Night Embassy JHB Ambassadors exploring new directions in nightlife culture in November and December residencies
Queertopia By Other Village People to feature Moonchild Sanelly, DBN Gogo, Nonku Phiri, Buhlebendalo and many more on 18-20 November at Con Hill.
BY CityLife Arts Writer
Night Embassy Johannesburg by Jägermeister is a residency programme centred around ‘Freiraum’, a space for unbridled self-expression and unlimited creativity. From 12th November to 4th December, the Night Embassy Ambassadors Unmuted., Other Village People, Kombonation and Dormant Youth will be exploring new directions in nightlife culture through curated events in Joburg.
These Night Embassy Ambassadors will take over some of the iconic locations in the city to make their boldest nightlife visions come to life. On 11th December 2021, following the residency weeks, Night Embassy will close out with a big underground party in Johannesburg.
Other Village People, made up of event producer and DJ Andiswa Dlamini (AN.D) as well as cultural worker and curator Kefiloe Siwisa, present Queertopia at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein from 18th to 20th of November. Their three-day lineup includes DBN Gogo, Moonchild Sanelly, Nonku Phiri and Buhlebendalo, amongst others.
About the event Dlamini says,”Queertopia is a reimagining of a country, a new world order that normalises and celebrates our differences as if it’s always been that way.” Siwisa adds, “The people are the centre of Queertopia. Imagine what the world would feel like if it were designed by and for queer communities?”
Tickets are available on: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1508992208
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UNMUTED’s show details
Main Residency Name: Unmute the City
Dates: 12th – 14th November 2021
Venue: Carfax,
39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113
Tickets: R100 per day, R250 for a 3 day pass.
Other Village People Show details
Main Residency Name: Queertopia
Dates: 18th – 20th November 2021
Venue: Constitution Hill,
11 Kotze St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Tickets: R100 per day, R250 for a 3 day pass.
Kombonation Show details
Main Residency Name: Kaofela Kaofela
Dates: 26th – 28th November 2021
Venue: White House,
Msimanga St, Meadowlands East Zone 5, Meadowlands East, Soweto, 1852
Tickets: R50 per day, R150 for a 3 day pass.
Dormant Youth Show details
Main Residency Name: Groove Biennale
Dates: 1st – 4th December 2021
Venue: Megalo, Alexandra
57 4th St, Marlboro, Sandton, 2063
Tickets: R100 per day, R250 for a 3 day pass.
Speaking Jägermeister South Africa’s Culture and Experiential Marketing Manager Bea Theron says. “Each residency will be tailored to the experience of its participants. With educational lectures, hands-on workshops and expert guidance to help cultivate their career in music, the arts, and events onwards, the programme aims to equip each Ambassador with the inspiration, technical know-how and practical support to transform their creative practice and progress Johannesburg’s nightlife. Under the curatorial direction of each Ambassador, Night Embassy will also be a public showcase of their work, putting them in charge of a day-to-night programme with collaborators and mediums of their choice.
The Ambassadors have been given a blank canvas to explore their chosen topics and concepts with the support of the Night Embassy Creative Board, made up of five renowned figures known for their contributions to South Africa’s arts, events and music culture. Board members include veteran event producer, business strategist and venue owner Theresho Selesho; designer, artist and creative director extraordinaire Jana Hamman; LGBTQI pioneer, DJ and content creator Lelowhatsgood; skate scene champion and filmmaker Day Marumo and amapiano centred talent management agency owner Thuli Keupzz.