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RAMFest

January 01, 1970

RAMFest is[5] a music festival that took place a couple of times in South African cities. RAMFest caters to electronic and indie rock music, that offers local acts.

RAMFest
GenreVarious alternative genres including metal, rock, punk, hardcore, drum and bass, electronic
DatesAnnually in February/March
Location(s)Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
Years active2007–present[1][2]
Founded byDawid Fourie[3][4]
Websiteramfest.co.za

Background edit

RAMFest was started by Dawid Fourie[4] in 2007 in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa featuring 20 local talents.[1] Since then RAMFest has grown to multiple South African cities[6] and was one of the largest music festivals in the country.[7] The "RAM" in RAMFest stands for Real Alternative Music according to Fourie,[4] thus making the full name of the festival the Real Alternative Music Festival.

Previous editions edit

  • 2007 – Twisted Playground (2 – 3 March) in Cape Town only.[1]
  • 2008 – Beyond Boundaries (29 February – 2 March) in Cape Town only.[8]
  • 2009 – Nekkies (27 February – 1 March) in Cape Town only.[9]
  • 2010 – The Real Alternative Music Festival (26–28 February; 6 March) in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively.[10]
  • 2011 – RAMFest (4–5 March; 9 March; 12 March) in Cape Town,[11] Durban[12] and Johannesburg[13] respectively.
  • 2012 – A Day of Thunder (2 March; 3 March; 9 March; 10 March; 11 March) in Port Elizabeth,[14] Bloemfontein,[15] Durban,[16] Johannesburg[17] and Cape Town[18] respectively.
  • 2013 – Red Heart Rum presents: RAMFest (7–10 March; 8 March; 15 March; 15 March; 15–16 March) in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Durban (again) and Johannesburg respectively. It is to be noted that the first Durban show was for electronic acts while the second was for rock and metal acts.[19]
  • 2014 - Red Heart Rum presents: RAMFest (6–9 March) in Cape Town and Johannesburg.[20]
  • 2019 - Halloween presents: RAMFest (16 June) in Pretoria.[21]
  • 2020 - Standard Bank presents: RAMFest (13 March) in Cape Town, RAMFest (14 March) in Pretoria.[22]
  • 2023 - RAMfest (1 September) in Cape Town, RAMfest (2 September) in Pretoria.[23]

Performers edit

 
Rise Against live in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of RAMFest 2013.
 
Taxi Violence live in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of RAMFest 2014.

The following table lists the notable artists that have performed at RAMFest.

Artist Year Performed References
Fokofpolisiekar \| [1][9][10][18][24]
Battery 9 2007, 2008, 2009 [1][8][9]
The Awakening 2007, 2008 [1][8]
aKING 2008, 2009 [8][9]
Die Antwoord 2009, 2011 [9][11]
Foto na Dans 2009 [9]
Van Coke Kartel 2009, 2011, 2013 [9][11][18]
Isochronous 2009, 2011 [9][11]
Pendulum 2010, 2013 [10][19][25]
Jack Parow 2010, 2013, 2023 [10][19]
The Narrow 2010, 2012 [10][18]
Mind Assault 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 [1][8][9][10][11][19]
Boo! 2010 [10]
Johnny Foreigner 2010 [10]
Die Heuwels Fantasties 2010 [10]
Alkaline Trio 2011 [11][26]
Funeral for a Friend 2011 [11][26]
Zebra and Giraffe 2011 [11]
Awolnation 2012 [18][24]
In Flames 2012 [18][24][27]
Infected Mushroom 2012 [18][24][28]
Netsky 2012 [18][24]
BEAST 2013 [29]
Man As Machine 2013, 2014 [30][31]
Rise Against 2013 [19][25][32]
Bring Me the Horizon 2013 [25]
Taxi Violence 2014 [33]
Biffy Clyro 2014 [34]
Trivium 2014 [20]
Foals 2014 [34]
Killswitch Engage 2014 [20]
Camo & Krooked featuring Dynamite MC 2014 [20]
Junkyard Lipstick 2014 [20]
Atilla 2019 [21]
The Black Dahlia Murder 2020 [22]
Enter Shikari 2023 [35]
The Ocean Collective 2023 [36]

Controversies edit

In 2012, a chain mail was circulated, implying that RAMFest had a Satanic involvement. As a result, RAMFest had trouble organising another venue for the Bloemfontein leg of the fest[37] and it was cancelled there due to pressure from religious groups.[38]

In December 2012, the metalcore band As I Lay Dying pulled out from the RAMFest 2013 line-up due to being double booked to support The Devil Wears Prada on their tour.[39][40] The Devil Wears Prada's tour dates conflicted with RAMFest 2013's dates, making it impossible for As I Lay Dying to have performed at Ramfest 2013.[41]

During Bring Me the Horizon's set at the Johannesburg leg of the festival for 2013, tear gas was thrown into the crowd which caused fans to cough and tear up.[42]

RAMFest announced that the 2015 edition of the festival was cancelled, citing the lack of suitable acts for the line up as the reason for its cancellation.[2]

RAMFest announced that the 2016 edition will not feature any international acts, and cancelled the festival.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Worcester, South Africa. "Ramfest 2007 | Ramfest 2007 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b "RAMFEST 2015 CANCELLED". Boringcapetownchick.com. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  3. ^ Therese Owen (20 February 2013). "Ready to go wild at raucous RAMfest – What's On | Tonight". Independent Online. South Africa. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "Dawid Fourie, the man behind RAMfest!". SA Music Scene. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  5. ^ "RAMfest is back, announce Attila as their headliner for 3-date tour in June 2019". Texx and the City. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Ramfest 2013". Ramfest.co.za. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  7. ^ "RAMfest South Africa 2013". SA Music Scene. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Ramfest 2008 | Ramfest 2008 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ramfest 2009 | Ramfest 2009 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ramfest 2010 | Ramfest 2010 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  12. ^ Durban, South Africa (9 March 2011). "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  13. ^ Johannesburg, South Africa (12 March 2011). "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  14. ^ Port Elizabeth, South Africa (2 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  15. ^ Bloemfontein, South Africa (3 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  16. ^ Durban, South Africa (9 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  17. ^ Johannesburg, South Africa (10 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h Cape Town, South Africa (11 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  19. ^ a b c d e "Ramfest 2013 line-up". Bizcommunity.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  20. ^ a b c d e "云浮卜呛影视文化发展公司". Garycool.com. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  21. ^ a b "In Review: RAMfest reborn". Texx and the City. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  22. ^ a b "RAMFEST 2020 announce the full lineup including headliners The Black Dahlia Murder – Plug Music Agency". www.plugmusicagency.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  23. ^ Mag, L. W. (5 July 2023). "RAMFEST 2023 – Full Line-Up Announced". LW Mag. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  24. ^ a b c d e "RAMfest 2012: Line-Ups and Details". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  25. ^ a b c "RAMfest 2013". LW Mag. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  26. ^ a b "RAMfest Headliners: Alkaline Trio and Funeral For A Friend in South Africa". MusicReview. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  27. ^ "In Flames To Play RAMfest 2012". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  28. ^ "Infected Mushroom to Play RAMfest 2012". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  29. ^ "Roland SA - SA Music Scene". Samusicscene.co.za. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  30. ^ . Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  31. ^ . Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  32. ^ "Rise Against to headline RAMfest 2013". TimesLIVE. South Africa. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  33. ^ "Taxi Violence Setlist at RAMfest Johannesburg 2014". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  34. ^ a b "Ramfest gives rain the boot | eNCA". Enca.com. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  35. ^ "Enter Shikari chat their RAMfest setlist, writing new music and setbacks of the pandemic". Texx and the City. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  36. ^ Clayton, Duzzy (4 July 2023). "South Africa's RAMFEST Announce 2023 Headliners Enter:Shikari and The Ocean". Fanbase Music Magazine. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  37. ^ Burger, Karin (20 February 2012). "Pray for satanic rock fest RAMfest". Channel24. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  38. ^ Welsyn, Willim (27 November 2012). "RAMfest Cancels Bloem Because of Religious Pressure Groups – Rolling Stone South Africa". Rollingstone.co.za. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  39. ^ "As I Lay Dying PR Apology Re: Ramfest 13". Boring Cape Town Chick. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  40. ^ "News - AS I LAY DYING Cancel Appearance at Next Year's RAMFest Due To Scheduling Conflict". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  41. ^ "The Devil Wears Prada + As I Lay Dying Join Forces for 2013 Marathon Metalcore Tour". Loudwire.com. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  42. ^ "RAMfest 2013: Report Card". Muse Online. 22 February 1999. Retrieved 19 March 2013.

January 01, 1970
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RAMFest is 5 a music festival that took place a couple of times in South African cities RAMFest caters to electronic and indie rock music that offers local acts RAMFestGenreVarious alternative genres including metal rock punk hardcore drum and bass electronicDatesAnnually in February MarchLocation s Cape Town Durban Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth Years active2007 present 1 2 Founded byDawid Fourie 3 4 Websiteramfest wbr co wbr za Contents 1 Background 2 Previous editions 3 Performers 4 Controversies 5 See also 6 ReferencesBackground editRAMFest was started by Dawid Fourie 4 in 2007 in Worcester Western Cape South Africa featuring 20 local talents 1 Since then RAMFest has grown to multiple South African cities 6 and was one of the largest music festivals in the country 7 The RAM in RAMFest stands for Real Alternative Music according to Fourie 4 thus making the full name of the festival the Real Alternative Music Festival Previous editions edit2007 Twisted Playground 2 3 March in Cape Town only 1 2008 Beyond Boundaries 29 February 2 March in Cape Town only 8 2009 Nekkies 27 February 1 March in Cape Town only 9 2010 The Real Alternative Music Festival 26 28 February 6 March in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively 10 2011 RAMFest 4 5 March 9 March 12 March in Cape Town 11 Durban 12 and Johannesburg 13 respectively 2012 A Day of Thunder 2 March 3 March 9 March 10 March 11 March in Port Elizabeth 14 Bloemfontein 15 Durban 16 Johannesburg 17 and Cape Town 18 respectively 2013 Red Heart Rum presents RAMFest 7 10 March 8 March 15 March 15 March 15 16 March in Cape Town Durban Port Elizabeth Durban again and Johannesburg respectively It is to be noted that the first Durban show was for electronic acts while the second was for rock and metal acts 19 2014 Red Heart Rum presents RAMFest 6 9 March in Cape Town and Johannesburg 20 2019 Halloween presents RAMFest 16 June in Pretoria 21 2020 Standard Bank presents RAMFest 13 March in Cape Town RAMFest 14 March in Pretoria 22 2023 RAMfest 1 September in Cape Town RAMfest 2 September in Pretoria 23 Performers edit nbsp Rise Against live in Johannesburg South Africa as part of RAMFest 2013 nbsp Taxi Violence live in Johannesburg South Africa as part of RAMFest 2014 The following table lists the notable artists that have performed at RAMFest Artist Year Performed References Fokofpolisiekar 1 9 10 18 24 Battery 9 2007 2008 2009 1 8 9 The Awakening 2007 2008 1 8 aKING 2008 2009 8 9 Die Antwoord 2009 2011 9 11 Foto na Dans 2009 9 Van Coke Kartel 2009 2011 2013 9 11 18 Isochronous 2009 2011 9 11 Pendulum 2010 2013 10 19 25 Jack Parow 2010 2013 2023 10 19 The Narrow 2010 2012 10 18 Mind Assault 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 1 8 9 10 11 19 Boo 2010 10 Johnny Foreigner 2010 10 Die Heuwels Fantasties 2010 10 Alkaline Trio 2011 11 26 Funeral for a Friend 2011 11 26 Zebra and Giraffe 2011 11 Awolnation 2012 18 24 In Flames 2012 18 24 27 Infected Mushroom 2012 18 24 28 Netsky 2012 18 24 BEAST 2013 29 Man As Machine 2013 2014 30 31 Rise Against 2013 19 25 32 Bring Me the Horizon 2013 25 Taxi Violence 2014 33 Biffy Clyro 2014 34 Trivium 2014 20 Foals 2014 34 Killswitch Engage 2014 20 Camo amp Krooked featuring Dynamite MC 2014 20 Junkyard Lipstick 2014 20 Atilla 2019 21 The Black Dahlia Murder 2020 22 Enter Shikari 2023 35 The Ocean Collective 2023 36 Controversies editIn 2012 a chain mail was circulated implying that RAMFest had a Satanic involvement As a result RAMFest had trouble organising another venue for the Bloemfontein leg of the fest 37 and it was cancelled there due to pressure from religious groups 38 In December 2012 the metalcore band As I Lay Dying pulled out from the RAMFest 2013 line up due to being double booked to support The Devil Wears Prada on their tour 39 40 The Devil Wears Prada s tour dates conflicted with RAMFest 2013 s dates making it impossible for As I Lay Dying to have performed at Ramfest 2013 41 During Bring Me the Horizon s set at the Johannesburg leg of the festival for 2013 tear gas was thrown into the crowd which caused fans to cough and tear up 42 RAMFest announced that the 2015 edition of the festival was cancelled citing the lack of suitable acts for the line up as the reason for its cancellation 2 RAMFest announced that the 2016 edition will not feature any international acts and cancelled the festival See also editIn The City Oppikoppi Musical Performance Music of South Africa Splashy FenReferences edit a b c d e f g Worcester South Africa Ramfest 2007 Ramfest 2007 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b RAMFEST 2015 CANCELLED Boringcapetownchick com Retrieved 1 December 2021 Therese Owen 20 February 2013 Ready to go wild at raucous RAMfest What s On Tonight Independent Online South Africa Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c Dawid Fourie the man behind RAMfest SA Music Scene 18 February 2013 Retrieved 5 March 2013 RAMfest is back announce Attila as their headliner for 3 date tour in June 2019 Texx and the City 16 April 2019 Retrieved 23 August 2023 Ramfest 2013 Ramfest co za Retrieved 5 March 2013 RAMfest South Africa 2013 SA Music Scene 21 January 2013 Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e Ramfest 2008 Ramfest 2008 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e f g h i Ramfest 2009 Ramfest 2009 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e f g h i Ramfest 2010 Ramfest 2010 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e f g h Ramfest 2011 Ramfest 2011 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Durban South Africa 9 March 2011 Ramfest 2011 Ramfest 2011 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Johannesburg South Africa 12 March 2011 Ramfest 2011 Ramfest 2011 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Port Elizabeth South Africa 2 March 2012 Ramfest 2012 Ramfest 2012 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Bloemfontein South Africa 3 March 2012 Ramfest 2012 Ramfest 2012 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Durban South Africa 9 March 2012 Ramfest 2012 Ramfest 2012 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 Johannesburg South Africa 10 March 2012 Ramfest 2012 Ramfest 2012 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e f g h Cape Town South Africa 11 March 2012 Ramfest 2012 Ramfest 2012 Line up and Posters Songkick Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e Ramfest 2013 line up Bizcommunity com 21 January 2013 Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c d e 云浮卜呛影视文化发展公司 Garycool com Retrieved 1 December 2021 a b In Review RAMfest reborn Texx and the City 19 June 2019 Retrieved 23 August 2023 a b RAMFEST 2020 announce the full lineup including headliners The Black Dahlia Murder Plug Music Agency www plugmusicagency com Retrieved 23 August 2023 Mag L W 5 July 2023 RAMFEST 2023 Full Line Up Announced LW Mag Retrieved 4 September 2023 a b c d e RAMfest 2012 Line Ups and Details MusicReview Retrieved 5 March 2013 a b c RAMfest 2013 LW Mag Retrieved 19 March 2013 a b RAMfest Headliners Alkaline Trio and Funeral For A Friend in South Africa MusicReview 17 January 2011 Retrieved 5 March 2013 In Flames To Play RAMfest 2012 MusicReview Retrieved 5 March 2013 Infected Mushroom to Play RAMfest 2012 MusicReview Retrieved 5 March 2013 Roland SA SA Music Scene Samusicscene co za Retrieved 1 December 2021 RAMfest 2013 Extremely loud and incredibly close Archived from the original on 18 October 2014 Retrieved 13 October 2014 Ramfest Johannesburg 2014 Lineup Ramfest Archived from the original on 9 July 2015 Retrieved 8 July 2015 Rise Against to headline RAMfest 2013 TimesLIVE South Africa 3 September 2012 Retrieved 19 March 2013 Taxi Violence Setlist at RAMfest Johannesburg 2014 Setlist fm Retrieved 1 December 2021 a b Ramfest gives rain the boot eNCA Enca com Retrieved 1 December 2021 Enter Shikari chat their RAMfest setlist writing new music and setbacks of the pandemic Texx and the City 30 August 2023 Retrieved 4 September 2023 Clayton Duzzy 4 July 2023 South Africa s RAMFEST Announce 2023 Headliners Enter Shikari and The Ocean Fanbase Music Magazine Retrieved 4 September 2023 Burger Karin 20 February 2012 Pray for satanic rock fest RAMfest Channel24 Retrieved 19 March 2013 Welsyn Willim 27 November 2012 RAMfest Cancels Bloem Because of Religious Pressure Groups Rolling Stone South Africa Rollingstone co za Retrieved 19 March 2013 As I Lay Dying PR Apology Re Ramfest 13 Boring Cape Town Chick 20 December 2012 Retrieved 19 March 2013 News AS I LAY DYING Cancel Appearance at Next Year s RAMFest Due To Scheduling Conflict Bravewords com Retrieved 19 March 2013 The Devil Wears Prada As I Lay Dying Join Forces for 2013 Marathon Metalcore Tour Loudwire com 18 December 2012 Retrieved 19 March 2013 RAMfest 2013 Report Card Muse Online 22 February 1999 Retrieved 19 March 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title RAMFest amp oldid 1186456232, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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