The Village: The Gathering Trance Party

Sink into the summer trance party scene with a sick jol in Tulbagh

Trance lovers and festi-heads, listen up! Lace up your boots for a stompfest of note. The Village’s annual jol, The Gathering, takes place on the lush greens of the Guinevere Guest Farm from Saturday, 10 to Sunday, 11 October 2015.

The trance festival scene is already in gear, and there are some exciting upcoming parties in the pipeline as our glorious South African summer approaches. So unleash your pent-up energy to the thundering bass-lines of some talented DJs, and bring all your gees along with you.

In order to properly give it horns and take this bash to the next level, the Cape Town-based psytrance event production company presents a line-up jam-packed with top-notch local and international DJs. For this year’s party, revellers can expect to hear out-of-this-world soundscapes by artists such as Painkiller, Injest, TigerLili and Deliriant. Not to mention, lauded local legend Headroom is back at the annual shindig, making this party one for the books!

Back at the Guinevere Guest Farm, partygoers can get amped to dance to trance on the beautiful grassy carpet. What’s more, there will also be a range of creature comforts on offer, like clean loos, chill areas and medical assistance. Attendees can do some shopping at the numerous food, clothing and craft stalls in between dance floor sessions.

What’s more, all this festivity is for a great cause! The festival organisers have chosen the Rural Animal Co-operative South Africa (RACoSA) as their outreach beneficiary. RACoSA perform mass animal sterilisations in rural farming areas in the Western Cape and educate pet owners in responsible animal possession. They will receive R5 from each ticket sold, and will accept any donations at the gate (so please bring some blankets, pet food or spare change to give to our furry friends).

LINE-UP FOR 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

• Painkiller
• Injest
• TigerLili aka Myzo
• Archive VS The Jester
• Headroom
• Mad Science
• Deliriant
• Formul8
• Rabdom L VS Shift
• Plus, more to be announced soon 

TICKETS FOR 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

Pre-sold tickets are available at participating stores (see below) as well as at the gate on the day, and costs are as follows:

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS FOR 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

• SEA POINT: Call-a-Pizza (after 5pm) | +27 (0) 21 434 0818 (additional booking fee applies)
• OBSERVATORY: Green Elephant Backpackers | +27 (0) 21 448 6359
• CAPE TOWN: Gypsy | +27 (0) 21 424 2994
• CAPE TOWN: Global Girl | +27 (0) 461 1756
• KALK BAY: Gypsy | +27 (0) 21 788 6802
• STELLENBOSCH: Gypsy | +27 (0) 21 886 7157
• CANAL WALK: Wild Fire Piercing | +27 (0) 21 552 8929
• SOMERSET WEST: Old Skool Tattoos | +27 (0) 71 345 5096

PARTY RULES FOR 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

Partygoers are encouraged to keep it green and carpool. Also a few basic rules apply:

• Strictly no glass, fires, fireworks, domestic animals, independent sound systems, illegal substances, graffiti and weapons are allowed at the venue.
• No under-18s are allowed, and identification must be provided on arrival. Those who fail to comply will be turned away.
• Organisers have painstakingly ensured that the event is safe and secure and accept no responsibility for negligent behaviour.

ESSENTIALS FOR 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

For those of you who are new to the outdoor music scene, here are a couple of must-have items to complete your party experience.

• Camping equipment (tent & padlock)
• Closed shoes
• Insect repellent
• Shade covering
• Sunscreen
• Sun glasses/hat
• Torch

DIRECTIONS TO 2015 THE VILLAGE: THE GATHERING TRANCE PARTY IN TULBAGH

From Cape Town

• Take the N1 leaving Cape Town.
• Take the R44 Wellington/Stellenbosch off-ramp.
• At the stop street, turn left towards Wellington.
• Drive for 22km and turn left at the traffic lights onto Distillery Road (R46 Ceres).
• Continue for about 40km and go over the Nuwekloof pass (to arrive in Tulbagh valley).
• Turn right at the black and white Guinevere Guest Farm sign about 9-km after the pass.
• Keep an eye out for the signs!

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Interested in other festivals around Cape Town? Take a look at our overview of October events in Cape Town and surrounds so you don’t miss a single shindig.

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