Dreams don’t sleep – they toss and turn in res, taxi rides, midnight side hustles, and starlit prayers. On 4 October 2025, those restless dreams come alive at Constitution Hill as the YouthX Festival returns with its most powerful theme yet: ‘Dreams don’t sleep.’ YX25 is not just a festival – it’s a collective awakening….
Pretoria’s iconic duo, Black Motion, are back with the ultimate music and lifestyle celebration – Friends of Black Motion (FOBM). On Friday the Lion & Safari Park will come alive with electrifying beats, wildlife backdrops and a fusion of culture, music and dance in honour of the group’s quadruple nomination at SAMA31. Nominated in four…
As the countdown to the 31st South African Music Awards(SAMA 31) ramps up, anticipation is mounting for the coveted Rest of Africa Award, which honours outstanding non-South African artists whose work has resonated across the continent.This year’s nominees represent Afropop’s finest voices: Ayra Starr (The Year I Turned 21),Bensoul (The Party & After Party), Wizkid…
04 September 2025 The 2025 Jazz Wise Youth Music Business Workshop is set to bring together arts industry trailblazers for an exciting day designed to empower Mzansi’s young creatives and stars of the future on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at the Joburg Theatre from 8:00am. Curated as a crucial empowerment junction on the 2025 Standard…
Johannesburg, South Africa.10 September 2025:Mzansi’s number one cider isn’t just leading the global charts, it is rewriting them. Savanna, the crisp and dry cider loved for nearly three decades, has officially appointed Steve Jobe, the lepara of juicy apples, the pharaoh of fermenting, the Don Dada of Dry… and the first Chief Dry Officer ‘CDO’…
Tana Malinga The DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival 2025, powered by LottoStar, is back at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg on 20–21 September. This annual Heritage Month celebration mixes music, food, and culture into one big weekend. Saturday, 20 September will be led by American star Don Toliver, performing in South…
Castle Milk Stout has launched Songs to Savour, a unique platform created to preserve and share traditional songs in celebration of Heritage Month. Rooted in the brand’s commitment to honouring culture and storytelling, the initiative shines a light on the rich musical traditions that connect generations and communities. By capturing and sharing these songs, Songs…
Afro-Soul newcomer Kwanda Mahlombe, better known as KWANDA, first captured national attention as a Top 16 finalist on Idols South Africa. Today, he cements his artistry with the release of his emotive single Ndizokunika (feat. WalkMaTall) — a tender love letter in melody that is fast resonating with audiences across South Africa and beyond. Born…
IMAGE SOURCED FROM STANDARD JOY OF JAZZ WEBSITE TANA MALINGA Johannesburg, 26–28 September 2025 — The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is back at the Sandton Convention Centre for three days of music and culture. This year, more than 60 artists from 15 countries will perform, bringing sounds from Africa, Europe, and America to…
Kyalami, South Africa (28 Aug 2026) – Mahindra Fusion Fest – the revolutionary festival of art, fashion and music that has inspired many – is returning in 2026. Mahindra made the announcement today at the Festival of Motoring, where Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena took to the stage to share the news in front of…
