Brace yourselves as Cotton Festival returns for its highly anticipated 5th edition, set to unfold at the Old Station in Newtown on April 6th, 2024. Embodying the theme #VoteCottonFest, this year’s edition evolves beyond a conventional festival – it emerges as a dynamic lifestyle movement where attendees actively mold culture through music, art, sport, and lifestyle choices, celebrating the convergence of individuality.

Prepare for an extraordinary experience as we unveil phase 1 of the lineup featuring:

  • A-REECE
  • ASVNTE
  • ASARATIII
  • ATMOS BLAQ + CITIZEN DEEP
  • BABYLOWSK1
  • CHLEY
  • DIOR SANTANA
  • EEQUE
  • EMTEE
  • FOCALISTIC
  • GGOLDIE
  • GOLDMAX
  • DJ HARVEY
  • HORID THE MESSIAH
  • LEEMCKRAZY
  • LILNOSEBLEEDD
  • MAGLERA DOE BOY
  • MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ
  • MAJORSTEEZ
  • MELLOW & SLEAZY
  • K1LLBRADY
  • KANE KEID
  • KINDLYNXSH
  • KMAT
  • QWELLERS
  • SCUMIE
  • SINNAMATIC
  • SJAVA
  • SUCCESS
  • TMAN XPRESS
  • DJ TSHEGU
  • YUMBS
  • DJ YURI
  • ZEE NXUMALO
  • DJ ZINHLE
  • AND MANY MORE
The finest talents South Africa has to offer across three dynamic stages.

Join us in uncovering the rising stars of the new wave in youth culture through our Open Mic Finale. Dates are as follows:

  • Cape Town, The Waiting Room: March 14th from 18h00 till 21h00
  • Durban, Drop Kick Murphy: March 15th from 18h00 till 21h00
  • Johannesburg, Flame Studio, Blue Room Con Hill: March 16th from 17h00 till 20h00

Witness the emergence of fresh voices, fashion and talents from each city. Winners for all three cities will be announced on our social media platforms on the 17th of March.

University of Cotton Fest is thrilled to receive your ballots on the 6th of April, actively participating in shaping the future of youth culture. #Cottonfest #VoteCottonFest #Votemusic #Votefashion #Votelifestyle #Voteart

Cast your vote by securing your spot here for this immersive lifestyle experience as well as at Pick n Pay and Webtickets:

  • ​R200 Early Bird Tickets (limited availability)
  • R300 General Admission (limited availability)

Stay tuned for more information.

We Never Die. We Multiply.

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