The event was originally scheduled to take place at Red Square in Metsimotlhabe, but it has since been moved to the Main Mall Square for December 5. The Dan Tshanda tribute will showcases the Splash Live band and will feature both local and international artists, mostly inclined to the Disco genre. Silvia Tshanda, the wife to the late producer and artist, revealed that the demand for tickets is very high. She explained that Dan Tshanda’s fans from across the region including Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are expected to jet in.
Silvia said the high demand has prompted the organisers to switch venues and settle for the Main Mall Square, which is much bigger in terms of space. Furthermore, she noted that the event is a very special occasion for her and family as they come together with fans and music lovers to commemorate Dan Tshanda’s life and celebrate the remarkable legacy he left behind. “I see it as an opportunity to honour not only the artist the public knew and loved, but also the man whose music continues to bring people together. The idea (to organise the event) comes from a place of love, gratitude and appreciation,” Sylvia explained in to Arts & Culture this week. “Dan dedicated so much of his life to creating music, building an extraordinary catalogue and connecting with people through his work. “I wanted to create an occasion where we could celebrate such efforts, thank him in our own way and give his supporters a chance to experience that music together again. For me, it is about ensuring that the joy and meaning he brought to people’s lives continue to be felt.”
