Oskido to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at SAMA32
South African producer, DJ and music entrepreneur Oskido will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32). The ceremony takes place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West on Saturday, 15 August 2026, with the awards sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation. The honour recognises Oskido’s long-standing influence on […]
Scatterlings Music Festival: A One-Day Celebration of South African Sound
South Africa’s biggest names in music are coming together for a new one-day festival that puts connection, collaboration and live performance at the centre of the experience. You are invited to the debut Scatterlings Music Festival, taking place on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at Huddle Park, Johannesburg. Curated and conceptualised by Jesse Clegg and Msaki, […]
SAMA32 returns to Sun City
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has announced the nominees for SAMA32, igniting the countdown to one of the most prestigious celebrations of musical excellence on the continent. Across 25 fiercely contested categories, this year’s nominees reflect the heartbeat of a nation in song — a vibrant tapestry of voices, sounds, stories and cultural […]
Somi Announces New Album What Does It Take to Bloom? – Out 7 August
GRAMMY-nominated vocalist and songwriter Somi is entering a new creative chapter – and she’s inviting listeners along for the journey. Her new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, arrives on 7 August via her Salon Africana imprint, with the latest single “Sometimes Love (feat. The Cavemen.)” setting the tone for what’s to come. Recorded in […]
NJALOS TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH ITS DURBAN JULY 2026 MUSIC LINEUP
The countdown to NJALOS @ the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026 is officially on, and Makubenjalo, in partnership with Martell and OMODA, is turning up the anticipation with a powerhouse entertainment lineup for this year’s highly anticipated NJALOS experience. Fresh off a top-tier launch event in Soweto this past weekend, the team set a clear tone […]
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz presents Jazz for Young People 2026 in Braamfontein
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival’s Jazz for Young People (J4YP) is a youth-centred, community-building celebration that combines live music, education, entrepreneurship and heritage at the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein on 25 July 2026. Youth, music and heritage Jazz for Young People (J4YP) is a dedicated day created to honour the youth of […]
BIG DAY OUT 2026: Two stages, one massive celebration of South African music
Big Day Out has steadily grown into one of South Africa’s most anticipated year-end gatherings, and 2026 is set to raise the bar yet again. Responding directly to festivalgoers’ feedback, Oskido and his team have introduced a major first for the event: the addition of a second stage. Two stages mean twice the music and […]
Thabsie returns with a deeply personal new EP, While You Wait
Nine years after the release of her debut album SongsAboutYou, celebrated singer and songwriter Thabsie has returned to music with a fresh body of work that feels both intimate and assured. Her new EP, While You Wait, marks a meaningful comeback for the artist, who is reintroducing herself to listeners with more perspective, more honesty, and a […]
Mi Casa marks 15 years with intimate Johannesburg celebration
Lloyiso Adds Second Night After Instant Sell-Out: ‘A Night with the Stars’ Returns 29 March
No more dreaming—Lloyiso’s magic becomes reality with a freshly announced second show. His 28 March performance sold out instantly. A Night with the Stars: Lloyiso Day 2 promises an intimate, soul-stirring live music evening. It features one of South Africa’s most compelling contemporary artists. Audiences will step into Lloyiso’s world, where powerful vocals, raw emotion, […]