Braxton Hix is a local rock band from the KZN South Coast area in South Africa (near Durban, Margate, and Ramsgate). They are a well-known fixture in the regional live music scene, often playing rock gigs at pubs, pizzerias, festivals, and events in Durban and along the South Coast.
Key Details:
- Genre: Rock (described as delivering “great rock music” in local promotions).
- Activity: Active for many years — references go back to at least 2016–2018, and they continue performing regularly in 2025–2026.
- Notable member: Drummer Damian Pontuti (sometimes referred to as Damian from Marina Beach), who has been highlighted as a talented local player and has played with other South Coast acts like the trio Element 3.
- Scene: They are part of the tight-knit Durban/KZN South Coast music community, frequently sharing bills with bands like Zondo Commission, Angst Party, Chewing the Hornet, Likkewaan, and others at venues such as:
- Papa Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Grill (Durban)
- Rocky Ridge Pub (Ramsgate/Margate)
- Westville Warehouse
- Thumpers MC events
- Various South Coast spots
Recent and ongoing gigs include afternoon rock sessions, Sunday sessions, and bigger events like the Thumpers MC Durban Spring Jol and charity shows supporting the SPCA. They often perform as a live band suited for relaxed daytime or pub-style shows.
They have a Facebook page (BRAXTON HIX) where most updates and gig announcements appear, and they’re listed on local venue artist pages like Rocky Ridge.
In short, Braxton Hix is a solid, long-standing South Coast/Durban rock act known for energetic live performances in the local pub and festival circuit rather than mainstream commercial releases. If you’re in Durban or the KZN South Coast, they’re a regular name on the live music calendar.
