Worth the price? SA shocked by R8k DStv Delicious Festival tickets
With a stellar line-up that includes Janet Jackson and Jill Scott, DStv Delicious Festival does not disappoint when it comes to entertainment. Ticket prices are another matter…
South Africans are up in arms about the costs of the annual music and food event, which takes place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 21 and 22 September 2024.
DSTV DELICIOUS FESTIVAL 2024: WHO IS ON THE LINE-UP?
Now in its 11th year, the DStv Delicious Festival promises patrons an exciting line-up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy.
On Saturday, 21 September, US R&B crooner Janet Jackson will take to the stage as the headliner, while Sunday, 22, will see soulful star Jill Scott entertain the crowds.
Local acts will include the likes of Thandiswa Mazwai, Cassper Nyovest, Sjava, Robot Boii, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Jesse Clegg, Zolani Mahola, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse and many, many more.
SOUTH AFRICANS UNIMPRESSED BY TICKET PRICES
With food, fashion, and music on the cards, DStv Delicious Festival
However, many South Africans are unimpressed by the hike in ticket prices.
According to TicketMaster, tickets are priced at …
General admission: R1050
Delicious Lounge: R3250
Injabulo Luxury Suite: R8350
Janet Jackson and the DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival. Image: Instagram via @dstvdeliciousfestival
In 2022 and 2023, general admission tickets were priced at R650 and R950, respectively. Early bird registration and DStv Rewards members also gave patrons a significant discount.
Here’s how a few tweeps responded…
@NtateWilliams: “Are they trying to recover from the decline in subscriptions?”
@Mphora10: “With the cost of living so high, will people seriously pay R8k? I need that money for important things”
@Iam_LucTheDon: “The same way their missing me with the subscription, they can miss me on this event too“.
DSTV ‘INSOLVENT’ AFTER MASSIVE LOSS
The DSTV Delicious Festival announcement comes a few weeks after Multichoice’s latest financial reports indicated the company’s “worst financial year” to date. This following another significant decline in subscribers as well as unfavourable foreign exchange rates.
According to the Daily Investor, Multichoice recorded a R4.1 billion loss for its latest financial statement, which ended on 31 March 2024. This follows a 9% decline in active subscribers over the last year.
Multichoice’s balance sheet has reflected that the company has technically become insolvent.