THE countdown to the Moretele Tribute Concert is finally over as on Saturday, all roads will be leading to Mamelodi, Tshwane.
The concert will be held on 15 October, celebrating 24 years of existence.
And as it aims to celebrate heroes, Miriam Makeba will also be remembered.
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The singer, who died in 2008, was one of the first artists to perform at the concert when it started.
And this year, she would have been celebrating her 90th birthday.
Concert director and founder Dr Sam Mangwane said it was also about uplifting and empowering the community of Mamelodi and beyond.
"When I talk of this music concert, I talk about giving young local artists a chance to shine on their home soil. Giving small businesses an opportunity to showcase their offerings, creating employment and promoting tourism in Mamelodi," he said.
He said that the concert was also tackling unemployment and promoting small businesses around the area.
"For example, local chefs can showcase their skills in food, artists are able to perform and businesses will render their services - from B&Bs to car guards."
Sam further said people in the area and beyond were meant to benefit from the concert, and it was their pleasure to make that possible.
He also encouraged people to come early as gates to the show would be opened at 11am to allow the concert to start at 12pm.
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Additionally, concert organisers have shared that it would be offering a Wi-Fi booth so people could have access to the internet while enjoying what the concert would offer.
The concert's line-up will include performances by talented artists such as Ringo Madlingozi, Mafikizolo, Bhudaza, Makhadzi, Ami Faku, Berita, Master KG, Jooma, Sleeze, Mr Bow, El Chan, Dr Tu Nokwe, Mango Groove, Skwatta Kamp and many more.
Tickets are available at Computicket for R350 and R400 at the gate. And for a VIP experience, tickets cost R1 500.
