Determined to establish a platform designing events for the atypical, for those defying traditionalist understandings of genre and gender, The Tennis Club arouse to take on the challenge. Crafting customized occasions for the unconventional people that inspire them, these individuals are described as those who hold, understand and represent the various intersections of fashion, culture, dance, music and personal freedom. These activists of originality are the same people left unaffected by the sheer domination of corporate and commercial events of Johannesburg nightlife culture.
It is this aspiration to create a space for likeminded individuals at the forefront of creative innovation that drives their events forward. As a tribute to these outstanding individuals and their accomplishments, The Tennis Club will be hosting their Annual Members Ball this Friday the 31st August, with an invite to all to join them in this celebration of uniqueness.
The selection process for members is grounded in contributions to the creative economy of Johannesburg with an emphasis on artists practicing in the CBD and urban sectors. This list of creatives includes filmmakers, musicians, writers, visual artists and entrepreneurs amongst others that act as ambassadors for Johannesburg’s positive energy and global relevance.
On the evening of the Annual Members Ball the club dedicates their night to honouring over 200 of the country’s creators propelled to the forefront with the dynamism of their contributions to the local scene and culture. Join them in celebrating in style with the most decadent party of the year featuring a diversity of electro producers, DJ’s and live music performances. This year’s headliners will be Jazzuelle & The Brother Moves On with supporting acts by Oh Those Guys, Si’Noir, RMBO, The Bad Ass Execs, Baby Boosh and Mami Watta.
A special edition to this year’s function is the combination of the event with the release of a Members Ball Lookbook acting as a guide for dressing for the night. All looks are modelled by Tennis Club members and performing artists of the members ball, establishing feelings of oneness with this immense celebration of local culture and creators.
For more feels and info check out the event page.
Credits:
Photography: Zander Opperman
Styling: Ricci Lee Kalish
HMU: Carmen Life
Models: Melissa Hill & Jess Barclay
Thando Tshoma
Simphiwe Tshabalala
* The 2018 lookbook would not have been possible without the assistance of Jagermeister SA, Herschel Supply Co and Palladium footwear.
