Call for entries: Blooming Sounds from Joburg concert

The concert will be filmed on Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, against the backdrop of the women’s prison. It will be broadcast here on 26 September from 4pm to 8pm. The event seeks to provide exposure to upcoming talent by giving them the opportunity to perform alongside artists such as Zoë Modiga and Stogie T, among others.

The first 50 applicants will be considered by a jury comprising reputable music industry professionals such as Josh Georgio (Hugh Masekela Foundation), Andrew Poane (Bassline), Jerome Galabert (Sakifo Musik Festival, Reunion Island) and representatives from IFAS and Kaya FM. The jury will select 12 finalists, after which the headline artists will be included in the jury to select the final six who will perform at Blooming Sounds from Joburg.

Apply here and follow application guidelines.

Requirements

Applicants should have the following requirements:

• Be currently staying in Gauteng.
• Be available to perform live on Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on 26 September.
• Be available for sound check/rehearsal on 25 September, on Constitution Hill.
• Be strong visually to keep an online audience enticed for a 20-minute set.
• Band cannot be bigger than five members.
• Have signed or have any deals with record company.

Applicants must submit:

• Contact person: Name, cellphone number and email address.
• Social media channel links, handles and relevant tags.
• Biography and two high-res promotional pics.
• Video footage of performance in the following formats: MP4, MOV or AVI. NB: Please note that your video does not have to be professionally produced, but must be able to show the adjudicators the strength of your live performance.
• Audio of songs (send in two best) in MP3 format.

Successful applicants will:

• Be performing live for 20 minutes at the event.
• Be streamed internationally on event partners Facebook channels, in partnership with Total, IFAS, Sakifo Musik Festival and Bassline.
• Receive a R5 000 artist fee (fee is fixed per live act and won’t change in regards to the number of members in the band).
• Receive a professional audio-visual demo of their performance, edited from the live, to present to any label and record company.

“This time of lockdown has shown us how essential arts and culture are to bring joy to our daily lives and help us reflect on the world that surrounds us,” IFAS cultural attaché Selen Daver said. “Through this event, we are committed to offering exposure to a new generation of musicians, as well as supporting the music industry that has been severely struck by the pandemic and the cancellation of live events.”  

Total South Africa corporate affairs manager, Nne-Mpho Siaga said: “As a business, Total South Africa is known to take the road less travelled, forging our own path as a business, and as a partner for growth in South Africa, often exploring newer, better ways to do business and to participate in the country’s evolving socio-economic landscape.  Arts and culture are key to creating social cohesion and national pride, and it is crucial that business supports the building of nations, especially as citizens of a greater global village.”

View the original call here.