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Call for applications for the Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme is now open for the 2025 intake!

Music

Call for applications for the Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme is now open for the 2025 intake!

Issued by SAMRO 22 Jan 2025

2025 Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme opens with an expanded intake

Education

2025 Samro Music Business Publisher Training Programme opens with an expanded intake

22 Jan 2025

Applications now open for Samro's 2025 Music Creation Support Fund

Music

Applications now open for Samro's 2025 Music Creation Support Fund

Issued by SAMRO 13 Dec 2024

Keynote speakers announced for Music Exchange 2024 (#MEX24) Conference

Events

Keynote speakers announced for Music Exchange 2024 (#MEX24) Conference

12 Nov 2024

Applications for the Live Music Lab, a platform for underrepresented voices in the South African music industry, with a special focus on women. Image supplied.

Education

Addressing the gender gap in South Africa's music industry

2 Sep 2024

Sheer Publishing Africa commits to supporting females in the music industry

Music

Sheer Publishing Africa commits to supporting females in the music industry

20 Aug 2024

Samro Music Creation Support Fund empowers 120 members and celebrates 4 years of support

Music

Samro Music Creation Support Fund empowers 120 members and celebrates 4 years of support

Issued by SAMRO 8 Jul 2024

#YouthMonth: Ciaran de Chaud changes his tune from underground gigs in Mzansi, to recording studios in LA

Music

#YouthMonth: Ciaran de Chaud changes his tune from underground gigs in Mzansi, to recording studios in LA

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Jun 2024

Streaming

South Africa leads the charge in African music boom

14 May 2024

Source: © NFI Samro's newly launched Music Business Lab training programme aims to empower 30 music publishers

Education

Samro’s Music Business Lab training programme empowers music publishers

12 Apr 2024

From new music to a new season for Nadine Blom

Radio & Audio

From new music to a new season for Nadine Blom

Issued by OFM Radio 29 Feb 2024

South African songstress Zahara passes away, aged 36

Music

South African songstress Zahara passes away, aged 36

12 Dec 2023

Mnike by Tyler ICU has taken the world by storm. Source: YouTube.

Streaming

#SpotifyWrapped: South Africans think local music is lekker

30 Nov 2023

Benjy Mudie 'shoots from the hip' with a new entertainment podcast venture

Music

Benjy Mudie 'shoots from the hip' with a new entertainment podcast venture

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 20 Nov 2023

#SBTopWomenAwards: Celebrating 'My Africa' and honouring excellence

Events & Conferencing

#SBTopWomenAwards: Celebrating 'My Africa' and honouring excellence

Issued by Topco Media 8 Nov 2023

Wiseman Ncube plays Mandoza in the new biopic. Source: BET Africa.

Streaming

Mandoza streams spike after launch of biopic

15 Sep 2023

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

FMCG

White Star's 'Keep Shining' campaign revives support for local musicians

Issued by OnPoint PR 18 Jul 2023

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Music

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Siya Metane 12 Jun 2023

#MEX23: Keynote speakers named for Music Exchange 2023

#MEX Music Exchange

#MEX23: Keynote speakers named for Music Exchange 2023

1 Jun 2023

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

Music

White Star urges South Africans to keep the beat alive

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 Jun 2023

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

Music

Samro introduces once-off application fee for new members

1 Jun 2023

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

Music

Samro distributes royalties of more than R220m

15 May 2023

Grid Worldwide and Zakes Bantwini head for the Grammys

Music

Grid Worldwide and Zakes Bantwini head for the Grammys

Issued by OnPoint PR 31 Jan 2023

Image supplied: Martin Myers

Trends

#BizTrends2023: The state of play in South Africa

Martin Myers 26 Jan 2023

Music

Music streaming in South Africa - new survey reveals musicians get a raw deal

Gwen Ansell 7 Dec 2022

Image by Andre Badenhorst: Jack Parow will be performing at the series of concerts at Musiekindaba

Events

All about Musiekindaba 2022

25 Nov 2022

Music

Sama Lifetime and International Achievement recipients announced

2 Aug 2022

Music

MultiChoice launches initiative to support young music creatives

13 Jul 2022

Music

Samro announces Music Creation Support Fund recipients

8 Jun 2022

Music

Risa calls for South African Music Award entries

21 Apr 2022

Hunter's and Tresor launch empowerment platform for emerging musicians

Music

Hunter's and Tresor launch empowerment platform for emerging musicians

14 Apr 2022

Image supplied: Mimi

Music

SA musician Mimi on the magic of jazz

Emily Stander 30 Mar 2022

Music

Concerts SA Digital Mobility Fund recipients announced

16 Mar 2022

Events

Paris New York Heritage Festival makes a stop in Johannesburg

2 Mar 2022

Image supplied: Brian Temba

Music

An exchange with Brian Temba: Nurturing the music industry

Emily Stander 2 Mar 2022

Image supplied: Brad Farrell, co-founder of Caya Studios

Production

Chasing Stages brings back the spirit of live music

Emily Stander 23 Feb 2022

Image supplied: David Watkyns

Music

#MusicExchange: Singer-songwriter David Watkyns releases new single

Martin Myers 22 Feb 2022

TikTok reaches 1 billion global users - these are the 5 top trends

Research

TikTok reaches 1 billion global users - these are the 5 top trends

Issued by Meltwater 4 Jan 2022

Branding

Eddie Hatitye from Music in Africa on promoting a healthy music industry

Emily Stander 8 Dec 2021

Artists protest outside the Department of Arts and Culture in Pretoria in May. Photo: Julia Evans/GroundUp

Music

SA music industry exposed: the money is not going to the artists

Niki Moore 29 Nov 2021

First official SA radio and digital music streaming chart platform, Tosac launches

Music

First official SA radio and digital music streaming chart platform, Tosac launches

2 Sep 2021

Media

Samro celebrates achievements over six decades

16 Aug 2021

White Star continues to keep the local beat alive!

Marketing

White Star continues to keep the local beat alive!

Issued by OnPoint PR 9 Apr 2021

SA Music Market Access Guide to launch at SA Music Week

Music

SA Music Market Access Guide to launch at SA Music Week

22 Jan 2021

South Africa, Canada join forces to host virtual SA Music Week in 2021

Music

South Africa, Canada join forces to host virtual SA Music Week in 2021

29 Dec 2020