CCN Exclusive: Brilynn Van Rooyen is Turning the Blue Downs Festival into a Movement
Reporter – George April
A Celebration of Music, Community & Opportunity
Cape Town:- The highly anticipated Blue Downs Festival returns for its second season on December 20th 2025, once again taking place at the Blue Downs (Malibu) Sportsfield.
Following its successful debut on March 1st 2025, the open-air family-friendly music festival is back – bigger, better, and more focused than ever on empowering the local communities.
Despite limited resources in its first year, the festival made a measurable impact:
🎤 Two local artists were professionally recorded and promoted.
📲 Content from the festival reached millions on YouTube and TikTok.
📄 Community vendors received support to obtain Certificates of Compliance.
lil Avo Super Star from Mitchell’s Plain
One of the biggest success stories was Lil Avo, who performed his hit single “Love You Either Way” live at the festival. The track has since surpassed 1 million views online, charting strongly on YouTube and in digital stores. Produced by festival founder Brilynn van Rooyen under Young Dynasty NPO, the single was finalized with the support of Star Struck Records, which provided studio access, mastering facilities, and even produced the festival’s official jingle.
“The Blue Downs Festival had the largest youth presence both on and off the stage,” said van Rooyen. “We are not just throwing a music event, we are creating a platform for real opportunity, where local talent can rise.”
Rivers Megan Radio from Eersteriver
To End Year 2025 Off?
This year, the festival is expanding its impact by offering:
Employment opportunities for locals
Paid gigs for artists and service providers
Funding for youth-led stall ideas from across the Western Cape.
Street Kings, also from Mitchell’s Plain, and also big favorites on the Blue Downs Festival.
A partnership with CCN, giving one talented youth the chance to win a paid live performance slot at the Blue Downs Family Festival on December 20th 2025 at the Malibu Sports Ground, Cnr Hindle Road and Eersterivier Way.
How to Get Involved
For Youth & Unemployed Residents of the Western Cape:
Submit your stall pitch including:
Full Name
Age:-
Area (must reside in the Western Cape) A short description of your stall idea🕒 Deadline: 17 October 2025
✅ This is not a competition – it’s a genuine opportunity for support and funding.
🌐 Apply online: www.bluedownsfest.co.za
For Non-Profits & Community Groups:
Organizations seeking to fundraise can apply to receive a percentage of ticket sales they generate through their networks.
Tickets: Early-bird tickets start at R80 and will be available online and through participating organisations from 15 October 2025. Tickets buy on day off festival – R120
📩 For inquiries or more information: info@bluedownsfest.co.za
🌐 Visit: www.bluedownsfest.co.za
Media Contact:
Brilynn van Rooyen
Festival Director
📞 081 406 9296
📧 info@bluedownsfest.co.za
🌐 www.bluedownsfest.co.za
🎶 West Coast Talent Opportunity – Blue Downs Festival 2026 🎶1
Local artists from the West Coast who would like to take part in the Blue Downs Festival 2026 now have the chance to be heard!
A special audition concert will be hosted in Hopefield, giving singers, musicians, and groups the opportunity to perform for a chance to secure a spot on the big stage.
👉 Interested artists can simply send their details via the “Contact Us” form on the CCN website:
🌐 www.bluedownsfest.co.za
What to include:
Full Name
Age –
Area (must reside in the Western Cape/West Coast)
A short description of your talent or performance
📅 The exact date of the Hopefield audition concert will be announced soon!
✨ Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and take your performance all the way to the stage of the Blue Downs Festival
