Spotify’s Greasy Tunes is officially heading to Johannesburg. What’s that, you ask? Well, we’d forgive you for thinking it was a band. ‘The Greasy Tunes’ certainly has the ring of a cool-enough band name that your ‘alternative’ friend swore changed their life. Thankfully, that’s not what Spotify’s Greasy Tunes is all about. It’s actually a pop-up event that’s been set up as a monument to the streaming giant’s “leading playlists, culture, community, conversation, creators, fans, and most importantly, greasy South African meals.”
Alexa, play a Greasy Tune
Let’s get one thing straight. Greasy Tunes isn’t a permanent fixture. It’s a month-long “experiential pop-up” that’s turning up in Braamfontein throughout the month of July and aims to do all that stuff we just mentioned.
Speaking at the campaign’s launch this past Saturday, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director, said;
“Spotify has witnessed the undeniable power of audio in spreading South African culture and trends, both within the continent and worldwide. Greasy Tunes, with its embodiment of South African culture and trends, represents an expansion of this influence by blending music and cuisine in a beloved city that resonates with countless individuals.”
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The Greasy Tunes pop-up runs every Wednesday to Sunday until the end of July. The first week kicks off this Wednesday, 5 July until Sunday, 9 July. Below is a rundown of the pop-up’s schedule of “weekly themes”:
- 5-9 July – Mint, featuring SA’s best Electronic, House and Afrotech
- 12-16 July – Amapiano Grooves
- 19 – 23 July – Mzansi Raps featuring the best of local Hip Hop and Rap
- 26 – 30 July – Pan-Africa featuring the hottest in Pan-African beats
As for what you’ll be doing at the event (besides appreciating whatever music Spotify has chosen for the occasion), Spotify’s Greasy Tunes venue in Braam “borrows from the township kota cafes with outdoor table tennis placed strategically in the venue while mini pool tables and jenga adorn the tables.” Sounds fun.
If you head over to spotifygreasytunes.co.za, you’ll find a place to buy tickets and book yourself into the pop-up’s other events, like quiz nights, live podcast recordings, and plenty more. Also on offer is Spotify’s weekly menu that’s available to browse – if you can handle the horrible music puns that come with them.