Armed with tickets to the Sun City spring bash, I went to party with all those pretty people on Thursday. To clarify the garish name for the show, it’s short for Van Coke Cartel, Fokof Polisiekar, aKing and Heuwels Fantasties.
The package:
- Entrance to Sun City and the Valley of Waves
- Free “mudsludge” – this was not to be, instead they offered an iced lolly.
- Free draught – turned out to be a kiddy sized cup.
- Free smallish meal – Pizza, burger, or fish & chips. Not bad, but the butch boerseuns will be left a little empty.
- 10 Credits for the Magic Company
- 50% off a Segway tour – excellent!
- 50% off jetski hire – did not get around to this
…but sadly it did not include the VanFokKingTasties show I actually bought it for. Anyways, those tickets went for only R100, so still a bargain.
Segway
The experience:
Did the Segway thing – lots of fun. I would however suggest taking the longest 2hr offroad option. The 50 min session really just gets you comfortable by the time you have to turn it in again, plus I think taking it offroad must be a blast, not to mention the additional scenery. Beware the Segway’s sharp turning circle at speed – really the only way you can fall off, and only if you insist on doing so.
Among other a strongman and fashion show plus a band unknown to me kept things going at the Valley. Loved the steep slide and the supertubes was tons of fun. A must for everyone old enough to walk 
The show:
Fantastic. Did not stay all the way through, my feet were killing me by 10pm, and still that drive home….. Saw Heuwels Fantasties, Van Coke Cartel and aKing. Stunning. You should have been there. Jack Parrow did his thing with “Die Vraagstuk” – I’m sure it will go down as a South African classic. aKing’s live bit was better for me than their album I’ve got, and man – Van Coke Cartel just blew it away. You’ll have to go a long way to find another 3 piece pumping out so much energy.
Van Coke Kartel
The downs:
I guess it’s their place and they can run it however they see fit. Perhaps the really rich folk get the stunning service they pay for and it’s just my perception tainted by a lack of thousands to pay per outing that’s clouding my judgement.
Cost. Everything is uber expensive – try R17 for a can of Coke. No it’s not served by a topless model whispering sweet nothings in your ear - you fetch it yourself from the bored looking attendant at the stall. Straw not included. Yes, you also have to open it yourself.
The constant searching of bags, and restrictions on carrying into different sections the very expensive food & drinks you bought. 2 Bag checking stations between the entrance & the Valley of waves – your not allowed to carry drinks or food from one section to the next, you have to finish or dispose of it before moving to the next section.
No drinks, and that INCLUDES SOFTDRINKS allowed at the show. Get real.
The “moshing” dickhead that during the Van Coke set insisted on constantly trying to pick a fight. Take your girl to the trailer you crawled from and stay there.
The verdict:
I’ll be back. Will plan the whole thing a bit better and try and get a similar package again – it was good value for money. I enjoyed seeing the place and not just spending the day swimming, it sort of forces you to go and do something.
Slide
