Bodibeng Music Festival

22/01/2026

It will be a great injustice and disrespect of the highest order if Bodibeng Music Festival does not acknowledge, with sadness, the untimely passing of Tumi Itu (Itumeleng Medupi) , affectionately known by his beloved fans as Itu ReUp.

Itu, founder of a great artistic movement , formed part of the first Bodibeng Music Festival installation for our 2022 Curated artistic program funded by the National Arts Council of South Africa under a local driven theme and agenda"Local Is Lekker". Itu was a firm believer of Botshabelo's artistic potential and staunch supporter of local talent and youth development.

At the time of his passing, Itu was in busy organizing Botshabelo Music Festival which was scheduled for December 2026, with the 1st activation commencing on Saturday, 28 February, 2026.

Itu's ill-timed passing has left not only his family and friends devasted, but the whole Free State entertainment industry in shock, pain and disbelief. As a Festival driven by the inclusion & locality mandate, we believe Itu's passing is a great loss to his family, friends, Botshabelo, the Free State, and South Africa as a whole. The festival promises to keep the memory, spirit, and legacy of Itumeleng Medupi living on in the minds of each and every he has ever touched through Music and Arts Advocacy. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Medupi family, friends and the entire arts fraternity. We have lost a community developer and a fearless cultural and creative leader.

Rest in peace brother. You fought yours till your last breath. It was indeed your soul that touched us all. Till we meet again, and thank you for blessing Bodibeng Music Festival with your talent and kind self.

25/11/2025

🎓Exciting news, the National Arts Council (NAC) invites South African postgraduate students who have been accepted at an accredited South African tertiary institution to pursue a full-time or part-time postgraduate qualification in the arts to apply for the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 for the 2026 academic year.

The Local Individual Postgraduate Bursary Funding guideline document can be found here:https://www.nac.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LOCAL-INDIVIDUAL-POST-GRADUATE-FUNDING-GUIDELINES-2025.pdf

Apply and share with those that are interested.
Closing: 19 December 2025
Outcomes date: 30 January 2026

Visit their website at www.nac.org.za for more information on how to apply.
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑: 𝟎𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟏𝟎 𝟖𝟖𝟖𝟔.
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐒𝐀𝐏𝐏 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑: 𝟎𝟔𝟎 𝟕𝟗𝟏 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓. 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄: 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐧𝐚𝐜.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐳𝐚

20/01/2025

🔌Applications for Cycle 4 of the Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Supporting Grants Programme are now open!

Why Apply?
* Funding for impactful, creative projects
* Support for initiatives that bridge the gap between business and the arts
* Boost your project’s reach with business partnerships and sponsorships

🗓 Expression of Interest Deadline: 24 January 2025

�If selected, applicants will be invited to submit full proposals.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your project to the next level. Apply now and bring your creative vision to life!

For any inquiries, contact Sipho Mthiyane at [email protected].

Read more here: https://basa.co.za/news/applications-now-open-for-cycle-4-of-the-basa-supporting-grants-programme/

Got questions about the BASA Supporting Grants Programme?

The Supporting Grants FAQ page has answers to everything you need to know—from application steps to eligibility and funding criteria.

View the FAQ page: https://basa.co.za/grants/supporting-grants/frequently-asked-questions/

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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's support to BASA on the grants is important and strategic in creating linkages between business and the arts, which leads to sustainability and growth of the sector. We look forward to your exciting applications and wish you best of luck.

12/12/2024

2025 is going to be one epic year. This year has been quite challenging to all of us.

03/04/2024

If you missed 2023 you missed out big time.

03/04/2024

2023 was a jump.

03/04/2024

Reminiscing the good times. Fun was had at

25/03/2024

🎨🏃‍♂️ Calling all Durban and Johannesburg artists and athletes!

Join us for a rejuvenating day of wellness at our Silapha Wellness Day events, hosted by the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture!

📅 When:
● Durban: April 9th, 9am - 12pm @ The Playhouse Theatre
● Johannesburg: April 16th, 9am - 12pm @ Joburg Theatre

🔹 What to Expect:
● Insightful talks on health, wellness, and financial fitness
● Self-defense workshops to empower and protect
● Full wellness check-ups and personali nutrition consultations
● A dose of inspiration from the incredible Gcina Mhlope in Durban and Thato Molamu in Johannesburg 🌟

💻 How to Attend:
1. Register for the Silapha Programme here: https://dsac.myhealth360.co.za/sign-up/?cid=cid-64ca603e80fbe
2. Scroll down to find the event registration link
3. Fill in your details - Easy as that!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritise your wellbeing. See you there! 🌿 #

25/03/2024

09/02/2024

Good afternoon Music Lovers. This year marks 3 years of our existence as a performing arts/exhibition platform that brings you 100% Kasi Music Experience with a clear objective of localism and inclusion. As we embark on the 2024 journey, we wish to grow from strength-to-strength while acting as a catalyst for creative & cultural practitioners within Botshabelo, Mangaung, and the Free State at large.

As our valued patrons, we wish to hear from you who you want to see performing at our 2024 installation.

Kindly recommend to us that one artist/Group/Band (can be male/female or part of the LGBTQI+ community), which you would like to see at our Bodibeng Music Festival 2024 performance program.

We can't wait to hear your suggestions!

02/02/2024

Scenes at 2023.

02/02/2024

Not forgetting our Co-MC Danny Keoratile Ramakatsa known to his beloved friends and fans as 'Daaiman' would be a gravily sin. Daaiman ke mang?