Open call: Fair Play 2025 in South Africa

The call is designed for musicians aged 18 and 35 from across South Africa. They should submit original songs or music videos that challenge corruption and speak to the lived realities of South Africans. The songs should tackle issues like state capture, inequality, broken systems or stolen futures.

Two artists or groups will be selected to perform their anti-corruption anthems live at the inaugural Ngeke! Festival on 6 December 2025 at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg — a site steeped in the spirit of resistance and justice.

What’s in it for you?

• A performance slot at the first-ever Ngeke! Festival.
• R10 000 performance fee per selected act.
• The opportunity to open for top South African headliners (to be announced).
• Global visibility through Fair Play’s international platform.
• Creative coaching and training with global music industry professionals.
• Connections with fellow artists and activists across continents.

What the organisers are looking for:

• Original songs or music videos that expose the impact of corruption in South Africa.
• Powerful, honest, and artistically compelling work.
• Artists who are ready to use their platform to speak truth to power.

Who can apply?

• Musicians aged 18 to 35 years.
• South African citizens or residents.
• Solo acts, duos, and groups are all welcome.

How to apply:

Artists should submit original anti-corruption song or music video, along with a brief biography and contact details, via email at info@anticorruptionmusic.org before 1 September 2025.