{"id":7073,"date":"2026-10-14T10:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshmenmag.com\/?p=7073"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:28:34","slug":"hip-hop-amapiano-afro-soul-gqom-one-stage-gordons-mash-up-fest-lands-at-old-park-station-on-31-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshmenmag.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/14\/hip-hop-amapiano-afro-soul-gqom-one-stage-gordons-mash-up-fest-lands-at-old-park-station-on-31-october\/","title":{"rendered":"HIP HOP. AMAPIANO. AFRO SOUL. GQOM. ONE STAGE. GORDON’S MASH UP FEST LANDS AT OLD PARK STATION ON 31 OCTOBER"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Four genre captains, one unforgettable mash up, and a whole world of food, fashion and flavour built around it.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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On 31 October, the lanes get crossed. Gordon’s Mash Up Fest takes over Old Park Station for a one-day celebration where four genres share one stage, one crowd and one very good time.<\/p>

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The idea is simple: different on their own, better when they Mash Up. Hip Hop, Amapiano, Afro Soul and Gqom each have their own energy, style and people. At Mash Up Fest they all show up at once, with fashion, art, food and flavour shaping the world around the sound. The invite is open to everyone who loves the culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Each Genre Captain owns their moment on the stage and brings their own artists along. But the genres don’t stay in their lanes. Across the day, the sounds blend into one another, so hip hop, amapiano, afro soul and gqom flow into one continuous mix. It’s a crossover you can only catch if you’re there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Afro Soul: Thando Zide<\/li>
  • Hip Hop: Usimamane<\/li>
  • Amapiano: Tman Xpress<\/li>
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    Guests move through a journey built to connect and surprise, from the Connection Districts, where you explore, play and earn as you go, to the Mash Up Market, a curated marketplace where flavour, fashion and culture collide. The Mash Up Edit is a SWANK x Karabo Poppy capsule collection available only at the event. Streetwear meets South African artistry, with live customisation that turns every piece into a one-off.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \"Mash Up Masters was built on a simple belief: the best culture happens when different worlds meet, and everyone leaves better for it - \"Mash Up Fest is where that belief comes to life at full scale. Four genres, four captains and a world of food, fashion and flavour, all in one place for the people who shape South African culture. For Gordon's, it's about showing up where our consumers already are and giving them something worth talking about. Coz' we know there's only one mix that matters.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of the ultimate Mash Up! Stay tuned to Gordon\u2019s SA socials, @gordonsginsa, for ticket giveaways and your chance to join us at Gordon\u2019s Mash Up Fest. Four genres, one stage, and a whole lot of vibes. Gordon’s is available at leading retailers nationwide, including Makro, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay and Takealot.<\/p>

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    Different on their own. Better when they Mash Up. Shall we?<\/p>

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    Event Details: What: Gordon’s Mash Up Fest<\/p>

    When: Saturday, 31 October 2026<\/p>

    Where: Old Park Station, Johannesburg<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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