, storyteller and world-renowned inspiration speaker, will be making a special appearance on the night. 

In celebration of Heritage Month, the Marimba Jam Festival will use the power of music to not only unite the people but also serve as a bridge for communities in the Cape.

Marimba Jam brings together over 400 students from 20 diverse schools in Cape Town breaking barriers of colour, creed, and background. The festival focuses on music education and is a catalyst of transformation, empowering youth to experience professional stages.

The festival's impact extends beyond the evening as the funds that are raised contribute towards the Rising Stars Outreach Programme, that provides free marimba band classes to historically marginalized schools. Marimba Jam also offers professional training and development opportunities and employment to youth who matriculate from their programmes. They have impacted and contributed to the lives of over 1500 youth in the last 7 years.

The collective will also amplify their mission to break the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba ensemble in 2024.

Audiences can expect to be taken on a musical journey through the ages with modern day hits, nostalgic classics and a touch of traditional song and dance.

Don't miss the chance to be front and centre at this sensational showcase, as talented young stars take the stage and leave you spellbound!

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:

Camps Bay High School

Elkanah House High School

Elkanah House Senior Preparatory

Gardens Commercial High School

Green School South Africa

Livingstone High School

Michael Oak Waldorf High School

Michael Oak Waldorf Junior School

Mitchell's Plain High School

Oakhurst Girls' Primary School

Ned Doman High School

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard

Reddam House Constantia College

Reddam House Constantia Preparatory

Rustenburg Girls' Junior School

Sibelius High School

South African College Schools (SACS)

Springfield Convent Senior School

Springfield Convent Junior School

Wittebome High School

Wynberg Girls' High School

Wynberg Girls' Junior School

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