Fokofpolisiekar with Van Coke Kartel (South African) - 6 November 2010 -

Fokofpolisiekar

Fokofpolisiekar is based in Cape Town, South Africa

The 5 piece rock outfit consists of Francois van Coke (lead vocals), Hunter Kennedy (guitar), Johnny de Ridder (lead guitar), Wynand Myburgh (bass) and Jaco Venter (drums)

2008

Fokofpolisiekar released a new 4 track EP in August 2008 - together with a second disc containing all the Fokofpolisiekar videos up to date. This double-disc CD set titled ANTIBIOTIKA, follows on the SAMA Award winning album Swanesang that was released in 2006.

Fokofpolisiekar did a national tour in September 2008 to promote Antibiotika. The title track reached no 1 on Kovsie fm, MFM and Tuks FM Charts and a video of Antibiotika reached no 1 on MK.

Fokofpolisiekar was named BEST LIVE LOCAL BAND in FHM's 2008 Awards. (FHM March 2009 issue.)

Background

Fokofpolisiekar was formed during April 2003 by a group of friends from Cape Town who decided to produce music in their own way. It would carry strong symbolism of the Fokofpolisiekar lifestyle and their perspective on everyday life: a style of music that they and their generation can relate to.

Fokofpolisiekar is currently one of SA's biggest rock acts. Their explosive performances combined with their distinctive style and fine tuned marketing campaigns have packed out venues nationwide.

They have become a household name in SA due to the controversy generated around them in the media. Although branded by many conventional South Africans as the bad boys of Afrikaans rock, they have also been noticed by Afrikaans literary circles for the intelligent conveyance of their honest and straightforward lyrics. Their success and popularity among both fans and the media alike shows that they have more substance and impact than just an outrageous name. ( Translate: Fuck off police car )

Fokofpolisiekar enjoyed one of the highest publicity profiles in the country.

Due to their popularity, articles and reviews of Fokofpolisiekar have continuously appeared in almost every newspaper and publication in South Africa over the past three years. Add to that extensive airplay and TV coverage on most of the major SA channels including SABC 2, ETV, kykNET, MNET and MK - and one can see why they are recognized everywhere they go.

British music/fashion magazine Dazed and Confused did a feature on the band in 2004.

In 2004 various journalists named Fokofpolisiekar as band of the year.

The Blunt magazine"Rock Act of the year 2004 award went to Fokofpolisiekar - They have revolutionised the concept of Afrikaans music in SA and have truly rocked the nation" - Blunt magazine

CD releases 2003 - 2006

Fokofpolisiekar has released 5 albums:

The first, a punk-rock EP As jy met vuur speel sal jy brand was released in December 2003: The single "Hemel op die Platteland" was the first official Afrikaans track to be play-listed on the most popular national commercial radio station 5fm.

Their first full length album Lugsteuring was released in 2004. The band's third album Monoloog in Stereo is an acoustic driven project and was released in June 2005. The title track on this EP reached the top of the charts on various campus radio stations including MFM, UCT Radio, TUKS FM, UJfFM Kovsie FM and Bay FM.

Fokofpolisiekar released two albums in 2006:

A single CD: Brand Suid Afrika was released in May, followed by a full length rock album, Swanesang in September. Singles from both these albums have topped Campus radio charts nationwide.

The title track off Swanesang album has been accepted for popular national radio 5fm's playlist, a great breakthrough for the band as 5fm very seldom selects Afrikaans music.

Swanesang reached the no 1 position on 5fm's popular Vodacom High 5 at 5 chart for 4 weeks in a row .The second single Ek skyn heilig reached no 1 on Tuks fm and Puk Radio.

In April 2007, Fokofpolisiekar won the SAMA (South African Music Award) for Best Afrikaans Rock Album for Swanesang.

Further awards won from 2005 - 2008 include:

SABC 2 Geraas Music Award: Best Rock Album - Lugsteuring 2005

SABC 2 Geraas Music Award: Best Cd cover - Lugsteuring 2005

Huisgenoot Tempo Award: Most popular rock album - Lugsteuring 2005

PUKKE Noordwes University Award: Best band 2005

Blunt magazine - Best band and best album for Swanesang - 2006

Mk89 Award - Best Group for video Brand Suid Afrika - 2007

Mk89 Award - Best Love scene for Brand Suid Afrika - 2007

MK 89 Award - Best Video for video Ek Skyn(heilig) - 2008

Shows

Fokofpolisiekar fans range from teenagers, students, working class and even like minded parents. Both the Afrikaans and English markets enjoy their music. They have headlined at all major festivals and venues nationwide over the past few years. 

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