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Old Mutual At The Lake

The Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert is likely to be one of the hottest tickets in Durban this winter, so be sure to book your tickets early. Bring cooler boxes, picnic baskets and blankets, or buy refreshments at the venue. Children will be kept entertained by the great activities at the Kidszone, while having the picturesque expanse of the botanical gardens at their disposal.

music-at-lake (2)Prime Circle will be performing at the Old Mutual Concert by the Lake at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 19 July. The support act for the day is indie- rock group Shortstraw.

Gates open at 12:00 for pre-sold tickets (R140 for adults, available through www.webtickets.co.za) and 12:30 for on-the-day ticket sales (R160). Children aged eight to 12 pay R60; under-eights get in free.

For more information, follow @OM_Concerts on Twitter, like the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens page on Facebook or visit www.dogreatthings.co.za.

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