Grammy award-winning artist, Zakes Bantwini, is set to perform at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July.
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Grammy award-winning artist, Zakes Bantwini, is set to headline the Pulse big stage at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July.
Durban-born Bantwini is looking forward to entertaining his home crowd. “KZN, it’s always good to be home! I’ve got something special prepared for you at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. It’s going to be a great one, hope to see you all there!” he said.
Mi Casa, Will Rayz, Will Linley, Angel Mazibuko, Supreme 3, and Tamara Dey have also been confirmed to perform at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.
The group’s J’Something said: “We will never forget the very first Hollywoodbets Durban July we did, and we count it as such a blessing to be able to come back. We can’t wait to connect with everybody.”
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Will Rayz, a finalist on "SA’s Got Talent", will be bringing some soulful sounds to the Pulse stage while his sort-of namesake, Will Linley, will show why he’s been enjoying radio playtime.
Linley is among a new wave of young singer-songwriters helping to redefine local music. “I am so excited to be playing at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. As a kid, I would always watch the race with my father, so it’s pretty unreal to be a part of such an awesome event!” he said.
Angel Mazibuko is another rising star with a penchant for Afro-pop and RnB. The trio of Loyiso Bala, Lloyd Cele and Danny K are set to dazzle down trackside with some Motown magic.
DJ and vocalist Tamara Dey is a veteran of the electronic-dance scene. Dey, who has more than 25 years in the business, said she is “super amped” to be performing at this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July.
“Yeehaa, fam! True to this year’s theme, I’ll be bringing some country inspo into my vocal sets and bringing big party vibes with my DJ sets,” said Day.
Anlia Etzebeth will be singing the national anthem at the be Hollywoodbets Durban July.
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