Shimza Clamours For Higher Ticket Prices In South Africa

Shimza whose real name is Ashley Raphala speaks about the need for event organisers to provide more to festivalgoers.

The DJ has been touring different international countries over the years, and his experience made him realised that festival goers in SA are not given the best treatment at gigs.

However, he suggests that the ticket price will get a bit costly in other to achieve such.

“The more you travel the more you understand that as event promoters in SA, we have to offer more to festival-goers than just the line up and we hope festival goers can understand the value they can get with a bit of a higher ticket price,” he wrote.

Shimza’s debate didn’t end well for him as some social media users claim he is fighting for his benefit and not the festival-goers.

He was slammed for advocating higher prices for tickets.

South African disc jockey and producer Shimza has just shared his thoughts on ticket prices in South Africa, insisting that prices should be higher, as the costs of shows are just as high and require a lot from the musicians.

The songster was replying to a fan complaining about the cost of tickets back home and making a semblance of a comparison. You can check out the post below.

Ibisiza kahle le post until the ticket prices suggestion being higher, some of us can't afford Kunye tickets n you believe international festivals would survive in S.A.
Unless you do it once or twice a year, "you might succeed"

— De Brian (@BrianDakuse) June 19, 2023

You want this ka ticket ya R150 🤷🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/7ljNqUErCo

— SHIMZA (@Shimza01) June 19, 2023

Plan your life and save for things you want to do, that also applies to entertainment.

— SHIMZA (@Shimza01) June 19, 2023