There’s a quiet conversation happening in rehearsal rooms, in poetry circles, in late-night jam sessions, and among painters working by candlelight. It’s a conversation about how artists have long been treated as decorations in the grand halls of decision-making — called upon to perform, to inspire, to entertain, but seldom to lead. For years, decisions […]
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In a bold reaffirmation of the creative and cultural sector’s value to Gauteng’s social and economic fabric, the provincial government has allocated a substantial R1 billion to the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR) for the 2025/2026 financial year, with a projected R3.1 billion set aside over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period.
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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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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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The often-unsung heroes behind some of our most beloved radio ads, television commercials, audiobooks, documentaries, and animated characters are finally stepping into the spotlight. In an exciting and long-overdue development, The Voiceover Factory, South Africa’s leading voiceover community, has announced the launch of the first-ever South African Voice Over Awards, set to dazzle Sandton on
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A groundswell of frustration within South Africa’s vibrant cultural and creative sector is set to erupt onto the streets of Pretoria on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Artists, performers, writers, and creatives from across the nation will converge at Union Building Park at 8:00 AM, embarking on a march to the Department of Sport, Arts and
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