Survival Guide: Eminem in Joburg
He’s finally here! With his first Rapture show in South Africa out of the way, Eminem is gearing up for his second show in Johannesburg on 1 March.
The concert – presented by Primedia and the Dainty Group – is being held at the Ellis Park Stadium, and we’ve got all the info you need to make sure you fully lose yourself in the music!
Venue: Ellis Park Stadium
Date: 1 March 2014
Gates Open: 3.40pm for Golden Circle ticket holders, 4pm for General Admission ticket holders and 4.20pm for seated ticket holders.
Artist line-up:
DJ set: 5.30pm to 6pm
Jack Parow: 6pm to 6.30pm
DJ set: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Action Bronson: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Eminem: 9pm
Please note that times are subject to change without notice.
Transport and parking
Gautrain buses will run from Park Station to the drop-off/pick-up point (on Erin Road) at Ellis Park Stadium from 1pm – and the last buses from Park Station will run just after 9pm.
Buses back to Park Station will depart from 10.30pm until midnight.
The last train runs at 12.30am on 2 March.
Those utilising the Gautrain buses are asked to move quickly from the Stadium at the end of the concert to the pick-up point.
Park and ride options are available from R120 per return ticket from the shopping malls listed below and are available from Computicket.
Cresta Shopping Centre
Clearwater Mall
East Rand Mall
Cedar Square
Menlyn Park
Melrose Arch
Alberton City
For further info on park and ride options, please contact Park and Ride SA on 011 477 5606.
Please note that the inner precinct of Ellis Park Rugby Stadium will be closed to all vehicles unless prepaid parking has been purchased prior to the event. 5000 parking bays were made available through Computicket at R120 per car.
A drop-off zone is situated in the taxi rank off Sivewright Road into Error Street. Please look out for corresponding signage. No drop off or pick up is permitted on Sivewright Road.
Fans in possession of a disabled parking ticket will be directed to the parking area closest to the stadium entrance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets
Some tickets will be available for purchase at the stadium box office. Please ensure that you collect your tickets from any Computicket outlet ahead of the show.
Security staff at the venues are trained in spotting counterfeit tickets and you may be denied entry to the concert or even arrested if you are found to be in possession of a fake ticket.
Even though you might believe that you have purchased a legitimate ticket from a friend or off Gumtree or Facebook, unless you have booked directly through Computicket, there is a chance that the ticket could be fake.
If you are no longer in possession of your ticket, please contact Computicket customer service before the show date, as tickets cannot be replaced or refunded at the venue.
If you are no longer able to attend the concert, your tickets will not be refunded.
At the Stadium
You will be subject to a search at entry – please co-operate with security and be mindful of prohibited items.
There are no pass-outs from the venue – once you exit the gates, you will not be permitted to re-enter the stadium. So: Be prepared.
Make sure you have your tickets, adequate cash to purchase food, drinks and merchandise at the venue, a mobile phone with a charged battery, and suitable clothing and footwear. (Need we say it, girls? Stilettos are a bad idea).
If you intend to purchase or consume alcohol at the show, please bring photo ID to prove that you are over the age of 18. Please note that alcohol will not be served to persons under the age of 18, or to people who are visibly intoxicated.
The concert will go ahead if it is raining, but as you are not allowed to bring umbrellas into the venue, we suggest purchasing an emergency poncho (you can usually find them at a supermarket) or a rain jacket.
You can take pictures of the performance with non-professional and cellphone cameras, but all professional photographic, audio and video equipment is strictly prohibited – unless you have the required media accreditation.
There will be strict security services as well as first-aid and medical staff at all venues should you be in need of assistance.
Prohibited Items
• Glass bottles, knives or weapons
• Any illegal drugs
• Guns, knives and weapons
• Digital, electronic or other recording or broadcast device
• Any item that you intend to distribute, hawk, sell, offer anything.
• Professional cameras or video recorders
• Umbrellas
• Cooler Boxes
• Food and refreshments (including soft drinks and alcohol)
Want an idea of what to expect? Here are details and photographs from Eminem’s Auckland show earlier this month!
