The festival takes place this weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg.
Organisers of DStv Delicious Festival have announced a replacement for Janet Jackson following her withdrawal from the event.
Jackson, who was due to headline the festival, pulled out following the death of his brother, Tito Jackson, who died on Sunday at the age of 70.
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In a statement, the festival confirmed that American music heavyweights Jason Derulo and Busta Rhymes will perform at the two-day event, which takes place at Johannesburg's Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this weekend.
“Following recent changes to the festival lineup, including the absence of Janet Jackson following the death of her brother, Tito Jackson, festival organizers have been working tirelessly to ensure it remains a special experience for fans.”
“Busta Rhymes and Jason Derulo will bring their legendary hip hop and pop energy to the stage on Saturday, September 21, and fans can expect an unforgettable performance from these highly celebrated artists,” the statement read.
While fans are expected to gather in large numbers to enjoy performances from international stars, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions online.
Some fans, especially those who were looking forward to Jackson's performance, have expressed dissatisfaction.
Below are some of the reactions from X, formerly known as Twitter:
Delicious Festival is non-refundable
Meanwhile, festival organizers stressed in a statement that their ticketing partners' policies do not allow for refunds for events that will go ahead as scheduled.
“We understand the concerns regarding ticket changes and are working diligently to ensure a smooth experience for all festival-goers. Our official ticketing partner, Ticketmaster, will handle all ticket inquiries. Per their purchasing policy, refunds will not be available for events that will go ahead as scheduled.”
“However, we encourage you to check the policy for any specific terms that may apply.
“If you have exchanged your Saturday tickets for Sunday, please note that you will not be able to change them back to Saturday if you change your mind.”
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