DESCRIPTION:
Backlit by fiery mountain sunsets across acres of pristine farmland, Swaziland's internationally acclaimed three day MTN BUSHFIRE festival featuring music, dance, art, theatre, poetry, circus performers and more, celebrates creative expression whilst promoting social responsibility, stimulating the economy, and drawing talent and tourists from across Africa and around the world.


Founded in 2007, MTN BUSHFIRE has a well-deserved reputation for its visionary approach, integrity and "Call to Action" mandate which defines its commitment to nurturing the Swazi arts and cultural scene, whilst raising awareness and funds to tackle the nation's most pressing social needs. Donating 100% of its profits to orphans through the Swazi NGO Young Heroes (www.youngheroes.org.sz), and 100% of merchandise proceeds to the non-profit rural community development project Gone Rural boMake (www.goneruralbomake.org), MTN BUSHFIRE serves, in the words of one journalist, "as a living, breathing, creative ecosystem."

MTN BUSHFIRE calls on the community to "Bring their Fire" to the Festival and into their daily lives, igniting a collective response for positive change. 'Bring your Fire' celebrates the human spirit, the light in all of us, to become more conscious and active participants in creating a better world.

It is this distinctive fusion of inspired multi-dimensional creativity, demographically diverse audience, socially-accountable philosophy, and magical setting that creates and sustains MTN BUSHFIRE's harmonious energy and sets it apart from all other festivals.

If you would like to bring your fire next year, check out our web site:
http://www.bush-fire.com

Proudly produced by Makhulu - Moving Images
http://www.youtube.com/makhuluproductions

Director: Rowan Pybus
Camera: Danielle Davenport and Sydelle Willow Smith
Steadycam: Rowan Pybus
Editor: Mieke Vlaming
Data Manager (DIT): Danielle Davenport


Music:
- Mix and Blend: Bushfire (Original Composition)
https://soundcloud.com/mixnblend

- Stewart Sukuma: Xitchuketa Marrabenta

- Veranda Panda: Colours
https://soundcloud.com/verandapanda
http://www.verandapanda.co.za

- Bomba Estereo: La Boquilla (Dixone Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/bombaestereo
https://soundcloud.com/dixone