2020 has seen a lot of outdoor activities get slammed and shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic but it seems events like Nyege Nyege are not giving up that easily without a fight.
The fun-filled picnic festival that tends to attract contemporary music lovers and all kinds of party goers is going digital since there is a ban on various events due to the fear of coronavirus spreading in a crowd filled events.
Despite the pandemic putting most events on pause, and with the Ugandan government had initiated a serious lockdown and ban on most travel movements including passenger flights in and out of the country in the recent months, Nyege Nyege is returning yet again but this time around it will be more of a digital experience.
The organisers of the Nyege Nyege festival have decided to use the ‘scientific’ approach instead of the traditional way of holding the event at the usual Nile Discovery Beach at the source of River Nile, Jinja due to safety concerns.
According to reports, the dates for the physical festival will be announced in August. The organisers made the announcement about the famous event via Twitter citing how it will be a ‘custom digital experience.’
“Transcending boundaries once again, this year the pioneering African music festival combines a COVID safe party in Uganda with a custom digital experience, showcasing breathtaking music co-curated by 20 collectives from across the Continent”. They posted in a statement on Twitter.
Transcending boundaries once again, this year the pioneering African music festival combines a COVID safe party in Uganda with a custom digital experience, showcasing breathtaking music co-curated by 20 collectives from across the Continent.#NYEGE2020 pic.twitter.com/OjtU2kXcgY
— Nyege Nyege Festival (@NyegeNyegeFest) July 2, 2020
The 2020 Nyege Nyege festival will be a custom digital experience, showcasing breathtaking music co-curated by 20 collectives from across the continent
According to reports, the event organisers are said to be working in conjunction with The Village UG and Talent Africa to find creative ways to hold the famous festival known for drawing in thousands of people across the world.
The tweet by the organisers read:
“We had to get creative & innovative, consult & collaborate to bring you a BLUE MOON PARTY with @TheVillageUG & @talentafrica An immersive VR clubbing experience & Astro world level production that will drown your senses in total party bliss.”#NYEGE2020 — Nyege Nyege Festival (@NyegeNyegeFest) July 2, 2020
The digital event is expected to run from September 3rd-6th 2020, however, information regarding ticketing and cost are yet to be revealed in due course.
“We are inviting you down the rabbit hole to this unique opportunity to explore the full potential of an online component to the festival with in-person global events from Sep 3rd-6th 2020. All tickets will be reimbursed & new prices communicated” The statement concludes.
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