Leading Deep House DJ Coming to Kenya for Buckaroo Festival
One of the world’s leading deep house music producers and DJs, Charl Chaka will be in the country towards the end of this week for the 2012 edition of the ‘Journey to Eden’. The festival primarily celebrates the love for Electronic Dance Music as well as embracing it’s core ethic: a Peace, Love, Unity and Respect culture.
This year the festival will be celebrating the beauty and architectural scenery in Nairobi by night and by day as indicated in its theme: ‘EMERGE+N+SEE NRBI’
The Buckaroo Festival, which is an annual two-day kite festival where kite flying is appreciated as a form of art & leisure activity, is the first event in the 6-month ‘Journey to Eden’ feature.
The Kenya Forset Service on Kiambu Road has been selected as the venue because organizers say it will help them execute the themed festival over the two days with ease.
‘As our tradition dictates we will be offering you a little more to bargain for with a complete festive package designed to ensure that you have a vivid festive experience. One of our main attractions will be kite displays housed in our distinct dance floor set ups; “Colored Flight” by night & the customized ” Kite Museum” by day,’ say the organizers.
The night will be equipped by state of the art sounds, lighting and mind blowing visuals all in an attempt to appreciate the new age hippie culture.
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC POLICY
Non stop 18 HOURS of nothing but the various artistic sub groups of Electronic Dance Music with the festival serving as a milestone for the festival’s first headlining international act coming all the way from Dubai, CHARL CHAKA.
Having headlined international festivals such as CreamFields Dubai, Charl has soared effortlessly into the international dance music scene, having shared the spotlight with legendary heavyweights such as Fatboy Slim and Pete Tong.
Also featuring in the event will be in-house producers and disc jockeys along with other invited local acts. Here’s a brief outline of what the programme will be like:
DAY 1. Sat 14TH JULY:
Arena: “Coloured Flight”
Ken Roots 1800HRS-1930HRS
[Big Room House]
BPM Kenya: 1930HRS-2130HRS
[Progressive House & Trance]
MDMA: 2130HRS-2230HRS
[Progressive House & Big Room House]
Belak: 2230HRS – 0000HRS
[Progressive House & Trance]
HEADLINING ACT
Charl Chaka: 0000HRS-0200HRS
[House]
Jitsu: 0200HRS-0330HRS
[Trance]
Mzuka: 0330HRS-0500HRS
[Electro & Moombahton]
Mecenaryman: 0500HRS-0630HRS
[Drum & Base]
DAY 2. Sun 15TH JULY:
Guahira: 0630HRS-0800
[Dub-Reggae]
L.A. Dave: 0800HRS-1000HRS
[NuDisco & Deep House]
HEADLINING ACT
Large Gang 1030HRS-1200HRS
[African Pop – Live Performance]
TICKETS & MERCHANDISE
EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Advance tickets will be available online & at selected outlet stores around Kenya at KSH 1250/=
-Every Early Bird Ticket comes with ONE BEER on entry.
OWL TICKETS
Gate tickets will be on sale on entry at KSH 2500/=
GOLDEN BIRD TICKETS
VIP tickets will be available online & at selected outlet stores around Kenya at KSH 5000/=
-VIP tickets are inclusive of reserved parking & access to the VIP lounge & services
BAR TREATS & STANDS
1.Bar Treats
There willl be two HAPPY HOUR sessions running from 10PM-12AM & 10AM-12PM. Bar products will be sold at discount prices during these sessions.
The VIP guests will be treated to a ‘TOUR THE WORLD BAR’ selling drinks from the world over at ridiculous give away prices.
2.Stands
There will be various established food stands & brands set up to cater to some of your various needs & leisure activities.
We will also have a secluded kite flying area, guests are encouraged to try out the experience.
DRESS CODE
Come in bright hippie colours to match the festive feel. Glow paints & tribal artworks on your body will also suite the culture.
Guests are encouraged to tag along a kite to match the festival theme.
EMERGE+N+SEE NRBI
Official Buckaroo Festival Event Page on Facebook
For more information and updates, checkout:
@BuckarooNRBI on Twitter
Buckaroo Festival on Facebook
