Members
Danie de Villiers
Pierre Joubert
Shaun Viljoen
Christo Bester
Biography
Since releasing their debut EP "Box of Dreams" in 2009 - BLACK MARKET RIOTS have taken the country by storm, sharing festival stages with some of South Africa's biggest bands, and having their music video for "Machine" played on MK. Picking up local sponsors Paul Bothner and International, Insight Clothing.
The History
Having their debut launch at Aandklkas in Stellenbosch on 13 May 2008, three months down the line since they started, could not have been more welcomed by the support they had.
Taking gigs at venues such as Mercury Lounge & Live, Zula Bar, Corner Bar, Aandklas, Mystic Boer, Klein Libertas, The Purple Turtle, Assembly etc.
They have started with a fresh approach to their music, creating a new style in which they are comfortable with in which the goal was from the start, to create new sounds for every album.
Festivals/Events Played:
Oppikoppi 2008 Northam, Jool Braak Festival 2009 Stellenbosch, Raka Accoustic Festival 2009 Kamabati, Jool Tollies Quad Rock 2010 Stellenbosch, Jo’burg Burning 2010 Melville, Vlakvarkgat Rock Fest 2010 Langebaan, UltraFest 2011 Stellenbosch, MK Awards Official Afterparty 2011 Cape Town, Soundwaves Music Festival 2011 Robertson
Shared the stage with:
Fokofpolisiekar, Springbok Nude Girls, Kobus, Prime Circle, Taxi Violence, Van Coke Kartel & more...
Record Label
None
Influences
Foo Fighters
Incubus
Brand New
Thrice
Manager
Danie de Villiers
Agent
Danie de Villiers
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When We Collide Single |
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Box of Dreams EP |
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