Concert presented to raise funds for organ installation at St Andrew & St Michael cathedral in Bloemfontein

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Ballads of the British Isles is a showcase of some of the most iconic ballads from the Brisith Isles performed by local Bloemfontein artists Diandra Steenekamp, Zani Ludick, Maretha Krige and Adri Maryke van Heerden. The performance on the 21st of November at the Naval Hill Planetarium, will feature the beloved Bloemfontein Scottish Bagpipe Band and all proceeds will go towards the funding of the organ installation in the Cathedral of St Andrew & St Michael. Adri Maryke van Heerden joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the origin of this unique production.
27 Oct 2025 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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