DEFYING GRAVITY: Nerves of steel. DEFYING GRAVITY: Nerves of steel.
THE Zip Zap Circus School and indie pop act Al Bairre are set to perform together for two nights on June 10 and 11 at the Zip Zap Dome from 6pm. Zip Zap’s intricately timed choreography of high-flying circus acts will complement the band’s so-called ‘ice-cream of orchestral sounds.’
Fresh from their UK tour, Al Bairre will, for the first time incorporate a live visual element into their show by performing with Zip Zap. The local group has performed at music festivals across the country, combining the sounds of cello, violin, keys, ukulele, bass, drums and guitars.
They have also performed abroad in Cannes, Switzerland, Berlin and Amsterdam. “We are super excited to collaborate with Zip Zap. It’s going to be something completely new for us which takes the concert experience to another level quite literally, with trapeze acts above the stage,” says Nic Preen from Al Bairre.
Fans can look forward to experiencing singles such as, Bungalow and Let’s Fall In Love Some More in a way that they have never experienced before.
“This is a not to be missed night out for Cape Town indie music fans. Acts to watch out for include trapeze, straps, scarf, cyr wheel, juggling and some surprises,” says Brent van Rensburg, co-founder of Zip Zap Circus School. The show is a free, standing event, so bring your cushions.
Zip Zap is a Non-Profit Organisation that aims to foster real social change by using circus art as a tool to teach young people life skills. Through the process of learning these skills and acts, the youngsters become more employable; and for many at-risk youth, Zip Zap is a safe place for second chances at life.
In 2015 over 1000 children received free circus training from Zip Zap, which relies on income from performances and donations.
Al Bairre has come on board to help Zip Zap raise funds.
l Book: Quicket and tickets will also be on sale at the door. View a promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOsrguepkYQ. To make donations to Zip Zap: www.zip-zap.co.za, or call 021 421 8622. Info: Facebook www.facebook.com/zipzapcircus.