ACCES 2025 set to announce programme, open registrations on 5 August

On 5 August, ACCES 2025 will begin to unveil its programme and open registrations to delegates across the world.

Taking place in Tshwane, South Africa, from 30 October to 1 November, this year’s edition is expected to draw over 1000 delegates from 45 countries to an enriching programme including live performances, expert-led workshops, high-level panel discussions, dynamic networking sessions, strategic forums, exhibitions and a songwriting camp — all aimed at pushing the boundaries of Africa’s music industry.

Organised by the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), ACCES has grown significantly with each edition.

“We are excited to be in the very final stages of programming. This year’s conference will continue to amplify African talent and innovation while offering the continent’s music professionals direct access to global networks,” MIAF projects officer Claire Métais, said. “We’re looking forward to a bigger, bolder experience that embraces both business and creativity.”

Previous host cities include Dakar, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, and Kigali, consistently attracting some of the continent’s most prominent industry leaders, artists, fans, and professionals, as well as global stakeholders.

About ACCES

ACCES is a pan-African trade show for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and create business linkages. ACCES is held in a different African city every year, attracting active music industry players from across the globe. ACCES 2025 is organised by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit pan-African organisation, in partnership with the City Of Tshwane, the South African National Conventions Bureau, and the SAMPRA Development Fund. See all our sponsors and partners here.

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