Kaytranada is set to return to Cape Town and Johannesburg for the Milk + Cookies Music Week, kicking off on December 18 and 20, respectively. This event marks the beginning of the 2027 season and follows his successful headlining of the inaugural Milk + Cookies Festival in South Africa in 2025, where he impressed a 20,000-strong crowd. His performance in Johannesburg remains one of his top three best experiences, cementing his pivotal role in the Milk + Cookies movement within the region.
Chase Freeman, Chief Marketing Officer for Milk + Cookies, expressed the significance of Kaytranada’s involvement in launching Music Week and setting the energy for the upcoming festival season, stating that his long-standing relationship with the South African community uniquely positions him for this event. Alongside Kaytranada, Lou Phelps will perform, complemented by a selection of notable South African artists: Cape Town’s lineup includes Jinji, Kid Fonque, Kudbeu, Mamthug, and Tumi Moliko, while Johannesburg features MCHLSN, Muzi, Shamiso, Thakzin, and Yolophonik.
Milk + Cookies Music Week acts as a preparatory phase for the main festival, focusing on music, fashion, wellness, and community engagement. Activities planned for the week include exclusive merchandise collaborations, intimate yacht parties, industry panels, writing workshops, and community givebacks, with further details expected in the coming weeks. The main festival will occur on January 29 at Sandringham Farm and January 31 at Nasrec Expo Centre, featuring headliners Olivia Dean, Elaine, Zee Nxumalo, Chelsea Sloan, and Jade T, with additional artists to be announced.
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