Fairground Holdings gives musicians exposure
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Captain Dira
The organisers provided an outdoor stage where artists were able to perform to the multitudes that attended the show. The artists performed during the weekend when attendance is usually at its peak.
Fairground Holdings chief executive officer, Mike Montshiwa, said with over 60,000 visitors at the fair every year, this was a rare opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent.
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