“EMBRACING AFRICA”   Education Africa in partnership with St. Benedict’s College, Bedfordview will present the 4thEducation Africa International Marimba and Steelpan Festival 2015 on Saturday 1stAugust and Sunday 2nd August 2015 at St. Benedict’s College, Harcus Road, Bedfordview, Gauteng. 

Over 1600 performers from all over South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Nigeria will descend on Bedfordview where you will hear some of the world’s best marimba and steel bands perform at what is regarded as the largest festival of its kind in the world!

Bring your whole family to this outdoor/indoor event.  Besides the hotly contested marimba and steelpan competitions which provides non-stop performances for two days, entertainment also includes a flea and craft market, opportunities to learn to play the marimba, djembe drum and steelpan, a massed djembe experience as well as a massed steelpan and marimba item.  You can also learn to dance several African dances including Gumboot dancing!

You can book online for only R120 for a full weekend pass which includes entrance to ALL entertainment and activities visit http://www.internationalmarimbafestival.org/register-spectator.asp  

Alternatively, get your tickets at the gate on the day:   R120 per person for a full all inclusive weekend pass OR R60 per person for a full all inclusive day passOR R30 entrance for adults for a limited day pass that includes admission to the competition tents only: all other workshops and activities to be paid for separately at the information desk R20 entrance for school-going children for a limited day pass that includes admission to the competition tents only: all other workshops and activities to be paid for separately at the information desk

Block bookings also available contact: Bongi: 011 6857300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.