From humble beginnings, Ronan Keating grew to be one of the most recognised solo musicians on the planet. The son of an Irish lorry driver and mobile hairdresser, Keating made a name for himself as co-lead singer of the iconic 90s boy band, Boyzone, thereafter forging his own impressive path on the global music scene as a solo artist. Keep reading to learn more about Ronan Keating, about his live concert in Cape Town, and two excellent accommodation options if you’re traveling from outside of Cape Town!
Who is Ronan Keating?
Ex-lead singer of 90s pop band, Boyzone, Ronan Keating has sold over 20 million albums as a solo artist – alongside the 25 million Boyzone albums sold to date. Born in 1977 and growing up in Dublin, Ireland, Keating was a track-and-field sensation in his younger years before turning to music as a career in 1993.
Over the years Ronan Keating has won many awards, including Smash Hits Best Solo Male. He was given a tree in London’s Hyde Park for performing for The Prince’s Trust. He also has a World Music Award for best-selling Irish artist.
Keating’s charity work is just as impressive as his musical exploits. In October 2005, Keating went to Rome where he was appointed as a UN Goodwill Ambassador via the Food and Agricultural Organisation. He ran the London Marathon in 2008 to raise money for cancer research, with a personal best time of 3hr 59min.
He has walked the length of Ireland twice, each time raising money for the Marie Keating Foundation, now linked to cancer research in the UK. In 2009, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Comic Relief; joining him were a handful of fellow celebrities including Cheryl Cole, a singer formerly with girl group Girls Aloud and a judge on The X Factor in the UK.
Ronan Keating Live in Cape Town
Ronan Keating has for years worked closely with iconic South African golfing legend, Gary Player, to raise funds for South African charities. His Mzansi concerts are examples of such endeavours, as proceeds from both Ronan Keating live in South Africa concerts will be donated to SA Charities.
If you know every word to songs like “When You Say Nothing At All” and “If Tomorrow Never Comes” then you must make a trip down to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town on Friday 3 March. Tickets are available through Webtickets, so get yours soon before they’re all sold out!
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Stay close to the concert – choose City Lodge Hotel Pinelands
The 133-room City Lodge Hotel Pinelands is set in the leafy and tranquil suburb of Pinelands, a 15-minute trip from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. This hotel is close to the beautiful King David Mowbray Golf Club allowing avid golfers to get in a few holes before or after the concert.
The hotel features the #Café restaurant serving Full English and Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. There is a Cattle Baron restaurant on the premises for the finest meat meals. Make use of the fitness room, sparkling swimming pool, sundowner bar, 12-seater boardroom, and uncapped Wi-Fi.
Directions from City Lodge Hotel Pinelands to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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How about spending the night at the V&A Waterfront?
The 207-room City Lodge Hotel Victoria and Alfred Waterfront gives you easy access to this great Cape Town waterside attraction, as well as the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. A nautical theme runs through the property in keeping with its seaside location.
The hotel features a #Café restaurant serving Full English and Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Lounge in the sundowner bar and spa pool with stunning views, and enjoy our uncapped Wi-Fi and fitness room at your leisure.
Directions from City Lodge Hotel Victoria and Alfred Waterfront to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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Prefer to stay near the Cape Town International Airport?
The 90-room Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is ideally located for those needing convenient and comfortable accommodation close to the Mother City’s airport.
Rooms accommodate up to three people sharing and feature a work desk, TV and free Wi-Fi. You can call on our reception team 24 hours a day, and a light breakfast is available daily as well as delicious lunch and dinner options off our exclusive Eat-in menu.
Directions from Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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Sweet dreams, big rewards in March
Are you a serial alarm snoozer? We’re giving you more reasons to catch all 40 winks in March! To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week (12 – 18 March) City Lodge Hotel Group is sharing a bunch of sleep advice and pointers. PLUS, if you stay with us from 12 – 18 March you can enjoy a complimentary eggnog to help you get your best night’s sleep ever. T&Cs apply.