TOPSY TURVY

60 MINS

SAT 1800

R 50

"As she started to play, I instantly pictured her on a dark stage lit by a single spotlight in an auditorium filled with thousands of fans." [Fiona Gordon, Cue, July 2010]. Critically-acclaimed pianist and vocal artist, Shannon Hope, returns to the festival with her intriguingly powerful piano-based heart songs. Following her Standard Bank Ovation Award winning performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July, the Kawai-endorsed artist is currently showcasing tracks from her much-anticipated forthcoming album in various shows around the country. "Shannon Hope's understated, quirky style complements her energetic playing and rich, powerful voice. Hope's songs are intensely personal, with brave and honest lyrics. Instantly likeable, Hope captivates the audience with her accessible melodies and beguiling stage presence." [Rowan Roux, Cue, July 2011].