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Open call: ACCES 2024 music showcases Open call: ACCES 2024 music showcases

The Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) invites African musicians based on the continent to apply for an opportunity to showcase at ACCES 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, from 14 to 16 November. Organised by the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) in different cities across the continent, ACCES offers a platform for performers to showcase their talent to a diverse audience of local and international delegates, including festival curators, promoters, booking agents, record labels and other influential industry professionals.

Café AI Dialogue on impact of AI on cultural and creative industries Café AI Dialogue on impact of AI on cultural and creative industries

Join the South African Cultural Observatory and the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation festival in a first of its kind discussion and workshop on and its impact on the cultural and creative industries. Brought to you by GIZ and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The African Journal of Creative Economy The African Journal of Creative Economy

The African Journal of Creative Economy (AJCE) was recently launched at the ARUA conference in Lagos as part of the ARUA/The Guild new Cluster of Research Excellence: Creative Economies: Cultures, Innovation and Sustainability.

Executive Summary Executive Summary

As we come to the end of the year, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is thrilled to reflect on the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape, and work, that has unfolded throughout 2023. Despite the challenges faced, the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have continued to inspire, uplift, and bring joy to our lives.

Ministerial Sector Consultation - Imbizo Ministerial Sector Consultation - Imbizo

On 13 October 2023, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO), in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC), exhibited and presented at the Minister's Sectoral Consultation event (Imbizo) at the Miriam Makeba Centre of Performing Arts, in East London.

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