19/03/2026
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Marina Nestel’s “Coffee Raves” Lands in Cape Town with Global 90s Icon DJ Nick E Louder
London, UK / Cape Town, South Africa – Entrepreneur, activist, and global public speaker Marina Nestel continues her bold reinvention with the expansion of her high-energy wellness concept, Coffee Raves, now launching in Cape Town in collaboration with internationally recognised 90s rave icon DJ Nick E Louder of M***a FM.
Blending nostalgia with modern wellness culture, this 90s-inspired daytime dance experience brings together music, movement, and mindful connection—creating a new kind of social space that celebrates energy, presence, and community.
The Cape Town edition of Coffee Raves will feature an exciting lineup including DJ Jordan Cohen, alongside creative collaborators Afrodizzyacts Entertainment, with premium lifestyle partnerships from Vida e Caffè and Table Mountain Water—a brand known for its naturally sourced, mineral-rich water filtered through the Table Mountain aquifer and aligned with sustainability and community values.
Hosted at Youngblood Art Gallery in Cape Town, the event promises a unique fusion of art, music, and elevated coffee culture—transforming a traditional nightlife experience into a vibrant morning rave (9AM–12PM) designed for a modern, health-conscious audience.
Enhancing the experience further, guests who purchase tickets via Howler will receive exclusive Coffee Raves goody bags, offering curated lifestyle products that reflect the brand’s high-energy, wellness-driven ethos and rewarding early supporters with a premium event experience.
What truly sets Coffee Raves apart is its authentic fusion of 90s-inspired fashion and music, drawing directly from the iconic high streets of London and New York—two of the world’s most influential cultural capitals. This is not a trend-led concept, but one rooted in lived experience. As the founding force behind The Little Black Book Events & PR, Marina Nestel brings decades of expertise in curating culturally relevant, high-impact experiences that resonate across generations. The result is a brand that feels both nostalgic and cutting-edge—where legacy meets reinvention, and music, fashion, and community converge in a global lifestyle movement.
At the heart of the concept is Marina Nestel’s vision: to create experiences where people can feel “high on life”—energised by music, connection, and purpose. Drawing from her personal journey as an alcoholic in recovery and survivor of CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), alongside her advocacy across mental health, trauma, addiction, parental alienation, narcissistic abuse, perimenopause, domestic violence, cyberbullying, and vexatious litigation, Nestel continues to redefine both conversation and community on a global scale.
The partnership with DJ Nick E Louder, a respected figure from the global 90s rave scene and voice of M***a FM, brings authenticity and legacy credibility—bridging generations of dance culture with a fresh, conscious approach.
As Coffee Raves gains international momentum, it positions itself not just as an event, but as a global lifestyle brand at the intersection of wellness, music, fashion, and social evolution.
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Event Details:
Date: 9 May
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Venue: Youngblood Art Gallery, Cape Town
Early Bird Tickets: R220
Tickets: Available via Howler https://www.howler.co.za/events/coffee-raves-cpt-7988
