{"id":5517,"date":"2026-05-25T00:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/swae-lee-joins-line-up-for-the-ascots-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T00:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:28:06","slug":"swae-lee-joins-line-up-for-the-ascots-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/swae-lee-joins-line-up-for-the-ascots-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Swae Lee Joins Line-up for The Ascots Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Swae Lee Added to Headline Act<\/h2>\n<p>Following the withdrawal of DJ Mustard, Swae Lee has been added to the line-up for The Ascots Experience at the Hollywoodbets Durban July, joining Bryson Tiller and Masego.<\/p>\n<h2>Event Details Announced<\/h2>\n<p>The complete international artist list was revealed on 14 May 2026 during a media event hosted by Aline Media Group in Sandton. The festival is scheduled for 4 July on the southern lawns of Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban.<\/p>\n<h2>Aline Media Group\u2019s Vision<\/h2>\n<p>Aline Media Group founder and CEO Sibo Mhlungu discussed his goal of establishing a globally competitive entertainment event within South Africa. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t wanna wait to go see someone at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coachella_Valley_Music_and_Arts_Festival\">Coachella<\/a>,\u201d Mhlungu stated. \u201cI wanna bring Coachella back home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further explained: \u201cWe are doing what I consider the greatest opportunity for us to showcase African exceptionalism on the world stage in our own backyard.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Line-up Adjustments and Continued Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>Mhlungu affirmed the organisation\u2019s long-term commitment to the event, despite adjustments to the initial artist roster. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile there have been changes to the originally announced line-up, we are excited about the direction The Ascots continues to take and are proud to welcome global superstar Swae Lee, alongside South African music icon Cassper Nyovest, to this year&#8217;s experience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are incredibly excited to bring Bryson Tiller and Masego to Durban for the very first time, while also showcasing some of the continent&#8217;s most exciting talent, including Tresor, Shekhinah and Elaine. <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/100-greatest-pop-songs-of-the-streaming-era\/\">The Ascots is about creating a globally competitive experience<\/a> rooted in music, culture, luxury and hospitality, and we believe this line-up reflects that vision.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Artist Roster and Music Curation<\/h2>\n<p>The event will include three Grammy-nominated international performers, as well as Cassper Nyovest, Tresor, Elaine and Shekhinah. Brian Henry, Akio, and Asvnte will also contribute to the music curation.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal Reflections Shared<\/h2>\n<p>Tresor spoke about his relationship with Mhlungu and his connection to Durban, noting, \u201cI&#8217;m really excited for the show because I also love Durban very dearly. I spent many years in Durban. I started my life in Durban on the street and worked my way up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mhlungu responded by recalling Tresor\u2019s career path. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cLiterally,\u201d he said. \u201cTresor worked from the bottom right to the top. We know, we were there. <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/great-shows-depend-on-people-fans-never-see\/\">Tresor started playing guitar, busking on the street<\/a>. He was a car guard. He did everything he had to, this guy did it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Ticketing and Hospitality Options<\/h2>\n<p>A new ticket category, The Gardens, has been introduced, priced at R2 750. 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