The Ultimate Music Festival Set Against the Stunning Backdrop of the Baakens Valley

Dante Cicognini, an entrepreneur and restauranteur, has shared his vision behind the first Valley of Dreams Music Festival fundraiser, putting it down to his deep love for the city, and a calling to help Nelson Mandela Bay to find its way back to greatness.

The first Valley of Dreams Music Festival, powered by Algoa FM, will be held in the Baakens Valley, off Alabaster Street, on Saturday, 30 November, where friends and families can listen to some top class musicians against the backdrop of the nature reserve.

Festivities kick off at 12.00 noon and include a jam-packed programme featuring Just Jinjer, Rubber Duc, Jordan Arts, and a number of popular local acts.

There will also be a superb mix of food and craft trucks, family-friendly picnic benches, and a Kids Village with a play area.

Alabaster Street will be closed for the day and Festival goers can also choose to support Remo’s Italian and Richmond Hill Brewing Company.

Only Alabaster Street will be closed with easy access for the public from both Upper and Lower Valley roads and plenty of convenient parking.

Festival organiser, Dante Cicognini, said the event would serve as a fundraiser to maintain and improve the Baakens Valley.

“I have a deep love; one could almost call it a calling, to help this city find its way back to greatness.

“Through the Baakens Valley Business cluster we plan on running this event annually to raise funds to tackle many projects.

“By securing the necessary funding and support, we believe that we can transform Nelson Mandela Bay’s green lung into a safe, vibrant, and sustainable space that benefits the entire community,” he said.

Proceeds from the Valley of Dreams Music Festival will benefit the Baakens Valley. The funds will be managed by The Baakens Valley Business Cluster, formed under the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber to take ownership of the Baakens Valley and create sustainable solutions to maintain and improve the area.

Tickets cost between R150 and R250 and are available via Webtickets.

Tickets on sale https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1554207899

To truly harness the potential of the green lung and the valley as a whole, the Baakens Valley Business Cluster has compiled a comprehensive plan that addresses a number of urgent issues.

Their strategy involves Clean-up initiatives; Preventative measures; Enhanced security; Infrastructure improvements; Community engagement; and promoting Tourism and business to ultimately create a legacy of environmental stewardship and economic opportunity.