Leading South African rock outfit Prime Circle will perform a special acoustic set at this year's White Mountain Folk Festival running from 24 to 28 September.

Currently riding high after the release of their third album 'All or Nothing', Prime Circle have in just seven years gone from a rehearsal room in Witbank to become a major force on the local music scene.

Also included in the line-up are John Ellis, frontman of internationally acclaimed local group Tree63; Syd Kitchen; Van der Hoven featuring Henry Steel, Dave McMillan and Roly Struckmeyer; and Cabins in the Forest.

The full programme is still being finalised and will be announced shortly.

Now in its third year, the festival is held at White Mountain Lodge in the foothills of the Giant's Castle Nature Reserve in KZN, just 34km from Estcourt on tarred roads, 200km from Durban and 430km from Johannesburg.

It offers five days of live acoustic music on different stages as well as a choice of camping, caravanning and chalet accommodation, plus outdoor activities for the whole family.

Other attractions include abseiling, fishing, boating, hiking and paintball, arts and crafts, a beer market, assorted food stalls, kids' entertainment, and helicopter flips.

White Mountain is a festival for people who enjoy slightly more laid-back acoustic music — ranging from blues to rock and, of course, folk. It's an opportunity to hear the 'softer' side of some of SA's top rock acts, and to appreciate the talents of established and up-and-coming contemporary, folk and acoustic artists.

Tickets are available at selected Game stores (R350), Computicket (R400) and at the festival gate (R450). The price includes camping for the festival. Children under 12 pay R50.

In addition to the festival camping area, there's also a caravan park. Chalet accommodation is already fully booked.

For more information visit www.whitemountain.co.za.