Lanseer die nuwe jaar met The Rockets
Taalmonument vier 2023 se somer met sultans van sang
Wat is ’n Januarie sonder die beroemde en geliefde The Rockets by die ikoniese Taalmonument op die Paarlberg? As jy nog nie dié energieke popgroep in lewende lywe aanskou het nie, is Saterdag, 28 Januarie 2023, ’n aand wat jy nie kan misloop nie; as jy hulle reeds ken, is geen aanmoediging nodig nie. Hul konsert is boonop deels ten bate van die Laat ons Lees!-geletterheidsprojek vir kinders, dus besoekers word versoek om enige nuwe of tweedehandse kinderboeke te skenk.
The Rockets is meer as net ’n groep; dis inderdaad ’n musikale instelling. Hulle het al meer as 3 miljoen kilometer gereis en voor miljoene aanhangers opgetree, en gaan voort om plaaslike sowel as internasionale verhoë aan die brand te sing met hul kleurryke, kompromislose en energieke optredes. Die groep is al met onder meer ’n Ghoema-toekenning vereer en hul uitverkoopte vertoning om hul 50ste verjaardag te vier het ’n SAFTA-toekenning vir die beste musiekproduksie ontvang.
The Rockets het al die talle CD’s die lig laat sien en is ou bekendes op menige radiostasie – die liedjies van hul jongste Afrikaanse album, Sonskyn, word ook gereeld gehoor. Oud en jonk is mal oor Jerry Watt, Manuel Losper, Donovan Dyers, Vinashco Williams en Carlos Griffin se strelende stemme wat musiek van die verlede tot die hede tot harmonieuse lewe bring.
Die vertoning begin om 20:00 in die Tuinteater op die sagte grasperk aan die voet van die monument – net betyds vir ’n pragtige sononder en maanopkoms. Besoekers kan enige tyd tussen 17:00 en 22:00 kom piekniek hou en die monument, ’n simboolgelaaide beeldhouwerk sonder weerga, besigtig. Gaste word aangemoedig om die omgewing te verken en het ook toegang tot veilige parkering, ’n pendeldiens, buitelug-speletjies, speelparke asook tydelike uitstallings. Helaas word geen honde of vure toegelaat nie.
Gaste is welkom om hul eie pieknieks en drankies (geen glas) te bring of vooraf ’n piekniekmandjie by Die Suikerkan via 082 216 2510/082 856 1871 of info@diesuikerkan.co.za te bestel – hierdie koffiewinkel sal ook verversings tydens die geleentheid verkoop. Onthou warm klere, ’n kombers of kussing en flits.
Kaartjies, wat na verwagting snel gaan uitverkoop, is vooraf by Computicket en die Taalmonument teen R120 vir volwassenes en R100 vir pensioenarisse, studente & kinders onder 13 jaar beskikbaar. As daar enige oor is, sal dit vanaf 17:00 by die hek self verkoop word. Meer oor The Rockets by rockets.co.za.
Vir meer inligting oor al die ander opwindende geleenthede, konserte en kursusse by die Taalmonument en Taalmuseum, skakel 021 872 3441/863 0543, besoek taalmonument.co.za of volg hulle op Facebook. Die webtuiste bied boonop virtuele toere van die monument en museum, inligting in ses tale oor die simboliek van die Taalmonument asook baie interessante artikels oor Afrikaans, veeltaligheid en die instelling se verlede, hede en toekoms. Daar is voorts heelwat bronne vir skool- en navorsingsprojekte. Jaarpermitte kos slegs R120 vir individue of R220 per gesin, wat toegang tot alle Volmaanpieknieks insluit. Die koffiewinkel bied daagliks heerlike kos en pragtige vergesigte, kontak hulle via diesuikerkan.co.za of 082 216 2510.
Launch the new year with The Rockets
Taalmonument celebrates 2023’s summer with the sultans of song
What is January without the famous and beloved The Rockets at the iconic Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain? If you have not yet witnessed this energetic pop group in person, then Saturday, 28 January 2023, is a night not to be missed; if you already know them, no encouragement is needed. Furthermore, their concert is partly in aid of the Let’s Read! literacy project for children, and visitors are asked to donate any new or second-hand children’s books.
The Rockets are more than just a group; they’re indeed a musical institution. They have travelled in excess of 3 million kilometres performing before millions of fans, and they continue to set both local and international stages alight with their colourful, uncompromising and energetic performances.
The group has been honoured with amongst others a Ghoema Award, and their sold-out 50th Anniversary show received a SAFTA award for the Best Music Show Production.
The Rockets have many a CD under their belts and are old acquaintances on radio stations - the songs of their latest Afrikaans album, Sonskyn, are also regularly heard. Old and young love Jerry Watt, Manuel Losper, Donovan Dyers, Vinashco Williams en Carlos Griffin’s soothing voices that bring music from past to present to harmonious life.
The show commences at 20:00 in the Garden Theatre on the soft lawn at the foot of the monument – just in time for a stunning sunset and moonrise. Guests can come anytime between 17:00 and 22:00, and have a look at the monument which is an exceptional, symbol-laden sculpture. Visitors are welcome to explore the scenic surroundings via footpaths, and have access to secure parking, a shuttle service, outdoor games, playgrounds as well as temporary exhibitions. Unfortunately, no dogs or fires are allowed.
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and drinks (no glass) or to order picnic baskets in advance at Die Suikerkan via 082 216 2510/082 856 1871 or info@diesuikerkan.co.za - this coffee shop will also sell refreshments during the event. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or cushion and torch.
Tickets, which are expected to sell out quickly, are available at Computicket and the Taalmonument at R120 for adults R100 for pensioners, students & children under 13. If there are any left, they will on sale at the gate from 17:00. More on The Rockets at rockets.co.za.
For more information on all the other exciting events, concerts and courses at the Taalmonument, call 021 872 3441/863 0543, visit taalmonument.co.za or follow them on Facebook. The website also offers virtual tours of the monument and museum, information in six languages on the symbolism of the Taalmonument as well as many interesting articles on Afrikaans, multilingualism and the institution’s past, present and future. There are also many resources for school and research projects. Annual permits are available at only R120 for individuals or R220 per family, which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics. The coffee shop offers delicious food and beautiful views daily, contact them via diesuikerkan.co.za or of 082 216 2510.