https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/480.html South Africa Music news 15 Music news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/480.html en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 04:41:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samro-announces-120-recipients-of-the-2026-music-creation-support-fund-392568a The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), a foundational stakeholder in the country’s creative economy, has committed a further R3m to the 2026 edition of its flagship Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF), awarding grants to 120 eligible members. 1-267893 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pangolin-kulu-journey-musical-score-hits-the-high-notes-170356a Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, has been nominated for both an Emmy Award and a Bafta for its musical score. 1-267808 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/drakensberg-boys-choir-returns-to-joburg-with-music-in-the-city-2026-625761a This June, Johannesburg’s cultural calendar will again resonate with the unmistakable sound of one of South Africa’s most iconic musical institutions as the Drakensberg Boys Choir returns to the stage for the highly anticipated Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the City 2026. Taking place from 17 to 20 June 2026 at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre, the four-day showcase promises a vibrant, genre-spanning celebration of community, heritage, and global musical exchange. 1-267711 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-bids-farewell-to-opera-legend-mimi-coertse-625091a South Africa is mourning the loss of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse, who passed away on Monday at the age of 93. 1-267691 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/live-set-for-south-africa-comeback-with-december-2026-shows-958354a After nearly 10 years, Live are heading back to South Africa, with two December 2026 shows set for Cape Town and Pretoria. 1-267664 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rb-singer-maxwell-returns-to-sa-in-august-403329a Multi award-winning American R&B & Neo-Soul icon, singer-songwriter and record producer, Maxwell, makes an exciting return to South Africa for anticipated shows set in Pretoria and Cape Town. 1-267445 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/broadcaster-and-presenter-johnny-davids-passes-away-at-49-170876a South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49. The cause of his death is still unknown, but it is suspected that he had a heart attack. 1-267368 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-2026-music-business-masterclass-069715a The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the 2026 intake of the Music Business Masterclass (MBM). 1-267327 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tamia-to-headline-womens-month-celebration-tour-across-sa-281937a International R&B star Tamia is set to return to South Africa this August as the headline act for The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience, bringing her signature soulful sound to three major cities. 1-267320 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-music-industry-confronts-licensing-and-copyright-gaps-403489a Africa’s rapidly growing music industry is facing a pivotal moment, as leaders across the continent call for stronger music licensing systems and copyright enforcement to unlock sustainable revenue growth. 1-267105 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Music South Africa