This Saturday, Glastonfurry will be putting on a day of multi-genre music performances in support of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. Hosted in The Armchair Theatre in Observatory, this will be the second charity festival run under the Glastonfurry name.
The previous event brought in R21 000, with R13 500 (64%) donated straight to the SPCA. And that is excluding the R10 000 worth of dog food donations collected during the event! The rest of the funds were spent on fixed costs and then split between the artists, some of whom put their cut right back into the donation pot.
The festival will be bringing together a diverse lineup of talented artists, united by their love of animals and a desire to support the tireless work of the SPCA. The music kicks off at 15:00 with the psychedelic boere-punk of Karel Bester en die Kraaines Band, and will be closed out by afro-jazz 7-piece Kujenga. But there’s plenty of reason to head through early, with a day market kicking off at 13:00.
Have a peak at the lineup:
In this stormy season, it’s worth remembering that The Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s work goes far beyond the shelter and adoption of cats and dogs. Their services include an animal hospital, mobile clinics, wildlife rescue, farmyard and horse care, an education department, and a welfare inspection unit.
“From the CEO to the people who clean, the caliber of human beings that work for the SPCA astound me and give me hope in the human race,” Brig Stanford of the Blurry Lips tells us. Brig worked as a freelance photographer and content creator for the SPCA for four years. This inspired her to combine her passion for the non-profit with her love of music by teaming up with Marius Vercuiel to organise the Glastonfurry events.
Local musician Jak Tomas tells us he grew up with rescues and saw first-hand the importance of the SPCA. “Being a part of this event is a way for me to show my support and help raise awareness for their unbelievable work,” he tells us.
“It’s a big responsibility that I hold as an artist to bring awareness to causes that I believe in”, Giuliette Price explains.
Juan Smit of The Stone Cherries adds, “Each of us in the band have a deep love and appreciation for nature and by extension animals. So playing in support of an organisation that is as passionate and dedicated to actually helping animals as the SPCA is, it was a no-brainer.”
Don’t miss this chance to catch a day and night of great music, all in support of a great cause. You can grab tickets online for R120, or buy at the door for a little bit more. For those in search of something heavier, a Glastonfury (one ‘R’, get it?) with a metal act lineup will be held on 2 November 2024.
