Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
31 January 2015
Colleen Balchin and Ayanda Seoka
“Actress and Assistant Director at Broaden A New Sound“
How many Suburban States have you been to?
“Been there since day one, holding down the arm bands. I’ve been working for Kesh for years now and its always a pleasure.”
Why do you come to Suburban State?
“I’m there to take your money.”
What was your favourite act or DJ at Suburban State?
“Its always a treat when DJ Danger Ingozi plays! Recently Aero Manyelo at the first con hill SUS was really great, and Lunch and Escapism Refuge made the rain totally poetic at the most recent jol.”
What was your favourite moment at Suburban State?
“Every moment I sit side by side with my main bitch Ayanda is the literally the best.”
Temba John Dawson Middelmann
“I’m a historian, visual artist, DJ, and professional pie eater”
How many Suburban States have you been to?
“I think this was my third time coming to a suburban state.
Why do you come to Suburban State?
“There are usually one or two acts I wanna check out – and the parties pull big crowds so its nice to see lots of homies. This time I came to play the opening lunchtime set. I also wanted to check out Jason’s (Escapism Refuge) set, his beats are dope. Finally, it was hosted at Constitution Hill, which is a place with a lot of history and energy, so it was exciting to go play there and in general to be there.”
What was your favourite act or DJ at Suburban State?
“This time round it was probably Escapism Refuge, he played a really good set. Also, I usually play my favourite stuff that I have been listening to, and it’s always a pleasure to hear your favourite music on a fat system. Scooby’s Martin Audio system is rather pimping.”
What was your favourite moment at Suburban State?
“The intensity of the storm while playing and then the sun coming out and getting to look at the views of town on a beautiful afternoon whilst listening to some guuuudass music.”
Gemma Siobhan Hart
“I’m a third year Fine Arts student at Wits and an avid collector of beautiful things.”
How many Suburban States have you been to?
“This was my second Suburban State, the atmosphere and feel was completely different to my first one. I really enjoyed that they weren’t just duplicates of one another, but something new entirely.”
Why do you come to Suburban State?
“Suburban State is always a great experience – not even a torrential downpour could deter people from joining the party.”
What was your favourite act or DJ at Suburban State?
” <3 <3 P O P A R T <3 <3″
What was your favourite moment at Suburban State?
“My favourite moment was probably standing on the balcony above Con Hill – seeing a panoramic view of our beautiful city at sunset. Shards of light were cascading off skyscrapers as the sun melted into the horizon. It was breathtaking.”
Jason Kyle Beukes
“I’m a contemporary music student as well as an electronic music producer and DJ.”
How many Suburban States have you been to?
“This was my first.”
Why do you come to Suburban State?
“Well, it’s always good hearing some fresh tunes.”
What was your favourite act or DJ at Suburban State?
“I enjoyed Lunches’ [Temba] set.”
What was your favourite moment at Suburban State?
“My favorite moment was getting to drop some bass!”
Jess Miller
” I’m studying this year. Apart from that I’m a radio presenter on UJ fm, full time vocalist and part time panda.”
How many Suburban States have you been to?
“I’ve been to three. Although, If I can’t remember the first one does it still count? :’)“
Why do you come to Suburban State?
“I go to suburban state because it’s always a completely different vibe to what I’m used to, which is a good opportunity to branch out a bit and hear what else is going on in the music scene in Jozi.”
What was your favourite act or DJ at Suburban State?
” I would have to say Pop art killed it this last suburban state.
What was your favourite moment at Suburban State?
“My best moment would be my bestie and I right at the front during Niskerone’s set at the first suburban I went to, hanging onto the speakers for dear life, drum n bassing in a truly disgraceful manner. It was fantastic.”
