South Africa’s top independent urban music festival is in its eighth year of existence featuring South Africa’s best bands, DJ’s and musicians.

The festival kicks off on July 18 from 18h00 at the Sipho Gumede Hall, BAT Centre with DJ Paperboy and Helge spinning the decks the whole night through.

The entertainment starts at 19h00 with Life Check Hip Hop sessions, followed by the South Jersey Pom Poms (20h00) then The Rising End (21h00); Gonzo Republic (22h00) and Tidal Waves (Jozi) at 23h00. Admission R40 before 21h00 (R50 after 21h00)

The festival then moves to K-Cap in Kwa Mashu on July 19, then to The Willowvale Hotel in Umbilo on July 23, then to the Wave House at Gateway on July 26.

More information from Matt Wilson on 079 396 6374 or email: matt@uprisingsfest.co.za

Booking is through Computicket nationwide. For more information, visit www.dowfestival.com and www.southfricaninvestmentgroup.com