Johannesburg, 27 October 2026 – The countdown to one of the biggest dance music celebrations on the continent has officially begun. 5FM is proud to announce its partnership with Ultra South Africa – coming to The Ostrich, Cape Town on 30 April 2027 and The Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg on 1 May 2027 – as the festival celebrates an incredible 12 years of unforgettable moments, global superstar performances, and dancefloor memories that have become the stuff of legend.

For over a decade, Ultra South Africa has united music lovers from across the country for larger-than-life experiences, bringing some of the world’s most celebrated electronic music artists to local stages and creating moments that live on long after the final beat drops. As the festival prepares to mark its 12th anniversary, 5FM is locked and loaded to ampli5 the excitement – connecting listeners directly to the action through exclusive content, super cool competitions and once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences.

Whether you’re a longtime Ultra devotee or planning your first proper festival adventure, 2027 promises to be bigger, louder and more unforgettable than ever. Festivalgoers can expect a mind-blowing audiovisual production, world-class electronic music talent, immersive experiences and the electric atmosphere that has made Ultra a bucket-list event for music fans across Mzansi.

As the official radio partner, 5FM will be taking listeners inside the world of Ultra South Africa in the months leading up to the festival. From exclusive line-up reveals, social media competitions to show us how YOU AND YOUR CREW Ultra, on-air giveaways, VIP upgrades and super rad, interactive surprises, to exclusive, behind the scenes artist scoops, the station will be bringing the fire and delivering front-row access long before the first beat drops. Tickets will be available through Ultrasouthafrica.com, but the 5 tribe of listeners will have the opportunity to get their hands on premium experiences before ANYONE else, kicking off with an introductory “12 tickets to celebrate 12 years”, followed by LOADS more.

“At 5FM, we’ve always believed that our listeners don’t just follow youth culture, they create it,” says 5FM and Good Hope FM Business Manager, Masi Mdingane. “The hottest parties in Mzansi are where the young movers and shakers of Mzansi are at and 5FM will always be right there partying it up with them. Ultra South Africa is one of the country’s most iconic entertainment experiences, and partnering with the festival for its 12th anniversary feels as natural as killer dance moves are to a pumping beat. All this at the very centre of South Africa’s youth culture, music and entertainment landscape. Together, we’re creating opportunities for our listeners to be part of something unforgettable, as we count down to the hottest dancefloors in Mzansi exploding with sound, colour and vibe”

As excitement builds towards one of the most keenly anticipated events of the new year, one thing is certain: if it’s where the Ultra vibe lives and rocks the nation to its foundations, 5FM will be there.

Listeners can stay tuned to 5FM, follow @5FM on social media, and download the 5FM app to be first in line for announcements, more ways to WIN, exclusive content and all the latest Ultra South Africa updates. Find a showcase of all our best content on SABC PLUS.