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Hey Oldies and Soul lovers, we're going Country!

Sir Elvis is expected to headline the Oldies and Soul event alongside Dj Reignherd and MC Meso on June 15, 2024.

Photo credit: COURTESY

By  PURITY KINUTHIA

Correspondent

Mtaa Wangu

Ola Oldies lovers!

Oldies and Soul, the sensational event that has had Nakuru oldies lovers hooked on its monthly show is back!

This time round, the Starehe entertainment organized event will be featuring country music.

In an interview with Mtaa Wangu, Steve Muturi popularly known as Stidos shares that they chose to have a blend of oldies and country music to give their fans a new experience.

“Gone are the days when country music was for old folks. Our audience has a pool of young people who appreciate different genres. We want our fans to have a new experience every time they attend Oldies and Soul,” he says.

In light of this, Stidos says the event will be headlined by country music enthusiast, Sir Elvis.

Additionally, he notes that the difference in venues has been intentional, as the team plans to make the event an opportunity for people to tour different places in Nakuru.

Oldies and Soul event organiser and CEO Starehe entertainment Steve Muturi alias Stidos.

Photo credit: Courtesy

“The event has been held by the shores of Lake. Elementaita, Hill court Resort, Eldorado Rustic hotel and now Top cliff. We want the event to be family friendly. That's why we have our set ups in a non- club environment where parents can tag along with their children for the event.”

Stidos says that in this edition, they will have the in house Deejay, Dj Reignherd, the Urban Cowboys, MC. Meso and Sir Elvis for the evening.

Asked on the introduction of charges to the show, he says that it is costly to organize these events thus the need to introduce an entrance fee to the show.

“The reception to the entrance fee has been great. The plan is to rotate the fee. Once we have a paid event, the next one will be free. Regarding this weekend’s event, our fans should be on the lookout for our flash sale on our social media platforms,” he notes.

The country edition will happen on Saturday June 15,2024 at Top Cliff Lodge from 3 pm till late. Tickets go for Sh 800 for regular, couples’ tickets at Sh 1,800, Group of five for Sh 5,400 and VIP Sh 2,000.

The dress code is Denim , white T-shirts and a cowboy hat.