Cape Town is gearing up for a mighty gospel music showcase as the legendary MTN Joyous Celebration comes to town this weekend.
The multi-award winning group will be doing their annual show at GrandWest on Saturday, 29 June, following the release of their 23rd album in the Mother City in December.
Band leader, Pastor Jabu Hlongwane says as always, they will be going all out.
“We’re about to pack the Grand Arena in Grandwest,” he says.
Cape Town GrandWest, will you join us to celebrate this achievement with us on the 29th of June? #MTNJoyous23 #MTNJCinTheMotherCity pic.twitter.com/cdcIR8mBxB
— Joyous Celebration (@JoyousSA) June 3, 2019
“JC is known to be big, everything we do is big, so we always go for bigger and better than before. We are equally excited that Cape Town has responded in a positive way for the last few years of us coming here.
“After our last visit in December, we promised Cape Town the best, so here we are with a special honour of sharing our latest SAMA awards with you.”
SPECTACULAR: 35 singers and 10-piece band on stage. Photo: Supplied.
Joyous Celebration (JC) scooped three statues at the SAMAs in the gospel genre, as Best-Selling Artist; Best Selling DVD and SAMRO/CAPASSO Best Selling Digital Artist.
JC has been in existence for 25 years and has a massive 70 members in total.
The Cape Town show will be driven by two young talented music directors, Mnqobi Nxumalo and Siphiwe Ngcobo.
LEADER: Pastor Hlongwane. Photo: Supplied.
There are 35 singers in the choir and 10 band members, while the rest of the crew is made of technical, PR and wardrobe teams.
“Our team is huge and so we have already started arriving in Cape Town in parts,” says Pastor Jabu.
“I will arrive the Thursday before the show, but first need to find my favourite Cape Town delight, fish and chips, before the show can begin,” he jokes.
MILESTONE: Joyous Celebration release their 23rd album. Photo: Supplied.
He adds: “We are deeply humbled by the support we get from our fans which has seen us grow as a group year on year.
“We encourage them to wear comfortable clothing because there will be a great deal of dance, praise and worship at the show.”
Cape Town, dont be a Mabena and get left behind. This is your last weekend to Get your tickets.
Few tickets are available at Computicket Shoprite and Checkers from R180 #MTNJoyous23 #MTNJCinTheMotherCity
— Joyous Celebration (@JoyousSA) June 22, 2019
Tickets are available at Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers starting from R180.