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One of the most successful pop groups to ever come out of South Africa

11 October 2022 by Alan

Summer is here so head out to the beautiful Hex River valley for a weekend break and while you are there, catch one of South Africa’s best-loved bands, The Rockets, live at the SunBet Sports Bar at Golden Valley on Saturday, 19 November 2022 from 9pm.

The Rockets are one of the most successful pop groups to ever come out of South Africa and were recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ghoemas.

Concertgoers can look forward to enjoying a range of genres such as Pop, R&B and Rock.

Over the past 20 years The Rockets have completed more than 30 international trips which have included numerous performances in Australia, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, Seychelles, Morocco to name a few.

Tickets start at R100 and can be booked through goldenvalleyinfo@suninternational.com or by calling 023 348 7200.

An iconic SA band, one night only, SunBet Sports Bar, 19 November 2022

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: Saturday, 19 November 2022
  • Show Time: Show starts at 21h00
  • Cost: Tickets start are R100 and can be booked through goldenvalleyinfo@suninternational.com or 023 348 7200
  • Venue: SunBet Sports Bar, Golden Valley – Between Brandwag and Roux Roads, Worcester, 6880

The Rockets are one of the most successful pop groups to ever come out of South Africa.

They were recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ghoemas. Their 50th Anniversary sold out show at Grand West Arena in Cape Town also received a SAFTA award for Best Music Show production.

They have 3 South African Music Award nominations under their belt, namely, “Best Pop Performance”, “Best Contemporary Dance Performance” and “Beste Pop Album” categories.

The Rockets have supported many international acts in South Africa. These include Usher, Ronan Keating, Will Young, Patrizio Buanne, Alicia Keys, P.Diddy, Eddy Grant, Luther Vandross, The Spice Girls, Wet Wet Wet, Billy Ocean, The O’Jays and many others.

They have also performed at many other prestigious events in South Africa, including amongst others: The Staying Alive Aids concert at Greenpoint stadium filmed by MTV and watched by an estimated audience of 2 billion, Unite of the Stars, the massive “Concerts in the Park” held at Ellis Park, “KKNK, “Rand Show”, The Jazzathon, The Richtersveld Land Claim Celebration, Taliep Petersen Tribute show at Grand West Arena, and many more.

The Rockets have had a long and successful recording career releasing many singles, maxi-singles, albums, CD’s and DVD’s that together, have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Their music has featured prominently on most of the Radio Station charts in Southern Africa and many have held the no.1 spot.

THE ROCKETS Are more than just a group; they’re a musical institution! The Rockets have travelled in excess of 3 million kilometres performing before millions of fans, and they continue to set both local and international stages alight with their colourful, uncompromising and energetic performances.

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