Grammy Award-winning artist, Leon Thomas, will be performing at the second 'Hey Neighbour' music festival alongside Doja Cat.
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The "Hey Neighbour" music festival is gearing up for a spectacular comeback on August 30 and 31.
Earlier this year, festival organisers announced that award-winning artist Doja Cat will be shutting down the neighbourhood, and now, they have added US singer-songwriter Leon Thomas to the spectacular line-up.
This will be Doja Cat’s first time performing in South Africa, and word on the social media streets suggests that she's coming because her biological actor father, Dumisani Dlamini, is from the country.
Renowned for her genre-defying sound, chart-topping hits and captivating stage presence, Doja Cat has taken the music world by storm with smash hits like "Say So", "Kiss Me More", "Paint the Town Red", and "Woman".
During an interview with Apple Music's Ebro Darden back in 2024, the superstar said: "I still haven’t been (to South Africa). I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don’t find pockets of time in my life. I can fly, but I don’t like flying, especially long flights like that."
Meanwhile, Thomas, who is no stranger to the entertainment industry, is set to perform on the festival's second day.
Having graced Broadway stages from a young age, Thomas captivated audiences in productions like "The Lion King" and "Caroline, or Change".
However, his breakthrough came when he starred as André Harris in Nickelodeon's hit TV show "Victorious", alongside Victoria Justice and Ariana Grande.
Beyond this, Thomas has collaborated with numerous major artists and has writing and production credits on multiple Grammy-nominated projects.
He's popular for songs like "Yes It Is", "Rather Be Alone" and "Vibes Don't Lie", among others.
His work with Babyface and Toni Braxton on the album "Love, Marriage & Divorce" has earned him his first Grammy Award.
In 2023, the festival mesmerised over 60 000 music lovers with an extraordinary line-up that featured both local and international stars, including the likes of Tyla, Kendrick Lamar, Zakes Bantwini, Swedish House Mafia, Khalid, and H.E.R.
This year, organisers have promised an even bigger and bolder festival.
"To spice it up even more, we’ve taken all the magic of the 2023 fest and combined the previously announced three-day fest into two high-impact, high-energy-filled days of music, culture, and, of course, connection.
"Ideally, we, your neighbours, are encouraging you to groove harder, sing louder and create the best, most authentic memories possible," read a statement from the festival.
Festival-goers can brace themselves for even more excitement when the local line-up and perhaps a sprinkle of even more international star power is announced in June.