Ons Vibe Afrikaans: Two Nights Only With the Cool Crowd of Afrikaans Music

Joburg’s winter live music calendar heats up with the 2025 edition of Ons Vibe Afrikaans, a spectacular mixed-genre live music showcase happening at The Lyric Theatre on 20 and 21 June 2025. The show is great for music fans who are new to Afrikaans music or long-time fans. Expect an electric atmosphere filled with passion, energy, and pure vibe. Here’s what you need to know.

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What to expect

Ons Vibe Afrikaans is a big jol that celebrates all the latest sounds and talent that modern Afrikaans music has to offer. This year’s programme will combine both new names and popular legends come together to make some serious noise. Both show nights will serve up a lively mix of hip-hop, pop, rock, and alternative — all on one stage.

See the showlist for both nights

The Friday night performances on 20 June will be headlined by Chris Steyn, Eloff, and the always electrifying Early B. Seasoned talent Chris Steyn shot to fame with a raspy voice and a relaxed, barefoot stage presence. His debut album, Helemal, quickly topped the Afrikaans Apple Music charts and has amassed nearly five million streams. Steyn’s performances at major events like Afrikaans is Groot have solidified his status in the local music scene.

Brandon Eloff, known simply as Eloff, gained prominence with his platinum debut single “Johnnie Blou,” followed by hits like “Geheueverlies” and “Witblits”. His artistry is all about elements of pop, sokkie, and indie, creating a sound that’s both fresh and rooted in Afrikaans culture. Recognised for his rising talent, Eloff was named Apple Music’s Up Next artist in South Africa. His style is quirky, relatable, and undeniably catchy.

Gqeberha rapper Early B blends Afrikaans and English beats to reflect his community’s unique dialect. He gained national attention with hits like “Ben Ten” and “Potte,” both achieving gold status. Early B’s style fuses hip hop with elements of kwaito and funk, creating a sound that’s both authentic and innovative.

Catch local legends Jack Parow and the rising stars of Droomsindroom on one stage for the Saturday, 21 June concert. Jack Parow is known for his eccentric rap style and Afrikaans lyrics. Born Zander Tyler, he rose to fame with his hit single “Cooler as Ekke”. His music blends hip hop with elements of electronic and alternative genres.

Pop duo Droomsindroom is formed by brothers Kirsten and Kyle Schlebusch. They emerged in 2022 with their debut single “Hey Sonneblom,” which quickly gained popularity on digital platforms. Their music blends Afrikaans and English lyrics, combining elements of indie pop, synthpop, and alternative pop with over 11 million total streams and a growing fanbase.