“What was meant to be a full day of music, culture, and connection at the Corona Sunsets Festival took an unexpected turn this past weekend, as organisers were forced to wrap up the event early due to extreme weather.”

“The festival, held on Saturday, 21 March at The Glen Country Club, experienced strong winds reaching over 70km/h.”

“In response, organisers, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, called for a halt to proceedings to ensure the safety of attendees, performers, and staff.”

“Since launching locally in 2016, the festival has evolved into a major cultural fixture, spanning multiple cities and welcoming over 100,000 attendees.”

“Its continued focus on sustainability also remains a defining feature, with its eco-conscious initiatives significantly reducing single-use plastic waste over the years.”

“Sun-El Musician set the tone with a captivating set leading into the anticipated sunset moment, while Zakes Bantwini and Msaki kept the crowd energised throughout the afternoon.”

“A standout addition this year was the Farm-to-Fire dining concept, which offered guests a more grounded, communal culinary experience aligned with the festival’s nature-inspired ethos.”

“For those unable to attend in person, the festival reached a broader audience through a national broadcast on SABC 1 and streaming via SABC Plus.”

“Artists such as Liquideep and Sun-El Musician kept audiences entertained at Souk, while Purple Disco Machine delivered a high-energy set at Café Caprice.”

“Melanie Nicholson, Head of Brand at Corona South Africa, said the decision to conclude the event early was made with safety as the primary consideration.”

“The team urged that all updates regarding the Corona Sunsets Festival will be communicated directly to ticket holders via the official ticketing platform.”