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 the top décor and interactive designs.
D is for nothing other than DUST,DUST,DUST. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it…
E is for Eating contest… Just one of the many random thing you come across around every corner.
F is for Francois van Coke and Karen Zoid… And Karen Zoid and Francois van Coke…. Any way around it is simply magical… Three words: Black Sabbath Cover
G is for the Gypsies that took over the show. Gogol Bordello winning hearts left and right!
H is for Hippies always keeping things interesting…
I is for Injuries, nr.1 being Chris van der Walt pulling a David Grohl.
J is for Jokesters… The introduction of the stand-up comedy stage was a welcome addition to the festival line-up and had crowds in stiches from sun rise to sunset.
K is for Kobus on a Kombi…
L is for Lazy prawns that take cover in one of 4 tent hotels.
M is for a Marching band that keeps the party going.
N is for Nomadic Orchestra winning Oppikoppi.
O is for OPPI…..KOPPI!! Every second of every day…
P is for Poetry when you need some food for the soul.
Q is for everything from quesadillas to quiche as the kopi food court has something for everyone!
R is for Running from stage to stage… Many will agree the Sunday line-up was jam packed with must see acts…
S is for Selfie sticks… It’s not lame if you get it for free!
T is for Ten kilograms of penis shaped confetti to celebrate 10 years of Tweak rock. They might have been only a little more than a punk rock cover band but they made us dance like it was 2004 and that is all that matters!
Photo by Henry Engelbrecht
U is for Under the counter shooters when the available tequila just won’t cut it…
V is for views second to none…
W is for Why does Matthew Mole still think the same set is good enough? Playing 0.5 BPM faster does not constitute as “change”.
X is for new eXperiences…
Y is for Young bands that had people in awe each day…Crimson House was my winner...
Z is for the white Zulu, Johnny Clegg that brought tears to our eyes…
