Music in South Africa

Mutha Fm

Mutha FM is a global electronic music lifestyle media platform and streams live audio and video bringing artists from across South Africa and around the globe together on its network. Shows are broadcast from diffrentlocations around the planet in real-time, creating streaming pathways to music scenes and environments offering insight and experiences for the online community. Mutha FM was South Africa’s first internet radio station launching in 2002 as a platform to showcase the talent of the countries finest DJ’s, Producers and Artists. This was the first time all the electronic genres brought together under one banner. In the years that followed, the platform gained momentum and helped many Artists reach their goals of getting into the spotlight encouraging them to follow their dreams and be the best they could be, these include Goldfish, Niskerone and Grimehouse to mention a few. In 2010 the station then became the first to broadcast video streams from South Africa to the rest of the world. Mutha FM soon established itself as the station that supported the global dance music scene from South Africa and broadcast live from the main stages at festivals while building a strong following through new age of media in the digital space and has became known as the Electronics Music Lifestyle Media Platform it is today. muthafm.com

11 to 50 staff

School Of Rock Claremont

School of Rock Claremont brings to Cape Town a globally recognised, performance-based music education experience, one that stands apart by putting students on real stages, in real bands, learning real songs. As part of the School of Rock worldwide network, with 429 locations across 16+ countries, and a curriculum backed by a U.S. patented method - we harness the power of a proven system and brand that’s transformed lives internationally. We pair private lessons and group band rehearsals within a live-performance context, creating an environment where students don’t just learn, they become musicians. From beginners to experienced players, our programmes build confidence, creativity and teamwork - skills that extend far beyond the music room. If you are a parent looking for more than just “music lessons”, you will value a programme that delivers real-life experiences, strong mentorship and community. If you are an aspiring musician seeking a community, live performances, and peer-driven growth - you will feel right at home here. If you are a local business, educator or community partner — partnering with us means participating in a globally trusted brand, anchored locally, delivering measurable youth development and a creative culture. Join us at School of Rock Claremont, where we leverage the strength of a global brand with local heart, and where every student has the opportunity to hit the stage and grow into a confident, creative individual!

11 to 50 staff

Vth Season

The Vth Season is an impactful Creative Entertainment Marketing Agency with an enviable roster of Africa’s most well-known Music Talent including Ami Faku, AKA, Manu WorldStar, Benny Afroe, Courtnae’ Paul, Lungisa Xhamela, Pro Monate, Stepdaddy, Eternal Africa and others. Vth Season comprises an independent record label and highly sought-after artist management expertise. The entity is best known for developing unknown raw music talent to celebrated household name status in Africa, with recognition from multiple award committees, significant music sales revenue from platinum records and high value partnerships with local and international brand endorsements and campaigns Company is founder run, with collective experience in entertainment industry in Africa of 20 years and solid reputation as pioneers in the African entertainment industry with an ability to spot new opportunities VTH Season has received recognition from multiple award committees such as the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), Metro FM Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA’s) as well as international nods from the likes of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards and MTV Europe Music.

11 to 50 staff

Gresham Music Group

Gresham Music Group is the leading independent music company in Africa. The David Gresham Record Company was established in 1970 by radio & television pioneer David Gresham. The Gresham Music Group consists of 5 distinct and interchangeable business units, namely, David Gresham Records, the quintessential record label for African music creators, having handled the distribution & music related affairs for stars such as Bantu Soul, Rouge, Nutty Nys, Iggy Smallz, Miza, Slikour, Zikhona, Jimmy Nevis, The Gugulethu Tenors, Myzozo, Faith Evans, Shirley Caesar, Janet Jackson, Childish Gambino, Brian McKnight, Ashanti, Boyz II Men, Snoop Dogg, Joe, DJ Khaled, Goapele, Marlon Roudette, Jeffrey Osborne & Ray J to name a select few. David Gresham Records is also the worlds largest independent Neighboring Rights Administrator. Gresham Media, is the largest supplier of background and In-store music on the continent servicing top retail groups, hotel chains, restaurants & gyms. Gresham Rights Management is a music publishing entity focused on direct licensing and data administration. David Gresham Music is a publishing business that represents both domestic copyrights and some of the world’s biggest international publishing catalogs. Gresham Licensing Company is a one-stop-shop licensing business assisting music users with copyright compliance, playlist submissions and society relations.

11 to 50 staff

Radiomac

As a commercial radio service provider, RadioMac delivers more than just quality music. We’re all about creating brand-fit instore experiences, aimed at growing your sales and realising your omnichannel strategy. Engage your customers instore, promote your marketing campaigns and improve staff retention with the RadioMac uPlay - our innovative, yet simple music and audio solution. If your looking to shake up your music solution drop us a mail at studio@radiomac.co.za or give us a call on +27 21 131.

1 to 10 staff

Bad Future

We are a Label and Music Production House specializing in Artist Development.

1 to 10 staff

Batala Brazilian Percussion Group

The Batala History Batala South Africa is part of a larger Batala family created in 1997 by Giba Gonçalves. Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil, Giba was living in Paris when he first had the idea for the band. Open to anyone with an interest in learning the samba-reggae beat, the band started off with 60 people. From Paris it spread to other cities in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom, amonst others. In 2003, the band finally made its way back to its origins, brought to Brazil by Paulo Garcia, also the founder of the Portsmouth Batala. Composer and musical director, Giba enlisted the help of friends from the bands and from Salvador in order to create the visual identity of the band. The instruments and clothings are all manufactured in Salvador, Bahia, where the band has a social program that gives jobs to many families. From there they are shipped to the bands around the world. In 2009, the newest branch of the Batala band was created in Johannesburg, South Africa. In South Africa the main aim of our band is to be racially and socially inclusive, as well as gender-inclusive. In this sense, we fully incentivise all types of people to be part of BATALA, especially those low-income youth that may find in the percussion music an outlet for self-expression, abandonment of drugs, social integration and, why not, a professional career as musicians and dancers!

1001 to 5000 staff

Brickwall Ltd. Mixing & Mastering

At Brickwall Ltd. We specialise in taking the artist’s Musically Creative Masterpiece and bring it up to a technical standard that will allow your art to stand note to note with your idols. With 8 years of industry experience, our Mixing & Mastering services will bring your projects up to the industry standard for delivery to any distributor, radio station, streaming platform, and the live festival/club stage. Artists we have Mixed and / or Mastered for Timo ODV Jordan ArtsCornelius SA Pierre JohnsonMaestro Lazarusman & Rob Toca / Floyd Lavine Avi Subban RauschhasGumzVimo Malik Faquir Atmos Blaq Leeu Deep Souls Liten to music from our portfolio on our website

1 to 10 staff

Louise Day Band

Singer, songwriter and day dreamer! For more information on our band, bookings for events corporate or private as well as upcoming shows. Visit

1 to 10 staff

Psymedia

A website dedicated to the local and international news regarding psychedelic trance/Psytrance. Our specialties include a regularly updated calendar, event giveaways and competitions, event promotion, party reviews, exclusive music, as well as local and international artist interviews

1 to 10 staff

Retro Music

View our website for detailsRetro Music has a reputation for surpassing our clients’ expectations of an audio visual store, and now all our products are at your fingertips! We specialize in electronic products that complement your style and home, as well as your club, restaurant or bar. We deal with only the best audio visual equipment and supply you with products to fit your lifestyle. We install the equipment you buy and also provide acoustic treatment to ensure that you get the best out of what you buy from us. Contact us now and let us come up with a solution that takes care of all your needs. DJs and producers need look no further for top of the range equipment and software. Retro Music is the place to find the latest versions of production software and the newest technologies in DJ hardware and accessories. Check out what’s new in our online shop and have the products you need delivered to your door! Choose from a wide range of DJ & Production programmes which range all the way from per lesson billing right up to our annual programme, along with very flexible training times, students can select a training session everyday, two days a week, or however their schedule works best. We are open 6 days a week so finding the right program for the student is easy no matter what their experience and time constraints may be.

1 to 10 staff

Spoegwolf

Spoegwolf is an award-winning Afrikaans rock band.

1 to 10 staff

Light Race Records

Light Race Records focuses on what is important; investing in the music and talented artists that create it. We work closely with our signed artists, producers and everyone who is part of the team and we treat each other like family.

11 to 50 staff

Maxnote Media

An all round media company providing you with amazing entertainment from music, DJ mixes, podcasts, videos and more.

1 to 10 staff

Blackstone Enterprises

Blackstone Enterprises (100% Black) was founded by Mr. Tankiso "Blackstone" Makhubo in 2020 in South Africa. Having the epiphany that "middle-men"(such as record labels, radio stations and publishing houses) are irrelevant in this day and age. Hence the establishment of B.E.

1 to 10 staff

Cut & Paste Generation

Established in 1994, Cut & Paste Generation and composer / sound designer Alun Richards, quickly grew to be one of South Africa’s most respected, most awarded and highly sought after music composition and audio post production facilities. After almost three decades servicing the sound post and music industry, operating multiple studio facilities in multiple locations, Alun has re-focused on his core passion of composing for film, TV and multi-media, creating bespoke music for individual clients and high quality music for various production music libraries. All this from Cut & Paste Generation's studios now located in private park-like premises in the media production hub of Bryanston, Sandton South Africa.

1 to 10 staff

Fray Music Academy

Fray Music Academy is aimed at providing affordable and quality music lessons. We specialise in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums and saxophone.

1 to 10 staff

Honeymoon Studios

Honeymoon Studios is a sound studio. We are based in Cape Town, South Africa and specialise in music composition for TVCs, films and video games. We facilitate R128 final audio mixing, voice over recording and musical trend forecasts for brands. Markus drives the studio in collaboration with a network of music producers and studio technicians to ensure that you can take a load off, feeling secure in the fact that you are in good hands!

1 to 10 staff

Lebotja Media

Formed in 2013 by Relebogile Mabotja, Lebotja Media is a small full service media production house incorporating services such as TV and music production, live entertainment, media consulting and record label.

1 to 10 staff

Musica Instruments

11 to 50 staff

Musicians Network Sa

Life Redefined’s Musician Network was created, with the sole purpose of assisting studios, agents, bands, artists, musicians and many other role players in the industry in a mutually beneficial way. Our product offering includes discounted service offerings, a travel and lifestyle solution, tailor made to accommodate the flexible lifestyle of musicians and bands, which not only enables them to travel better and more affordably but also helps them to earn a residual income.

1 to 10 staff

Piano Recitals Music Therapy

MUSIC THERAPY. Discover Your Passion or any hidden issues. While listening to live piano music express yourself by writing or drawing. People are known to discover secrets hidden deep within. You may be surprised to even find your Passion you so desperately want to find. It has been said that the Seven sounds of the musical scale. The 7 Primary colours of the rainbow and the 7 energy centres in the body resonate at similar frequencies. In additions to the primary colours there are infinite variations between each colour just as there are harmonics between the main sounds of the musical scale which can cmpare to the different frequencies between the main energy centres (Chakra’s) in the human body. Having said that the beauty of the music and splendour of colour shades synchronise and create different responses from the subconscious mind. People are often surrounded in colours while listening to beautiful music. Piano Recital_Music Therapy The Power of Classical Music vibrations combined with colour vibrations which both match and balance our own vibtrations, which can help reveal and explain deep seated emotional issues. Pythagoras discovered the vibrations produced by Music, the Live music that is well played creates an impact on those of you who just want to listen to good music as well as to those of you who intend to use the music to help solve certain issues (aspects) within your life. During your time of listening to beautiful liveMusic from the 16th Century onwards you will have an opportunity to capture your thoughts by writing what the music is doing for you. You can draw images that may be revealed to you as the music is being played, or you can even doodle the effect that it has on you. You may even find your hidden talent that could become your passion. The programmes are numbered. A number will be drawn at the end of the programme. The winner will receive a cd of the music performed.

1 to 10 staff

Pt Audio Music Studio

Promoting and developing emerging artists. We also offer Studio services like: Recording/Vocal tracking, Beats Licensing, Mixing, Mastering and Online music promotion/selling on all major platforms.

1 to 10 staff

The Pianoman

We offer a range of services including piano tuning, repairs, restorations, valuations, and transportation of pianos. We are based in Pretoria, but we service a client base stretching from Maputo to the Botswana Border. We have been in the piano business for over 20 years and have a satisfied client base of over including schools, colleges, theaters, universities and churches. We are the technicians for Kawai and Yamaha in Pretoria. Raymond is a member of the South African Association of Professional Piano Tuners, and the American Piano Technicians Guild.

11 to 50 staff