Van Coke Kartel
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| Van Coke Kartel | |
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| Also known as | VCK |
| Origin | Bellville, South Africa |
| Genres | Alternative rock Punk rock |
| Years active | 2007– present |
| Labels | Rhythm Records |
| Associated acts | Fokofpolisiekar aKING Die Heuwels Fantasties Jack Parow |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | |
| Francois Badenhorst Wynand Myburgh Jedd Kossew Jason Oosthuizen |
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| Past members | |
| Justin Kruger | |
Van Coke Kartel is an Afrikaans punk rock band from Bellville, near Cape Town, South Africa.
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[edit] Band history
Francois Van Coke and Wynand Myburgh formed Van Coke Kartel with drummer Justin Kruger after Fokofpolisiekar went on hiatus in 2007.[1] Guitarist Jedd Kossew and drummer Jason Oosthuizen joined as full members in 2010.
[edit] Notable achievements
Van Coke Kartel has been one of the more successful Afrikaans rock bands in South Africa. The second album, Waaksaam en Wakker, won the SAMA award for Best Afrikaans Rock Album, which their self-titled debut album was nominated for the year before. They have played alongside international heavyweights, such as Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars,[2] Korn, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte and Billy Talent.[3] They have also toured internationally.[4]
[edit] Discography
- Van Coke Kartel 2007
- Waaksaam en Wakker 2008
- Skop, Skiet en Donner 2010
- Wie's Bang 2011
[edit] References
- ^ "Van Coke Kartel official website". http://www.vancokekartel.co.za/the-band/.
- ^ "Coke Fest 2008 official website". http://www.mycokefest2008.co.za/.
- ^ "Billy Talent/Van Coke Kartel Sold Out". http://www.vancokekartel.co.za/live/billy-talent-cape-town-sold-out/.
- ^ "Van Coke Kartel set to tour London". http://southafricantimes.co.uk/content/2011/04/01/fpk-and-van-coke-kartel-head-london-may.
[edit] External links
- vancokekartel.co.za - Official website
