Uncle Waffles to Perform at Gallo 100 Centenary Music Festival in Cape Town

Uncle Waffles will play at Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century. This festival partners with KFM and celebrates 100 years of Gallo Record Company. The event will take place at the Grand Parade on December 15, 2026, with Black Coffee headlining the programme.

Gallo announced the full line-up on October 16. Asides Uncle Waffles, DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Sun-El Musician, Julian Gomes, Ami Faku, Da Mike, Fraser Jones will also be present. 

Uncle Waffles performed at Coachella in California in 2023. She also received a nomination for Best International Act at the 2023 BET Awards. 

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The festival recognises Gallo’s long history in the South African recording industry. Established in 1926, Gallo Record Company has promoted different music styles like jazz, mbaqanga, isicathamiya, gospel, reggae, kwaito and house music.

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Antos Stella, CEO of Music Arena has this to say about the event. 

“For 100 years, Gallo has been part of the soundtrack of people’s lives. Gallo 100 is about celebrating the artists, producers, writers, communities and music lovers who have helped carry that story across generations.”

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Top musicians who have attended the festival includes alMiriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Lucky Dube. The event will run from 1 p.m. until midnight, with only people aged 18 and over allowed entry. Ticket options to choose from are general access, Golden Circle and VVIP lounge packages. 

With Uncle Waffles among the confirmed performers, Gallo 100 will bring together established names and newer artists for a celebration of South African music’s past and present. The December event will also give audiences the chance to experience several of the country’s prominent musical acts on one stage.