Concert to feature Mzansi’s finest musicians

The much anticipated MTN SAMA Concert is set to take place in the beautiful city of Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 27th April 2013 at the Nelson Mandela Bay University Indoor Arena, Missionvale Campus. As a Prelude to the MTN SAMA 19, the concert will feature Mzansi’s finest musicians previously nominated in the MTN South African Music Awards.

The list of performances will showcase a selection of MTN SAMA nominees and other artists such as kwaito sensations Character and Big Nuz, hip-hop artist Zakwe, afro pop star Kelly Khumalo, afro soul singer Zonke and the undisputed king of Downloads, DJ Cleo, who has walked away with 12 MTN SAMA awards to date.

18 lucky winners from the Eastern Cape Province plus five (5) of their friends will be chaperoned on an-all-expenses-paid VIP experience to the MTN Concert. This is a first for the awards and MTN is excited to reward a music fans for their support and passion for South Africa’s music industry. “As title sponsors of MTN SAMA concert, we are pleased that the concert is finally coming to fruition -. Based on the number of votes received for the competition, it is a testament that the Eastern Cape is passionate about music and fans are eager to see the MTN SAMA artists perform live,” says Ryan Gould GM Brand & Comms at MTN SA.

Music fans around Nelson Mandela Bay can purchase tickets at Computicket outlets including

Shoprite/Checkers including at the venue at R50 seated and R70 standing. Gates open at 14h00 and due to security reasons the following items will be prohibited from the venue drugs, weapons, cooler bags cameras and recording equipment.

For more information, please contact:

Bridget Bhengu - MTN SA Senior Manager: Communication & PR

083 212 1964 / bridget@mtn.co.za

Lesiba Langa - MTN SA Communication & PR Manager: Sponsorships

083 212 4053 / Lesiba@mtn.co.za

Joy Makwela - PR Manager: EXP Agency

078 270 9556 /joy.makwela@expagency.biz