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Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, others for 10th Edition of Tidal Rave Festival
Leading Ghanaian musicians, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Efya, La Meme, King Promise, KiDi, and others have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Tidal Rave Festival.
This marks the 10th edition of the festival in Ghana.
This year’s festival, which is dubbed “The New Rave”, will take place on November, 4, 2023 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and it will feature a variety of new experiences and more.
Tidal Rave Festival has always been more than just a concert. This year’s festival which is protected by the Ghana Police Service, will provide a fully immersive experience for Ravers with carefully curated unique experiences in music, fashion, arts, dance, content creation, e-gaming, and more.
For a full day at the beach, there will be an experience for everyone at the Tidal Rave Festival.
Ravers who love music will get to experience music from the Surfside Stage.
The Surfside Stage will be the place for uninterrupted back-to-back music from some of our amazing DJs.
To bring a full dance experience to life, the festival is bringing the Surf and Surf Dance Studio. This studio will serve as the ultimate hangout for dance lovers who will get the opportunity to learn some new moves and recreate some of the trendy TikTok dance moves.
In addition, there is something for the Fashion community. The Sun, Sand and Style runway is not reserved for a select few. However, every Raver will be able to experience and show off their ultimate beach fashion.
Content creators are not left out of the Tidal Rave experience. We are also bringing the Creator’s Cove – a curated spot for content creators. This space is for content creators to explore new ways of creating exciting content.
Last but certainly not the least experience is the ultimate hangout for gamers. The Shoreline Arcade or E-Bubble experience will give gamers their best Tidal Rave experience with the beach and the Tidal Rave atmosphere providing picturesque scenery.
Tidal Rave Festival is also giving budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to test and start their new business ideas and build a growing supportive community for their brands.
The Ignition Market (vendor market) of the festival will feature an array of young entrepreneurs who will sell via an innovative cashless system for a more convenient experience.
The festival has grown significantly since the first rave in 2012, and it has become a staple event in the Ghanaian youth calendar.
This year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of new talents and mainstream artistes, and is expected to draw Ravers from various countries.
Tidal Rave Festival has an experience for everyone, and Ravers will get the opportunity to enjoy the rave like never before. It is “The New Rave.”
www.tidalravefestival.com/gh/tickets The New Rave experience which will be a never-seen-before blend of dance, art, fashion, music, e-gaming, and entrepreneurship.
Entertainment
Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
