Pretty & The Music (feat. Undivided Roots ZA), M4 & Howick High School Band Live at MiTH

Where can you meet with friends, enjoy great music in a beautiful environment with roaring fires, hearty food and a cash bar – all for just R50? Music in The Hills (MiTH) at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm in Hilton every second Wednesday! Your best bet for an affordable, soul-stirring musical experience with your friends.

MiTH – 27 August 2025
Venue: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm
Entrance: R50.00 (Cash or Zapper at the Door)
Info: 082 331 7271

7:00 PM – Howick High School Band

The Howick High School band returns to the mythical hills of Hilton with a host of your favourite songs: From The Cranberries to Abba, from Sia to Adele, you’re guaranteed to have something to tap your foot to (Apologies to all the English teachers out there for ending the sentence with a preposition.)

7:40 PM – M4

When Pietermaritzburg soul and reggae artist Lotshiwe Tshabalala teams up with Howick multi-instrumentalist Andrew Versfeld and Pietermaritzburg’s own Adrian Raman, the result is a rich and vibrant blend of roots, blues, R&B, funk, and heartfelt melody.

Lotshiwe’s journey began in church choirs before she picked up the guitar at 19, leading to performances at markets, festivals, and events across KZN. She also curates festivals, performs with an all-female band, and is currently working on her debut EP.

Andrew Versfeld, a pianist, guitarist, and composer, has spent 15 years honing his craft – from busking beginnings and Drakensberg residencies to producing albums and film scores in his Howick studio. His style is warm, bluesy, and touched with jazz flair.

Hailing from Pietermaritzburg, Adrian Raman has been a dedicated musician since the age of 11. A true multi-instrumentalist, he masterfully switches between guitar, bass, and piano, creating a rich and full sound. His music is a captivating blend of soulful R&B, infectious funk, and powerful rock. This will be their first joint set at MiTH!

8:40 PM – Pretty & The Music (feat. Undivided Roots ZA)

“I believe the world is my playground, armed with words, creativity, hunger for new adventures and curiosity for new experiences, I’m headed out to play.”

– Pretty Olifant

Born in KwaMashu and raised in iMbali, Pretty Olifant was nurtured by a force of strong women to become a witty, unwavering, passionate and free-spirited soul. A social entrepreneur, brand manager, professional conference organiser, event manager, poet, vocalist and MC, Pretty owns a marketing communications agency and is also the founder of uMgungundlovu’s arts initiative Kwasuka Sukela.

Combining her love for music with her first love, poetry, she goes by the name Pretty & The Music. Delivering eclectic sounds zig-zagging across a number of genres, including African rhythm, soul, jazz, ancestral sounds, reggae, rhythm and blues, all with an undertone of poetry. She has shared her unique music at various venues and festivals across South Africa

At MiTH, Pretty takes the stage alongside Undivided Roots ZA, a roots, rock, and reggae band for all occasions. The group was founded by the legendary Nstangu “Roots” Cele, an independent street musician from Edendale, Pietermaritzburg.

Undivided Roots ZA consists of seven members: Black Wadada on guitar, Revival Cele on bass, Heaven Cele on drums, Spear Cele on keyboard, Kingdom Cele on second keyboard, Rainbow Cele on percussion, and Judgement Cele on lead guitar.

The members, brothers and sisters bound by music, make their living by busking in and beyond Pietermaritzburg. Over the years, they have shared the stage with many gifted musicians, including Johnny Clegg, Gangs of Ballet, Prime Circle, Queen Ifrica, Watershed, Zahara, and Tony Rebel. Their repertoire spans old-school rock, blues, and jazz, infused with a heavy dose of roots reggae guaranteed to get your feet tapping.

ABOUT MiTH

KZN Midlands’ favourite music venue! MiTH is a platform for beginners, pros, and music lovers to celebrate the joy of music. Every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Hilton. Food and soft drinks for sale. Cash bar available.

Visit www.mith.co.za for more info or email mithbookings@gmail.com to perform.

DIRECTIONS TO MiTH

Take the N3 to Hilton. Turn into Hilton Village and drive 5.2km along Hilton Avenue, which becomes Dennis Shepstone Drive. Look for Knoll Drive on your right; the entrance to MiTH is the second left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.