Cotton Fest's Downfall: Fans Weigh in on the Shifts that Impacted the Festival

Cotton Fest's downfall: fans weigh in on the shifts that impacted the festival

Cotton Fest’s closure has left fans reflecting on what went wrong. Many point to changing priorities and a shift in the festival’s focus as the main reasons behind the end of this iconic South African event.

Riky Rick’s Cotton Fest ends amid shareholder dispute

Naidoo said Cotton Fest has always been rooted in creativity, community, and cultural celebration, and providing a platform for youth.

Nota Baloyi makes controversial statements about Cotton Fest ownership amid cancellation

South African controversial music executive Nota Baloyi made startling allegations about the ownership of Cotton Fest, amid a frenzy over its cancellation.

Cotton Fest Comes To An End

Cotton Fest has officially confirmed that the festival has come to an end. The announcement marks a painful moment for many fans, as Cotton Fest has been one of South Africa’s most loved youth culture events for over seven years. A Festival Built on Creativity and Community Earlier this year, the 2026 edition of the […] The post Cotton Fest Comes To An End first appeared on Pat on Brands.

SA: CottonFest shuts down amid shareholder disputes

CottonFest, one of South Africa’s prominent youth-centred cultural festivals, has officially announced its closure following internal disputes among its shareholders. The decision brings an end to the event founded by the late artist Riky Rick more than seven years ago. The organisers confirmed that although the 2026 edition had been initially announced on social media earlier this year, disagreements between current shareholders had intensified…

Cotton Fest Ends After 7 Years

With heavy hearts, the organisers of Cotton Fest announced today that the festival has come to an end after 7 memorable years. The post Cotton Fest Ends After 7 Years | Official Statement, Legacy & Refund Info appeared first on Just Trimmings.