Coca Cola Zero Fest 2010 – Cancelled – My Coke Fest

The 2009 Coca Cola Zero Fest has come and gone. What with last minute bands pulling out and venue changes, this sure was to be one of the more memorable Coca Cola music festivals!

So, if you attended the Coca Cola Zero Fest 2009, let us know in the comments below which event you attended, what bands you liked or disliked, what you thought of the venue and anything else you want to add.

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Update: I’ve added a poll below, so you can now vote too.

Unfortunately we have been told today that two bands are unable to make it to 2009′s Coke Zero Fest in South Africa.

International bands not coming anymore:

• Bullet for my valentine
• Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

We are still waiting for official word on what will happen further! Check computicket for more information.

It will still be an awesome day out nonetheless with the following lineup:

• OASIS
• SNOW PATROL
• PANIC! AT THE DISCO
• THE DIRTY SKIRTS
• ZEBRA AND GIRAFFE
• CASSETTE
• FOTO NA DANS
• ONE DAY REMAINS (JHB only)
• AKING (CT only)

BIG Concerts, the organisers of Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009, regrettably announce the cancellation of Bullet For My Valentine and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, who were scheduled to perform.

Both bands, who have concluded performance agreements with the promoter and have received payment in lieu of their performance, decided at the last minute to withdraw on their commitments to Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus cited personnel changes, which impacted on their ability to perform at the fest, while Bullet For My Valentine cited studio commitments, as they complete their new studio album.

BIG Concerts CEO, Attie Van Wyk said, “We are absolutely devastated by the cancellation of these two bands. Not only have they not fulfilled their agreements with us, but they have let their South African fans down in the biggest possible manner. And all at the last minute, leaving us in an unfortunate position of not being able to find suitable replacements at such short notice.”
Zayd Abrahams, Coca-Cola™ Strategic Marketing Manager, said: “Coca-Cola Zero is disappointed by the withdrawal of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Bullet For My Valentine; we are however looking forward to the awesome performances from Oasis, Snow Patrol, and Panic! At the Disco and some of the best home-brewed talent. All concert experiences that have been planned are going ahead and consumers can still expect a world-class production. “

Bullet For My Valentine have apologised to their fans in South Africa. Matt Tuck says: “We’re absolutely gutted to have to cancel these shows, we were proper looking forward to it, but we are really getting stuck in with writing new songs and we have a busy schedule to get everything prepared for recording the new album ‐ which we are all really excited about!”

Ticket holders are able to get a full refund for their tickets from Computicket if they so wish. This offer stands until Friday 17 April 2009.

Fans have an added bonus this weekend: OASIS, SNOW PATROL and PANIC AT THE DISCO will play extended performances at Coca-Cola Zero Fest. The fest has loads to offer this weekend – Big Sound, Bold Artists, Zero Heroes, Mist Angels, Chill Zones, Guitar Heroes and Zero Zones.

All festival goer’s please take note that the venue’s for the 2009 Coca Cola Zero fest have changed!

The Johannesburg event is being held at the Riversands Farm in Fourways, Johannesburg and the Cape Town event is being held at the Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West.

The reason for the moving the Joburg event is due to the unpredictable weather that Joburg has been experiencing and in Cape Town, the road leading to the Ostrich farm will not have been completed by the 13 of April.

Click on your city’s name for maps and details on the venue changes.

Coca Cola Zero Fest in Johannesburg

Coca Cola Zero Fest in Cape Town

From the press release:

Out of the ashes, defying all obstacles in their way One Day Remains is carving out their own destiny and is firmly set on a path to becoming a major hard rock band. The four man band comprises of Michael Naranjo who lends his vocals and guitar skills to the band, Jason Oosthuizen on drums, Donovan Paterson on Bass and Ryan Schnettler on lead guitar and vocals.

One Day Remains credibility skyrocketed when their track Never Say Die was chosen by Super Sport as the theme song for the Vodacom Tri nations. This major breakthrough is from the bands debut album Sins, Convictions & Confessions and displays the band’s hunger and constant intensity in their on stage performances.

The band is constantly evolving and has their SA audience enthralled with their edgy sound. One Day Remains has been invited to perform on air at various radio stations around the country including 5FM’s Band Invasion. They are ready to invade the Coke Zero Fest stage and prove why they are the most talked about band in the Western Cape to date.

ONE DAY REMAINS will perform at the Johannesburg leg of Coca-Cola Zero Fest ONLY, where they will join OASIS, PANIC! AT THE DISCO, SNOW PATROL, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, DIRTY SKIRT S, ZEBRA & GIRAFFE AND FOTO NA DANS

Sadly, One Day Remains will only play at the Johannesburg event.