GROWTH FROM THE EYES OF MASTERS
FunMasters is a word used to define a group of guys from
various parts of Soweto, that have created a trend of fun picnics hosted to
unite the youth of our different communities. The FunMasters picnics were first
created to unite young people through various activities like music, games,
food and drinks. The ‘FunMasters’ include Mikaele Ramalebo, Mabhuti, Musa
Makhanya, Tinyiko Nxumalo, Nhlanhla Ndlovu and Shakara Thobejane. What this
group of friends started with only 50 attendees; has now grown to an
entertainment event filled with up to 5000 people! The first picnic they hosted
was in October 2010 at Pimville, Soweto; which was followed by 2 more within
the following months. The FunMasters decided to take their 4th picnic
to Mogwase, a location in the North West. As a whole; they have had 8 successfully
executed picnics.
A massive turnout!
The much different 8th FunMasters picnic was
hosted next to The Orlando Towers in Soweto; which went all the whole night, had
thousands of people showing up! With a very reasonable entrance fee of R20, the
venue was packed! I believe that the FunMasters usage of social media to promote their events is very effective! Electronic
flyers are distributed through social networks such as Twitter (@fun_Masters)
and Facebook (FunMasters SA), other means of branding used by the team is specially
designed t-shirts for FunMasters picnics and specially marked water bottles. This
method of marketing themselves has clearly worked out for them, considering the
growth that has been observed throughout all of their events. People can expect
the next picnic to take place in October, at the end of the day; it’s all about
having fun!
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| The ultimate answer to fun: The FunMaster's famous image |
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| Thousands in celebration: People attending the event |
It makes me happy to see the Brothers doing it for themselves.Though its funny how they started the event with only 50 people, now they have over a thousand attandance. When should we expect the Fun Masters in the East Rand?
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice to know that their hard work is paying off. The scheduled events and their venues will be confirmed by the FunMasters, either on their Facebook page or Twitter
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing journey they had, such a huge growth in no time impressive indeed. it is amazing how social networks play a huge role in advertising and socialising.looking forward to their next picnic as it is another way of networking with people.
ReplyDeleteTrue indeed! More companies should recognise the power of social media, it really is an essential tool towards the success of any organisation. Looking forward to the next picnic as well.
ReplyDeleteWow! The growth that has been witnessed in the FunMaters is trully inspiring. A lot of people should look for pointers on how to achieve such growth and yes; social media is really a powerful tool today. The heading trully says it all; " Growth from the eyes of the masters" indeed!
ReplyDeleteYes; it is very inspirational to see young guys from Soweto showing us that success can be achieved by anyone!
ReplyDeleteWow! From 50 attendees to thousands! I am trully inspired! Not every event has such a great growth in such a short gap. Social Media is such a powerful tool and of course; people wouldn't come back to an event if it wasn't well organised and planned! So big ups to the FunMasters!
ReplyDeleteYes an event can either go bad or good! An event that goes well is a pure reflection of its organisers and affects the number of attendees for an event as well
ReplyDeleteGrowth from the eyes of the masters indeed! From what I have just read here, I really cannot wait for their next event because I will make it a point that I am there!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to know that there will be a growth in the number of attendees for the event!
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