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Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, others for 10th Edition of Tidal Rave Festival
Leading Ghanaian musicians, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, King Promise, KiDi, and others have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Tidal Rave Festival.
This marks the 10th edition of the festival in Ghana.
This year’s festival, which is dubbed “The New Rave”, will take place on November, 4, 2023 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and it will feature a variety of new experiences and more.
Tidal Rave Festival has always been more than just a concert. This year’s festival which is protected by the Ghana Police Service, will provide a fully immersive experience for Ravers with carefully curated unique experiences in music, fashion, arts, dance, content creation, e-gaming, and more.
For a full day at the beach, there will be an experience for everyone at the Tidal Rave Festival.
Ravers who love music will get to experience music from the Surfside Stage.
The Surfside Stage will be the place for uninterrupted back-to-back music from some of our amazing DJs.
To bring a full dance experience to life, the festival is bringing the Surf and Surf Dance Studio. This studio will serve as the ultimate hangout for dance lovers who will get the opportunity to learn some new moves and recreate some of the trendy TikTok dance moves.
In addition, there is something for the Fashion community. The Sun, Sand and Style runway is not reserved for a select few. However, every Raver will be able to experience and show off their ultimate beach fashion.
Content creators are not left out of the Tidal Rave experience. We are also bringing the Creator’s Cove – a curated spot for content creators. This space is for content creators to explore new ways of creating exciting content.
Last but certainly not the least experience is the ultimate hangout for gamers. The Shoreline Arcade or E-Bubble experience will give gamers their best Tidal Rave experience with the beach and the Tidal Rave atmosphere providing picturesque scenery.
Tidal Rave Festival is also giving budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to test and start their new business ideas and build a growing supportive community for their brands.
The Ignition Market (vendor market) of the festival will feature an array of young entrepreneurs who will sell via an innovative cashless system for a more convenient experience.
The festival has grown significantly since the first rave in 2012, and it has become a staple event in the Ghanaian youth calendar.
This year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of new talents and mainstream artistes, and is expected to draw Ravers from various countries.
Tidal Rave Festival has an experience for everyone, and Ravers will get the opportunity to enjoy the rave like never before. It is “The New Rave.”
www.tidalravefestival.com/gh/tickets The New Rave experience which will be a never-seen-before blend of dance, art, fashion, music, e-gaming, and entrepreneurship.
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
