Celebrate the joy of the season under a starlit African sky, as choir song rings out alongside the rich, warm resonance of brass bands. Continuing the V&A Waterfront’s summer celebration of music and dance, the property will host a Choral and Brass Festival at the outdoor Amphitheatre daily between Saturday, 15 to Sunday 23 December.

First up will be the celebrated South African National Youth Orchestra (SANYO) on Saturday 15 December between 16h45 and 18h00

Also on 15 December, between 18h00 and 19h00, the LG Factor will entertain audiences with contemporary music.  They will perform original compositions by their leader Lwanda Gogwana, as well as those of musical legends Moses Molelekwa, Miriam Makeba, Roy Hargrove, Hugh Masekela, Lira and Jill Scott.

South African band ISO will perform a combination of dance, rock, pop and indie genre’s on Sunday 16 December between 16h00 to 17h00.  The band released their new album ‘Piece by Piece’ in September 2012. From 18h00 to 19h00 Simba Saini and Afristorm will introduce the rhythm of Africa to the Day of Reconciliation.  The four brothers, who hail from KweKwe, Zimbabwe will perform original compositions and popular Zimbabwean tunes.

On Monday, 17 December the popular Gugulethu Tenors will entertain the crowd between 18h00 and 19h00.  The Tenors combine a contemporary African element to traditional opera.

On Tuesday, 18 December between 18h00 and 19h00 drummers and pipers from the Cape Town Highlanders regiment will prove why military tattoo’s the world over are so popular for the colour and ceremonial splendour they bring to an event.

The talented youngsters who comprise the Omega Brass Ensemble will delight visitors on Wednesday, 19 December between 18h00 and 19h00with their skill with brass and percussion instruments.

The V&A Waterfront is the most spectacular venue for a New Year celebration. It will also be the most exciting.  At the outdoor Amphitheatre is the venue for a free party, the festivities will begin at 19h00 and run through to 02h00 with a combination of world-class DJs and live performances from authentic Latin American band Group Tren Latino, afro-soul songstress Mtkika Afrique and cover band The Black Ties who will get the party pumping.

While at the V&A Market on the Wharf, the fun will start at 19h00 and run through to 01h00. The Wharf will be buzzing with sounds provided by an exciting array of artists such as Australian acoustic guitarist Tombstone Pete, blues singer and musician Natasha Meister, the rock, blues and jazz Jack Mantis Band and 2010 Idols winner Mark Haze.  Tickets to the party at the V&A Market on the Wharf are available for a maximum of 600 partygoers at R250.00 each, and will include access to a cash bar, a meal voucher and easy access to other public areas. Convenient parking is available at the nearby Portswood garage.