The first “unofficial” launch of The Vrede Foundation took place on 16th of December 2008 courtesy of Punkskelm Productions.

A screening of the 12mile road documentary and performances by aKING, Ashtray Electric, New Holland all contributed to a good crowd showing their support for local music and cancer awareness raising a total of R13’000.

Thanks again to Brendan Sterley from Punkskelm Productions as well as the boys from aKING, Ashtray Electric and New Holland for making it all possible: you have no idea the good you are doing.

The first Vrede Fest took place on Saturday February 14th in Pretoria at Hatfield Square.

The event was an absolute rocking success and 2500 people attended.

Thanks to all the bands; Klopjag, Ef-el, Crash Car Burn, Wonderboom and Van Coke Kartel!! Without you, there would not have been a Vrede Fest. Everyone that attended had a fabulous time and the foundation is now well and truly operational.

Thanks also to the Cuervo Tequila team, MK, Hatfield Square and everyone that made the day a reality!

Musiek met Mening! That’s what it’s all about!

The Bands were: Fokofpolisiekar, Zebra and Giraffe, Tidal Waves, Aking

3000 people attended and Oppikoppi donated 20c from every ticket sold after the first 1000 to The Vrede Foundation…

Here are some pics of what went down!!

We celebrated the life of Herman Pretorius

The Bands: aKing, Heuwels Fantasties, My Epic, The Sick Leaves, Wolraad Woltemade, H-less & Holly and the Woods

Brought to you by Cuervo and MK

Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, The Dirty Skirts, Foto na Dans and D7

854 people attended the event raising R28,372.05 for The Vrede Foundation. Thanks to Joy & Alex from Bundi Productions!!