Having stood the test of time, political manipulation and lack of accountability and transparency, the Cape Minstrel Carnival Festival has finally found its place and established itself under the umbrella organization, the Kaapse Karnaval Association. [KKA]

The organisation was formed in early May 2004 but the association decided to prove its worth first by conceptualising and organising an outstanding event with the professional input of Adrenalin Productions the event organisers since 2004, before exposing all the exciting plans for the upcoming festive season.

Formerly known as the New Year Carnival previous to the KKA's formation it was decided out of an urgent need to consolidate the 3 different participating boards to form the new association consisting of 7 affiliates.

Cape Minstrel Boards -   Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association

                                    Cape Community Minstrel Board

Malay Choir Board -       Cape Malay Choir Board

                                    Suid Afrikaanse Koorraad

                                    Tafelberg Manne Koorraad

Christmas Band Board - South African United Christmas Bands’ Board

                                    Western Province Christmas Choir Board

Over the past 100 years the event has evolved from mere troupes of choirs singing Christmas Carols and ushering in the New Year in Cape Town, into the biggest happening on the South African event Calendar, with 5% of the local population actively involved in the event. This years event kicks off on the 16th December 2006 with the first road march in the City Centre of Cape Town all the way through to the 10th February 2007 with the Champs of Champs. The KKA has weekly meetings and invites all those interested to attend for more information please email us.