3 & 4 July
31 July, 1 Aug
21 & 22 August

A bite-sized music festival-series of intimate performances by a diverse range of outstanding local musicians – some well-known, and others ‘under the radar’ – in cosy, intimate settings. Three winter weekends, featuring a total of over 30 musicians. Each weekend has a completely different line-up (see details below).

Audiences will embark on a journey of sonic exploration as they sample three diverse musical acts, each paired with one of Spier’s award-winning Creative Block wines, in some of Spier’s most atmospheric spaces. The evening culminates in a rousing concert.

The concept of The Routes of Sound plays on the words routes and roots: the paths to musical discovery you'll follow, and the joy of enjoying music in its most elemental form: unplugged and up-close.

We suggest booking an early meal at Veld Restaurant at the Spier Hotel to settle in beforehand. Dress warmly and bring comfortable walking shoes for strolling between venues.

WEEKEND LINE-UPS:

3 + 4 July:
Tubatsi Moloi, Cheyenne Hill, Mickey ‘Like the Mouse’ Struwick, Chosi with Nkosinathi Matomela, Ntu2ko, and Magé Troskie.

The Big Band: Nkosenathi Koela, Jonno Sweetman, Nomapostile and Uviwe Caso.

31 July + 1 August:
Muneyi, RFKI + CJ Bergh, MANA + Gabriel Sieff, Karla von Solmes, Jonny Smith, and Akeeda. 

The Big Band: Mishy Kope.

21 + 22 August:
Sky Dlala, Deadman’s Dungarees (Hugo Veldsman + Kino), Maya Grey, Xhanti Nokwali, Hayley Jade, and Vuyisani Mkwambi.

The Big Band: Lungiswa Plaatjies, Reza Khota, Sean Sanby and Jonno Sweetman.

The Yellowwoods Lounge, Spier Wine Farm, R310

19.30 - 22:00