FF26 - INDUSTRY DAY | DURBAN

FF26 INDUSTRY DAYS - Registration is Free!

Industry Leaders Line-Up:

Moderated by Pilani Bubu

Dr Gcina Mhlophe

Zawadi Yamungu

Thulile Zama

Exciting news! There will be a Multidisciplinary Performing Artist Showcase in between the masterclasses, submit to showcase on - www.folklorecommunity.com

If you aspire to enter or grow in the Creative Industry, this is the event for you!

Our mission is to connect artists with industry professionals and practical expertise that transforms creative ability into viable business strategies, realigning perceptions, distribution rights, publishing rights, and community building. And bridging the gap between artistic expression and sustainable success, giving artists tangible and invaluable connections that support their professional growth within South Africa’s dynamic cultural landscape.

The vision is to create a thriving creative ecosystem where artists have the knowledge, tools, and networks to build sustainable careers while staying true to their artistic vision and the climate of the South African music and arts industry.

Dr Gcina Mhlophe is a globally celebrated storyteller, author and cultural visionary whose award-winning body of work and lifelong dedication to preserving African oral heritage have earned her international acclaim and numerous lifetime achievement honours.

Zawadi Yamungu is a South African-born vocalist, composer and master uMakhweyana instrumentalist whose spiritually rooted sound beautifully fuses indigenous African harmonies with contemporary influences to honour heritage, healing and cultural legacy.

Thulile Zama is a dynamic contemporary jazz and Afro-soul vocalist with over two decades of experience, celebrated for her rich, emotive voice, her leadership of SAMA-nominated all-female band Heels Over Head, and her powerful stage presence both locally and internationally.

See you there!