SMOKIE IN PORT ELIZABETH ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2024

SMOKIE’S 45^TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR IN SA

FROM 18-22 SEPTEMBER 2024

Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town | Wednesday, 18 September 2024 – 20:00
Moreleta Campus, Pretoria | Friday, 20 September 2024 – 20:00
Madibaz Indoor Centre, Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) | Saturday, 21 September 2024 – 20:00
Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Jo’burg | Sunday, 22 September 2024 – 15:00
Bookings: www.LTickets.co.za//  011 815 3000 // www.smokie.co.za
Group bookings: admin@lefra.com | 011 815 3000
www.smokie.co.za

Lefra Productions just announced that the British super group, SMOKIE, will be coming to South Africa from 18 -22 September 2024 as part of their 45^th Anniversary World Tour.  They will be playing the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town on 18 September 2024 at 20:00, Moreleta Campus in Pretoria on 20 September at 20:00, Madibaz Indoor Centre in Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) on 21 September 2024 at 20:00 and at The Big Top Arena, Carnival City on the East Rand on 22 September 2024 at 15:00.  Bookings can be done at www.LTickets.co.za   0118153000 or at www.smokie.co.za For discounted group bookings of more than 10, please phone Monica Booysen on 0118153000 or email to admin@lefra.com  SMOKIE’s tour to South Africa is presented with the kind assistance of  LTickets,  RSG, Van Loveren Wines, Ambassador Execudrive, Hollywood Costumes, Frans Kook,  Britz Couriers and Removals, Lift Airlines, Lekker FM, VIA, Overvaal Stereo and Bok Radio.  More information at www.smokie.co.za  

Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Productions, who already brought SMOKIE to South Africa for five tours, says he is very excited that SMOKIE decided to include South Africa as part of their 45^th Year Anniversary World Tour.  “Over the years we became good friends and in the process actually became family.  It is so nice to welcome them back to SA.  I am sure there will be a few surprises in the show.  I can, however, guarantee a SMOKIE party!”

To be rock 'n' roll survivors is an achievement. To be Europe's top live band, forty five years after its inception is truly fantastic; but to still be enthusiastic, fresh, totally committed and in love with the music is a positive miracle. Perhaps one can compare Smokie to Brazil's national football team, in the sense that Brazil, despite the changes to the team, still plays the best football in the world.  Similarly, Smokie has undergone a series of changes over the years without losing the essence of the band, and the youngest group seems to be the strongest ever: Pete Lincoln (lead singer, guitar), Luke Bullard (backing vocals, bass guitar), Mick McConnell (backing vocals, lead guitarist), Martin Bullard (keyboards) and Steve Pinnell (drums and percussion).

"Smokie is not a lone star.  We are a group.  Smokie is a sound, and is not dependent on one person as is often the case in pop music.  Our strength lies in teamwork, and I say without hesitation that our current team is our best ever.  Smokie has simply never been as good as it is now ", says lead singer, Pete Lincoln.  “SMOKIE loves South Africa and we are looking forward to our tour to South Africa – especially to your warm summer and wonderful sunshine.  Keep your braais and red wine ready!”

The very popular South African group, WEST, will be guest artists for the SMOKIE tour.  WEST consists out of Ernie Bates (Overtone/Invictus), Mac Young and Hugo Hewitt.  Hugo Hewitt, one of the members of WEST, says they are very excited to perform with SMOKIE.  “We all grew up with the music of SMOKIE.  I must say, every single that they recorded, became a hit and that is why SMOKIE is so popular after all these years.  We are very humble to do the opening act for SMOKIE!”

Tickets for any of the SMOKIE concerts can be purchased at www.LTickets.co.za 0118153000 or at www.smokie.co.za  Groups more than 10 at discounted prices: Monica Booysen on (011) 815 3000 or mail to  info@lefra.com.  For more information, please visit www.smokie.co.za