What if the biggest star at 947 Joburg Day isn’t only on the stage?
What if it’s you?
On 5 September 2026, Johannesburg will come alive at Crocodile Creek Polo Club in Lanseria as 947 Joburg Day returns in partnership with Primedia.
This year’s theme says it all: “Everyone’s a Headliner.”
The idea goes beyond who performs on stage. It is about the people in the crowd, the moments they experience and the stories they choose to capture and share.
That is where Samsung’s Galaxy Z8 Series enters the picture.
With the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, festivalgoers have a pocket-sized creative companion designed to capture everything from unforgettable performances to spontaneous moments with friends.
Your festival. Your moment. Your content.
A festival is never just about watching.
It is about singing along to your favourite artist. Dancing until you forget what time it is. Finding your friends in the crowd. Taking that group selfie that somehow takes 20 attempts.
Then there are the moments you never planned for.
The Galaxy Z8 Series is designed to help festivalgoers capture those experiences and turn them into content worth keeping.
Whether you are photographing your favourite artist, filming while dancing or editing a post before sharing it, the devices are built around the idea that everyone can create their own festival story.
Galaxy Z Flip8: small enough to move with you
The Galaxy Z Flip8 brings portability to festival mode.
According to Samsung, it is the company’s slimmest and lightest flip device.
Its compact design makes it easy to slip into a pocket or bag. That means more freedom to move, dance and explore without carrying a bulky device.
The Z Flip8 also makes quick interactions easier. Users can check what they need without opening the device, helping them stay connected while keeping phone use discreet.
But when the music starts, the Flip8 becomes more than a compact smartphone.
Capture the crowd with FlexCam
With FlexCam and hands-free capture, festivalgoers can frame group photos and multi-angle selfies without a tripod.
There is also no need to rely on finding a stranger willing to take the picture.
For the action itself, the Z Flip8 features camera capabilities including Nightography, zoom and Super Steady video with Horizon Lock.
These tools are designed to help capture vibrant festival scenes, sharp low-light selfies and smoother footage while the crowd is moving.
And because a festival day can stretch from morning to night, battery life matters.
The Z Flip8 is designed to keep users connected, capturing content and sharing memories throughout the day.
Edit before you leave the crowd
Capturing the moment is only half the story.
Sometimes the best part comes when you turn raw footage into something worth sharing.
The Galaxy AI Suite brings features such as Photo Assist and Generative Edit to the experience.
These tools can help users polish their content while they are still at the festival.
That means less time sitting on your phone and more time enjoying the music.
Galaxy Z Fold8: a bigger canvas for bigger moments
For festivalgoers who want more room to create, the Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a different experience.
Its passport-inspired shape combines portability with an expansive display experience.
Samsung describes it as its lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, giving users a larger canvas to view, create and share content while staying on the move.
The device also features an Armor Aluminium frame and an IP48 water-resistance rating, adding another layer of confidence when navigating the unpredictable conditions of a busy outdoor event.
Built for the action
The Z Fold8’s camera experience is designed with hands-free content creation in mind.
Features including Hands-Free Flex Mode, Rear-Cam Selfies, My FanCam Auto-Tracking, Super Steady and Horizon Lock give festivalgoers more ways to capture themselves, their friends and the artists on stage.
That can make a big difference when the crowd is moving and the action is happening fast.
Instead of simply watching the moment unfold, users can become part of the story they are creating.
Then there is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
For those looking to capture festival action from further back in the crowd, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra brings a 200MP camera to the experience.
That means festivalgoers can photograph or record their favourite artist and zoom in while still aiming for high-quality images.
From arrival in the morning to sunset and into the night, the Z Fold8 Ultra is designed to capture the festival experience across different lighting conditions.
It adds another dimension to the idea of everyone becoming a headliner.
“Everyone’s a Headliner”
For Rae Hargreaves, Head of Marketing: Mobile eXperience at Samsung South Africa, the theme reflects how people experience festivals today.
“Everyone’s a Headliner is a powerful idea because it reflects how people experience festivals today. You are not simply watching the show, you are capturing it, sharing it and creating your own version of the experience.”
Hargreaves says the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 give people the flexibility and creative tools to make their festival moments their own.
Whether they want an ultra-portable device or a larger canvas for their content, the Galaxy Z8 Series is positioned to keep up with the day.
The stage may belong to the artists. The story belongs to everyone.
947 Joburg Day will bring some of South Africa’s hottest artists to the stage.
But the experience will not stop there.
Every reaction, every dance, every selfie, every performance and every unexpected moment can become part of someone’s personal festival story.
That is the thinking behind “Everyone’s a Headliner.”
With a Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 or Galaxy Z Flip8 in hand, festivalgoers can capture the moment, create the content and become the content headliner.
And on 5 September, the cameras will be ready.
947 Joburg Day takes place from 9AM at Crocodile Creek Polo Club, Lanseria, Johannesburg.
