RAMFest

RAMFest was a music festival that took place a couple of times in South African cities. RAMFest caters to electronic and indie rock music, that offers local acts.

RAMFest
GenreVarious alternative genres including metal, rock, punk, hardcore, drum and bass, electronic
DatesAnnually in February/March.
Location(s)Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
Years active2007 - 2014[1][2]
Founded byDawid Fourie[3][4]
Websiteramfest.co.za

Background

RAMFest was started by Dawid Fourie[4] in 2007 in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa featuring 20 local talents.[1] Since then RAMFest has grown to multiple South African cities[5] and was one of the largest music festivals in the country.[6] The "RAM" in RAMFest stands for Real Alternative Music according to Fourie,[4] thus making the full name of the festival the Real Alternative Music Festival.

Previous editions
  • 2007 – Twisted Playground (2 – 3 March) in Cape Town only.[1]
  • 2008 – Beyond Boundaries (29 February – 2 March) in Cape Town only.[7]
  • 2009 – Nekkies (27 February – 1 March) in Cape Town only.[8]
  • 2010 – The Real Alternative Music Festival (26–28 February; 6 March) in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively.[9]
  • 2011 – RAMFest (4–5 March; 9 March; 12 March) in Cape Town,[10] Durban[11] and Johannesburg[12] respectively.
  • 2012 – A Day of Thunder (2 March; 3 March; 9 March; 10 March; 11 March) in Port Elizabeth,[13] Bloemfontein,[14] Durban,[15] Johannesburg[16] and Cape Town[17] respectively.
  • 2013 – Red Heart Rum presents: RAMFest (7–10 March; 8 March; 15 March; 15 March; 15–16 March) in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Durban (again) and Johannesburg respectively. It is to be noted that the first Durban show was for electronic acts while the second was for rock and metal acts.[18]
  • 2014 - Red Heart Rum presents: RAMFest (6–9 March) in Cape Town and Johannesburg.[19]

Performers
Rise Against live in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of RAMFest 2013.
Taxi Violence live in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of RAMFest 2014.

The following table lists the notable artists that have performed at RAMFest.

ArtistYear PerformedReferences
Fokofpolisiekar2007, 2009, 2010, 2012[1][8][9][17][20]
Battery 92007, 2008, 2009[1][7][8]
The Awakening2007, 2008[1][7]
aKING2008, 2009[7][8]
Die Antwoord2009, 2011[8][10]
Foto na Dans2009[8]
Van Coke Kartel2009, 2011, 2013[8][10][17]
Isochronous2009, 2011[8][10]
Pendulum2010, 2013[9][18][21]
Jack Parow2010, 2013[9][18]
The Narrow2010, 2012[9][17]
Mind Assault2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013[1][7][8][9][10][18]
Boo!2010[9]
Johnny Foreigner2010[9]
Die Heuwels Fantasties2010[9]
Alkaline Trio2011[10][22]
Funeral for a Friend2011[10][22]
Zebra and Giraffe2011[10]
Awolnation2012[17][20]
In Flames2012[17][20][23]
Infected Mushroom2012[17][20][24]
Netsky2012[17][20]
BEAST2013[25]
Man As Machine2013, 2014[26][27]
Rise Against2013[18][21][28]
Bring Me The Horizon2013[21]
Taxi Violence2014[29]
Biffy Clyro2014[30]
Trivium2014[19]
Foals2014[30]
Killswitch Engage2014[19]
Camo & Krooked featuring Dynamite MC2014[19]
Junkyard Lipstick2014[19]

Controversies

In 2012, a chain mail was circulated, implying that RAMFest had a Satanic involvement. As a result, RAMFest had trouble organising another venue for the Bloemfontein leg of the fest[31] and it was cancelled there due to pressure from religious groups.[32]

In December 2012, the metalcore band As I Lay Dying pulled out from the RAMFest 2013 line-up due to being double booked to support The Devil Wears Prada on their tour.[33][34] The Devil Wears Prada's tour dates conflicted with RAMFest 2013's dates, making it impossible for As I Lay Dying to have performed at Ramfest 2013.[35]

During Bring Me The Horizon's set at the Johannesburg leg of the festival for 2013, tear gas was thrown into the crowd which caused fans to cough and tear up.[36]

RAMFest announced that the 2015 edition of the festival was cancelled, citing the lack of suitable acts for the line up as the reason for its cancellation.[2]

RAMFest announced that the 2016 edition will not feature any international acts, and cancelled the festival.

See also

References
  1. Worcester, South Africa. "Ramfest 2007 | Ramfest 2007 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. http://boringcapetownchick.com/2014/12/ramfest-2015-cancelled/
  3. Therese Owen (20 February 2013). "Ready to go wild at raucous RAMfest – What's On | Tonight". IOL.co.za. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  4. "Dawid Fourie, the man behind RAMfest!". SA Music Scene. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  5. "Ramfest 2013". Ramfest.co.za. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  6. "RAMfest South Africa 2013". SA Music Scene. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  7. "Ramfest 2008 | Ramfest 2008 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  8. "Ramfest 2009 | Ramfest 2009 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  9. "Ramfest 2010 | Ramfest 2010 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  10. "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  11. Durban, South Africa (9 March 2011). "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  12. Johannesburg, South Africa (12 March 2011). "Ramfest 2011 | Ramfest 2011 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  13. Port Elizabeth, South Africa (2 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  14. Bloemfontein, South Africa (3 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  15. Durban, South Africa (9 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  16. Johannesburg, South Africa (10 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  17. Cape Town, South Africa (11 March 2012). "Ramfest 2012 | Ramfest 2012 Line-up and Posters". Songkick. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  18. "Ramfest 2013 line-up". Bizcommunity.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  19. http://garycool.com/2013/09/recap-of-ramfest-2014-announcements/
  20. "RAMfest 2012: Line-Ups and Details". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  21. "RAMfest 2013". LW Mag. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  22. "RAMfest Headliners: Alkaline Trio and Funeral For A Friend in South Africa". MusicReview. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  23. "In Flames To Play RAMfest 2012". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  24. "Infected Mushroom to Play RAMfest 2012". MusicReview. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  25. http://www.samusicscene.co.za/gt/?p=416
  26. http://www.perdeby.co.za/sections/entertainment/2769-56ramfest-2013-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close
  27. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  28. Times LIVE (3 September 2012). "Rise Against to headline RAMfest 2013". Times LIVE. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  29. http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/taxi-violence/2014/witfontein-bronkhorstspruit-south-africa-6bc28eb2.html
  30. http://www.enca.com/life/ramfest-gives-rain-boot
  31. Burger, Karin (20 February 2012). "'Pray for satanic rock fest RAMfest'". Channel24. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  32. Welsyn, Willim (27 November 2012). "RAMfest Cancels Bloem Because of Religious Pressure Groups – Rolling Stone South Africa". Rollingstone.co.za. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  33. "As I Lay Dying PR Apology Re: Ramfest 13". Boring Cape Town Chick. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  34. bravewords.com. "News - AS I LAY DYING Cancel Appearance at Next Year's RAMFest Due To Scheduling Conflict". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  35. "The Devil Wears Prada + As I Lay Dying Join Forces for 2013 Marathon Metalcore Tour". Loudwire.com. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  36. "RAMfest 2013: Report Card". Muse Online. 22 February 1999. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
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