The Music In Africa Conference For Collaborations, Exchange And Showcases (ACCES) — Africa’s premier music trade event — is calling on African musicians to seize a rare and career-defining opportunity. The 2025 edition takes place in the City of Tshwane from 13 to 15 November, and it promises to be one of the most electrifying gatherings of music industry professionals on the continent. This isn’t just another conference. ACCES is a pan-African platform dedicated to driving the growth, professionalism, and global presence of Africa’s music industry. It’s where ideas are exchanged, emerging talent is discovered, and new partnerships are born.
Why ACCES Matters for African Musicians
ACCES travels to a different African city every two years — ensuring its impact reaches artists and industry players continent-wide. The conference offers a dynamic three-day program tailored for both local and visiting delegates, including:
- Industry talks and keynote sessions
- Live artist showcases
- Pitch sessions for projects and collaborations
- Networking opportunities with key industry leaders
- Workshops and roundtable discussions
- Exhibitions, awards, and collaborative recording spaces
More than a performance platform, ACCES is a gateway to market access, touring opportunities, partnerships, and valuable industry knowledge.
If you’re an African musician ready to showcase your talent on a professional, pan-African, and international stage — this is your moment. Applications are open for performers of all genres to apply for a coveted showcase slot at ACCES 2025, where audiences will include festival bookers, promoters, record labels, publishers, funders, media, and policymakers from across Africa and the world.
If you’re an African musician with original material, and you believe your sound deserves to travel, this call is for you. ACCES is looking for:
- Solo artists, bands, DJs — any format, any genre.
- Musicians based on the African continent.
- Emerging talents ready to seize an international opportunity.
- Artists who are export-ready and can deliver an outstanding live performance.
- Performers of original music only — no backing tracks allowed.
- Musicians over 18 years old.
- Artists who haven’t performed at ACCES in the last five years.
Applications close on 31 May 2025 at 23:59 CAT.
Visit www.musicinafrica.net/acces or scan the QR code on the official poster to start your application. Your next audience could be the world.
Some of Africa’s biggest rising stars have graced the ACCES stage, and now, it could be you. This is where the stories of future legends begin. Where township poets become global names, and homegrown beats find new homes on international charts.
Don’t let your music remain a local secret. ACCES is listening. Are you ready?
Greetings everyone, I go by the Name Godfather Wase Kasi I’m an African Artist, who’s very passionate in his craft and I would really love to be performing live and trust me my work is out on social media platforms and I would really appreciate the opportunity to be one of the artist who will be performing At The City of Tshwane, I thank you.
Greetings Godfather, hope all is well, please use this link to apply http://www.musicinafrica.net/acces
Hi… This is Motlalepula Rasemetse, im from free state, QWA-QWA. Im a young upcoming Artist who do Hip-hop”Tshepe”.can i grab this opportunity to showcase my music talent.
Contact details
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Hi Motlalepula, hope all is well, please use this link to apply http://www.musicinafrica.net/acces
I am thrilled to learn about this important event organised by or in partnership with the Music in Africa whereby artists from the continent will be sharing the stage and probably negotiating future business collaborations.
As Afro Sounds Promotions director who also manages the likes of “Ivulandlela”, a Traditional Wedding Mbaqanga artist will be happy to see the artists featured in any of the musical programmes to be in Tshwane and elsewhere in the continent.
Hy am Moeketsi from QwaQwa am sotho Musial
My contact for call nd WhatsApp 0837067872
Hi my name is keyate montego am a amapiano vocalist and a song writer
I would love to showcase my skills and my love of music
Hi my name is keyate montego am a amapiano vocalist and a song writer
I would love to showcase my skills and my love of music
Contact details – 0609353716
From Johannesburg CBD
Keyatemontego@gmail.com
I believe I am the best candidate because of my flexibility and creativity. I’m able to adapt to different styles and client needs, whether it’s music production or videography. My ability to manage both fields allows me to bring unique, high-quality content to life quickly and effectively.
im jabulani Mabena known as majabulile under papatla records
really want to be a part of this event so I’ll be happy if you call me
I’m Nkululeko Ashley Tshongolo from Soweto I’m a member of a group called Soweto Accpella, you can find us on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok.