Social picnics: when local DJs, good music take centre stage

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

With the dynamics of music and events changing in Botswana, local promoters are beginning to profit from not so cumbersome chill sessions while elevating the status of local Djs, Staff Writer MOMPATI TLHANKANE & Correspondent DUMISANI NCUBE write

With the rise of social picnics or chill sessions over the years, event organisers have come to realise that all what fun lovers want to do these days is to relax, have fun, eat great food over some few beers, and enjoy the summer breeze while having your toes tickled by the soft, fresh and green grass.

Gone are the days when people wanted to crowd at a music festival to see some international act they have watched on TV.

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