Vuyisile Mlilo, Sunday Life Reporter
IN the heart of Bulawayo, where the rhythm flows through the streets and the music pulses in the air, a celebration like no other is on the horizon.
On 4 August at a location that is yet to be announced, the enchanting Garden of House will open its doors to the public for the eighth edition of an event that has become one of the most electrifying on the city’s arts calendar.
Regarded as the Mecca for house music enthusiasts, Bulawayo has long been a hotbed of talent, nurturing artistes who have made waves both locally and internationally.
The names of DJ Nitefreak, Ryan Synth, DJ Ash T and a myriad of others have become synonymous with the pulsating beats that define the Bulawayo house music scene.
Garden of House
Organisers of the eighth instalment of Garden of House have kept the line-up a secret, revealing only two acts who are set to grace the stage on 4 August.
This, organisers have said, is a calculated move aimed at keeping the audience on suspense, heightening the excitement leading up to the event.
DJ Ash T, one of the organisers of the event, said the journey from being a small event into one of the most vibrant and well-attended in the city had been an engrossing one.
“The journey; since our first edition, we’ve come a long way and we’re proud to have created an event where people can come together to enjoy their love for house music. From humble beginnings to where we are today, it’s been an incredible journey and we’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase new talent and build a community around this genre,” he said.
Garden of House
As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle overhead, the Garden of House will come alive with a symphony of sound, colour and culture.
The event is not just about the music, it also serves as a platform for entrepreneurs in the food and fashion industries to find customers within the demographic of Garden of House attendees.
Small stalls will be available at the event as business, cuisine and house music collide at the dance music extravaganza. The organisers expressed hope that the Garden of House would be a celebration of a movement, a testament to the unity and diversity of the house music community in Bulawayo.
“From the young to the young at heart, all are welcome to join in this jubilant gathering. The Garden of House promises an experience that transcends ordinary music events, offering a journey through the soul of Bulawayo’s house music scene.
Garden of House
“So, mark your calendars, spread the word and prepare to dance, laugh and revel in the electrifying atmosphere of Garden of House. This event is more than a celebration; it is a declaration of the spirit and passion that fuels the growing, buzzing house music movement in Bulawayo. Get ready to feel the beat, embrace the groove and lose yourself in the rhythm of a city that beats to the sound of house music,” said Ash T.