The South African live music scene has long been the heartbeat of our creative sector — giving voice to the untold stories of our communities, preserving cultural traditions, and creating much-needed jobs in the arts economy. In an exciting development for 2025, Concerts SA is once again offering its Live Music Mobility Subsidies through the […]
The rhythm is calling, and the movement is growing louder! We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Amapiano Africa Summit 2025, happening this June at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, in proud partnership with the iconic Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival. After the resounding success of the inaugural summit in 2023, which brought together music lovers, cultural
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Are you a dynamic service provider with a flair for storytelling through words, visuals, and impeccable design? Then the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) is calling your name! In a move to continue celebrating and documenting the successes of Gauteng’s thriving film and media sector, the GFC has officially announced an open call for quotations from
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In a bold and decisive move, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the termination of the controversial Silapha Wellness Intervention Programme — a three-year project intended to provide wellness support for South African artists and sportspeople. The decision follows an investigation that revealed serious concerns around how the programme’s substantial budget
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA), has officially opened the third annual call for submissions for the DSAC Publishing Hub 2025/26. Building on the success of the previous two cycles, this dynamic initiative continues to celebrate South Africa’s diverse languages
The wait is over — the call for Artists for the 23rd edition of Sauti za Busara Festival is officially open! Set to take place from 6th to 8th February 2026 in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, this iconic festival promises to ignite spirits, inspire minds, and once again unite audiences through the powerful
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South African cinema stands on the brink of a bold new era. The Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) has officially announced the launch of the 1st Annual DGSA Creatives Awards — a prestigious celebration destined to become a landmark event on the national and international film calendar. Set for November 2025, this groundbreaking initiative
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What was meant to be a peaceful and dignified march by South African artists, creatives, and cultural workers turned into yet another moment of tension as a heavy police and private security presence greeted protestors at the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture’s headquarters in Pretoria. Marching from the Union Buildings to the Department’s offices,
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
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), in collaboration with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) and global technology leader Google, is proud to announce the launch of the #NextGenCreatorsSA Audio-Visual Content Program — a dynamic initiative set to shape the future of South Africa’s content creation industry. As the demand
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