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Quinton Rusero
AWARD-WINNING Zim Hip Hop star Shone is hosting his own musical festival in Harare on December 27.
Shone won the Best Alternative and Best Collaboration awards at this year’s Zim Hip Hop awards.
He is now planning his own musical festival titled ‘Shone Inspire Music Festival’ and it is set for next week at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale.
Shone Inspire music festival is going to be a massive show because they have blended in different guest performers including the most popular, upcoming and underrated artists.
There will be 22 guest performers, including DJs.
This shows that the festival is going to be a vibrant and lively one.
Artists set to perform are Nutty O, Delroy Shewe, Poptain, Nyasha David, Bling 4, Young Gemini, King 98, Young Fantan, Leo Magozz, 216 Whiskey, Xiba, Mr Shegu, Mr Attention, OCD, Mr Moreni, Ris Monteez, Kayflow, Mula Nation and African Wine.
The show will also have different Djs on rotation, including Dj Fujee, Mc Tatts and Tatenda LXA.
Tickets are available online at flippintickets.co.zw. Physical tickets are also available at Axecure Sneakers along First Street.
Ordinary tickets are going for US$10 and VIP tickets for US$20.
It appears many fans are happy that Shone and his team have cemented their brand this year.
Shone recently released an Extended Playlist titled ‘Love & Trap,’ which has gained significant recognition and was received well by the market.
Shone’s manager, Magic Wacho, told H-Metro:
‘’We are expecting it to be a big festival.
‘’The Inspire Music Festival reflects on Shone’s incredible journey from the ghetto to performing in front of 80 000 people with Coldplay.
‘’The festival’s message is that anything is possible – if you are ready to embrace it.
‘’Join us at 7Arts Theatre where creativity meets passion and every note tells a story.
‘’Lets cultivate a new generation that uplifts and empowers each other because music inspires, uplifts and connects us all.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter