{"id":1156,"date":"2025-03-18T14:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:07:59","slug":"journey-to-jazz-2025-greet-meet-programme-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/journey-to-jazz-2025-greet-meet-programme-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey to Jazz 2025: Greet &#038; Meet Programme Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Bringing people together through art, craft and kindness to create connections that matter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prince Albert, 18 March 2025 <\/em>\u2013\u00a0The Journey to Jazz (J2J) festival returns to the heart of the Karoo in May, and alongside the stellar musical performances, this year\u2019s\u00a0Greet &amp; Meet Programme\u00a0offers festivalgoers a\u00a0unique and immersive\u00a0experience of Prince Albert\u2019s rich cultural and natural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>More than just a jazz festival,\u00a0Journey to Jazz\u00a0celebrates\u00a0community, creativity, and connection. The\u00a0Greet &amp; Meet Programme\u00a0is designed to bring visitors closer to the\u00a0soul of Prince Albert, offering interactive experiences ranging from\u00a0nature walks and mindful drawing sessions to ghost tours, yoga, and stargazing. Some events will be\u00a0<strong>f<\/strong>ree of charge, while others will have a\u00a0small participation fee, with a\u00a0percentage of proceeds supporting the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), an initiative that uplifts local youth and social development projects, and who are the brains behind the Journey to Jazz experience.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for all\u00a0<strong>Greet &amp; Meet<\/strong>\u00a0events are available via\u00a0<strong>Quicket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>A town that comes together, stays together<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Prince Albert is more than just the backdrop for\u00a0Journey to Jazz\u2014it is the\u00a0heartbeat of the festival. Every year, the town\u00a0rallies together to create an unforgettable experience, welcoming artists, visitors, and music lovers into its warm embrace.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Journey to Jazz is not just about music; it\u2019s about people. It\u2019s about the meeting of hearts, minds, and stories. This town doesn\u2019t just host a festival\u2014it lives it,&#8221;\u00a0says Brenda Sisane, J2J\u2019s creative director.<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0J2J\u00a0providing a platform for musicians and local artisans, entrepreneurs and youth skills transfer, the festival continues to\u00a0build capacity for tomorrow\u2014offering opportunities for\u00a0learning, collaboration, and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n<p><em>Phenomenal experiences, phenomenal line-up<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>While the world-class\u00a0musical line-up\u00a0promises to be one of the best yet, the\u00a0Greet &amp; Meet Programme\u00a0enhances the festival experience with unforgettable\u00a0activities for all ages and interests, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drawing with Mindfulness\u00a0\u2013 A reflective workshop to deepen your creativity through mindful sketching led by Rebecca Haysom.<\/li>\n<li>Wolwekraal Conservation Walks\u00a0\u2013 Explore the Karoo\u2019s unique ecosystem with expert-led walks through breathtaking landscapes.<\/li>\n<li>Swartberg Mountain Walks \u2013 Follow the Dorps River along the lower reaches of the Swartberg Pass. It includes an introduction to the spectacular folded mountains, to the design and construction of this famous pass in the late 1800s, and close examination of the indigenous plants including some well-known horticultural, medicinal, edible and aromatic species.<\/li>\n<li>Ghost Walk\u00a0\u2013 Discover Prince Albert\u2019s rich history through the\u00a0stories of those who never left with Ailsa, the Story Weaver!<\/li>\n<li>Yoga &amp; Pilates Sessions\u00a0\u2013 Unwind and recharge with sunrise yoga or a refreshing Pilates session.<\/li>\n<li>Cycling with Young Development Riders\u00a0\u2013 For the more energetic and athletic adventure seeker, a chance to ride with local cycling talent while exploring\u00a0Prince Albert\u2019s scenic trails. (These are not usually open to public access, so this is great for all bikers looking for a new adventure)<\/li>\n<li>Stargazing at The Yellow House\u00a0\u2013 Experience the magic of the Karoo night sky with an expert-led astronomy session by Wim Filmalter of FilmStar Astronomy.<\/li>\n<li>Film Screenings &amp; Book Talks\u00a0\u2013 Engage with thought-provoking storytelling through the screening of RIEL and a RIELRITME Book Talk, with the authors and filmmakers of these acclaimed properties that seek to preserve Indigenous folk and riel music through transcriptions, translations, and historical context. This will be in Afrikaans.<\/li>\n<li>Also on the reel is a special screening of the Botterblom Collection.\u00a0 A short documentary that looks at the making of Frances v.H Mohair\u2019s 2024 tapestry celebration of everyday experiences of the people who collectively make up Prince Albert and get to call it home.<\/li>\n<li>Brood op Botterblom \u2013 as a continuation of the beat of this community, there will be a pop-up food and drinks market for those attending masterclasses at the PACT centre.\u00a0 Enjoy local lekkergoed.<\/li>\n<li>Ceramics &amp; Gallery Tours\u00a0\u2013 Dive into the creative heart of Prince Albert with hands-on workshops and art gallery visits with the likes of the Frances v.H Mohair women-led textile studio, designing a bespoke ceramic soap dish with Karin TerBlanche or stroll and see local artists works in the Prince Albert Gallery.<\/li>\n<li>Museum &amp; Witblitz Tasting\u00a0\u2013 Step back in time at the Fransie Pienaar Museum and sample traditional Karoo Witblitz (and perhaps even a J2J signature cocktail\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And much more, which includes a special free sunrise performance by Siya Makuzeni as she heralds the official start to the music weekend at 06H30 on 1 May 2025 \u2013 see website for details. Plus, there will be a host of exciting masterclasses, exhibitions and collaborative art projects with local youth and artisans throughout the festival.\u00a0 Stay tuned for news on these including a very special item\u2026<\/p>\n<p>With so many\u00a0unique experiences already to choose from, the\u00a0Journey to Jazz 2025 Greet &amp; Meet Programme\u00a0is set to\u00a0deepen the connection between visitors, artists, and the local community. Whether you\u2019re drawn to the\u00a0music, the history, or the natural beauty of the Karoo, this festival offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Journey to Jazz 2025\u00a0takes place in\u00a0Prince Albert from 1 \u2013 4 May 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Secure your tickets for Greet &amp; Meet events now on Quicket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing people together through art, craft and kindness to create connections that matter Prince Albert, 18 March 2025 \u2013\u00a0The Journey to Jazz (J2J) festival returns to the heart of the Karoo in May, and alongside the stellar musical performances, this year\u2019s\u00a0Greet &amp; Meet Programme\u00a0offers festivalgoers a\u00a0unique and immersive\u00a0experience of Prince Albert\u2019s rich cultural and natural &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[337],"class_list":["type-post","category-info","tag-prince-albert","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1156"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1157,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1156\/revisions\/1157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}