We all know Dave had one of the best crowds ever in Pretoria. It’s not every day you see a crowd going bar for bar with an artist, but that’s exactly what happened at SunBet Arena. Simply because it’s Dave.
Who would have thought that 10 years after releasing his debut project, Dave would be standing in front of a sold-out South African crowd in 2026? He released his debut EP, Six Paths, in 2016, and a decade later, thousands of young South Africans know every word to his music.
That’s the kind of connection that makes Dave one of the UK’s most important artists to come through. An hour and 30 minutes of pure performance, powerful stage presence and a crowd that never let up. That’s what The Boy Who Played the Harp tour delivered in Pretoria. Moments like this don’t happen often. International artists dream of walking into a room where the audience knows every lyric, every beat and every moment.
Pretoria gave Dave exactly that. And it wasn’t only the show. From the security outside the venue to the people selling merchandise, everything felt organised and intentional. Big Concerts understood the assignment and delivered an experience that felt bigger than just another international show.
Dave will remember South Africa for the music, the energy and, most importantly, the crowd.