Midge Ure is getting ready to rock Joburg - and try his first bunny chow

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Midge Ure is looking forward to performing alongside South African artists - and trying his first proper bunny chow when he touches down in Johannesburg.

The Scottish singer-songwriter will be on stage at Marks Park in Emmerentia on the 15th of February for the first ever ''Lets Rock'' festival with Breakout events.

And it's all proudly powered by HOT1027.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…

23 Jan English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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