Spotify to host Wrapped Pitori event in Pretoria

The event will take place at 012 Central, where three stages will showcase the musical styles and communities that have contributed to Pretoria’s sound. According to the organisers, the programme aims to reflect the evolution of genres originating or developing in the capital, including lekompo from Limpopo, bacardi, Pitori Rap, early amapiano, hip hop, Afro soul and spoken word.

The line-up includes Pabi Cooper, Mellow and Sleazy, Venom x Banques, Janesh, Sia the Bee, Junior Taurus, Makhadzi, MaWhoo, CIZA, JAZZWRLD x Thukuthela, Darwin Rev and The Black Labone House Band, among others. A dedicated HypeNation stage will highlight Pitori Rap, hip hop, drill and trap, featuring cyphers and DJs. The Campus Stage and Black Labone Stage will recognise the city’s role as a hub for creative development.

The organisers say the event will also feature installations and spaces inspired by Pretoria street culture, as well as food from local vendors including Uncle Faouzi’s and Barcode.

“Pretoria is not just a backdrop, it is the source,” the organisers said, noting that the initiative “connects the data to real neighbourhoods, real stories and real artists, proving that Wrapped is not just a report”.

Attendance is free on a first-come, first-served basis, with tickets available here.