South Africans react to the closure of Ticketpro Dome, which has been of great benefits to the music industry over the years.
Taking to social media, it was announced that the place has been sold to Sasol Pension Fund, after 20 years fof operation
“It is with a heavy heart that RX Venue Management today announces that after 20 years of being the management company of South Africa’s largest multipurpose indoor arena, The Ticketpro Dome has now been sold by the owners, Sasol Pension Fund.”
The pandemic and ban of gathering has led the Dome to end of an era.
Cassper Nyovest, who sold out the venue, and plans of organizing another show there is heartbroken.
K Naomi, Major League DJz, Euphonik, Zakes Bantwini and many others have expressed their shock at the news.
Dude @DJJawz , we must give @davidkau1 his flowers while he’s alive for letting us play on that stage years ago. Unforgettable night. Massive platform. Thanx Panana!!!! https://t.co/JwtXniQ71L
— DJ Franky (@FrankySA) July 19, 2021
End of an era.
The Ticketpro Dome is set to close.
Sasol Pension Fund, owners of the Ticketpro Dome has sold the Dome to a third party that does not operate in the event space. pic.twitter.com/VBECSMese9
— Madima (@MaanoMadima) July 19, 2021
Sad news 🗞 💔, first it was Musica now The Dome what’s next ? #lockdownextension #lockdown pic.twitter.com/gHLqaZuLzv
— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) July 19, 2021
This hurts. 💔 wanted to do 1 more show there when the country opens. I’m not okay. https://t.co/mRir7He814
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) July 19, 2021
— EKSE PH 🗣Awu Faki Volume boi (@iam_ph) July 19, 2021
I got to MC alongside Scoop here for Chris Browns concert earlier in my career. Also watched some of my fave artists here…What a time.🙏🏽 https://t.co/BO4beH2fNL
— K Naomi👑 (@KNaomi_N) July 19, 2021
