{"id":1094,"date":"2026-09-23T16:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stokveltalk.co.za\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:53:14","slug":"lyfe-kicking-off-summer-this-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stokveltalk.co.za\/?p=1094","title":{"rendered":"LYFE KICKING OFF SUMMER THIS OCTOBER"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"600\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h1>Y (previously known as YFM), the heartbeat of Joburg\u2019s youth culture, is bringing LYFE back this summer with an unapologetic celebration of music, culture and the sounds shaping South Africa right now.<\/h1>\n<p>Taking place on Saturday, 31st October 2026 returning to Marks Park, Emmarentia, LYFE 2026 will showcase an exciting line-up that puts South African talent firmly in the spotlight, bringing together some of the country\u2019s most compelling voices and performers for a full day of music, energy and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s line-up brings together some of the most distinct voices from South Africa and beyond, featuring SA headliners Shekhinah, Thando Zide, Lusanda, Umzulu Phaqa, and others, alongside UK-born singer-songwriter AMA.<\/p>\n<p>AMA (formerly AMA LOU), the London-raised artist who has carved out a distinctive space in contemporary R&amp;B, blending soulful textures with elements of neo-soul, garage and drill. With her genre-fluid sound, striking artistry and international following, AMA adds a global dimension to an already dynamic line-up, creating a rich mix of sounds and styles that reflects both the depth of South Africa\u2019s music landscape and its growing connection to the world stage<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding to the lifestyle-filled experience, Y\u2019s own LesediTheDJ, Venom, Rarri, Fae-Fae and Fif_Laaa will add to the carefully curated alternative sounds of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Holding down the LYFE experience on the mic will be Y\u2019s Ayanda MVP, Nia Brown, Hey Shawty, Karen Mthethwa and Tulz Madala, bringing the unmistakable Y personality, energy and connection that audiences have come to know and love.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cLYFE is an extension of Y\u2019s ongoing commitment to showcasing South African and international musicians while creating an unforgettable experience that leaves audiences wanting more.This year, attendees can expect to embark on a musical journey that moves between the familiar, the unexpected and the new, featuring genre-bending sounds across R&amp;B, neo-soul, contemporary jazz and other alternative genres. Carefully curated for lovers of alternative music, LYFE brings like-minded audiences together to discover, connect and celebrate the sounds shaping the culture\u201d<\/em><\/strong> stated Y\u2019s Music Curator, Codi Dinca.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Y is rewarding early arrivals with the introduction of a specially priced early-arrival ticket option on Webtickets. Available at a discounted rate, the ticket requires attendees to arrive by 1p.m. Ticket holders who arrive after this time will be required to pay an additional fee at the door<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, other ticketing options will be available as well.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are currently available at Webtickets.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Y across all social platforms for lineup drops, updates and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and tune in on the Yworld App, OpenView, <a href=\"http:\/\/yworld.co.za\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/Yworld.co.za&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790267769778000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ppeP1VaB0fip6p9Y3_dCH\">Yworld.co.za<\/a>, DStv Channel 859 or FM 99.2.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LYFE<\/u><\/strong><u><br \/>\n<\/u><br \/>\nDate:<strong> Saturday, 31 October 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue:<strong> Marks Park, Emmarentia<\/strong><br \/>\nTime:<strong> 1<\/strong><strong>0AM \u2013 8PM<\/strong><br \/>\nAge: <strong>No under 18s allowed<\/strong><br \/>\nTicket: <strong>Secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid=1603581891\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.webtickets.co.za\/v2\/event.aspx?itemid%3D1603581891&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790267769778000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-Wvdl5kc9g5bZPKe278gA\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Y (previously known as YFM), the heartbeat of Joburg\u2019s youth culture, is bringing LYFE back<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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