■ The annual Up the Creek music festival takes place at the Breede River, Swellendam, from Thursday January 25 until Sunday January 28. The line-up includes a range of DJs and live acts, with comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout performing on Friday afternoon and filling the role of MC that night. There will also be pop-up theatre shows. Only full weekend passes – at R1 030 each – are available from http://nue.so/9u4umy No under-18s are allowed and only 2 500 tickets are available. Gates open at 11am on Thursday, and music will start at 3pm. For more details, go to www.upthecreek.co.za PICTURE: BELIAH OH