{"id":60088,"date":"2025-03-19T15:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T13:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/?p=60088"},"modified":"2025-03-19T16:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:46:23","slug":"journey-to-jazz-2025-greet-meet-programme-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/journey-to-jazz-2025-greet-meet-programme-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey to Jazz 2025: Greet &amp; Meet Programme Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Bringing people together through art, craft and kindness to create connections that matter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prince Albert, 18 March 2025 <\/em>\u2013&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journeytojazz.co.za%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmwill%40volksblad.com%7C87e2235fd4d84af17ef308dd66011ac1%7C10dc7c9659764601882c9ac7c2870ecc%7C1%7C0%7C638778877127268327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GC9fKQTPnio8paVP%2B7Hv%2FZAdEWR0MCaRsOUaj%2BmceAk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Journey to Jazz<\/a> (J2J) festival returns to the heart of the Karoo in May, and alongside the stellar musical performances, this year\u2019s&nbsp;Greet &amp; Meet Programme&nbsp;offers festivalgoers a&nbsp;unique and immersive&nbsp;experience of Prince Albert\u2019s rich cultural and natural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than just a jazz festival,&nbsp;Journey to Jazz&nbsp;celebrates&nbsp;community, creativity, and connection. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quicket.co.za%2Fevents%2F295039-prince-albert-journey-to-jazz%2F%3Fref%3Devents-list%23%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmwill%40volksblad.com%7C87e2235fd4d84af17ef308dd66011ac1%7C10dc7c9659764601882c9ac7c2870ecc%7C1%7C0%7C638778877127291019%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RD6Qb%2FMApILTyKCLbG3lO%2BKOHBZzpiIR5yKvOzNcGDY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Greet &amp; Meet Programme&nbsp;<\/a>is designed to bring visitors closer to the&nbsp;soul of Prince Albert, offering interactive experiences ranging from&nbsp;nature walks and mindful drawing sessions to ghost tours, yoga, and stargazing. Some events will be&nbsp;<strong>f<\/strong>ree of charge, while others will have a&nbsp;small participation fee, with a&nbsp;percentage of proceeds supporting the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), an initiative that uplifts local youth and social development projects, and who are the brains behind the Journey to Jazz experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets for all&nbsp;<strong>Greet &amp; Meet<\/strong>&nbsp;events are available via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quicket.co.za%2Fevents%2F295039-prince-albert-journey-to-jazz%2F%23%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmwill%40volksblad.com%7C87e2235fd4d84af17ef308dd66011ac1%7C10dc7c9659764601882c9ac7c2870ecc%7C1%7C0%7C638778877127303395%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aG360qpgHTva74fYR11if8Tm0qS5WdzMPMDCTo7wq6k%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Quicket<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>A town that comes together, stays together<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prince Albert is more than just the backdrop for&nbsp;<a href=\"file:\/\/\/Social%20Media%20%20Facebook\/%09%20journeytojazzofficial%20%20Instagram\/%09%20journeytojazzofficial%20%20TikTok\/%09%20journey.to.jazz%20%20YouTube\/%20%09@JOURNEYTOJAZZ_OFFICIAL%20%20Hashtags\/%09#Journeytojazz   \t\">Journey to Jazz<\/a>\u2014it is the&nbsp;heartbeat of the festival. Every year, the town&nbsp;rallies together to create an unforgettable experience, welcoming artists, visitors, and music lovers into its warm embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"502\" data-attachment-id=\"60128\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/journey-to-jazz-2025-greet-meet-programme-revealed\/wolwekraal-conservation-walks\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wolwekraal-Conservation-Walks.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"752,502\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wolwekraal Conservation Walks\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wolwekraal-Conservation-Walks.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wolwekraal-Conservation-Walks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wolwekraal-Conservation-Walks.jpg 752w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wolwekraal-Conservation-Walks-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wolwekraal Conservation Walks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Journey to Jazz is not just about music; it\u2019s about people. It\u2019s about the meeting of hearts, minds, and stories. This town doesn\u2019t just host a festival\u2014it lives it,&#8221;&nbsp;says Brenda Sisane, J2J\u2019s creative director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;J2J&nbsp;providing a platform for musicians and local artisans, entrepreneurs and youth skills transfer, the festival continues to&nbsp;build capacity for tomorrow\u2014offering opportunities for&nbsp;learning, collaboration, and cultural preservation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Phenomenal experiences, phenomenal line-up<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">While the world-class&nbsp;musical line-up&nbsp;promises to be one of the best yet, the&nbsp;Greet &amp; Meet Programme&nbsp;enhances the festival experience with unforgettable&nbsp;activities for all ages and interests, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2016ddbe67a06528ab62fd5d550066fc\">Drawing with Mindfulness&nbsp;\u2013 A reflective workshop to deepen your creativity through mindful sketching led by Rebecca Haysom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07d8021cf531384465c996953fa72645\">Wolwekraal Conservation Walks&nbsp;\u2013 Explore the Karoo\u2019s unique ecosystem with expert-led walks through breathtaking landscapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e73289b0bfd5d6c6d56903ab2df99ad\">Swartberg Mountain Walks \u2013 Follow the Dorps River along the lower reaches of the Swartberg Pass. It includes an introduction to the spectacular folded mountains, to the design and construction of this famous pass in the late 1800s, and close examination of the indigenous plants including some well-known horticultural, medicinal, edible and aromatic species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b89444dd082f1c49c27e5c1d4d62628\">Ghost Walk&nbsp;\u2013 Discover Prince Albert\u2019s rich history through the&nbsp;stories of those who never left with Ailsa, the Story Weaver!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fe80de5153a17f6913bbfb2918a49ee\">Yoga &amp; Pilates Sessions&nbsp;\u2013 Unwind and recharge with sunrise yoga or a refreshing Pilates session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-173a2b50cb5581e2d11a55f92b20bd30\">Cycling with Young Development Riders&nbsp;\u2013 For the more energetic and athletic adventure seeker, a chance to ride with local cycling talent while exploring&nbsp;Prince Albert\u2019s scenic trails. (These are not usually open to public access, so this is great for all bikers looking for a new adventure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efb8ccbdf6a1cfdda15bf2a0fbcfb5be\">Stargazing at The Yellow House&nbsp;\u2013 Experience the magic of the Karoo night sky with an expert-led astronomy session by Wim Filmalter of FilmStar Astronomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-170055b468808fa4f380d65b13a3ed04\">Film Screenings &amp; Book Talks&nbsp;\u2013 Engage with thought-provoking storytelling through the screening of RIEL and a RIELRITME Book Talk, with the authors and filmmakers of these acclaimed properties that seek to preserve Indigenous folk and riel music through transcriptions, translations, and historical context. This will be in Afrikaans. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb0bded5256df1a5888ff766b1319276\"><a>Also on the reel is a special screening of the Botterblom Collection.&nbsp; A short documentary that looks at the making of <\/a>Frances v.H Mohair\u2019s 2024 tapestry celebration of everyday experiences of the people who collectively make up Prince Albert and get to call it home. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df37788300557874c986640193be4a7b\">Brood op Botterblom \u2013 as a continuation of the beat of this community, there will be a pop-up food and drinks market for those attending masterclasses at the PACT centre.&nbsp; Enjoy local lekkergoed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d27266c9f6baf1929014c11841879489\">Ceramics &amp; Gallery Tours&nbsp;\u2013 Dive into the creative heart of Prince Albert with hands-on workshops and art gallery visits with the likes of the Frances v.H Mohair women-led textile studio, designing a bespoke ceramic soap dish with Karin TerBlanche or stroll and see local artists works in the Prince Albert Gallery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ab099f3c3f92273d05d44de7eb0529d\">Museum &amp; Witblitz Tasting&nbsp;\u2013 Step back in time at the Fransie Pienaar Museum and sample traditional Karoo Witblitz (and perhaps even a J2J signature cocktail\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And much more, which includes a special free sunrise performance by Siya Makuzeni as she heralds the official start to the music weekend at 06H30 on 1 May 2025 \u2013 see website for details. Plus, there will be a host of exciting masterclasses, exhibitions and collaborative art projects with local youth and artisans throughout the festival.&nbsp; Stay tuned for news on these including a very special item\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many&nbsp;unique experiences already to choose from, the&nbsp;Journey to Jazz 2025 Greet &amp; Meet Programme&nbsp;is set to&nbsp;deepen the connection between visitors, artists, and the local community. Whether you\u2019re drawn to the&nbsp;music, the history, or the natural beauty of the Karoo, this festival offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quicket.co.za%2Fevents%2F295039-prince-albert-journey-to-jazz%2F%3Fref%3Devents-list%23%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmwill%40volksblad.com%7C87e2235fd4d84af17ef308dd66011ac1%7C10dc7c9659764601882c9ac7c2870ecc%7C1%7C0%7C638778877127315778%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J3ya8dtbba4bZDHtxKlj0VYi7KSS%2FHknaC5HXJ23Mkk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Journey to Jazz 2025&nbsp;<\/a>takes place in&nbsp;Prince Albert from 1 \u2013 4 May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure your tickets for Greet &amp; Meet events now on <a 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