📍 012central, Pretoria
Saturday, 4 October 2025 | 11:00 – 24:00

Pretoria’s heartbeat is back! Join us at Market@theSheds: A New Wave for a full day of family fun, music, food, fashion, art, and community.

Performances:

Daytime: Main and Courtyard Stages (11h00 – 18h00)

• Imor and The Guys – A Pretoria favourite, blending funk, soul, and jazz grooves into an irresistible live set.
• Sivhara – Rising Afro-soul voice with powerful vocals and heartfelt original songs.
• Smoke J Lawrence – Singer-songwriter with a smoky, urban edge; fusing R&B, Afro-fusion, and storytelling.
• Just 6 – Award-winning a cappella ensemble, delivering world-class harmonies rooted in African rhythms.
• Magatsela & Band – Soulful township jazz and Afro-jazz fusion, a live act that always gets people dancing.
• Mandla Ntlaks – Energetic performer with a gospel and Afro-pop background, uplifting crowds with every note.
• CrossRoads – Dynamic band fusing rock, pop, and African influences for a unique Pretoria sound.
• Zaine Dreamer – Fresh new talent weaving Afro-pop and alternative melodies into a dreamy live experience.
• Sasha Taylor – Singer-songwriter bringing smooth indie-pop and heartfelt acoustic storytelling.
• Daniel Cunningham – Acoustic soul artist, balancing lyrical depth with an easy, soulful groove.

After Dark: Plug in with Gbedu Nights & Afrikan Roots (19h00 – 24h00)
When the sun sets, the market transforms into DJ heaven and people can ride Pretoria’s New Wave:

• Gbedu Nights – African vibes, big beats, no pretence. From Afrobeats to Kuduro, Ndombolo to Afro-pop, they bring the continent’s sound alive in a fresh nightlife experience. A movement, not just a party
• Afrikan Roots – Pretoria’s powerhouse Afro-house collective; high-energy dance beats with live percussion, known for collaborations like “Takala” with Black Motion, Buckz & Mörda and “Nangu uJesu” with Maz Sings.

⚠️ After Dark is strictly 18+.

Interactive Drumming Session – 12h00

Free with your entry ticket, but spaces are limited — book your spot via this link: https://forms.gle/AuXKALvorKUrqP1B8

What to Expect

• Two live music stages
• After Dark DJ Plug in with Gbedu Nights and Afrikan Roots
• A colourful selection of gourmet street food
• 50 design, fashion & art stalls
• Henna & facepainting
• Locally crafted products
• Kids activities during the day

Because this city doesn’t just exist — The City Lives Here.

#TheCityLivesHere #ANewWave #MarketAtTheSheds