THE VODACOM DURBAN JULY

Welcome to the high-life... a 72-hour party

The Vodacom Durban July gallops into Durban for 72 hours of non-stop entertainment and fun. It’s one of the country’s biggest events which include a jam-packed weekend line-up of horseracing, entertainment and high fashion.

And for a few hundred special guests and competition winners, the Vodacom Durban July is not just one day at the races but rather 72 hours of luxury. Whisked onto planes from across the country, chauffer driven to their hotels in Durban, pampered at a Friday night pre-party before being treated to a day at the races in their own VIP enclosure in the paddocks – with hair and make up being provide, waiters on call, DJs on the decks and trackside viewing.

The special Vodacom Durban July edition of the not-to-be-missed Vodacom Unlimited Experience takes place in the biggest marquee at the Greyville racecourse on Saturday, July 7.

Black Coffee will return with a new take on AfricaRising, which debuted at the Vodacom Unlimited Experience last year, by performing with a virtual orchestra (who appear on high resolution screens surrounding the stage) conducted by Brendan Jury, and an unbeatable line-up of Soulistic vocalists including Bucie, Thiwe, Soulstar, Zano and Zakes Bantwini.

Arno Carstens will also be appearing with the virtual orchestra to perform some of his best loved hits and material from his new album.  Don’t be surprised if the proximity of these two diverse artists results in unexpected collaborations.

VIPS with access to the enclosure will also be entertained by rising Afro House star Culoe De Song and House Afrika’s DJ Strat3gy.

Throughout the day, the space will be used as a lounge with DJs with Channel O Bassment residents DJ Pierre Pressure and DJ Andy X mixing music videos on the big screens.

High profile guests from around the country will be attending including Jo-Ann Strauss and TV personality Claire Mawisa.

Says Mawisa: “The words Vodacom Durban July instantly makes me think of luxury and opulence. The one thing we all have in common is that we all want to live well and enjoy the finer things in life. The Vodacom Durban July always delivers with regards to spectacular fashion, the build-up to the final race and the parties.”

Enzo Scarcella, Managing Executive - Marketing at Vodacom says: “We are delighted to be associated with Africa’s greatest horseracing event. It’s a perfect mix of racing, style and entertainment; and there’s something for everyone at what is a glittering extravaganza and a highlight on this country’s social calendar.”

And while green may not be the colour chosen by the majority of fashionistas on the day, it will be making a significant appearance at this year’s Vodacom Durban July.
A horse – made entirely from old cell phones  - pays tribute to both the equines at the event and to the title sponsor of the prestigious race while also getting across the message that, in order for our earth to survive, we have to recycle.

For more details on the Vodacom Durban July:

http://www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-official-Vodacom-Durban-July/