Moonchild Sanelly to Play at Untitled Basement

Moonchild Sanelly headlines Untitled Basement - 18 December 2025

SummerRaine December 5, 2025

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Moonchild Sanelly to Play at Untitled Basement – This December Johannesburg will host a rare, intimate night of raw energy and bold artistry as Moonchild Sanelly headlines Untitled Basement for one night only on 18 December 2025.

After spending the year electrifying global stages and taking her boundary-pushing sound to new heights abroad, Superstar Moonchild Sanelly returns home to Johannesburg to headline Untitled Basement. Known for her fearless artistry, genre-blending catalogue and unmatched stage presence, this show marks a significant moment for fans who have been eager to experience Moonchild live on home soil.

The Full Moon Album

Moonchild released her latest album Full Moon earlier this year, but this performance is not just about celebrating her latest work. South African audiences will be treated to the full spectrum of her evolution. The global energy she’s sharpened on international stages, the classics that established her as a cultural force, and a curated selection of new music that reflects her ongoing artistic transformation. For one night only, Moonchild Sanelly will bring the world back to Johannesburg through her music.

Receiving electric reviews, Moonchild Sanelly’s Full Moon has been hailed as a brilliantly unconventional body of work. “This album is more than just a collection of songs but rather Sanelly fully embracing her essence.” – Bernalee Vollmer, IOL.

“It felt like a joyous return to Moonchild’s singular creative vision. One defined by the future-ghetto-funk sound that catapulted her onto the global scene. It was the first single from her then upcoming album Full Moon, which now proves itself to be an ambitious and brilliantly unconventional body of work.” – Alessandro Gueli, Texx and the City.

Moonchild Comments

“Performing in South Africa hits differently. No matter where I travel or how far my music goes, there’s a grounding energy here that feels like home in every sense. I’ve missed connecting with people who have walked this journey with me. From the early days to everything I’ve become. Untitled Basement is the perfect space because it’s intimate. People get the raw Moonchild, the real stories, the nostalgia, the newness. All of it! I’m excited to perform songs my day-ones know and love, as well as pieces from Full Moon that I’ve been touring abroad.” ~ Moonchild Sanelly

Untitled Basement echoes this anticipation, saying, “Moonchild has always been a dynamic and exceptionally talented artist. As a venue, we take pride in presenting artists in ways our community has never experienced before. Something special to take home with you. It’s exciting for people to witness Moonchild in her current form. Many may be surprised by the many lives she’s lived to get here. Just how extensive her catalogue and story truly is. From her early singing days with a violinist to the powerhouse she is today, her journey is remarkable. It’s also rare to experience Moonchild up close in such an intimate setting. We’re just as excited to see how she chooses to curate her set.” – Untitled Basement

The evening promises a vibrant, high-energy performance that blends Moonchild’s global edge with her deeply South African roots. Audiences can expect a curated set that moves effortlessly between her loved hits, her bold sonic experiments, and selections from Full Moon. All brought to life in a space designed for connection, creativity and closeness. This show is more than a just a gig. It’s an experience that reminds people why Moonchild remains one of the country’s most innovative musical voices.