🎪 Roots & Wings CarniFest – A Day of Heart, Hope & Heritage 🎶🌱🕊️
Step into a world where community, creativity, and courage come alive! The Roots & Wings CarniFest, organized by Tanya Michelle (known for events like Bands for Bricks), is more than just a festival — it’s a movement of music, memories, and meaningful connection.
📍 Hosted at Afrikaans Hoërskool Germiston, this once-a-year community celebration brings people from all walks of life together on one epic day — 30 August 2025 — to fundraise, uplift, and ignite hope through the power of arts, culture, and unity.
🎤 LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP
With music kicking off from 08h00, get ready to dance, sing, and vibe to a full day of diverse performances, with 15-minute transitions between each act. Featuring a powerful line-up of local legends and rising stars, including:
🎶 Mia – Opening the stage with her soulful energy
🎶 Logan Pietersen – Heartfelt lyrics and raw storytelling
🎶 Band after band bringing rock, indie, Afrikaans, folk, blues, R&B and more to life throughout the day
🎶 Special guest artists and surprise performances
Expect over 30 acts throughout the day — including school bands, talent show winners, and some names you may already love from radio, TV, or TikTok.
🌍 GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Be part of history as we attempt to break the world record for largest mass drumming circle — with hundreds of participants uniting in rhythm and purpose.
🎡 CARNIVAL FUN FOR ALL AGES
Giant inflatables, rides & jumping castles
Classic carnival games like Hopstacle Hero, Barrow of Laughs, Speed Dating – Literally, Love on the Run, and Junior Jaag & Jol
Petting zoo and pony rides
Artisan craft market, vintage finds, and creative upcycling stalls
Chill lounges, shaded picnic spots, and cozy community corners
🍔 FOODIE HEAVEN
From wood-fired pizza to smoky braai to gourmet ice cream and food trucks, there’s something for every craving. Don’t miss the soup station, the bake table, and grandma-style koeksisters and pancakes.
🎭 AHGies Got Talent Finale
The top 3 acts from our school's talent show will perform LIVE on the main stage! Expect goosebumps, laughs, and unforgettable moments from our very own stars.
💜 WHY WE GATHER
This is more than a festival. It’s a fundraiser for our school’s new pavilion and a celebration of our roots — the foundation we’re built on — and our wings — the dreams we’re nurturing. It’s about rising together, supporting local talent, rebuilding with purpose, and creating joyful spaces where everyone is welcome.
Whether you’re 5 or 85, a student, a parent, a local business, or just someone who loves good music and better vibes — this day is for you.
🎟️ Tickets via Tixsa
Let’s build, drum, dance, and dream together.
Come feel the heartbeat of a community with soul.
#RootsAndWingsCarniFest #AHGies #BuildWithUs
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