This music festival which takes place in a spectacular mountain setting, treats music lovers to a fabulous experience that combines natural beauty with natural talent.

The Nest Hotel offers you our renowned great value accommodation at R700.00 per person sharing in our Garden Rondavels and R795.00 per person shating in Mountain View and premier garden rondavels.

Friday 26 April 2013 – 15h00

Drakensberg Boys Choir: Choir Con Carne 80 Minutes
Tickets: R120 *R110 **R100 ***R80

This show highlights the versatility of the choir as an instrument. Audiences will get a glimpse of the flexibility and the possibilities of music sung with a choir. From compositions accompanied by a Jewish harp, tuned waterglasses, handbells and African marimba, adding extra colour to some of the music.
Audiences can expect to enjoy the latest pop songs on the charts, moving renditions of beloved classical works and virtuous contemporary choral music – an array of colours of the musical spectrum will be represented in this concert. The repertoire consists of extracts from musicals, pop and classical, together with a healthy selection of composed choral music and works with that something extra.

Friday 26 April 2013 – 18h30

Ladies & Lads 90 Minutes
Featuring the Drakensberg Boys Choir, Rina Hugo, Magda de Vries, Frank Mallows & Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi
Tickets: R130 *R120 **R110 (Prime Seating +R20 Per Ticket)

This is a show not to be missed!
Magda de Vries, Frank Mallows (the oldest ‘lad’ on stage) and the Drakensberg Boys Choir will join forces to perform the SAN Gloria, by Peter Louis van Dijk, especially arranged for this specific combination. The duo will entertain the audience on virtuous works for marimba and vibraphone.
Rina Hugo’s relationship with the DBC has been thriving for more than a decade. Rina and the young lads will entertain the audience with some golden oldies, while Hlengiwe, a young up-and-coming South African soprano, will deliver proof as to why she was the winner of the ATKV-Muziqanto national classical vocal competition.

Friday 26 April 2013 – 20h30 until Late

46th Anniversary Bash in the Beer Tent featuring the Blarney Brothers
Tickets: R120 *R110 **R100

Whenever and wherever you come across the Blarney Brothers you are sure to find a great big, foot-

stomping sing-along party.
Perhaps it is just because they simply play for the audience.
Making music they know everyone will love. It is all helped along with a liberal flavouring of genuine Irish Blarney and humour because the Blarney Brothers are as Irish as shamrock and poteen.
Their music is a mixture of Irish ballads, foot tapping pub songs, popular newies and the occasional Irish jig.

Saturday 27 April 2013 – 09h00

Choirs Extravaganza 80 Minutes
Featuring Bronberg Kinder Koor, Le bone College & St Michaels Girls Choir
and a guest appearance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir
Price: R90 * R80 **R70 ***R50
Enjoy a performance with the sounds of youthful voices, featuring the Bronberg Kinder Koor, Lebone College and the St Michaels Girls Choir. The choirs featured here are all known for their energetic and vibrant performances. Audience members will leave the   auditorium with a feeling of well-being. A special guest appearance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir will round off this special amalgamation of choirs.

Saturday 27 April 2013 – 12h00

Navi Redd 60 Minutes
Price: R130 *R120 **R110 ***R90
Let’s face it, men singing A Cappella have never been an unsightly occurrence…and these A Cappella rebels bend all the rules and regulations of this genre. 100% testosterone, 120% talent, eye candy, ear candy… “A Cappella” of course means no musical instruments, no back-tracks…using nothing other than their brilliant vocal chords and outstanding microphone techniques.
Navi Redd is an A Cappella group with a sting in its tail and its repertoire includes anything from Grease and The Beach Boys to Johnny Clegg and Steve Hofmeyr, Queen to the Rolling Stones, Bee Gees to CCR and Nickelback to Timbaland. Since the group’s inception early in 2004, Navi Redd has been amusing crowds all over South Africa, and has grown to be loved by the public and widely respected by all involved in the corporate entertainment industry … A Cappella for the people! Recently they also performed internationally in Namibia and the Seychelles.

Saturday 27 April 2013 – 14h00

Rumpilstiltskin 55 Minutes
Tickets: R80 * R70 **R60 ***R50
This darkly glamorous gothic tale of the strange little man who hated children, who spun straw into gold, and who could split the earth with a stamp of his foot, is brought to horrifying life by Creative Madness, an award winning company who have produced shows like A Mariner’s Tale, A Froggy Fairytale and The Legend of Icarus, in association with the Actors Unemployed Company (The Complete Works of Shakespeare – Abridged, and Birdman).
Using puppets and a wistful Victorian air, this grim tale is regaled.
Suitable for all ages – parental guidance is advised for very young children.

Saturday 27 April 2013 – 16h00

Rocco 90 Minutes
Tickets: R130 *R120 **R110
After the great success of his previous albums, Beautiful Beautiful Piano and More Beautiful Piano, Rocco de Villiers is back on stage to perform songs from his latest album Stunning, as well as some of his previous hits. Songs being performed include Final Countdown, Music Box Dancer, Anna, Aeroplane, Edelweiss, What a Wonderful World, You Raise Me Up, Kla-1 Kla-2 Kla-3 Kla-4, Chariots of Fire, Seemeeu and many more. As usual, his music is accompanied with quirky comments, a beautiful suit and a flower!

Saturday 27 April 2013 – 19h00

Drakies & Divas 70 Minutes
Featuring Drakensberg Boys Choir, Nadine & Cat Simoni
Tickets: R130 *R120 **R110 (Prime Seating +R20 Per Ticket)

This is a one moment in time opportunity for audience members to experience the magic, when Nadine’s vibrant voice and personality is beautified by the angelic sounds of the Drakensberg Boys Choir. They will perform the award winning Some Nights, as well as Whitney Houston’s’ hit One Moment in Time. Cat Simone is no stranger to Music in the Mountains, and this time she joins the boys on stage for an exciting evening of pleasant music-making.

Sunday 28 April – 08h30

Interdenominational Church Service 60 Minutes
Free Admission
Sunday 28 April – 10h30
BaRock & Roll 70 Minutes
Featuring Drakensberg Boys Choir, String Orchestra and Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi
Tickets: R130 *R120 **R110 (Prime Seating +R20 Per Ticket)
The Drakensberg Boys Choir will present the Missa Dolorosa by the Baroque composer, Antonio Caldara. In the second half the audience will be treated to the choir’s rendition of a few beloved pop and rock songs, accompanied by a band of accomplished musicians. Don’t miss this opportunity to BaRock and Roll with the choir!

Sunday 28 April – 12h30
Choirs Splash 90 Minutes
Featuring Midlands Youth Choir, St Dominic’s, Reinberger Kamerkoor & Eunice Girls Choir and a guest appearance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir
Tickets: R90 *R80 **R70 ***R50
Enjoy a performance filled with beautiful voices and harmonious sounds, featuring the Midlands Youth Choir, St Dominic’s Choir, the Reinbergber Kamerkoor and the Eunice Girls Choir. These choirs thrill audiences countrywide with their exuberant performances. A special guest appearance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir will add extra flavour to this concert.

Sunday 28 April – 16h00

Ses Snare 60 Minutes
Tickets: R130 *R120 **R110 ***R90
Well-known hit songs are arranged for six guitars and six voices. Ses Snare have used this recipe for the past 5 years all over the country, in shows at Arts festivals, theatres and corporate functions.
Ses Snare is a live band – no backing tracks! This aspect has made Ses Snare the darling of audience’s country-wide – they bring well-loved songs to audiences in a way that no other band does in South Africa. Look forward to hearing old-time favourites from The Eagles, John Lennon, The Beatles, Freddy Mercury and Jack Johnson.

Sunday 28 April – 19h00

Drakensberg Boys Choir: Choir Con Carne 80 Minutes
Tickets: R120 *R110 **R100 ***R80
This show highlights the versatility of the choir as an instrument. Audiences will get a glimpse of the flexibility and the possibilities of music sung with a choir. From compositions accompanied by a Jewish harp, tuned waterglasses, handbells and African marimba, adding extra colour to some of the music.
Audiences can expect the latest pop songs on the charts, moving renditions of beloved classical works and virtuous contemporary choral music – an array of colours of the musical spectrum will be represented in this concert. The repertoire consists of extracts from musicals, pop and classical, together with a healthy selection of composed choral music and works with that something extra.

All performances will take place in the Ken MacKenzie auditorium unless otherwise specified.

Bookings : 036 468 1012 or bookings@dbchoir.co.za

Click the following link to download the official brochure and booking form: Music in the Mountains Brochure 2013

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INQUIRIES:

If you have any questions relating to Music in the Mountains 2013 feel free to ask them below… for reservation inquiries please use the form on the right.

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Once again Heidi Atkinson will be our Bridge Lecturer and Convenor. Her passion for bridge and people, her teaching abilities and organisational skills ensure that you will be well looked after.

From humble beginnings, our Bridge week has become more and more appealing to South African Bridge players of all skill levels. We have scheduled the Bridge Clinic for Intermediates aimed at improving their Bridge skills. We end off with a Weekend Tournament of fun, friendly and competitive play. The tournament is hosted in our impressive conference venue and run professionally with instant scoring, personal score sheets and hand records .

The Nest offers an ideal venue for learning and fun in the crisp and fresh Drakensberg winter tableau. Our tasty South African country cooking and warm hospitality provide relaxing respite from the often snow bound mountains on display. Our special Bridge rates ensure great value for money and offer a memorable experience for all.

5 Day Bridge Clinic:
Sunday 21st July to Friday 26th July 2013

Mornings:
Improve your Bridge
Comprehensive instruction for intermediates or experienced beginners
Lectures on bidding, Declarer Play and Defence with follow-up prepared hands

Afternoons:
Free time for you to enjoy our spectacular scenery and absorb all that you have learned

Evenings:
Supervised friendly bridge tournaments

Weekend Bridge Tournament:
Friday 26th July to Sunday 28th July 2012

4 Sessions:
Friday evening
Saturday morning and afternoon
Sunday morning

Friendly atmosphere
Professionally run
Pre-dealt hands
Hand records available

We look forward to hosting you for yet another successful and enjoyable Bridge season at The Nest!

Accommodation includes:
• Hearty country breakfast, 3-course lunch, 6-course dinner with cheese and biscuits, morning and afternoon tea/coffee & biscuits
• Bridge tuition fee and lecture notes as well as the Tournament entry

Bridge Clinic (5 nights):
Garden Rondavel R3 000
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R3 250 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R850

Bridge Week & Tournament (7 nights):
Garden Rondavel R4 200
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R4 550 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R980

Bridge Tournament only (2nights):
Garden Rondavel R1 200
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R1 300 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R340

For more information please call our reservations desk on 036 468 1068.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FLYER

Entries Close: 09 Nov 2012
Registration: Mountain Splendour Eco Resort ; 16 November 18:00 ; 17 November 06:00 ; 18 November 06:00
Fully ROAG Administered Event: Yes
Event Website: http://www.wardevents.co.za

RACE OPTIONS:

PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS:
There will be prizes and prize money.
Goody bags and t-shirts to the first 200 pre entries.

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
There will be kids entertainment and market stalls.
Food and beverages on sale.

DIRECTIONS:
For Directions CLICK HERE.
GPS Co-ordinates:
S 29°00.852′ E 29°27.701′

Click here to download the official event flyer > Mountain Splendour Mania 2012

Description: The Berg Show provides an exhibition showground for agricultural equipment companies, as well as companies servicing the local predominately agricultural community to exhibit and sell their goods. There is an arena area where equipment and various other agriculturally related products will be shown.
The Berg Show provides entertainment for the entire family, with a supervised children’s’ area, as well as all day entertainment provided by All Out Adventures
On Friday evening, The Angus Band, from Richards Bay will be playing. There is also a rodeo bull in the beer tent.

The arena provides various shows at various times throughout the day, this includes:

Fashion Shows
Agricultural Equipment Exhibition
Dog Shows
Bolt Air Show
Farmers Game
Livestock Exhibitions

Once again Heidi Atkinson will be our Bridge Lecturer and Convenor. Her passion for bridge and people, her teaching abilities and organisational skills ensure that you will be well looked after.

From humble beginnings, our Bridge week has become more and more appealing to South African Bridge players of all skill levels. We have scheduled the Bridge Clinic for Intermediates aimed at improving their Bridge skills. We end off with a Weekend Tournament of fun, friendly and competitive play. The tournament is hosted in our impressive conference venue and run professionally with instant scoring, personal score sheets and hand records .

The Nest offers an ideal venue for learning and fun in the crisp and fresh Drakensberg winter tableau. Our tasty South African country cooking and warm hospitality provide relaxing respite from the often snow bound mountains on display. Our special Bridge rates ensure great value for money and offer a memorable experience for all.

5 Day Bridge Clinic:
Sunday 22nd July to Friday 27th July 2012

Mornings:
Improve your Bridge
Comprehensive instruction for intermediates or experienced
beginners
Lectures on bidding, Declarer Play and Defence with followup
prepared hands

Afternoons:
Free time for you to enjoy our spectacular scenery and absorb
all that you have learned
Evenings:
Supervised friendly bridge tournaments

Weekend Bridge Tournament:
Friday 27th July to Sunday 29th July 2012

4 Sessions:
Friday evening
Saturday morning and afternoon
Sunday morning

Friendly atmosphere
Professionally run
Pre-dealt hands
Hand records available

We look forward to hosting you for yet another successful and enjoyable Bridge season at The Nest!

Accommodation includes:
• Hearty country breakfast, 3-course lunch, 6-course dinner with cheese and biscuits, morning and afternoon tea/coffee & biscuits
• Bridge tuition fee and lecture notes as well as the Tournament entry

Bridge Clinic (5 nights):
Garden Rondavel R2 850
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R3 100 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R850

Bridge Week & Tournament (7 nights):
Garden Rondavel R3 990
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R4 340 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R990

Bridge Tournament only (2nights):
Garden Rondavel R1 140
Premier Garden Rondavel or Mountain View Unit R1 240 p/p/sharing
Single supplement R340

For more information please call our reservations desk on 036 468 1068.

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Music in the Mountains is a yearly festival featuring performances by the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir alongside other South African musicians. It is held over 4 days in a spectacular mountain setting, treating music lovers to a fabulous experience that combines natural beauty with natural talent.

Feel Good Factor: The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir Outreach Programme supports neighboring schools and local disadvantaged communities, helping to improve education at the Champagne Valley Primary School, Meadowsweet Combined School and Nkwethu Children’s Village in Loskop.

Since 1971, when Music in the Mountains had it premiere, the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir has been making beautiful music and entertaining thousands of music lovers from as far afield as the United States and the Far East.

Music in the Mountains, an annual 4-day concert festival, sees the choir performing in the spectacular Drakensberg mountains where their school is based.

The programme for this Drakensberg music festival features a mix of musical styles: classical, rock, pop, jazz, African, folk music and more, giving the boys a chance to display their range and skill.

The festival begins with a performance of highlights from the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir’s repertoire for 2012, including popular pieces from musicals as well as a selection of pop, classical and South African folk song standards. This is followed by a performance from visiting choirs and an evening show called Flip-a-Coin, where, using only voices, the group transforms itself into a live band.

During the following day, there are more concerts from visiting choirs and appearances by winners of national talent searches.

Music in the Mountains continues with a praise-and-worship session by a leading Christian band. In the evening, visitors can look forward to the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir performing in the final show of the event.

The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir is internationally acclaimed for its African repertoire, which includes accompaniment by authentic African instruments and body percussion. They also excel at music such as Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Bach’s Magnificat.

History: The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir school welcomed its first 20 students in January 1967. The school is now internationally recognised and is home to one of South Africa’s most talented choirs.

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Management may consider refunds for cancellation of accommodation as follows:

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Contact Details

Physical address – Route 600, Champagne Valley Road, Central Drakensberg, Winterton 3340, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Postal address – The Nest Hotel, Private Bag X 14, Winterton, 3340, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Email address – thenest@thenest.co.za

Phone numbers – 036 468 1068

Fax numbers – 036 468 1390

We are delighted to have received the AA Travel Guides American Express award for Hall of Fame for the second year in our category of Leisure Hotel.

The management team collected this accolade at the recent Tourism Indaba in Durban, South Africa. The Tourism Indaba is the premier travel industry event in South Africa which takes place annually and showcases the top travel and accommodation offerings in Southern Africa.

We would like to thank all of our staff for their continued efforts in striving to provide an amazing guest experience.
We value all of our guests and appreciate that they take the time to provide feedback which is critical for us to always learn and improve.

Of special note are our current winter great value rates offering all meals, relaxing accommodation and a delightful Drakensberg experience.

Please contact us for any further information you may require about The Nest Drakensberg Resort Hotel or to enquire about our award winning Drakensberg accommdation.

The Drakensberg has always attracted all types of people, all looking for different accommodation to suit their needs. Our area now boasts accommodation ranging from basic camping in the Drakensberg foothills all the way up to beautiful suites offering a great degree of space and luxury. The Nest offers unique Drakensberg accommodation in Garden Rondavels, Mountain View Rooms and executive Suites. Rates are fully inclusive of all meals and offer a variety of traditional tastes of South Africa. Our Garden Rondavels offer a comfortable accommodation option set in our tranquil gardens.

The Mountain View Rooms are very popular with their patios overlooking the major peaks of the Central Drakensberg. They are an ideal place to relax and observe the silent and towering mountains – especially in the evening for those impressive Drakensberg sunsets.

We now also have two Executive Suites offering more refined accommodation. These rooms are increasingly popular and are fully booked over most weekends.

Although the Drakensberg is a year round destination, certain periods are in very high demand for accommodation. Easter, the Festive Season and long weekends sees our valley at full capacity as guests treat themselves and their families to a well-earned Drakensberg getaway. For these times of the year, it is important to reserve your accommodation well in advance.

The snow has arrived early this year and by most forecasts, we can expect a chilly season with a whole lot more snow on our mountains and in our valley.