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Lira and Karen Zoid headlining Kovsie Stage Extravaganza
2013-09-14


Lira and Karen Zoid
13 September 2013

Kovsies and the local Bloemfontein community are in for a treat with renowned artists Lira and Karen Zoid headlining the 2013 Kovsie Stage Extravaganza.

The two artists will be on stage at the Bloemfontein Campus on Friday 20 September 2013, performing some of their biggest hit songs.

Lira is a ten-time SAMA Award winner and earlier this year she performed at US President Barack Obama's Inauguration Ball. Karen Zoid also holds a SAMA Award to her name and has been a permanent feature on the South African rock scene.

The two artists will join an illustrious list of past performers who have graced the Extravaganza stage. Some of these celebrated South African musicians include Zahara, Vusi Mahlasela and Die Heuwels Fantasies.

Lira and Zoid will be joined on stage by some of Kovsies’ most talented students who will also deliver music and dance items.

Date: Friday 20 September 2013
Venue: Callie Human Centre
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R50 (students with student card)

R100 (public)

Tickets are available at Office 8 and 9 on the Thakaneng Bridge.

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