Images from Thursday Night's Ballito Pro Music Concerts
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Thursday delivered one of the biggest days of the 57th Ballito Pro Presented by O'Neill, with crowds enjoying everything from world-class surfing, fun soccer action, and the opening night of the free Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona.
As the sun set, music fans made their way to Salt Rock Main Beach, where Mörda (Murdah Bongz), DJ Merlon, Blanco Nero, Asvnte, Jay Sbu, and the Battle of the DJs winner kept the beachfront buzzing with an electric evening of Afro-house and electronic music.
Friday Night Music Line-Up
But the festival is far from over!
Tonight (Friday), the free Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona continue with an incredible rock and pop line-up.
Festivalgoers can look forward to Booshle G, The Saxby Twins, Veranda Panda, Zebra, Phil Taylor Band, Matt Gardiner, and Bloodbrother, promising another spectacular evening under the stars from 4pm to 11.30pm at Salt Rock Main Beach.
More Festival Attractions
Visitors can also enjoy the Corona Sunset Sessions, After Dark Party at Conchilla, the vibrant Retail Village, great food vendors, Red Bull Brian Capper Bike Displays, beach volleyball and soccer, yoga and Pilates, the Ballito Arts Showcase, children's entertainment with Jive With Jen, beach rugby, and the festival's ongoing conservation initiatives including Litter4Tokens and Stop the Strangle.
Weekend Highlights
The excitement continues through the weekend, culminating in the WSL Challenger Series Finals on Saturday, where the world's best surfers will battle it out for one of the sport's most prestigious titles.
Festivalgoers are also encouraged to take part in the Mandela Day 67 Minutes for the Ocean beach clean-up, helping remove litter, ghost fishing gear and nurdles from Ballito's beaches while honouring Madiba's legacy of service.
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