Development News SAMRO’s $165,000 Grant Boost Empowers South African Music Creators Francois Conradie20 June, 202520 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveOn June 18, 2025, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) announced a significant investment of $165,000 in…
Development News Zakes Bantwini’s Harvard Milestone Elevates South African Music Leadership Francois Conradie20 June, 202520 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveIn a landmark achievement for South African music, Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Zakes Bantwini has graduated from…
Development News Youth Month Celebrates Emerging House Music Stars Francois Conradie18 June, 202520 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveYouth Month in June 2025 has shone a spotlight on South Africa’s vibrant young musicians, particularly in the…
Development News Standard Bank Young Artist Awards Spotlight Rising Talent Francois Conradie18 June, 202518 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe announcement of the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist (SBYA) Awards recipients, set for November 2025 but generating…
Development News SAMRO Grants Fuel Creative Growth for Emerging Artists Francois Conradie18 June, 202518 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has taken a significant step toward nurturing South Africa’s musical talent…
Development News Basadi in Music Awards 2025: Celebrating Women’s Contributions Francois Conradie17 June, 202517 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe Basadi in Music Awards (BIMAs) 2025, with nominees announced on June 19, 2025, are set to honor…
Development News Concerts SA Mobility Fund 2025: Fueling Regional Tours for Musicians Francois Conradie17 June, 202517 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe Concerts SA Mobility Fund 2025, with applications open until June 8, 2025, is empowering South African musicians…
Development News Audio Girl Africa S.U.M.M.E.R 2025 Mentorship Program: Empowering Women in Music Francois Conradie17 June, 202518 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe Audio Girl Africa S.U.M.M.E.R 2025 Music Business Mentorship Program, launched in June 2025, is transforming opportunities for…
Development News Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa: Fostering Industry Growth Francois Conradie17 June, 202517 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveThe inaugural Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa, which ran from December 31, 2024, to January 11,…
Development News Billboard Africa Launch Amplifies South African Music’s Global Reach Francois Conradie16 June, 202516 June, 2025 Spread the loveSpread the loveOn June 4, 2025, Billboard announced the launch of Billboard Africa, a dedicated platform to celebrate and support…
