For those prawns who knows nothing about Oppikoppi... “Make no little plans, all ye gumguarded rock ‘n roll fans of South African soil. Make big plans, especially around August, as you will be welcomed with broad friendly arms into the warm belly of Bewilderbeast, the latest permutation of the OppiKoppi phenomenon.” Bewilderbeast was inspired by the name of an absolutely classic album by Badly Drawn Boy. (“The hour of the Bewilderbeast”). With the name confirmed, the OppiKoppi family roped in the painter/artist Michael Taylor to create two pieces which we think will make for some of the most beautiful posters in the festival history. Now in its 19th year OppiKoppi has been described as a national treasure and is an annual institution for many street fighting rebel princes and princesses ambulating on the outskirts of law enforcement. One part rock festival, one part pilgrimage and as many parts as you can handle straight forward hedonism. Just add mint and a goodly layer of dust. OppiKoppi is open to almost anyone with a gung-ho disposition and a love of them tunes. It welcomes freaks, friends and every single one of those fancy little thorn tree trapeze artists you read about in the back pages. There are almost no rules or limits to where your imagination can go during the three days of freedom: as long as you are friendly and accommodating. We think that this simple philosophy is why the family keeps growing. Long may it last. ~ Oppikoppi
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:12:25 +0000
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