Abracadabra 2019
Fri Aug 9, 13:00 - Sun Aug 11, 16:00
Highover Wildlife Sanctuary
ABOUT
*** Darker Dimensions presents: ABRACADABRA 2019 ***
^^^^^ An outdoor psychedelic trance experience ^^^^^
Abracadabra is an ancient incantation linked to magic and healing. The origins of the phrase are unknown, but it is thought to be linked to phrases in Hebrew which roughly translate to “I will create as I speak”. This is an idea which we feel embodies the spirit of the Psytrance scene here in Kwa-Zulu Natal. We exist to create our own happiness. As such, we invite you to an experience that will be sure to invoke love, laughter, and joy. Hosted at the HIghover Wildlife Sanctuary, we have found the perfect setting for an encounter with psychedelic culture. Nestled in the heart of the gorgeous Byrne Valley, we have been blessed with a beautiful forest setting on the edge of the mighty Mkomazi River.
Working hard for the past few years, Darker Dimensions is proud to have been involved in almost every major outdoor Psytrance festival in KZN. Building on the success of our stage at Connexion NYE Festival 2018-2019, we are honoured to be filling a void in the local scene calendar, as there will be no Moonstomp or Earthdance held in KZN this year. Through our Nocturnal Distortion series regularly held at The Winston Pub, we have built a family of passionate underground psychedelic music enthusiasts. Now we are ready to head outdoors and branch out on our own. Whilst our tastes are ever towards the harder and faster side of Psytrance, we have taken great care to curate a diverse line-up to complement each hour of the day and include flavours for every kind of psychedelic connoisseur. We are pleased to welcome our friends from ZuluTunes in Johannesburg to guide us through most of the night time hours. They are true sonic pioneers at the cutting edge of our scene on an international scale. Our day-time hours will be filled with local legends capable of handling their own on any stage around the world. Nothing beats a day rave in KZN when the DJ is cooking!
The festival will take place over the Women’s Day long weekend. In celebration of this, we will be offering ladies a variety of specials at the bar and stalls throughout the weekend. Music will officially begin on Saturday and end on Sunday but there will be a pre-party sound check on Friday night for a few hours to keep the thirst at bay, so pull in on the Friday and spend your public holiday in style.
**PEACE. LOVE. UNITY. RESPECT.**
No sexual harassment of any kind will be tolerated at this event.
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****WHAT TO EXPECT****
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- 2 x stages, Psytrance and Alternative;
- Shaded dance floors;
- Projection Mapping by Hive Mind Visuals;
- Sound, Décor & Lights by Darker Dimensions & OneLove Productions;
- Trader Village & Bar (CASH ONLY);
- 2 x Bonfires throughout the night;
- flat and lush camping ground;
- No porta-loos! Real toilets;
- Shower facilities;
- The Mkomazi River.
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**THE LINE-UP**
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MAIN PSY FLOOR:
MAIN PSY FLOOR:
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2019
08h30-10h00: Light Changes
10h00-11h30: Sybo
11h30-13h00: Symbiosis
13h00-14h30: Savage Koala
14h30-16h00: Lee Human
16h00-17h30: Chemikult
17h30-19h00: Thalia
19h00-20h30: Hunta
20h30-22h00: Han Psylo
22h00-23h30: Ruckus (JHB)
SUNDAY 11 AUGUST 2019
23h30-01h00: Organoise (JHB)
01h00-02h30: Duggah (JHB)
02h30-04h00: Atim (JHB)
04h00-05h30: Doctor Bops (JHB)
05h30-07h00: Bottlewash
08h30-10h00: Psyoddyssey
10h00-11h30: Danny Boy
11h30-13h00: Sativanoid
13h00-14h30: Disco-Whiskey
14h30-16h00: A Geoffrey
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SIDE TECHNO FLOOR:
- Gavo (JHB)
- Dripson
- TheVet
- Nic Best
More TBC
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**TICKETS**
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GATE OPEN FROM 13h00 TO 18H00 ON 9 AUGUST AND REOPEN AT 07h00 ON 10 AUGUST.
Early Bird: R250 (Quicket) Until the 17th of June 2019
Pre-sales: R300 (Quicket)
Door: R350
GATES CLOSED FROM 22h00 ON 10 AUGUST AND REOPEN AT 08h00 ON 11 AUGUST.
Sunday Funday: R100 (From 08h00 on the 11th)
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**TRADERS**
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Buy a ticket and come trade! However, you will need prior permission from us and so registration will be required. Register before you buy your ticket if your only intention is to trade as we cannot have too many vendors selling the same things. Further, all traders will be required to have at least one (1) special/discount for ladies due to it being Woman’s Day weekend. If you have not registered beforehand, you will not be allowed to set up and trade. Food, craft and retail stalls welcome.
To register:
E-mail Tasha: [email protected] ;
With the following information:
- brand name
- brand logo
- description of product/s
- contact details
- state whether your stall is a blanket, table or vehicle;
- Proposed specials/discounts for ladies (COMPULSORY).
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**THE VENUE**
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HIghover Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the scenic Hella Hella route between Richmond and Donnybrook. The nature reserve straddles the Mkomazi River, and has approx. 11km of river frontage. Highover is 3 000ha in extent and adjoins the Soada State Forest which comprises approximately 500ha of spectacular mist belt forest. Highover has Natural Heritage Status (Natural Heritage Site No 44) because of its scenic beauty and numerous rare and endangered plant and animal species. Dramatic landscapes comprising of cliffs and mountain tops, waterfalls and rocky river beds, steep forest clad gullies, rolling plains, clear star strewn night skies and ethereal morning mists combine to make Highover a magnificent destination. Their rustic bush camp offers a variety of accommodation to suit your budget from lodge, riverside cottages and chalets to bunkhouses and camping.
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**THE ACCOMMODATION**
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Camping from Friday to Sunday is included in the ticket. The camp sites are beautifully maintained and are all well shaded. Each cottage and chalet comes with their own fridge! So cold beer for the whole festival for whomever chooses this option. Please contact HIghover Wildlife Sanctuary directly as they will be handling the accommodation arrangements.
Contact Shannon: 082 826 0760
Email: [email protected]
Lodge Own Ablutions R250.00 pp
10 Sleeper. 4 Doubles, 2 Singles
Riverside Cottages No 4 & 5 Own Ablutions R300.00 pp
8 Sleeper. 2 Doubles, 2 Singles
Chalets No. 6 & 7 Communal R200.00 pp
6 Sleeper. 2 Doubles, 2 Singles
Chalet No. 8 Communal R200.00 pp
6 Sleeper. 2 Single, 2 Bunk bed
New Chalets 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Communal R150.00 pp
4 Sleeper. 2 Bunk beds
New Chalets (Budget) 17, 18 Communal R150.00 pp
4 Sleeper. 2 Bunk beds
New Chalets (Budget) 19 Communal R150.00 pp
2 Sleeper. 1 Double
New Chalets (Budget) 20 Communal R150.00 pp
2 Sleeper. 2 Singles
* Please note that accommodation is only booked upon payment and there will be no refunds for cancellations.
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**DIRECTIONS**
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From Durban take the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg. BEFORE entering Pietermaritzburg, take the R603 (Umlaas Road / Richmond exit), and as you come off the exit, turn right onto the R603 towards Richmond – 29kms away. After about 5kms, there is a fork in the road, keep left towards Richmond – this is the R56. Take the turn-off into Richmond (NOT the first sign that says Richmond Hospital). Drive directly through Richmond along Shepstone Street, and 1km out of town take the left-hand turn to Hella Hella. Continue on tar for 15km and then wind down into the valley on an excellent gravel road. After 22kms, you will pass the entrance to the Hella Hella Adventure Centre on your left and if you carry on over the Mkomazi River and along that road for a further 2km you will see the HIGHOVER sign and entrance on your left.
HIghover Wildlife Sanctuary can also be reached by following the Hella Hella signs on the Ixopo / Donnybrook road (612). At Lufafa Road, take the right-hand turnoff which is the D114 to Hella Hella. Continue all the way towards Hella Hella, following the road down the pass. Traveling from this direction, the HIGHOVER sign is on your right approx. 2km before you’ve crossed the Mkomazi River. If you reach the river, you’ve gone too far.
From Johannesburg / Pietermaritzburg, take the N3 toward Durban. Take the R603 (Umlaas / Richmond road exit) and take the R603 Richmond exit. From there you follow the directions as per above from Durban. As you are now on the same road.
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**WHAT TO BRING**
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- Cash;
- Camping equipment;
- mattresses & sleeping bags;
- Warm clothes;
- Costumes;
- Sunscreen;
- Insect repellent;
- Positive attitudes!
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**WHAT NOT TO BRING**
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- NO Glass bottles allowed;
- NO under 18’s (ID on request) allowed;
- NO private fires allowed;
- NO domestic animals allowed;
- NO independent sound systems allowed;
- NO illegal substances allowed;
- NO Weapons of any kind allowed; and
- NO bad attitudes allowed.
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**LEAVE NO TRACE**
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Due to the pristine nature of the venue we have been blessed with, we will be implementing a firm LEAVE NO TRACE policy. All attendees will be expected to leave with all the trash they bring with, alternatively, we will have collection points at which your trash can be deposited. We will be keeping a record of attendees who do not follow this policy and we are considering creating a list of shame to post on Facebook after the party. Clean-up after yourself in order to avoid the embarrassment.
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**DISCLAIMER**
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The organisers accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles, and belongings. This applies even to negligence by the organisers of any kind. Entry is entirely at your own risk. Right of admission is reserved.
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CONTACT DARKER DIMENSIONS AT:
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EMAIL: [email protected]
CELL: 082 054 0824