CAN YOU FEEL IT?! — A pop-up experience by Manor and EMPIRE celebrating the culture of South African dance music from Gqom and Amapiano to Afro House and Afro Tech, with artists ushering the movement today. To set the tone for December, new summer bangers are incoming and this experience is where they land first, an electric setting for the beats that will carry us into the season.

Across two weeks, these intimate events will bring EMPIRE artists to the forefront as they debut new music and command the decks, offering guests an up-close experience of South Africa’s leading dance talent through exclusive EP and single listens, live sets and intimate conversations.

Beyond the pop-up events, guests will be able to visit Manor daily from 25 November – 4 December to visit the exhibition, purchase exclusive merch and become part of the moment. 

The pop-up will also serve as an exclusive tastemaker listening/release party for upcoming releases from Funky Qla (EP), GOLDMAX & DJ Tira (EP), KMAT (EP), Shaun 101 (EP), CowBoii (single), EeQue (single), and The Incredibles (single). QR codes will be placed throughout the space for attendees and fans to pre-save upcoming releases or add current releases to their playlists. 

The line-up includes:

POP-UP OPENING DAY | TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Milkyways (Amapiano)
EeQue (Amapiano, 3-step) — Exclusive Single Listening & Set
ReaDaSoul (Afrohouse, Amapiano)
The Incredibles b2b Pandemic Boyz (Gqom)
GOLDMAX & DJ Tira (Gqom) — Exclusive EP Listening & Set

WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 
KMAT
In Conversation with DJ Cndo / Exclusive Listening Session / Meet & Greet / Merch Signing

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 
Funky QLA (Afrotech, Afrohouse, 3-step, Gqom) — Exclusive EP Listening & Set
KMAT (Amapiano, Bacardi) — Exclusive EP Launch Party & Set
Shaun101 b2b CowBoii (Amapiano)
Blue Aiva (Amapiano)

POP-UP CLOSING DAY | THURSDAY 04 DECEMBER 
Shaun101
NTSAKO XVI b2b Sxova
101 Music Showcase
In Conversation / Exclusive EP Listening & Launch Party / DJ Set

In partnership with MINI, Redbull, and Jagermeister, this is your chance to witness the energy and globally ready sounds of South Africa’s dance music innovators, all under one roof at Manor, the ultimate pop-up stage for ke Dezemba. Don’t miss out, RSVP below.