Chintheche Inn - Malawi Tourism

The Moon-Rock Festival is a three day celebration of local musical talent taking place at Chintheche Inn from October 12th -15th 2012. With no Lake
of Stars taking place this year, Wilderness Safaris decided to host the Moon-Rock Festival to fill the gap and deliver a local talent based music event
at the very place where Lake of Stars began – Chintheche Inn.
The Festival will draw on a variety of local cultural and musical acts from across Malawi in an effort to highlight a diverse range of talent across the
country. Bands, artists and DJ’s from all over Malawi representing a rich variety of genres will come together to perform in what we anticipate to be
the musical highlight of the year.
A percentage of the proceeds raised from the Moon-Rock Festival will go towards “Children in the Wilderness” (CITW), CITW is an environmental
education and life skills programme run by Wilderness Safaris and various other sponsors. The programme focuses on developing the next
generation of rural decision makers. It is aimed at bridging the divide that exists between communities and wildlife.
Through the programme we teach the children the importance of conservation and strive to instil in the m a passion for the environment so that they
become the custodians of wilderness areas in the future.
The Moon-Rock Festival will take place on the Northern Lakeshore of Chintheche Inn in the Nkhata Bay District (home to Malawi’s best beach).
Chintheche is located approximately 340 kms from Lilongwe, 500 kms from Blantyre and 80 kms from Mzuzu, all roads are in decent travelling
condition.
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SA idols finalist Mark Haze and the 12 Avenue
band hail from Cape Town, South Africa. After
having to pull out of American Idol, Mark came
through stronger in SA idol 2012.
Afrovibe artist Peter Mawanga fuses traditional
African rhythms, composition and vocal
arrangements with modern instrumentation.
Peter remains integral to the local music scene.
Formed in 2007, Mafilika is inspired by the
cultural roots and backgrounds of its members.
The band provides a blend of jazz, roots and rock
derived from each member’s unique style.
Body Mind and Soul is a 6 piece band from
Mzuzu (Northern Malawi) led by Davie Luhanga,
commonly known as ‘Street Rat'. The band is a
blend of fusion, afrojazz and traditional music.
Young Chilaga and the Black Survivors is an
8 member band formed in 1996 with a mission
to promote traditional Malawian music and
assist the preservation of local culture.
The Music Crossroads band is part of Music
Crossroads International – an organisation
which dedicates itself to training local youth in
the art of music on a professional level.
Sally Nyundo is recognized as one of
Malawi’s finest Reggae artists. His music is
timeless and he has performed extensively on
both local and international platforms.
Galaxy FM’s DJ Scarpper and DJ Kennedy
Nkombeze and the Zanzi DJ team will be
bringing a mix of Hip hop, dubstep, techno and
much more to the Northern Lakeshore.
Malingaka House are a Lilongwe based
supergroup. They fuse rock and jazz with
traditional elements, and boast a line-up rife
with individual talent.
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Kuyenda is a mixed local and expat band that
is growing quickly in popularity and is a
collaboration that strives to promote art, music
and movement in Malawi.
Konkalazi Band has seven members coming
from throughout Malawi. Their sound is an
eclectic mix of R & B, Reggae, Funk and
Jazz which they call “AFRO-FUNK-INFUSION.
A variety of other acts such as North Side
Connection (which will be launching their song
“party in the bay” and Cultural acts and dance
groups from the Nkhata Bay will also perform.
Three day (full entry): MK 15,000 per person
One day entry: MK 10,000 per person
Camping at Chintheche Inn:
The Camping fee at Chintheche Inn is USD 10 per person per night (tents, meals and drinks
are not included in this price). Access to clean bathrooms will be available.
Food and drinks:
An affordable variety of meals, snacks and drinks will be on offer throughout the festival.
Other accommodation options: If you are unable to camp, please note that Chintheche Inn is
already booked for the duration of the festival, as alternative lodging we would like to
recommend neighbouring Makuzi Beach Lodge and Kande Beach.
The following events are being scheduled as part of
promotional the run up to the Moon-Rock Festival:
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Mzuzu: Key Lounge (Friday 7 September)
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Mzuzu: City promotions (Saturday 8 September)
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Lilongwe: Traffic Light Party at Zanzi (Friday 21 September)
Lilongwe: Chameleon’s pre Moon-Rock night (October)
Promotions are also being scheduled in Blantyre.
Follow the buzz!
General queries, PR and marketing: Roshenka (marketing@wilderness.mw)
Line-up and festival development: Chris (chris@wilderness.mw)
Logistics: Warren (operations@wilderness.mw)
Accommodation and ticketing: Delilah (reservations@wilderness.mw)
General Phone: (00265) 1 771 153/393