EXAMPLE AND DJ WIRE LIVE HEADLINE THE 5FM BIRTHDAY BASH

Get ready to party around the country in October at Hunters presents Example and DJ WIRE Live Summer Tour powered by 5FM in celebration of 5FM’s birthday.

Example (photo by Rankin)

The festivities start in Cape Town on October 4; Durban on October 5 and wrap in Johannesburg on October 6. Also featured are a host of 5FM’s favourite artists including Funky G, Goodluck, Euphonic, Poppy, DJ Fix, DJ Fresh, Roger Goode and C Live.

British superstar Example has notched up two UK No 1 singles (Changed The Way You Kiss Me and Stay Awake) and No 1 album (Playing in the Shadows). Chart success has translated into live success, and this year he sold-out a 14-date UK arena tour, played slots at Creamfields, T in the Park and V and became one of the most exciting live acts currently touring.

Live shows are key for Example. “My mission is to get everyone going mental. I base the success of my gigs on how bouncy the crowd is. I watched Faithless for years and have watched Nirvana headline Reading. They get crowds moshing. I want to recapture that energy.”

DJ Wire started his career playing on pirate radio station Freak FM. He is credited with playing an instrumental part in the formation of the “Grime” scene with the release of his seminal track Believe Me. In 2008 he teamed up with Chase and Status to set-up and run MTA Records. It was through Chase and Status he met Example. Wire produced several tracks for Example’s Won’t Go Quietly gold selling album and began touring and performing with him. In 2010 he presented his first multi genre mix CD The Playlist for Ministry of Sound with Example.

Hunters presents Example and DJ WIRE Live Summer Tour powered by 5FM itinerary and acts are as follows:

Cape Town:
Thursday October 4 Grand West Arena:  Nick Supply 6.30 to 7.30pm; PH Fat 7.30 to 8.30pm; Euphonik 8.30 to 9.30pm; Goodluck 9.30 to 10.30pm and Example and DJ Wire 10.30 to 11.30pm. Tickets cost between R215 and R375.

Durban
Friday October 5 Wavehouse: Funky G 6 to 7pm; Poppy 7 to 8pm; C Live 8 to 9pm; Euphonik 9 to 10pm; Goodluck 10 to 11pm and Example and DJ Wire 11 to midnight. Tickets cost between R215 and R375.

Johannesburg
Saturday October 6 Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown: Fix 7 to 8pm; C Live 8 to 9pm; DJ Fresh 9 to 10pm; Funky G 10 to 10.30pm; Example and DJ Wire 11 to midnight; Roger Goode 1 to 2am; Ryan Dent 2 to 3am and Funky G 3am to close. Tickets cost between R245 and R395.

Tickets are available at Shoprite Checkers as well as Computicket. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.