GIMC cancels music fest but the beat goes on

Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | 270 Views |

GIMC music festival PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

In a rather dramatic and possibly disappointing move for its legion of fans, The Gaborone International Music and Culturte Week (GIMC) organisers have cancelled its famous music festival.

The music festival, which is traditionally placed at the end of the week-long festivities will not happen this year. According to a statement from Leapfrog Advertising, the company that organises the fun-filled activities, the cancellation was due to the fact that they were unable to find a suitable venue.

“The music Festival will unfortunately not happen this year due to unavailability of a suitable venue commensurate with the size of crowd that always attend the festival.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

BFA to vote with CAF over Infantino proposal

Mqondisi Dube | 8 h ago

Nkashi Classic crowns fastest mokoro polers

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 8 h ago

BFL board pushes back against motion of no confidence

Mqondisi Dube | 8 h ago

GM Soccer Fiesta sets stage for new season

Kabelo Boranabi | 8 h ago

BNOC sticks to its guns over Nike kit

Calistus Kolantsho | 8 h ago

Reimagining the energy sector, Puma’s bold digital move

Lewanika Timothy | 24 Jul 2026

Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup

28 Jul 2026

DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

The Monitor Editor | 28 July 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

GIMC cancels music fest but the beat goes on

In a rather dramatic and possibly disappointing move for its legion of fans, The Gaborone International Music and Culturte Week (GIMC) organisers have cancelled its famous music festival.