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Jorja Smith announced as first headliner for Rocking the Daisies 2026 

Rocking the Daisies has officially announced their first headliner, the internationally acclaimed UK R&B songstress Jorja Smith.

She will be one of the artists headlining the festival for the 2026 edition, which is set to take place between the 2nd and 4th of October at the scenic Cloof Wine Estate in Darling.

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Jorja is beloved in the country for her soulful voice, emotionally rich songwriting and critically acclaimed albums Lost & Found (2018) and Falling to Flying (2023).

Smith is a household name and is one of this generation’s most compelling voices, garnering accolades including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist (2019), a win for Best British Female Artist (2019) at the prestigious Brit Awards, and multiple Billboard placements over the last decade.

Her fans anticipate a musical feast as some of her best collaborations include contemporary superstars such as Drake (Get It Together), Kendrick Lamar (I Am), Burna Boy (Be Honest), Stormzy (Let Me Down), and Mzansi’s very own Major League DJz (Come With Me).

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This year’s Rocking the Daisies promises to introduce exciting new elements designed to elevate the festival experience, offering fresh ways for attendees to connect, explore, play and interact with artists.

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