Rocktober in South Africa: Where Music, Style & Creative Magic Collide
October’s here, and it’s hitting like a fresh beat drop. For creatives, performers, models, casting folk, musicians — this month is a playground. From Rocking the Daisies to Oktoberfest meets wine estates, here are the coolest things happening and what they hint at for talent like you.
Rocking the Daisies 2025: The Big Festival Flex
- Rocking the Daisies (RTD) is back, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The festival runs 2–5 October 2025 at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling, Western Cape. (rockingthedaisies.com)
- Headliners? American R&B star Summer Walker is set to perform on South African soil for the first time.
- Also joining the lineup is Jessie Reyez, bringing her blend of heartfelt lyrics and genre-hybrid sounds. (LAMag)
- Festival passes are live via Quicket. (rockingthedaisies.com)
For more details or to see the full lineup + ticket options, check Rocking the Daisies Passes here: rockingthedaisies.com/passes (rockingthedaisies.com)
Why it matters for KingClip talent:
This is your stage opportunity. Models, backup dancers, performers, presenters — RTD always has demand for versatile faces and voices. Also, brands and creative campaigns tied to festival fashion, content, staging, and style are everywhere this weekend.
Oktoberfest in the Winelands: Beer + Beats + Faces
- On 4 October 2025, the Oktoberfest at Benguela Cove wine estate brings Bavarian vibes to wine country. From 12:00 to ~21:00, expect live Oompah band, DJ sets, German food, local craft beers, and that “best dressed in Lederhosen/Dirndl” competition. (Benguela Cove)
- Tickets: R250 per person. (Cape Town Tourism)
Imagine converting your portfolio for a fashion shoot in steins and suspenders, or a commercial campaign for a beer or wine brand. That’s prime content.
Also, there’s another Oktoberfest in Gauteng’s Edenvale on 4 October, hosted by the Edenvale German Club. More music, fun, food & immersive vibes. (The Edenvale German)
Creative Vibes, Collabs & Visuals Everywhere
- At RTD, there’s a Fashion Talent Search — perfect for casting new faces in festival campaigns. (rockingthedaisies.com)
- The Sowing the Seeds initiative (by RTD) has been building grassroots creative linkups — connecting Cape Town’s underground culture to big festival stages. (LAMag)
- Visuals, immersive installations, experiential art, fashion pop-ups and digital content creation are part of the fabric. You’ll see brands, models, content creators, and stylists colliding in real time.
Rocktober Checklist for KingClip Talent & Creatives
- Update your reels & lookbook — festival season always spotlights fresh faces.
- Get festival ready — versatile looks, good lighting, strong presence.
- Watch the lineups + brand activations — sign up as talent, presenter, model or festival staff.
- Network hard — creative teams, production houses, content teams from brands will be on site.
- Capture content — social media, BTS, fashion-lifestyle shoots. Be ready to produce your own stories.
Rocktober in SA isn’t just a month; it’s a creative movement. Music, fashion, spectacle, community — it’s all happening. And KingClip is right in the front row, ready to help you step into the spotlight.
See you in the crowd, backstage, and maybe even in the lineup.
