The Music Imbizo

The Music Imbizo The Music Imbizo is a fast growing international music business conference and exhibition held annually in Durban, South Africa.

The Music Imbizo is a fast growing annual international music business conference and exhibition held in Durban (South Africa) at the end of August. The conference collects various music industry stakeholders under one roof to map the way forward for the music industry in the continent – Africa. It is a platform to exhibit, network, share expertise and knowledge.

04/09/2026

Wednesday 26 August, at The Chairman … stanley sibande took us on a journey!

04/09/2026

Wednesday 26 August, at The Chairman … SIIBU | A Netflix Babe 🌼 took over!

To everyone who made The Music Imbizo 2026 possible — Siyabonga.To every speaker, showcasing artist, exhibitor, visitor,...
04/09/2026

To everyone who made The Music Imbizo 2026 possible — Siyabonga.

To every speaker, showcasing artist, exhibitor, visitor, delegate, competitor, sponsor, partner, intern, collaborator and member of the team: thank you for showing up, contributing, sharing, creating, supporting and believing in this platform.

The Music Imbizo does not happen because of one person or one organisation. It happens because many people choose to bring their time, knowledge, talent, resources, energy and trust into the same space.

You were part of what made 2026 happen. You are part of the journey. You are part of our growth.

Siyabonga.
See you in 2027.

03/09/2026
03/09/2026

The Maskandi Queen, Dr Buselaphi … Wednesday 26 August at the UKZN Centre of Jazz & Popular Music.

03/09/2026

10am, Wednesday 26 August … THE IDARA 💜

01/09/2026

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), has launched the BASA Business Accelerator — a four-month programme designed to help established creative businesses move from proven commercial traction towards investment, procurement opportunities and sustainable growth.

The inaugural programme will support approximately 50 established creative businesses through targeted coaching, specialist Scale Labs and two pathways:

→ Investment Readiness for businesses seeking growth capital
→ Procurement Readiness for businesses seeking corporate customers and contracts

The BASA Business Accelerator is aimed at established creative businesses with a proven business model, paying customers and demonstrated revenue, that are ready to strengthen their businesses, access new opportunities and scale sustainably.

Applications close: 20 September 2026 at 23:59
APPLY NOW: https://form.jotform.com/262383543387061

Read the full media release on the BASA website to find out more about the programme and eligibility.
https://basa.co.za/news/basa-launches-new-business-accelerator-programme-to-help-creative-businesses-scale/

01/09/2026

Friday 28 August, Bean Bag Jazz Club! The Chairman!

The Music Imbizo 2026 in partnership with Sabc1 , sponsored by Dept. of Sport, Arts & Culture and National Arts Council of SA through PESP7. With CapassoHub , SAMRO and SAMPRA as industry partners!

01/09/2026

Wednesday 26 August at The Chairman … Hloniphani Art on stage!

The Music Imbizo 2026 is in partnership with Sabc1 and sponsored by Dept. of Sport, Arts & Culture and National Arts Council of SA through PESP! Our industry partners are: CapassoHub, SAMRO and SAMPRA.

Address

44 Isaiah Ntshangase
Durban
4001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27640962066

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