The event took place at the beautiful, idylic Eagles Rest Resort which boats a perfect venue - White beaches, palm trees and a beach bar. Manager and director Karen Fagyas reports that it was exhausting, exhiliarating and a wonderful way to put Siavonga on the music map.
The Bongwe Barn and Rest House in Lusaka was also very involved in organising this innovative music fest and reported that Zambia's first world-class music festival featuring 15 of Zambia's top artists was attended by 1500 people and "the 1500 who made the effort to drive all the way to the Siavonga, who ate, who danced, who DRANK, who performed, who laughed, who fell over, who didn't sleep, who worked, who brought friends...YOU have all contributed in helping Bongwe Safaris, Eagles and Inzy create the very first Zambian festival! We made HISTORY! What a weekend!"+
The 2014 event was hosted by Bongwes Big Bush in Lusaka and drew crowds desite the weather which was rainy and damp, Some of the popular bands that played included Gangsofballet, Shadowclub and Cactus Agony.
Siavonga Music Festival 2015 produced three nights of throbbing live music with hardcore DJs taking the crowd through until the early morning. Windhoek Draught sponsored the event that saw a rocking times from new international artists and a return visit from Evicted. An epic event indeed!
Zambia is a friendly country and has a very different vibe to Zimbabwe or South Africa. If you love your music and are looking out for a different destination next Easter then keep an eye out for the 2016 Festival on Social media.
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