Jazz-Funk Icons SHAKATAK Return to Cape Town – One Night Only!

GrandWest Arena | Saturday, 28 June 2025 | Tickets from R250 via Ticketmaster

In proud partnership with Good Hope FM

Cape Town, 13 June 2025 – Get ready, Cape Town – legendary UK jazz-funk pioneers SHAKATAK are heading your way for one night only on Saturday, 28 June 2025, at the GrandWest Arena.

Proudly presented in partnership with Good Hope FM, this unforgettable night of grooves and nostalgia is not to be missed.

Known for timeless hits like “Night Birds” and “Down on the Street”, Shakatak promises a night of world-class musicianship and feel-good vibes. Tickets are selling fast – secure yours now from just R250 at Ticketmaster

This is your chance to experience the full Shakatak lineup, featuring:

Jill Saward (lead vocals)

Bill Sharpe (keys)

Keith Winter (guitar)

George Anderson (bass)

Roger Odell (drums)

Plus Jacqui Hicks or Debby Bracknell (backing vocals/flute/sax)

And Alan Wormald (guitar/backing vocals)

“This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing… Shakatak aren’t just a band, they are the soundtrack to our lives.” – Ronnie Scott’s House Magazine (UK)

With over four decades of international acclaim – from UK chart-toppers to Japanese Grammy wins – Shakatak continues to thrill audiences worldwide with their unique blend of sophisticated jazz-funk. Now, Cape Town gets its moment.

Expect all the classics – “Easier Said Than Done,” “Night Birds,” “Down on the Street,” and “Mr Manic & Sister Cool” – along with fresh surprises that will make this a night to remember.

Special Guest Opening Act: The Elixir Band featuring Leonie Leroux will set the tone with a soul-drenched performance.

This is the only South African date on Shakatak’s 2025 World Tour. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of jazz-funk’s most enduring and beloved acts – live on stage.

 Event: Shakatak Live in Cape Town

 Venue: GrandWest Arena

Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025

 Time: Doors open 19:00

Tickets: From R250 at Ticketmaster

 Media Partner: Good Hope FM – Cape Town’s Urban Pulse