Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative festival, Constitution Hill’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, is back! This year, the festival does a double-take with exciting new program partners for the commemoration of Youth Month. Celebrating it’s 14th anniversary from the 24 – 27 June – The Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, is a legacy signature event and memorial to honour […]
Of Soul and Joy (OSJ), an educational programme dedicated to empowering youth through photography, in partnership with the Market Photo Workshop, announced its latest annual exhibition, Of Soul and Joy: XIV. Assemblies of Community, curated by Dr Nontobeko Ntombela, brings together the work of emerging photographers, students and mentors from its programme. Now in its […]
Saso’s Marquee Experience has announced a landmark partnership with MaXhosa Africa, bringing one of Africa’s most celebrated fashion houses into the heart of this year’s Durban July for a first-of-its-kind cultural and luxury collaboration. As the official Culture and Fashion Partner, MaXhosa Africa will present its first-of-its-kind fashion show in Durban and at the Hollywoodbets […]
Boomtown is turning up the volume for Durban July 2026 with a line-up that celebrates the icons who shaped South African music and the stars defining its future. This year’s stage becomes a meeting point of legacy and next-generation greatness, a cultural playground where music, fashion, lifestyle and unforgettable experiences collide. Leading the charge are […]
Following the announcement of headline international acts Bryson Tiller and Masego, Aline Media Group is proud to announce that hip hop heavyweights Swae Lee and Cassper Nyovest have joined the star-studded lineup for the inaugural edition of The Ascots, taking place at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on 4 July 2026. Set against the southern lawns of Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, The Ascots will […]
Vusi Mahlasela, Ami Faku and Maleh headline Bassline Fest ‘Say Africa’ at Constitution Hill on 23 May – Yugen Blakrok, Brandon Aura, Xolani Sithole and Rhythmic Clash winners complete lineup With headline artists Maleh, Ami Faku, and Vusi Mahlasela, Bassline Fest ‘Say Africa’ in association with Castle Lite and Joburg Tourism, and supported by the […]
A bold new chapter in South Africa’s music calendar begins as House Naxiion officially launches, celebrating 4 decades of house music with a premium, day-to-night experience set to take place on 08 August 2026 at The Campus in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Positioned as more than just an event, House Naxiion is a cultural celebration of the […]
Following the resounding success of the landmark Scorpion Kings Live [with Friends] in 2025, the Scorpion Kings are set to raise the bar once again as they officially announce Scorpion Kings Live at FNB, taking place on 19 September 2026 at FNB Stadium. After a historic night at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria last year, where tens of […]
The Ofentse Pitse Concert Series returns on 27th May with Episode 2, continuing its bold exploration of orchestral music within today’s South African sound. Curated and led by trailblazing conductor Ofentse Pitse, the series brings a fresh perspective to live music, blending classical composition with contemporary culture in a way that feels both dynamic and accessible. […]
Following the successful launch of its live music series, Things We Love is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return this year. The next chapter will take place on Friday, April 24, at Sognage in Johannesburg. This comeback event will feature three of South Africa’s most compelling musical talents: celebrated singer-songwriter Simmy, R&B sensation Rowlene, […]
