In 2023, the Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty, Griza Enterprises and leading local promoter Showtime Management \u2013 designed to usher in each new year with a symphony of hope \u2013 brought the soulful Gregory Porter to South Africa. In 2024, R&B star Lalah Hathaway was the star attraction. And in January 2025, British hitmakers Soul II Soul are heading to Johannesburg to perform in a one night-only celebration of reggae, R&B and neo-soul at 5pm on 01 February 2025. The concert was originally to be held at the Kromdraai Impact Hub but will now be staged at the Montecasino Outdoor Events Area, creating a mini festival environment and taking fans back to the late Eighties and early Nineties and the sweet grooves and good moods that made the outfit\u2019s name. Montecasino is now Liberty\u2019s venue of choice to host their annual An Intimate Evening concert series. Tickets are currently on sale at showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za at a cost of R895.<\/p>\n
Soul II Soul is much more than a band. They started out as what was then known as a \u2018sound system\u2019 \u2013 DJs and audio engineers creating grooves and moods for parties in late-Eighties London. Then their profile went through the roof after they released the classic singles \u201cKeep On Movin\u2019\u201d and the huge hit \u201cBack To Life (However Do You Want Me)\u201d \u2013 Number one in both the US and the UK \u2013 in 1989.<\/p>\n
\u201cBack To Life\u201d was nominated for an American Music Award, a Brit Award and an Ivor Novello Award and won the 1990 Grammy Award for \u201cBest R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal\u201d. In their eclectic fusion of a handful of different music genres, Soul II Soul offers a unique composition of conscious sound and lyrically inspiring hip hop, all laced with a reggae groove.<\/p>\n
DJ, producer and fashion entrepreneur Jazzie B is the only remaining member of the band\u2019s first incarnation and was awarded an OBE for Service to Music in 2008. Soul II Soul\u2019s slogan, \u201cA happy face, a thumpin\u2019 bass, for a lovin\u2019 race\u201d neatly ties up the collective\u2019s ethos, and experiencing that joie de vivre in an intimate festival space is sure to be a precious memory for all who attend.<\/p>\n
\u201cContinuing our highly successful partnership with Liberty, we are delighted to bring Soul II Soul to South Africa as part of the Liberty presents \u2018An Intimate Evening\u2019 concert series,\u201d says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management. \u201cThis 2025 concert will be an outdoor celebration that will thrill music-lovers in a new festival setting at Montecasino\u2019s Outdoor Event Area.\u201d<\/p>\n
“At Liberty, we\u2019re proud to stand with South Africans in every moment, from navigating life\u2019s challenges to celebrating its joys. The \u2018An Intimate Evening\u2019 concert series reflects our commitment to creating shared experiences that bring us closer together,\u201d says Marees Bostander, Head of Brand Strategy and Sponsorships at Liberty. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Soul II Soul to Johannesburg, offering audiences a unique opportunity to relive timeless classics and celebrate the power of music in connecting us all.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u200bMake sure you don\u2019t miss out on the Liberty \u201cAn Intimate Evening\u201d concert on 18 January 2025. Tickets are on sale at showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za.<\/p>\n
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TOUR INFORMATION<\/p>\n
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JOHANNESBURG: Montecasino Outdoor Events Area<\/p>\n
Saturday, 01 February 2025, 5pm<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: R895<\/p>\n
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BOOKINGS: showtime.co.za and webtickets.co.za or at your nearest Pick \u2018n Pay retail store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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