{"id":121918,"date":"2016-05-19T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/121918\/music-to-get-you-moving\/"},"modified":"2016-05-19T09:29:23","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T07:29:23","slug":"music-to-get-you-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2016\/05\/19\/music-to-get-you-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"Music to get you moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buoyed by the super success of the inaugural Heavyweights music event, in 2015, Carnival City is gearing up for the second instalment, which will feature a host of award-winning hip hop artists and DJs on the decks.<\/p>\n<p>The event is set to take place on June 16 (Youth Day).<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The Heavyweights music festival, organised by Thikho Events, promises all the thumping music \u2013 and more \u2013 that fans enjoyed last year.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s event will see award-winning house music heads and hip hop DJs in the mix.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Amongst these is AKA, the 2016 MetroFM award winner for Best Hit Single and Collaboration for his hit song \u201cBaddest\u201d, featuring Burna Boy, Khuli Chana and Yanga.<\/p>\n<p>Also billed to perform at the event is Kwesta (Dakar), a MetroFM Awards 2016 nominee, who recently released the hit singles \u201cIngudu\u201d, featuring Cassper Nyovest and \u201cNomanyini\u201d, as well as his long awaited double album Dakar II.<\/p>\n<p>Another well-known artist who will be performing is Emtee, one of the biggest MetroFM Awards winners for 2016.<\/p>\n<p>He won the awards for Best Remix Roll Up, Best Hip Hop album, Best Music Video Roll Up and Listener\u2019s Choice.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Kaybee, the winner of the MetroFM award for Best Dance Album, as well as the Major League DJZ, will also be on top form for fans at the Heavyweights.<\/p>\n<p>True to its promise to provide a platform for showcasing emerging talent, Thikho Events has included on the bill a number of supporting acts, including Yanga, K2, Infinite Boys, DJ Kgotso, DJ Levis, Mageza and Moscow and DJ Funkycodes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to confirm the 2016 instalment of the Heavyweights and look forward to bringing more of the top names in house and hip hop music to our stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThumping music and dazzling dancing will combine for an audio and visual feast of note,\u201d said Michelle Smith, the marketing manager at Carnival City.<\/p>\n<p>The Heavyweights takes place in Carnival City\u2019s ample Big Top Arena, from 11.30am.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/121599\/whats-on-in-germiston-16\/\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s on in Germiston<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/121280\/klipkoppiefees-more-affordable-then-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\">Klipkoppiefees more affordable then ever<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='66101bef91be88ce6474e3feefea5a16'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Youth Day with a thumping party with the 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