AMP Events is proud to confirm that indie pop\/rock icons The Cure will headline the 2019 Rock on the Lawns music festivals in Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\n
The Cure is considered to be one of the greatest rock acts in the world.<\/p>
With a catalogue spanning 40 years, the UK-based outfit, fronted by Robert Smith, will play on the Festival Lawns at Carnival City on March 16, next year, and Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on March 21, 2019.<\/p>\n
Rock on the Lawns is a celebration of rock \u2019n roll in all its forms.<\/p>
A beautiful day out on the lawns with beer gardens, gourmet food trucks, ample parking and facilities and an incredible line-up of local and international musicians all sharing one magnificent stage.<\/p>\n
Artists confirmed for the event include Fokofpolisiekar, Karen Zoid, Zebra & Giraffe, Ard Matthews, Opposite The Other, Southern Wild, Hellcats, The Robfather (DJ) and The Cure.<\/p>\n
The Cure first performed in 1978 and have since released 37 singles, including Friday I\u2019m In Love, Lullaby, Close to Me, Love Song, Boys Don\u2019t Cry, The Lovecats, Let\u2019s Go To Bed, Just Like Heaven and many more.<\/p>\n
Their critically-acclaimed album Disintegration is considered one of the most important albums in music history.<\/p>\n
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