SA Electronica Stars; Goldfish Do The Diski Dance With Pride
One of South Africa’s most popular headline acts, Goldfish, stepped uncovered from behind the decks to learn the Diski Dance and become part of the team that is spearheading the Fly the Flag campaign to celebrate national pride at hosting the FIFA 2010 World Cup™ and to incite all South Africans to be great hosts during the soccer spectacular.
Before going on stage for a performance at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg on Sunday, the live electronica act, incorporating Dominic Peters and David Poole, learned the Diski Dance. In no time at all they had mastered the dance moves and were filmed for distribution on all festive networking sites.
Peters says the band is honoured to be a member of the Fly the Flag campaign through the Diski Dance. “We may travel the world, excite and unite millions, but for us the biggest fish of all is showcasing South Africa, its people and its dynamism. We challenge all SA bands to learn the Diski Dance, showcase their pride and shout to the world “bring it on”!” he says.
Goldfish is a true example of how passion, determination and a hunger to succeed have resulted in these unassuming jazz musicians being rocketed onto the global music stage.
Since forming a sodality as long as at university Peters and Poole have taken their multiple instrument act across the globe and have opened for electronica giants, Fatboy Slim, Mr Scruff, the Audio Bully’s, Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Stereo MCs.
SA Tourism chief marketing officer, Roshene Singh, says the organisation is delighted to have Goldfish Flying the Flag for South Africa. “With the help of these celebrated musicians and other well-known South Africans, we aim to get the whole of South Africa learning the infectious dance. “The dance really epitomizes us as South Africans – our friendly and welcoming nature, our love of dance and sports and our rhythm.” she says.
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