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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.

29/01/2025

Long Live Live Music!

10/01/2025

We would gladly pay money to see KOKOROKO Live in South Africa. Would you?

http://KEXP.ORG presents KOKOROKO performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 23, 2024.Songs:Higher 00:24My Prayer 05:03Tojo 09:48Ti-de 12:00Sheila ...

20/12/2024

The report cites 13 different groups of people – from the young to the old – whose health and wellbeing improved when they attended or participated in artistic pursuits, evidence showed. For example, over-65s who took drawing classes every week for three months at their local museum, in an initiative called “Thursday at the museum”, created a financial dividend of on average £1,310 each from going to see their GP less and feeling better about their lives.

Similarly, a study of 3,333 young adults aged between 18 and 28 found that those taking part in organised artistic, musical or theatrical activities felt happier and that their lives had more meaning and value as a result.

Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

18/12/2024

Congratulations to all the musicians who have been awarded mobility funding from Concerts SA. Wishing you all a successful time implementing your tours and concerts.

NewsNewsCSA MOBILITY SUBSIDY – December 2024 RECIPIENTS ​​CSA MOBILITY SUBSIDY – December 2024 RECIPIENTS ​​Concerts SA AdminDecember 17, 2024 News For over a decade, Concerts SA has supported South Africa’s live music sector. Between 2013 and 2023 the project directly supported 3862 c...

11/12/2024

Breaking News!!!
Tickets go live this Friday.

Mozambican band 340ml is set to reunite for a highly anticipated, one-time-only South African tour in March 2025.