Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Concerts SA presents:
Celebrating 10 years of achievements!

View our full newsletter here:
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#Msaki
Neo Muyanga

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🌙 As the month of Ramadan begins, we extend warm wishes to all observing this sacred time. May your days be filled with peace, reflection, and blessings. Ramadan Kareem from all of us at Concerts SA! 🎶 #CultureMatters #RamadanKareem

REMINDER: Applications for the 2024 MCSF are now open until 15 March 2024, at 17h00.

Full and Associate Members of SAMRO are invited to apply for Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF). The MCSF offers eligible Full and Associate SAMRO Members the opportunity to apply for a…

📢 Stand with Concerts SA to oppose the Copyright Amendment Bill. Sign the petition now to protect musicians' rights and preserve our music culture. Let's ensure that #MusicCopyright is respected and that #MusicMatters .

Act now:
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'GLORIA [BOSMAN] RIPPED THAT DELELA APART,' says IG: TitiLuzipo. Women in music face numerous challenges, but together, we can make a difference. Support our research for a more equitable and inclusive industry: bit.ly/women-in-live-…

#WomenInMusic SAMRO IKSAfricaOfficial

A tree has fallen. ZAHARA's soulful voice touched hearts and her music will forever be remembered. Our condolences to the South African music scene. Rest in peace, Zahara. You will be dearly missed. #RIPZahara #InMemoriam #SouthAfricanMusic 💔🕊️ IKSAfricaOfficial SAMRO

🎉 Congratulations Darren English & ZOË MODIGA on winning the 2023 Standard Bank Arts Young Artist awards for Jazz & Music respectively!

Thank you SAMRO !🤗

Join the movement for change! Participate in Concerts SA's Women in Live Music Survey. Deadline: 14 December, 2023. Share your experiences, break barriers, and shape a more inclusive music industry.

Link to the survey:
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A huge thank you to @MusicinAfrica for shining a spotlight on the significance of participating in the Women in Live Music survey.

Participate in the survey now: musicinafrica.net/.../open-call-…...
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In collaboration with SAMRO we are conducting research to assess women's representation, equity, and safety in the South African live-music sector. Deadline: 14 Dec 2023. Your voice matters!

Complete the survey now: bit.ly/women-in-live-…

'In such conditions, the entertainment industry must accept that the show can’t always go on,' said Anita Carvalho, director of the Music Rio Academy, a school of music and entertainment business.

Read the full article here:
theguardian.com/environment/20…

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'Lagos-born Ikechi got his early musical grounding in family and church back home; he’s described a process of finding his identity and confidence only when he found his instrumental path.'

Read the full article about Amaeshi Ikechi’s new studio album:
sisgwenjazz.wordpress.com/2023/10/22/ama…

IKS Managing Director Andre le Roux will be attending life representing Concerts SA, the
African Culture Fund (ACF) and the World Jazz Network (WJN) next week with colleagues. Tag us if you're attending too! #WOMEX23 #AfricanCultureFund #CultureMatters #MusicMatters