The Sweet Resistance, a chart-topping alternative pop rock band from Cape Town, fronted by the super-talented Natasha Meister, will be performing at the White Mountain Festival.  Photo supplied.

NOW in its 12^th year, the annual White Mountain Festival in the Southern Drakensberg is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy a three-day line-up of some of the best acoustic acts in the country.

Known for its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, the festival, which runs from September 28 to October 1, is held at White Mountain Lodge in the foothills of the Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve. 

Included on the bill this year are Luke Lovemore (a top seven finalist on this year’s season of M-Net’s The Voice SA), Crimson House, Jenny & The Jameses, The Sextons, Black Whiskey, The Sweet Resistance, Jerry & The Bandits, Michael Canfield and Freddy Lalendle.

Festival-goers can also look forward to a wide variety of food and drink outlets, colourful arts and crafts, plus loads of outdoor activities for the whole family including fun stuff (like scavenger hunts) for the kids.

Known for his distinctive, raspy voice and energetic live performances, Freddy Lalendle and his band are set to wow audiences at the annual White Mountain Festival.  Photo: Mediatek Photography.

Cape Town’s Crimson House will bring their unique brand of gypsy jungle music to this year’s White Mountain Festival.  Photo: Lorna D.

Other attractions include the lodge’s spacious grounds, fishable dam, swimming pool and charming old pub (with satellite TV and late-night live music).

Aside from general camping, which is included in the ticket price, there is also the option of booking into a stylish on-site ‘tent hotel’, offering a relaxing, hassle-free camping experience with all the comforts of home.

Tickets are available at Computicket.  For more information, visit www.c-weed.com/wmf or contact 031 563 0824.