Today is the day of the big Smirnoff event in Johannesburg, which brings together Tiesto and local talent BLK JKS. Check for reviews and photos over the next couple of days. On the eve of the gig, I caught up with BLK JKS guitarist Mpumi Mcata, and asked him whether he was daunted about playing to 3000 people. "I wasn't," he laughed, in a way that made me realise I wasn't being especially helpful by reminding him of the sheer size of the aircraft hanger that will house the gig. "It didn't look that big when we saw it today, but someone else said the same to me though, so maybe it does [hold 3000]," he said with a shrug that suggested that, however many people are there, BLK JKS are sure to tackle the task with the same confidence and colourful personality that they exude away from the stage. These are big characters, and, if the reaction they are getting overseas continues to gain momentum, we'll be hearing a lot more from them over the next few years. In the meantime though, it's all about bringing the party to their hometown tonight.If you're heading to the party tonight, click here for a taster from the Berlin Experience.
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