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22/03/2026

"We’ve all experienced how a single transcendent club gig can fuel inspiration and reflection for a week, and build community too. Why aren’t sponsors more interested in making more of those happen, throughout the year?" - Sis Gwen

Imagine you own a Tardis: a machine that can instantly transport you through space and time, backwards as well as forwards. With such a device, you could escape the absurd situation in which, next …

13/01/2026

Attention Bands!! The South African Creative Industries Incubator are calling on bands to record a Full Live performance with the . At no cost to the band.
You bring the music, they bring the production.
For more information, go the link:
https://form.jotform.com/253230869207559 or Scan QR code

05/12/2025

Waking up to the heartbreaking news that one of Soweto's most mesmerising drummers has crossed over. Sending much comfort to his loved ones at this tragic time. Rest in peace , your essence and energy will never be forgotten 👊

21/09/2025

Join us in wishing this phenomenal human a wildly wonderful day. Happy Birthday Sibusile Xaba. We appreciate you 🥳

02/08/2025

The music industry has long held mixed feelings about Spotify’s extensive influence over artists – and these feelings have intensified amid ongoing controversy over Spotify’s chief executive, Daniel Ek, leading a €600m (A$1.07bn) investment in Helsing, a German defence technology company specialising in AI-driven autonomous weapon systems.

Artists and listeners are leaving the platform after its CEO invested in defence technology. Here are your options – along with how to keep your playlists

16/07/2025

“It must be openly acknowledged that sustainable, long-term employment for most artists remains implausible under current conditions without a fundamental change in how the sector is funded, organised and valued both economically and socially,” McKenzie said. - The Citizen News

McKenzie was responding to a question from EFF Member of Parliament Eugene Mthethwa, an artist and member of the Kwaito group Trompies.

10/07/2025

Have you heard? Congratulations to the selected 50!

Big news for live music in SA & beyond!

Concerts SA has just awarded 50 Mobility Subsidies to music tours happening across 🇿🇦 & the SADC region from July–October 2025! This marks a major milestone in reigniting the touring scene.

🎤 800+ registrations poured in from artists of every genre & corner of the country
🎟 Selected acts will tour nationally & regionally, with some joining partner festivals too
💼 Made possible by the JobsFundSA & SAMRO in partnership with ConcertsSA & leading arts organisations.

Andre Le Roux says: “The live music sector is roaring back to life—and we’re honoured to support that journey.”

📌 Tap here for the full list of grant recipients:
https://concertssa.co.za/concerts-sa-awards-50-mobility-subsidies/

06/07/2025

"I kept on giving up. Every time I would have a setback, I'd just be like, It's fine, I'll find something else. But I had to go back to the music," he confesses. Time and space did help, but he'd always run into the same set of problems. "The last time was in March. I thought, 'Let me try one more time.' It came together, and I was like, okay, it's done now." - OkayAfrica
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On 'Touch Is A Move (Good Morning),' his first full-length album in five years, the generational artist reflects on growth, grit, and grace.

29/04/2025

"Age 33 is the point of no return when it comes to popular music. By about then, most people stop listening to top 40 hits at all. This is one of the findings of Big Data. It's even earned a name: taste freeze. Add it to the list of awkward aspects of aging with funny names. Mom jeans, dad bod, taste freeze." - Psychology Today

Mom jeans, dad bod, and taste freeze? Data show that we stop listening to new pop music after the age of 33.

19/02/2025

Competition Alert! Don't miss out on the opportunity to WIN yourself 2 tickets to the Vibrations Concert this Friday 21 February. Our inside sources are promising a sublime time.

Music In Africa is giving away 10 double tickets for its special Vibrations concert at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Theatre, in South Africa on 21 February from 6pm.