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The 2026 Vrystaat Arts Festival programme was launched in style at a relaxed garden party hosted at Koekela Huiskafee in Bloemfontein. Guests enjoyed a first taste of what\u2019s to come as the official programme was handed to them in true artistic style, setting the stage for one festival, many stories.<\/h3>\n

Vrystaat Arts Festival Director, Michael Garbett<\/p>\n

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House of Dirty Shakers performer, Mou Mpota<\/p>\n

\"\"Chim\u00e9 Meyers and Mariaan Moller<\/p>\n

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Azania Indigenous Voices choir entertaining guests<\/p>\n

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Realeboga Mrwebi and Naledi Lesupi<\/p>\n

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Programme Manager, Marijda Kamper launches the Crystal Donna Roberts Bursary<\/p>\n

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Lloyd Arthur Flanegan, MC Roodt and Zant\u00e9 Earle<\/p>\n

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Guests enjoying the garden atmosphere<\/p>\n

\"\"Magon Mouton from ATKV<\/p>\n

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Patrick Buys<\/p>\n

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Adri Maryke van Heerdeen<\/p>\n

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The Vrystaat Arts Festival Team: Mia Kahts, Zant\u00e9 Earle, MC Roodt, Jun\u00e9 Pretorius, Michael Garbett, Marijda Kamper, Atie Kamper and Zane Muller<\/p>\n

\"\"Mpho Tau, Zanda Nosenga and Jun\u00e9 Pretorius<\/p>\n

\"\"Rondo Mpiti-Spies and Jane Mpholo<\/p>\n

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Atie Kamper, Lacea Loader, Perle du Plessis, and Michael Garbett<\/p>\n

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