By: Mfundo Knowledge Mthembu

Durban was in for a treat as a both local and international acts were at the first ever Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival.

The Botanic Garden was fully packed with music fans as they gathered to witness the birth of Parklife Festival in their city.

“We are here at a beautiful day in Durban at Parklife. I just had an awesome set and I am so thankful for everyone that came. We are going to have some awesome international artists up next and some of our best local artists,” said Josh Wantie, a musician.

The festival had already started in Johannesburg and Cape Town and the organisers at Breakout Management included th ecity of Durban for the 3rd Parklife Festival.

The Parklife Festival was headlined by internationals Matt Simons (USA), De Hofnar (Netherlands), Gavin James (Ireland), and Melvv (USA) and joined by top local acts like Jeremy Loops, Matthew Mole, GoodLuck, Kyle Deutsch, Sketchy Bongo, Josh Wantie, Easy Freak and Alexander May.

“I am so proud to be here in South Africa, Durban and to Parklife to have me. I am looking forward to a great time while in this beautiful city,” said Gavin James, from Ireland.

Local businesses and entrepreneurs were also at this event to showcase and sell their locally made products and delicious gourmet food.