Following a horrific car crash 2 March 2022, Cape Town singer-songwriter and guitarist, Justen Hosken, passed away on 10 March. His wife, Lee-Ann Hosken was also involved in the serious accident. Hosken, who was known for his incredible musical talent as the lead singer of Rabbit Black, was a soft-spoken and sensitive person, with a huge musical talent. He was a final year BMus student at Stellenbosch University and was proficient on classical, acoustic and electric guitars, performing in all manner of styles and genres.

For this concert at 7pm on Saturday 4 June 2022, several classmates, friends and lecturers from Stellenbosch University will play tribute to Justen. Damian Christians will perform excerpts from Bolling’s Concerto for Classical Guitar and Jazz Trio alongside bassist Roxane Steffen, pianist Elna van der Merwe. Marius Otto will perform a movement from the Villa-Lobos Guitar Concerto and Brent January will perform a movement of Rodrigo’s Concerto de Aranjuez. The Stellenbosch Guitar Quartet will also be performing works by Brouwer, Boccherini and Assad. Various classmates and alumni will be featured in the Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras no.5 by Villa-Lobos, arranged for guitar orchestra by Roland Dyens.

After the accident, Justen had to undergo major surgery, leaving huge medical bills due to hospitalisation and surgical costs. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Justen Hosken Memorial Fund and additional donations are welcomed.

Please keep in mind that for all live events current restrictions allow for 50% capacity in the Endler Hall and all safety protocols outlined by the University will be followed.

Tickets for R140 (regular) and R100 (pensioners, students, and scholars) are available now through Quicket and at the door one hour before the concert. For more information contact Fiona Grayer at concerts@sun.ac.za or 021 808 2358.

In loving memory of Justen Hosken (8 May 1994-10 March 2022).