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Last Two weeks Of The Ayoba Festival
Montecasino in partnership with MTN and in association with media partners, Jacaranda 94.2, M-Net and Joburg.co.za are hosting the Ayoba Festival now on at Montecasino until 04 December 2011. Don’t miss the last two jam packed weeks of the Ayoba Festival featuring live performances by highly talented local artists and comedians; gaming promotions where fortunes can be won; sidewalk sales; an art exhibition; the latest movie releases and fun-filled children’s activities. After enjoying the many entertainment options why not try your hand at not one but two exciting gaming promotions. Calling all Montecasino Club Festival Members – Platinum, Gold and Red – stand the chance to win an amazing R2.92 MILLION in cash in the C’MON FEEL ALIVE gaming promotion now on until the end of the Ayoba Festival . Entries into the draws can be earned through accumulating points by playing your favourite slots machines or tables games or through retail purchases at any of Montecasino’s benefit earning partners. Montecasino is giving all Club Festival Members one FREE start-up entry into the draws. Remember, the more points you earn, the more entry tickets you earn, and the more chances you have of winning.
In true Ayoba style, Montecasino is giving away R750 000 in casino FreePlay EVERY MONTH to lucky Club Festival members just for playing on the casino floor during the Ayoba Festival. It’s called PLAYBACK – and it’s happening now!
There’s nothing to it. All you need to do is get down to Montecasino’s non-smoking main casino floor and play any of your favourite slots machine games. There are no specific times or days that you need to play, and you can play on any machine you like. FreePlay winners will be selected randomly throughout the day, every day – you just need to play! So play on, lady luck may be waiting to greet you.
Sign up to Club Festival today and you also stand the chance of winning Montecasino experiences for two for an entire year! Valued at over R40 000. The prize includes, two Blackberry phones valued at R4000 each, 12 hotel stays for you and your partner on a bed & breakfast basis, 12 experiences for you and your partner consisting of Bird Garden tickets, Nu Metro movie tickets, theatre tickets, massages and more, plus 12 meal vouchers valued at R500 each. Now that’s Ayoba! Simply swipe your card at any of the E-Host machines dotted around property to get your entry ticket into the draw which takes place at 19:00 on 03 December on the Ayoba stage.
With fabulous prizes on offer you can’t afford not to become a Montecasino Club Festival member. Register now, it’s free and offers you on-going special offers, prizes and benefits. Visit www.montecasino.co.za for full details.
After trying your hand at winning the Playback and the C’mon Feel Alive promotions, take in the sounds of local smash hit band, Goldfish, live at The Teatro at Montecasino on 25 November 2011. If rock music is more your style then book now at Computicket for “Piazza Rocks” on 03rd December 2011 from 14h00 to 22h30. The awesome line-up features some of the best local bands including Zebra & Giraffe, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Farryl Purkiss, The Arrows, The Graeme Watkins Project, Southern Gypsy Queen, Kinky Robot and The Newspapers.
Other live entertainment on offer includes non-stop comedy action at Parker’s Comedy and Jive; the hit musical, Menopause the Musical and the hilarious comedy, My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish an I’m in Therapy. Why not combine an entertainment experience with lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants at Montecasino or visit one of precinct hotels for a high tea or Sunday brunch.
For the younger set, the Kids’ fun weekend on 26 and 27 November from 10h00 to 16h00 daily on the outdoor piazza is where all the excitement takes place. Keeping kids entertained, Nu-Metro cinemas will be bringing you a sneak peek of the much-loved character, Puss in Boots on the silver screen, this time in 3-D. Beautiful Creatures, the much-loved jungle characters are on stage at the Pieter Toerien Theatre singing their delightful songs especially for little ones. Regular entertainment for kids such as the Montecasino Bird Gardens, the Magic Co and Ten Pin Bowling are open daily.
There is no entry fee or central access to the Ayoba Festival but events such as theatre shows, music concerts and entertainment venues require the purchase of tickets via either Computicket, visit www.montecasino.co.za for more information. Standard parking tariffs and entry fees to venues such as the Montecasino Bird Gardens apply.
After six weeks, 42 days of non-stop entertainment, the Ayoba Festival at Montecasino will draw to a close on 04th December 2011. Don’t miss out, c’mon down to Montecasino where all the hot Ayoba action is waiting to welcome you. ENDS
MTN PRESENTS THE AYOBA FESTIVAL: MEDIA INFORMATION
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DATES: 24 October 2011 – 04 December 2011 |
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VENUE: Montecasino |
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PRICES: Per individual events. No Ayoba Festival entry fees. |
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BOOKINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
Computicket www.computicket.com or 0861 813 9000 ITicket: www.iticket.co.za or 086 1000 291 |
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WEBSITE: www.montecasino.co.za or www.mtn.co.za |
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SPONSORS: Joint partnership between Montecasino and MTN |
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MEDIA PARTNERS: Jacaranda 94.2, MNet and www.joburg.co.za |
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EVENT INFORMATION: |
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11 November 2011 – Menopause the Musical, Pieter Toerien Main Theatre |
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Until 13 November – Porralicious, Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre |
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11 & 12 November 2011 – Urban War Boxing public sparring sessions |
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12 November 2011 – Kids Sports Day, PJ Powers performs |
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13 November 2011 – Cobra Day, Outdoor Piazza |
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15 November 2011 – My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy, Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre |
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16 – 19 November 2011 - Black Tie Comedy Festival, Teatro |
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17 & 18 November 2011 – Wade Bales Wine & Malt Whiskey Affair |
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19 November 2011 – Urban War WBF World Heavyweight Title Fight |
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20 November 2011 – MTN Classic FM Soiree |
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25 November 2011 – Goldfish, Teatro |
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26 & 27 November 2011 – Kids Activity Weekend |
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From 30 November 2011 – Beautiful Creatures on stage at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre |
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03 December 2011 – Piazza Rocks – featuring top local rock bands |
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PLUS… much more festival entertainment, including: |
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• Latest movie releases |
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• Gaming promotions |
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• Sporting activation |
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• Children’s activities and entertainment |
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• Music concerts and performances |
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• Food and beverage tastings and promotions |
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• Theatre productions | ___________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE AYOBA FESTIVAL
Leading telecommunications provider, MTN, together with Montecasino, Gauteng’s Number 1 entertainment destination, present Johannesburg’s newest and most exciting entertainment event, the Ayoba Festival. Taking place from 24 October to 4 December, the Ayoba Festival promises six weeks 42 days of endless thrilling entertainment throughout the Montecasino precinct. The very best in non-stop entertainment options include comedy, a Bierfest, music concerts of varying music styles, performances by multi-talented local and international artists, the latest movie releases, sporting events and children’s weekends. The unique mix of theatre, comedy, lifestyle, music, sport, film, food and incredible gaming opportunities presents an unsurpassed kaleidoscope of events, performances and enjoyment, all in a safe, secure environment. The Ayoba Festival has something for everyone. For more information go to www.montecasino.co.za ; or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/montecasino . To receive up-to-date information on your Smartphone, register at www.ayobafestival.mobi . Another Tsogo Sun Gaming Experience. Montecasino - We’ve got it! Tsogo Sun supports the National Responsible Gambling Programme. Winners know when to stop. Only persons over 18 are permitted to gamble. National Problem Gambling Counseling toll free helpline 0800 006 008. ABOUT THE MTN GROUP Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: "MTN". As of 30 June 2011, MTN recorded 152, 3 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. The MTN Group was a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and has exclusive mobile content rights for Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.mtn.com and www.mtnfootball.com ___________________________________________________________________________ FOR MORE MEDIA INFORMATION AND IMAGES, PLEASE CONTACT: Debra de Souza – Publicist, Ayoba Festival Cell: 082 822 9478 / E-mail: debranne@icon.co.za Lucky Mokabane – PR Account Manager at EXP Agency Cell: 083 377 6291 / E-mail: lucky.mokabane@expagency.biz Lesiba Langa: Public Relations and Communications Manager – Sponsorships at MTN SA Cell: 083 212 4053 / E-mail: lesiba@mtn.co.za
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