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The Final Tour Stop

WADDA, Cape Town, South Africa
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 The  Event:
WADDA is ecstatic and proud to have been selected to host the key tour date and destination on the Anthem IMF festival. Both the venue and Cape Town welcome the North American musicians who will perform two shows in this striking venue. WADDA is a world-class nightclub in one of the most stunning areas in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. The club has an elite sound system and staging set up that allows for a top-tier performance and is one of the world's most premiere club and bar experiences.


The  Venue:
The WADDA team has spent a great deal of time and money transforming the venue into a world-class establishment, taking the best of what they have seen and used from around the globe and incorporating it into this unique space. WADDA features 2 levels with 3 bars, a large dance floor, an executive VIP room and many more features that will no doubt be the talk of the town, and world, for years to come.

The  Music:
To date WADDA has hosted some brilliant events. South Africa’s number 1 act Goldfish has rocked WADDA on two occasions, as has Flat Stanley who is one of South Africa’s top international bands! WADDA has also hosted the cream of South Africa's DJ’s including Dean Fuel, Lady Lea, Shaun Duvet, Roger Goode and more. And now WADDA is home to the Cape Town, and cornerstone stop, of the ANTHEM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL.
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The Local  Team:
Martin  Tucker
Starting out as a barman many years ago at La Med, working in advertising for 4 years and ending up as the General Manager of the Opium Group encompassing startup, setup and running of eight venues, Martin brings invaluable knowledge of operations and procurement having been in charge of the biggest night club & bar group in Cape Town

Simon  Thirsk
Simon has been the leader of the Opium Groups construction team having project managed the likes of Opium Camps Bay, Capella Restaurant, HQ, CRUZ, Pulse and to a large degree Opium itself. These venues speak of themselves in terms of quality, craftsmanship and detail.

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INFO ON  WADDA:
Formerly known as TOWN and prior to that Late Edition, this long standing Claremont institution has now changed hands, but with a far superior difference. WADDA is the vision and result of 4 young men who have come together with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the hospitality, night life and entertainment industry. Each person involved adds their own strengths and specialties and the result is a team and venue that will be a force to be reckoned with in the Cape Town bar and club market:

WADDA is a brand new, fresh, clean cut and modern club comprising a fully wrap around mezzanine level, 3 bars, a large dance floor, a small executive VIP area, state of the art sound and lighting, Plasma screens and exceptional décor. The venue has hosted members of the Royal Family and is establishing itself as the premiere club and music venue in one of the world's most premiere nightlife cities - Cape Town, South Africa.