Rocking the Daisies has teamed up with Johnnie Walker as title sponsor once again to give fans a taste of what to expect at this year’s edition which will be hosted from 6-8 October 2023 at Cloof Wine Estate, Darling and 8 October 2023 at SuperSport Park, Johannesburg.
Following the announcement of UK Grime and Hip-Hop artist Stormzy; Rocking the Daisies just added a whole lot more flavour with the addition of Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayra Starr and British pop band, The Vamps to their #JWxRTD 2023 line-up.
Rocking The Daisies teamed up with Soweto-born performance power-house Bontle Moloi – managed by STAY LOW Record and Management Label – popularly known as Bontle Modiselle to build excitement on social media about the imminent announcement of Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayra Starr.
A video with the text “South Africa, are you ready to dance like Bontle at Daisies this year?” was released on social media of the countries top dancer showing off her unrivalled choreography at the Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio, located at Hallmark House Hotel – both part of the Steyn Entertainment stable – to the soundtrack of Sability by Ayra Starr. A teaser for the public to interact with before formally confirming the TikTok sensation hours later.
The 20 year old Rush hit-maker started her career in fashion as a model at the age of 16, before going viral for doing covers on Instagram. In 2019, she posted her first original song, Toxic, on the social media platform and since then she has established a fresh and honest sound with lyricism that glides effortlessly between R&B, Afrobeats, Afrofunk, and neo-soul.
The release of her debut studio album in 2021 titled ‘19 & Dangerous’ achieved multiple number 1 hits, a number of unprecedented co-signs, and organic virality as she shared a stage with fellow Nigerian giant Burna Boy at his O2 Arena show in London. The Nigerian songstress has since performed at Coachella, collaborated with Wizkid, and has had her chart-topping single, “Rush,” off the deluxe edition of her debut album included onto former US president Barack Obama’s favourite music list of 2022!
Rocking The Daisies have certainly given South Africa a taste of what to expect at this year’s edition of #JWxRTD, and with the addition of Ayra Starr and The Vamps to the international roster – 2023 is sure to be packed with lots of flavour. Purchase your RTD tickets here so you don’t lose out on this major experience.
South Africa is seeing stars in the BEST WAY this October! 🤩
South Africa, welcome celestial being of note @ayrastarr to #JWxRTD! 💫
We’ll be RUSHING to the @Maybelline Station stage at #JWxRTD Cape Town this October, and @JohnnieWalkerSA Jungle in Jozi! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/ygkkjiZ7wZ
— Rocking the Daisies (@RockingTheDaisy) April 27, 2023
