Festival info

Main stage

The theatre of screams: an insane line-up of headline-grabbers on a custom-built, outdoor sound-stage of epic proportions. From sonic superstars and electrifying locals to the most wanted breaking acts on the planet, they’ll be giving it their all from morning to night, from early to late. All it takes is you, your mates, spectacular sound and lighting design and the legend starts to make sense: it all comes together on the Main Stage at Synergy Live.

Red Bull Studio Live

Club culture’s superheroes flex their musical muscles. It’s an unashamed, day and night long tempo tantrum covering every conceivable genre from Dubstep and Techno to Glitch-hop and Rave revival. If a barrage of big hooks and brain-bending beats is your taste in ear candy, you’ve found it.

Mainstay beach Bar

How the other half live – and you can too. Bikinis and cocktails, sunshine and shades, beach sand & super-cool sound chefs serving up a hipsta mix of Balearic beats, Deep House and lounge musique. It doesn’t matter if you’re into fancy footwork or extreme leisure, head for the beach bar and it’ll find you.

Main Bar Tent

Shake your thirst, top up the tank, hook up with mates or just take a breather in the comfort of the Main Bar. A supersized bar counter, overstaffed with friendly folk so service comes speedy – and with a smile.

VIP Area

A priority pass: the best way to travel through the night. From the moment you arrive, it’s still Synergy Live, just velvet-coated. A premier parking channel and dedicated, high-speed VIP entrances will ease you in; your own powder-rooms and a Lounge and Bar area on the Main stage mean you’ll have the night of your life in comfort and style – and look out for complimentary drinks & goodies if you get there in time. VIP – why not?

The market place

Festival fare. A bohemian buffet with dining options to suit all tastes from simple schwarma and oodles of noodle to sensuous sushi and pizza pizzaz. Hunger? Thirst? Never. Feel the wind in your hair and the grass on your back, get lost in clouds, start the day with a feast, sip on a cappuccino. Hello summer.

Activation Areas

Our various partners and sponsors will again be activating at Synergy Live, with various lounges, bars and activities on offer. Be sure to pop in to one of the stands and say hello to the promo girls, have a drink, enter a competition - win a prize, chill out and relax.

Official Merchandise Tent

The Greek Merchant makes a welcome return to Synergy Live, bringing with him all the essential band paraphernalia one could dream of. From T's to CD's and everything in-between, the Greek Merchant will have you shopping till you drop and leaving with a whole lot more that just good memories. Need some advice or just looking for a place to meet your mates, this is the place for that too.

The venue

Please note that the venue for Synergy Live JHB has changed to Newtown Park & Bassline, Henry Nxumalo Street JHB

Due to newly imposed curfew limits at Crocodile Creek. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but rest assured all acts and features remain the same as before.


GPS Co-ordinates

26° 12'13.59"S

28° 1'55.41"E

Cash & cards

Cash is king: plastic’s fantastic. We’ll have ATM machines on-site, but if you want to avoid paying pesky transaction fees and standing in queues, rather bring enough cash to last the day. Credit card & debit card facilities will also be provided for at the bars.

Public safety services

To ensure everyone is safe and sound, Synergy-designated paramedics, security and firefighting crews will be on hand around the clock for the duration of the festival. In the event of an emergency please alert a Synergy Live official immediately.

Lost Property

All lost property can be reported, dropped off or collected from the officials office next to the main gate. Please report any theft or suspicious activity to the on-site security officers or the SA Police services on duty.

Festival checklist

Our best advice: just bring what you need and as part of our ‘leave no trace’ initiative we kindly ask that you use the onsite bins to dispose of all your rubbish. Remember no glass or your own alcohol is permitted onto the festival site.

  • Comfortable Trainers or sturdy boots
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Spectacles/contacts and solution
  • Sunscreen
  • Mobile phone
  • Camera
  • Medications (prescriptions/inhalers/chemist sundries)
  • Medical info (allergies etc)
  • Drivers licence
  • Money/cards
  • A warm sweater (it can get cold)
  • Cap or Hat (it can also get dam hot)
  • Folding chairs, umbrellas
  • Festival Ticket !

Traders

Applications to trade at Synergy Live 2013 are still open. If you are interested in trading please email [email protected]. Dozens of food traders, arts & craft merchants and pedlars of the bizarre and unique apply to trade at Synergy each year. Each stall is priced individually, based on the type of organisation, the number of staff, the size of stall, the products being sold and so on. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone, but we do try and give our patrons the very best variety, so let us know if you have something interesting to sell.

Special needs guests

Synergy Live is a festival for everyone, that’s why we’re making sure that all our guests are catered for and all our areas accessible. If you have any special needs, please contact us on [email protected] before the 20 November so we can make any necessary arrangements for a hassle free Synergy Live experience.

What not to bring

Please don't bring any glass bottles or glass containers of any type. They are dangerous and will be confiscated.


Persons suspected of carrying out illegal and/or offensiveactivities onsite may be searched and face eviction.


NO animals (except registered guide dogs), sound systems, generators, kites, fireworks, fires or burning material of any kind will be allowed on site.


Persons using fireworks or making fires will be evicted from site and materials confiscated.


No unauthorised professional film or video equipment are allowed onsite. Cameras for personal use are welcome.


No Alcohol or beverages of any type allowed onsite. Fear not, the bars will be stocked to the brim with everything your heart desires.

Contact us

General Information:
[email protected]

Stall Applications:
[email protected]

Media:
[email protected]

Hotline (office hours):
021 448 7017

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Synergylive

Disclaimer

STRICTLY NONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Under 18’s (id’s will be requested), glass bottles, fires, fireworks, Domestic animals, independent sound systems, illegal substances, graffiti and weapons, right of admission is reserved, participation in the event is entirely at your own risk. The organisers accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles or belongings. This applies even in the case of negligence by the organisers, due care has been taken to make this event safe and secure.