The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy in collaboration with La Cotte Farm, will host an unforgettable evening of music, fine dining and festive elegance on Saturday 8 November at the Franschhoek farm at 17:30.

The summer-gala fundraiser, entitled Sunset Arias, brings internationally-acclaimed artists Lynelle Kenned (soprano), William Berger (baritone) and Stefan Lombard (pianist), along with violinist David Bester and cellist Dane Coetzee together for a world-class performance of opera favourites, Broadway classics and instrumental treasures.

Pianist Stefan Lombard, soprano Lynelle Kenned and other talented musicians will delight the audience at Sunset Arais, a summer-gala fundraiser for the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek on Saturday 8 November.
Pianist Stefan Lombard, soprano Lynelle Kenned and other talented musicians will delight the audience at Sunset Arais, a summer-gala fundraiser for the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek on Saturday 8 November.

Guests will enjoy Colmant Cap Classique and exquisite canapés by La Cotte Farm’s culinary team, served by the academy’s graduates.

“Every ticket changes a life,” says Jeremy Davids, head of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy. “The funds raised go directly towards training young people for lasting careers in hospitality, giving them dignity, skills, and a future.”

All proceeds support the academy’s year-long hospitality programme, which combines professional training with hands-on experience and guarantees job placement after graduation.

Since its founding in 2018 the academy has trained more than 500 students, achieving a 96% employment rate and transforming the lives of youth across the Franschhoek Valley and beyond.

  • Tickets can be bought online through Quicket or by sending an email to [email protected].

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