{"id":2660,"date":"2026-03-26T17:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:59:24","slug":"sunday-slowdown-brings-montreux-jazz-festival-franschhoek-into-the-heart-of-the-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/sunday-slowdown-brings-montreux-jazz-festival-franschhoek-into-the-heart-of-the-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Slowdown brings Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek into the heart of the village"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>An open celebration of music, community and connection &#8211; alongside a weekend of workshops shaping future talent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Franschhoek, South Africa: <\/em>After a packed weekend of music, across its two mains stages, the inaugural\u00a0Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek\u00a0will gently draw to a close, the energy will shift &#8211; not into silence, but into something slower, warmer and deeply rooted in place.<\/p>\n<p>On\u00a0Sunday, 29 March, the festival opens itself fully to the village with the\u00a0Sunday Slowdown\u00a0&#8211; an un-ticketed, open-access celebration of more music, culture and community unfolding along the Montreux Mile in Franschhoek.<\/p>\n<p>From late morning, the streets will come alive with a series of live pop-up performances, vinyl sessions and choral moments, inviting boble and joyfully shared.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Village alive with music<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Sunday Slowdown features a rich and diverse line-up of artists, reflecting the spirit of collaboration and discovery that defines this festival:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sima Mashazi &amp; Nick Turner Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>The Rivertones<\/li>\n<li>Nomadic Orchestra<\/li>\n<li>Major Voices Choir<\/li>\n<li>Albert Frost<\/li>\n<li>Uncorked Academy Band<\/li>\n<li>Melorie Jane Quintet<\/li>\n<li>Sinothando Arts &amp; Culture Choir<\/li>\n<li>Shen FM + Lee Thomson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding to the atmosphere, vinyl culture continues to make its mark with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ Fred Spider\u00a0(a long-time Montreux favourite)<\/li>\n<li>DJ Protectionspel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these performances will create a\u00a0living soundtrack across the village, where audiences can wander, discover and connect &#8211; from spontaneous dance moments to intimate listening experiences.<\/p>\n<p><em>More than a festival: A space to learn and share<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Running alongside the main programme on\u00a0Friday and Saturday, a series of\u00a0workshops and conversations\u00a0will take place at the\u00a0Franschhoek Town Hall within the Jazz Village precinct, offering audiences and aspiring musicians, rare access to artists, ideas and creative exchange.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the legacy of this living festival, organisers have also made it possible for young musicians to experience the main festival, further adding to their education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Programme Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12:30<\/strong> &#8211; Official festival poster signing by artist, Sam Nhlengethwa<\/li>\n<li><strong>13:30<\/strong> &#8211; Mo T<\/li>\n<li><strong>14:45<\/strong> &#8211; Robert Glasper in conversation with Bokani Dyer and DJ Kenzhero<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>12:00<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Sam Nhlengethwa signs posters for collectors (only 50 signed copies in existence)<\/li>\n<li><strong>12<\/strong>:<strong>30<\/strong> \u2013 Spotify \u2013 artists masterclass<\/li>\n<li><strong>13:30<\/strong> &#8211; A couch conversation with Matt Hansen<\/li>\n<li><strong>15:00<\/strong> &#8211; Celebrating 100 years, Gallo Music will amp up the sound and invite you into their world of music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage with\u00a0artists, curators and industry voices, exploring everything from creative process and musical evolution to the broader cultural context of the festival.<\/p>\n<p><em>A festival that extends beyond the stage<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While the main stages pause on Sunday, the\u00a0Jazz Village precinct remains open, with food, wine, markets, sidewalk caf\u00e9s, and gathering spaces continuing to welcome visitors.\u00a0 Some of the valley\u2019s notable vignerons will offer a Wine Down tasting experience (small surcharge applies).<\/p>\n<p>For the discerning palate, these are some of the special wines to look forward to:<br \/>\nAnthonij Rupert, Boekenhoutskloof, Great Heart, Holden Manz, La Motte, Leeu Passant, Mel Wines, Rickety Bridge, Rupert &amp; Rothschild, Terre Paisible and Wildeberg.<\/p>\n<p>With Franschhoek\u2019s legendary hospitality as its backdrop, the Sunday Slowdown becomes a\u00a0moment of connection\u00a0&#8211; where music settles into the streets, conversations linger, and the festival becomes part of the everyday life of Franschhoek.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a reflection of Montreux\u2019s deeper philosophy: that music is not only performed, but\u00a0shared, lived and experienced together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open to All<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sunday Slowdown is\u00a0open to the public, inviting everyone &#8211; from dedicated festivalgoers to curious visitors &#8211; to be part of this closing chapter.<\/p>\n<p>From global stages to village streets, Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek ends not with a finale, but with a\u00a0collective exhale &#8211; a reminder of the power of music to bring people together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An open celebration of music, community and connection &#8211; 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