GRANTS & FUNDING REVENUES

Despite recent controversies, the South African government has a track record of providing funding opportunities for musicians and other cultural practitioners. Furthermore, the country’s NGO sector is well established, and has a proud history of ‘stepping in’ to fill crucial gaps in education and cultural learning. In addition, broad shifts in social media technology and the music economy at large have seen the rise of crowdfunding and membership platforms, which function as a way for musicians to receive direct contributions from their fans. The Grants and Funding section of our educational series on the revenue streams available in the music industry presents a detailed overview of potential funding sources and opportunities for musicians in Africa.

MAXIMISING GRANTS AND FUNDING REVENUES

Music projects and productions require a level of financing to reach their full potential. Several organisations in South Africa have established funding opportunities for musicians. Each entity...

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