Warm congratulations to all the Fiësta nominees
The nominations for the 13th kykNET Fiësta Awards were announced today. Debut productions presented at the six biggest Afrikaans arts festivals in the cuntry – Aardklop, Innibos, KKNK, Suidoosterfees, Toyota US Woordfees en die Vrystaat Kunstefees – are eligible for Fiësta Awards. “The uncertainty in the cautious year after the pandemic did nothing to hamper […]
Woordfees is once again a spring festival in the Winelands
The Toyota SU Woordfees will once again take place in the spring, from 7 to 15 October 2023. This decision was taken in consultation with several role players and stakeholders, including sponsors and donors, other arts festivals, artists, festivalgoers, producers, schools, suppliers and the hospitality industry. “Time constraints make it impossible for us to present […]
BE QUICK AND SAVE WITH SPECIAL OFFERS, DISCOUNTS AND SEASON TICKETS
We are all feeling the economic pinch. That’s why the Woordfees made it a priority to give festivalgoers affordable access to as many quality productions as possible this year. In addition to a great variety of free festival offerings such as art exhibitions and most of the Discussion and Film Festival programme, there are also […]
Bly Vrydag is bonanza for all lovers of arts, music and books
The Toyota SU Word Festival offers more than 1 000 tickets for this year’s festival at discounts ranging from 20% to 80% on Bly Vrydag [Happy Friday] 29 September 2023. All tickets available on the Bly Vrydag sale will be priced at only R40 each. Several lucky draws and competitions will also take place during […]
Enjoy the festival for free!
The greater Discussion programme, two thirds of the Film Festival and an exciting set of art exhibitions are all mahala. Discourse Open discussion and an enthusiastic exchange of views on current issues are valued traditions at the Woordfees. This year is no exception. In the Netwerk24 Discussion series, led by Christi van der Westhuizen and […]
Find out what’s going to fizz, bubble and pop at the Woordfees on the 23rd of June
The theme for the 2023 Toyota SU Woordfees has just been announced along with the date of the programme launch. The 2023 festival theme is “Borrel” (Bubble) – a term that conjures up several images and meanings. “It can mean effervescence or an elated, dreamlike feeling; is reminiscent of innocent youthful fun with soap bubbles […]
