Jesse Clegg live in George

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26 December 2024

Fancourt

8pm

Jesse Clegg is a platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter with five SAMA (South African Music Award) nominations. He has released multiple chart-topping radio singles. His albums include When I Wake Up (2008), Life on Mars - a collaboration with Grammy-winning Canadian producer David Bottrill (2011) – and Things Unseen (2016). Since 2016, he has consistently released charting singles every year with Grammy-winning US producer Tim Pagnotta, which will be forming his upcoming fourth album

recorded in Los Angeles and New York.

Jesse's extensive touring in South Africa, as well as shows in the US and UK, including performances at the famous Isle of Wight Festival and Radio City Music Hall, in New York City, has solidified his reputation as a captivating and dynamic live performer. He's been the main support act for several international tours including Joan Armatrading, Daughtry,and Imagine Dragons.

Further, Jesse Clegg has collaborated with a premium list of artists including Shekhinah, WALK THE MOON, Msaki, Kentphonik, Autumn Rowe and DJ Kent.

Jesse Clegg's most popular singles include Let It Burn, Speed of Light, Waiting on the Outcome, Today, Use Me, Breathing (featuring Shekinah), and recently Called to Hear Your Voice. Clegg also featured and co-wrote the hit single Fire In Your House by US pop group WALK THE MOON.

Jesse shared the stage with his father, Johnny Clegg, in 2016 and they subsequently performed three world tours together. In 2018, Jesse cowrote and executive produced his father's final album, 'King of Time'.

Jesse's commitment to using music as a platform for positive change is showcased with his role as an official ambassador for the Nelson Mandela 46664 foundation.