Open call: Friends of Amstel artist search competition in SA
Amstel SA and Soul Candi are inviting South African producers and beatmakers to participate in #FriendsOfAmstelSA artist search competition to stand a chance to collaborate with four established local artists.
The winning artists will collaborate with DBN Gogo (pictured) as well as Murdah Bongz, DJ Kent and Nasty C. Photo: Facebook
The call is designed to help aspiring producers to showcase their talents and chart the path to success by providing them an opportunity to work with and be mentored by Murdah Bongz, DBN Gogo, DJ Kent and Nasty C.
How to enter:
- Entrants should craft their most outstanding track.
- Register here and submit the track.
- Wait to hear if they have made the cut to be considered by one of the mentors.
Benefits
- A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with some of the leading South African artists.
- The track will be featured on major music platforms.
- Major exposure in the music industry.
Important dates
- Submission deadline: 20 September.
- Winner announcement: 28 September.
Terms and conditions
- No DJ mixes will be accepted.
- One entry per participant.
- Applicable to South African residents only.
- Genres: Amapiano, house, deep house, hip hop, Afro-tech.
- Persons under the age of 18 cannot enter or submit.
View the original call here.
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