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STFD Passionate purveyors of live music culture! Label - STFD Records
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STFD Records is our independent record label.

Sit the Folk Down started out as an initiative taking music into the homes of local music fans with the intention of reigniting a passion for local music as well as a live music culture. Over the years we have rapidly progressed to being the trusted go-to guys for all your live entertainment, music management, studio and event needs. Live:

Pop up events - Our primary mission is to facilitate show

s in unique venues, creating an experience where people leave feeling they’ve witnessed something special. Over the years we have hosted shows with some of SA's top talent such as Robin Auld, Wendy Oldfield, Albert Frost and Femi Koya as well as working with international acts including Stelth Ulvang (The Lumineers), Ian Fisher, Brett Newski and Blind Butcher. Live music facilitation - We can organize everything music related for your restaurant/bar, wedding, market or any other event. As always, our focus is to identify and invest into the amazing talent we know exists in this country and help them grow as artists. Our services range from brand identity and development to production and recording. With the partnership of Just Music, one of South Africa's leading independent labels, we also offer services such as song pitching, publishing, digital and physical distribution.

Now introducing the 3rd act of our heavy hitters for the special show happening at .ct on Saturday 9 May, and they are n...
30/04/2026

Now introducing the 3rd act of our heavy hitters for the special show happening at .ct on Saturday 9 May, and they are none other than

This motley crew of music nerds, fondly referred to as “The Nomads,” hail from the South African College of Music (UCT) in Cape Town and all have a deep passion for music performance and composition. The music keeps dance and groove at the centre of its inspiration and borrows from many different styles. Hip hop, afrobeat, ghoema, samba, ska, klezmer and various other sounds are blended into one cohesive, high-energy performance.

The primary goal of The Nomads is to get people moving. The band plays an infectious kind of high-energy dance music guaranteed to get feet tapping and limbs swaying. With three full-length studio albums, many successful tours, festivals and events on their resume, the band strives to create top-quality original music for all.

The band has been fortunate enough to play on some of the biggest stages in South Africa but have also done some touring in Europe and other African countries. They've shared stages with many local and international acts including, but not limited to, Gogol Bo****lo, Balkan Beat Box, Boom Pam, Freshly Ground, Majozi, Matthew Mole, Beatenberg and Jeremy Loops!

Doors 8pm, bands from 9pm!
Tickets and info here - https://qkt.io/hJaQZG (link in bio)


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On Saturday 9 May, there's a very special show happening at .ct featuring 3 heavy hitters from the Indie/Alternative liv...
29/04/2026

On Saturday 9 May, there's a very special show happening at .ct featuring 3 heavy hitters from the Indie/Alternative live music scene!

We've told you about Southern Wild, now introducing

After a decade-long hiatus that left a massive void in the South African alternative scene, The Dirty Skirts are officially back and louder than ever. This isn't just a nostalgia trip, following the success of their 2023 EP Radiant Clouds, the band continues their charge into 2026 with a fresh arsenal of brand-new music and a live energy that has only sharpened with time.

The Dirty Skirts have spent their career redefining the South African sound. With a SAMA win for Best Alternative Album and a history of sharing stages with international heavyweights like Oasis, Snow Patrol, and Evanescence, to name a few, they bring a world-class pedigree to every stage they step onto.

Whether you caught them at Rocking the Daisies a decade ago or you’re discovering their revitalized sound for the first time, this show is a rare chance to see indie-rock titans in their natural element.

Get your tickets here - https://qkt.io/hJaQZG (link in bio)

On Saturday 9 May, there's a very special show happening at .ct featuring 3 heavy hitters from the Indie/Alternative liv...
28/04/2026

On Saturday 9 May, there's a very special show happening at .ct featuring 3 heavy hitters from the Indie/Alternative live music scene!

First up, we have 🔥🔥🔥

Hailing from Cape Town's vibrant music scene, Southern Wild has spent the past ten years evolving, transcending genres, and demanding audiences meet them at their unique confluence of alternative rock, post-rock, neo-soul, and folk.

Their sound is raw and unfiltered, drenched in emotion and authenticity, capturing the grit and grace of the modern human experience.

With a new album in the works, the band are re-energised and more honest than ever, with the galaxy-bending sounds of Conrad on guitar completing the new four-piece lineup.

Prepare for their next chapter, fuelled by a decade of resilience, passion, and artistic integrity, promising to be the most thrilling, heartfelt version of them yet.

Tickets are flying, get yours here - https://qkt.io/hJaQZG

Garden Grooves & Picnic Vibes: A "Not Siff" Sunday SessionTrade the crowded clubs for the grass under your feet! Join us...
18/03/2026

Garden Grooves & Picnic Vibes: A "Not Siff" Sunday Session

Trade the crowded clubs for the grass under your feet! Join us at 5 Hoek Street, Sleepy Hollow, Noordhoek this Sunday, 22 March for an ultra-intimate garden show featuring the return of Wisconsin’s finest, Brett Newski, alongside the high-energy brass of Nomadic Orchestra and the dark-country soul of The Porchlights.

It’s the ultimate low-key, high-vibe afternoon!

BYOB & Snacks: Pack your favorite picnic basket and cooler—this is a full BYO event.

Family Friendly: Open spaces for the humans (sorry, no dogs this time!) with free entry for kids under 10.

Doors open at 1pm | Bands from 2pm
Tickets: R200 online here - https://www.quicket.co.za/events/360632-not-siff-fest-with-brett-newski-and-friends/ (link in bio) or R250 at the door.

The Dirty Skirts: Beach Party at The Brass Bell - Saturday 28 February 2026Dust off the salt and prep your dancing shoes...
26/02/2026

The Dirty Skirts: Beach Party at The Brass Bell - Saturday 28 February 2026

Dust off the salt and prep your dancing shoes—Cape Town’s indie-rock royalty is heading to the water's edge.

After a decade-long hiatus that left a massive void in the South African alternative scene, The Dirty Skirts are officially back and louder than ever. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; following the success of their 2023 EP Radiant Clouds, the band is charging into 2026 with a fresh arsenal of brand-new music and a live energy that has only sharpened with time.

Doors 5pm, show starts 6pm!
Tickets R200pp here https://www.quicket.co.za/events/359665-the-dirty-skirts-beach-party-at-the-brass-bell/ #/ (link in bio) or R250pp at the door!

"The revolution didn't end; it just went to the beach. See you at the Bell."

The Lumineers hit Cape Town next week, but we’ve managed to snag our good friend Stelth Ulvang for a rare, one-night sol...
27/01/2026

The Lumineers hit Cape Town next week, but we’ve managed to snag our good friend Stelth Ulvang for a rare, one-night solo performance away from the main stage and something a little more intimate.

In case you didn't know...The Lumineers currently drag multi-instrumentalist, Stelth Ulvang, from town to town; primarily as their piano player, but his talents as a songwriter and performer extend to his solo work as well.
Live, Stelth provides an unpredictable juggling act of instruments, styles, performers, and stories, with the same brush of bluish grey of a late Colorado March.

Supporting Stelth on bass guitar for this one is Ry McArthur (The Shabs, Human Bean Juice, Captain Stu and many more!)

Folk Café, St James – Tuesday 3 February 2026
Doors - 6pm
Show starts - 7:30pm
Tickets - R250pp

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/355557-sit-the-folk-down-presents-stelth-ulvang-and-ry-mcarthur-at-folk-cafe/ (link in bio)

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The Lumineers currently drag multi-instrumentalist, Stelth Ulvang, from town to town; primarily as their piano player, b...
13/01/2026

The Lumineers currently drag multi-instrumentalist, Stelth Ulvang, from town to town; primarily as their piano player, but his talents as a songwriter and performer extend to his solo work as well.

Live, Stelth provides an unpredictable juggling act of instruments, styles, performers, and stories, with the same brush of bluish grey of a late Colorado March.

Supporting Stelth on bass guitar for this one is Ry McArthur (The Shabs, Human Bean Juice, Captain Stu and many more!)

Folk Café, St James – Tuesday 3 February 2026
Doors - 6pm
Show starts - 7:30pm
Tickets - R250pp

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/355557-sit-the-folk-down-presents-stelth-ulvang-and-ry-mcarthur-at-folk-cafe/ (link in bio)

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