I am not a fan of the daunting task to choose between acts at a festival like Oppikoppi, which is so rich in musical talent every year. Most importantly: It is impossible to watch every single act at Oppikoppi. With numerous stages and overlapping sets, Oppi is a pick-and-choose game. So in saying this, these Top 5 lists are a personal view of one music lover’s Oppikoppi 2015 experience. And yes, the international acts were absolutely top notch this year, but this site is all

Oppikoppi has never been a simple concept to grasp. It is a vicious melting pot of various spirits and harsh elements that combine to create a one of a kind atmosphere altering experience. A is for Anton Goosen and a most memorable performance… A highlight from the set was certainly the abundance of stories from the heyday of his music. B is for Bare asses in the dust. The naked run is never to be missed! C is for Creativity… Koppi never ceases to amaze when it comes to over

When you are an avid festival goer like I am, one gets spoiled by smaller more intimate festivals where it’s easy to get comfortable, the line-up is limited and there is plenty time to rest. And once a year comes the beast that is Oppikoppi and it swallows you whole and spits you back out with a bad case of black lung to boot. So it is easy to understand why I prefer the white beaches of STRAB to the red dust of Northam. Little did I know I was in for the biggest treat imagin

The local line-up at OppiKoppi is a pretty good mix of big name bands and yet to be discovered smaller tallents. But there are some of the headliners that I am particularly amped to see. Here is why... WONDERBOOM Thursday 00:00 James Philips Stage Wonderboom is simply one of those legendary bands that I cannot get enough of. In the recent past I have only been able to se them on small stages at festivals or even smaller gigs in town but this time around I know we are in for s