OCEAN SUMMER VIBES SET TO DELIVER ALL-NIGHT MUSIC EXPERIENCE AT RIDERS RANCH

By Nonophile Khumalo

MBABANE – Music lovers can look forward to an all-night entertainment experience when Ocean Cuisine Restaurant & Lounge presents Ocean Summer Vibes at Riders Ranch in Sidvokodvo on Saturday, 24 October, with performances scheduled from midday until 6am on Sunday.

The event will bring together an exciting mix of Eswatini and South African artists and DJs, offering a diverse musical experience spanning amapiano, hip-hop and other popular sounds as the summer entertainment season gains momentum.

Speaking about the upcoming event, coordinator Sbu said Ocean Summer Vibes was designed to bring music lovers together for an extended celebration of music, social interaction and summer entertainment.

The line-up features an array of performers, including Tasha, L Keys, Paris, Mdura, The Bishop, DJ Cup, Hapkoo, Cnatra, Lady Zee, Bisto, Artwork Sounds, Twenty 11, Bandora, Pcee, DJ Mbo, Zulu D, Kelvin Momo, Danny Devs, DJ Black, Blxckie, DJ Maphorisa, Dlalla Captain, Sbu De Drum DJ, Sweet Shandis, Thatohatihi, Lady Gee, Uncle Karly and Shauzy.

The diverse line-up is expected to keep the energy going throughout the day and into the early hours of Sunday, bringing together different musical styles and audiences under one event.

Riders Ranch will provide the setting for the outdoor experience, allowing attendees to enjoy hours of entertainment while socialising with friends and fellow music enthusiasts.

Students are among the key audiences targeted by the organisers, who have introduced a special ticket offer priced at E200, available from 16 to 21 October.

To promote the event directly to the student market, Ocean Cuisine is conducting campus activations at tertiary institutions across the country. The campaign includes visits to Kwaluseni Campus, Botho University, SANU, William Pitcher College, LIMKO, Christian University, ECOT, IDM, VOCTIM and Luyengo.

The activations are intended to create awareness of the event and encourage student participation in the summer celebration.

Beyond entertainment, Ocean Summer Vibes also presents an opportunity to draw visitors to Sidvokodvo, with increased activity potentially benefiting local transport operators, food vendors and other hospitality businesses.

The event is powered by Castle Lite and Eswatini Beverages, with MojaTicket and Carrot Tickets supporting ticketing.

Ocean Summer Vibes takes place on Saturday, 24 October, at Riders Ranch in Sidvokodvo. Gates open at noon, with entertainment continuing until 6am on Sunday, 25 October.