Rock royalty Ross Learmonth in Swakop tonight
Staff reporterWindhoek
Ross Learmonth, a name firmly linked with South African rock royalty, has been making his mark on the music scene for over 20 years, and on Friday, Swakopmunders get to see him perform live at Sound Garden.As the frontman of Prime Circle, one of that country’s biggest rock bands, Learmonth was the powerhouse voice behind hits like She Always Gets What She Wants and Breathing. With his electrifying stage presence and heartfelt songwriting, he helped lead the band to platinum-selling albums, major awards, and a legacy that stretched far beyond South Africa’s borders.
After an incredible 23 years with Prime Circle, he made the bold decision in 2023 to step away and start a solo career.
It wasn’t easy. The bond with his bandmates and the fans who had supported them through the years ran deep. Yet Learmonth knew it was time to push himself creatively and take on new challenges as an individual artist.
Going solo
Speaking to Barret Edelstein on The Celeb Savant podcast, Ross shared how stepping out on his own was both daunting and exciting. “Those early days were tough!” he said, joking about being a “couch potato”, describing the limbo of waiting for gigs while battling procrastination and self-doubt.
But that didn’t last long. Ross soon realised that if he wanted real change, he had to grab it. Going solo forced him to take control of his career and push himself harder than ever. It reignited his passion, driving him to grow as a performer, songwriter and singer.
His solo work reflects that evolution. His album ‘Carousel’ has been praised for its raw honesty, with tracks like ‘Wild’ and ‘Because of You’ revealing a more vulnerable, introspective side to the artist, while still carrying his trademark rock edge.
Don’t miss this red-hot performance in Swakopmund, starting at 19:00 on Friday. Tickets cost N$350 and are available via webtickets.com.na
Ross Learmonth, a name firmly linked with South African rock royalty, has been making his mark on the music scene for over 20 years, and on Friday, Swakopmunders get to see him perform live at Sound Garden.As the frontman of Prime Circle, one of that country’s biggest rock bands, Learmonth was the powerhouse voice behind hits like She Always Gets What She Wants and Breathing. With his electrifying stage presence and heartfelt songwriting, he helped lead the band to platinum-selling albums, major awards, and a legacy that stretched far beyond South Africa’s borders.
After an incredible 23 years with Prime Circle, he made the bold decision in 2023 to step away and start a solo career.
It wasn’t easy. The bond with his bandmates and the fans who had supported them through the years ran deep. Yet Learmonth knew it was time to push himself creatively and take on new challenges as an individual artist.
Going solo
Speaking to Barret Edelstein on The Celeb Savant podcast, Ross shared how stepping out on his own was both daunting and exciting. “Those early days were tough!” he said, joking about being a “couch potato”, describing the limbo of waiting for gigs while battling procrastination and self-doubt.
But that didn’t last long. Ross soon realised that if he wanted real change, he had to grab it. Going solo forced him to take control of his career and push himself harder than ever. It reignited his passion, driving him to grow as a performer, songwriter and singer.
His solo work reflects that evolution. His album ‘Carousel’ has been praised for its raw honesty, with tracks like ‘Wild’ and ‘Because of You’ revealing a more vulnerable, introspective side to the artist, while still carrying his trademark rock edge.
Don’t miss this red-hot performance in Swakopmund, starting at 19:00 on Friday. Tickets cost N$350 and are available via webtickets.com.na
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