The Howler app had an unexpected meltdown on Monday morning as fans scrambled for presale tickets to Kaytranada’s upcoming South African shows.
Story Summary:
- The Howler app crashed on Monday as fans rushed to buy presale tickets for Kaytranada’s 2025 Milk + Cookies Festival shows.
- Organisers rescheduled the presale to noon and plan a general ticket sale on 6 November, given the overwhelming demand.
- Kaytranada’s upcoming performances in Cape Town and Johannesburg mark his first South African shows since 2018.
Howler goes down after Kaytranada ticket frenzy
This rush for tickets was part of the launch of the Milk + Cookies Festival, which Kaytranada is set to headline in January 2025.
So many fans logged on simultaneously that the servers couldn’t handle the demand, causing a temporary outage.
Many eager fans were left empty-handed as they watched their ticket dreams slip away during the crash, leading to widespread disappointment and plenty of social media buzz.
The event organisers quickly addressed the chaos, acknowledging the surge that led to the overload.
In a public statement, they explained that demand had been far greater than anticipated and announced a new presale time to accommodate the rush.
“Due to the high demand and overload on our servers, we will be re-launching this event at 12:00,” the organisers said.
The excitement for Kaytranada’s return to South Africa has been building ever since the Milk + Cookies Festival announcement.
Fans have waited years to see the Grammy-winning producer back on stage in Mzansi.
Kaytranada’s upcoming shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg are part of his current Timeless Tour, and they’ll be his first in the country since his 2018 AFROPUNK Joburg performance.
The Milk + Cookies Festival is shaping up to be a high-profile event, marking its debut with Kaytranada’s headlining performances at The Ostrich in Cape Town on 5 January and Old Park Station in Johannesburg on 1 January 2025.
The shows will kick off Milk + Cookies Music Week, an 11-day festival blending concerts, cultural experiences, and artist workshops.
