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{{Short description|South African rock band}}
K2 is a multitalented, South African commercial Rock Band from the City of Roses, Bloemfontein, and they are currently situated in Gauteng.
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{{Use South African English|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}{{Infobox musical artist
| name = K2
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| current_members = [[Frans Wessels]]<br>[[Danie Wessels]]<br>[[Leon Botha]]<br>[[Romeo Moalusi]]
| origin = [[Bloemfontein]], South Africa
}}
'''K2''' is a South African commercial rock band from [[Bloemfontein]].


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==Biography==
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'''Members'''
K2 have played since 2004 at various festivals: KKNK, Aardklop, Gariep Festival, NAMPO, Volksblad Arts Festival, Aardtappel festival, Loskopdam festival, Grahamstown festival, ARTSA, etc. K2 have also played at places such as Windmill Casino, Flamingo Casino, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace SA vs NZ, Boktown BFN 2007 & 2008, Vodacom Park - Bloemfontein, ABSA Park – Kimberley and OFM Classic Cycle Races 2006 & 2007. The South African band was also at the Standerton Highveld Show in 2007 and has featured on "Fiesta on Kyknet". They have shared the stage with various artists in South Africa such as Mean Mr Mustard, Prime Circle, Watershed, Parlatones, Wonderboom, and many more, and have been a backing band for [[Arno Jordaan]] and [[Pieter Smith]]. From the band debut album "Hoogste Piek", two of their songs ("Dans nou nader on Rots 3" and "Spook on Diep 6") are nationally available. Another of their songs "Ek hou van jou" has been listed on various radio stations such as [[OFM (South Africa)|OFM]], [[Bay FM (South Africa)|Bay FM]], [[Radio Panorama 107.6 FM|Radio Panorama]] and [[Radio Laeveld]]. "Signs" and "Help me believe" have been played on [[UJFM]] & Pukke FM. "Help me believe" was number 1 for 5 weeks on Kovsie FM TOP 30.
The Band exists of four band members:
Frans Wessels (Vocals & Rhythm),
Danie Wessels (Vocals & Lead Guitarist),
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Romeo Moalusi(Vocals & Bass)
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Leon Botha (Drums)


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K2 has completed their second album and signed a [[Recording contract|record deal]]. The new album is being recorded by Darryl Wayne De Lange of Musicology and will only be available in [[English language|English]]. The band also provide their own [[Sound reinforcement system|sound system]] and have also provided sound for shows at Volksblad Arts Festival for – Navi Redd, Lize Beekman, Anna Davel, Prime Circle, Bok van Blerk, Bosveldklong, Jay-Cee, Quintin Prinsloo, Karlien Husselman, Spoonfeedas and many more.
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'''Biography'''
They have played together since 2004.They have played at various festivals like:
KKNK, Aardklop, Gariep Festival, NAMPO, Volksblad Arts Festival, Aardtappel festival, Loskopdam festival, Grahamstown festival, ARTSA, etc. They also played at different places for example Windmill Casino, Flamingo Casino, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace SA vs NZ, Boktown BFN 2007 & 2008, Vodacom Park - Bloemfontein, ABSA Park – Kimberly and OFM Classic Cycle Races 2006 & 2007 as well as at various Night Clubs, Weddings and Cooperate functions all over South Africa.


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===Members===
The Band was also at the Standerton Highveld Show 2007 and has featured on “Fiesta on Kyknet” and also in the following media: JIP – Volksblad, Beeld, Burger, Bloemnuus, Get it Magazine - Bloemfontein, “Die Leavelder”, Sun, Vonk Magazine, People Magazine
*[[Frans Wessels]]
*[[Danie Wessels]]
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*[[Romeo Moalusi]]
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*[[Leon Botha]]


===Albums===
They have shared the stage with various artists in South Africa like: Mean Mr Mustard,Prime Circle,Watershed,Parlatones,Wonderboom, etc… and have also been a backing band for Arno Jordaan and Pieter Smith.
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*''Hoogste piek''
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*''The Battle''


==References==
From the band debut album “Hoogste Piek”, two of their songs (namely: “Dans nou nader on Rots 3” and “Spook on Diep 6”) are nationally available. Another one of their songs “Ek hou van jou” has been listed on various radio stations like: OFM, Bay FM, Radio Panorama and Radio Laeveld. “Signs” and “Help me believe” have been played on UJFM & Pukke FM. “Help me believe” was Nr. 1 for 5 weeks on Kovsie FM TOP 30.
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==External links==
K2 has just finished its second album and also just recently signed a record deal. The new album is being recorded by Darryl Wayne De Lange of Musicology (http://www.musicology.co.za). The album will only be in English and promises music of the highest quality.
* {{Facebook}}


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The Band also provide their own sound system and have also provided sound for shows at Volksblad Arts Festival for – Navi Redd, Lize Beekman, Anna Davel etc… and also for Prime Circle, Bok van Blerk, Bosveldklong, Jay-Cee, Quintin Prinsloo, Karlien Husselman, Spoonfeedas and many more.


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'''Discography'''
[[Category:People from Bloemfontein]]
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Hoogste Piek
[[Category:South African rock music groups]]
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The Battle

K2 will provide a highly excited show, with the newest rock songs in the industry and also some golden oldies. K2 is definitely your party band that will get you Rocking.

Latest revision as of 16:09, 23 November 2022

K2
OriginBloemfontein, South Africa
MembersFrans Wessels
Danie Wessels
Leon Botha
Romeo Moalusi

K2 is a South African commercial rock band from Bloemfontein.

Biography

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K2 have played since 2004 at various festivals: KKNK, Aardklop, Gariep Festival, NAMPO, Volksblad Arts Festival, Aardtappel festival, Loskopdam festival, Grahamstown festival, ARTSA, etc. K2 have also played at places such as Windmill Casino, Flamingo Casino, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace SA vs NZ, Boktown BFN 2007 & 2008, Vodacom Park - Bloemfontein, ABSA Park – Kimberley and OFM Classic Cycle Races 2006 & 2007. The South African band was also at the Standerton Highveld Show in 2007 and has featured on "Fiesta on Kyknet". They have shared the stage with various artists in South Africa such as Mean Mr Mustard, Prime Circle, Watershed, Parlatones, Wonderboom, and many more, and have been a backing band for Arno Jordaan and Pieter Smith. From the band debut album "Hoogste Piek", two of their songs ("Dans nou nader on Rots 3" and "Spook on Diep 6") are nationally available. Another of their songs "Ek hou van jou" has been listed on various radio stations such as OFM, Bay FM, Radio Panorama and Radio Laeveld. "Signs" and "Help me believe" have been played on UJFM & Pukke FM. "Help me believe" was number 1 for 5 weeks on Kovsie FM TOP 30.

K2 has completed their second album and signed a record deal. The new album is being recorded by Darryl Wayne De Lange of Musicology and will only be available in English. The band also provide their own sound system and have also provided sound for shows at Volksblad Arts Festival for – Navi Redd, Lize Beekman, Anna Davel, Prime Circle, Bok van Blerk, Bosveldklong, Jay-Cee, Quintin Prinsloo, Karlien Husselman, Spoonfeedas and many more.

Members

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Albums

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  • Hoogste piek
  • The Battle

References

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