Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
SAMRO COVID19 advice to artists right now is… If you’re an artist in South Africa, listen to the SAMRO COVID19 advice. President Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 address of the nation on Sunday rocked the South African boat. In an instant, everything changed. We went from being cautious to having strict (and understandable) restrictions put in place. These […]
SABC pays 35% artist debt to SAMRO ATTENTION: SABC pays 35% artist debt to SABC, it might snow it’s so unbelievable. Finally, some good news is coming from the SABC. To the thousands of authors and composers of music played on SABC TV or radio, you will be paid your dues. It’s no secret that […]
SABC financial crisis continues nonpayment of the music industry The SABC financial crisis is a tornado of destruction. In September 2018 we reported that SAMPRA (South African Music Performance Rights Association) was suing the SABC for R64-million over nonpayment of royalties to musicians local and abroad. Now 4-moths-later and the SABC has halted payment of […]
Samro under siege by Gupta-linked cabal, alleges Mandoza producer Gabi Le Roux Samro under siege; from bad investments to Gupta-linked cabals. Gabi Le Roux is a South African producer responsible for many hits, including the well-loved anthem Nkalakatha by the late kwaito star Mandoza. He is also a member of the Samro board, which he […]
Arthur Mafokate fired from SAMRO board over ‘undesirable publicity’ Arthur Mafokate has been fired from the SAMRO board. The South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) has fired Mafokate, a musician on its board, because of a case involving Mafokate and his ex-girlfriend Busisiwe Twala. It’s not in the best interests of an organisation that stands […]
Musicians of SAMRO lose R40 million due to bad investment decision As if musicians in SA don’t struggle enough, members of SAMRO lose R40 million from an investment gone wrong. As if it’s not bad enough, members claim that the investment was put through by their board without consent. The board reportedly invested in a […]
Now Babes Wodumo has been accused of stealing “Gandaganda” Following the infamous ‘USB loss,’ Babes Wodumo continues to make waves in the media. Last week Babes allegedly lost the USB containing an unmastered and obviously unreleased copy of her new single, “Gandaganda.” She took to her social media to plead that fans send her a […]
Concert SA could help fund your next tour Concert SA is an initiative that helps SA artists with the funds needed to go on tour. Concert SA was started in 2013 and in that time they have received nearly six hundred applications and have supported more than one hundred and ten tours. They are looking […]
SABC royalty tariff for music played to be increased The SABC royalty tariff for music played across its 18 radio station and television channels is to be increased from 3.2% to 4%. This SABC royalty tariff announcement was made last Thursday, 19 May by the national broadcaster and should be welcome news for musicians, music […]
