Pirate Fest 2019

Set for the Sky

If you’re in need of some rock ‘n roll you definitely cannot miss Pirate Fest 2019. Cape Town is fortunate enough to host one of the best rock ‘n roll experiences for all Capetonians alike! Expect adventure and liberation featuring an energised performance by Set for the Sky. 

Rocking out to the alternative rock band, Set for the Sky, this show is not one you can miss! Support our local legends at The Mercury Live and make some unforgettable memories!

Line-up

  • Set for the Sky
  • Treehouse Burning
  • Zombies Ate my Girlfriend
  • ATREYU

The Details

Date: 5 September 2019
Venue: The Mercury Live, 43 De Villiers Ave, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Time: Doors open at 6 PM

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Set for the Sky

Set For The Sky is an experienced Cape Town-based alternative rock band, focused on theatrical, high-energy performances.

With a sound catering to fans of rock, hardcore and progressive music, SFTS strive for high quality in their sound. The same quality applies to their electric live performances. At all times they demonstrate their international standards; not just in their music but in their professional attitudes.

Set For The Sky have been gigging actively since the beginning of 2013. They continue growing in the South African and international markets.

Treehouse Burning

Formed in 2016 and performing all the way since, Treehouse Burning is an electronic metalcore band from our very own Cape Town, South Africa.

The band consist of the founding member Jesse Kuhn (guitar) and Nathan Schacht (vocals) who set out to create some fresh death metal acts for their growing fanbase. They were later joined by Richard Poultney (bass), Joshua Haller (drums), and Gareth Ashton (guitar).

This hardworking band has acquired well over 100 000 streams across various platforms, performed with a bunch of international artists and producers, and also played at a few noteworthy events while they were still developing into their fame.

Zombies Ate my Girlfriend

Zombies ate my Girlfriend was created by guitarist Adriano Rodrigues, drummer Ferdi Groenewald and vocalist Gavin Marchbank. The band is based in Cape Town South Africa and consists of the aforementioned members as well as Chris Hall on guitar and Marc Olwage on bass.

Boasting a line-up of established players and songwriters as well as close to 20 years of experience including multiple bands (i.e. Superevil, Infanteria, Betray the Emissary, Suiderbees and Day Turns Night) with gigging experience across the entire country and beyond (Germany, Canada, Portugal), from small clubs to massive festivals including Wacken Open Air and Ramfest. 

ATREYU

ATREYU is a metal band from Yorba Linda, California formed in 1998. There are a few key performers which help form this energetic band and they are Alex Varkatzas (vocalist), Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel ( guitarists), Marc McKnight (bass), and Brandon Staller (drummer/vocalist).

ATREYU’s music is often described as heavy metal, hardcore punk, gothic rock, emo, and death metal. Seems like this band caters to various types of fans keeping them relevant to the changing times in music.

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