Musician Amandla Akhona is one of the former subsidy recipients from Concerts SA
Concerts SA Touring Season: July–October 2025
Over 800 registrations received from across the South African music sector
Concerts SA, the country’s leading live music support initiative, is proud to announce that 50 music tours have been awarded Mobility Subsidies as part of the latest round of the Festival Enterprise Catalyst (FEC) programme. These tours will take place across South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region between July and October 2025.
The call for applications drew over 800 expressions of interest from across the country, with submissions received from established and emerging music professionals representing a diverse array of genres and backgrounds.
“We’re thrilled at the response,” said Andre Le Roux, Concerts SA Project Leader. “This is the strongest signal yet that the live music sector is roaring back to life. The eagerness to tour reflects artists’ deep desire to connect with audiences and expand their reach—and we’re honoured to support that journey.”
The 50 successful applicants will receive funding to tour nationally and in neighbouring SADC countries. Selected artists may also appear on the lineups of partner festivals affiliated with the FEC network.
This initiative is made possible through funding from the Festival Enterprise Catalyst, a partnership between Concerts SA (administered by IKS Cultural Consulting), the National Arts Festival, Nasionale Afrikaanse Theatre-inisiatief (NATi), Woordfees, Aardklop, Suidooster Fees, KKNK, SAMRO, and the Tribuo Fund.
This announcement builds on Concerts SA’s longstanding commitment to supporting live music. Between 2013 and 2023, the project facilitated over 3,800 concerts, reaching more than a million audience members and creating work opportunities for over 27,000 music professionals.
Concerts SA MOBILITY SUBSIDY – July 2025 Recipients
# Name Surname
1 Ofentse Sebula
2 Alexander Hitzeroth
3 Anastasia van Schalkwyk
4 Andiswa Ndlazilwana
5 Anikki Swangies
6 Asher Gamedze
7 Auriol Hays
8 Babalwa Mentjies
9 Bongani Sibanyoni
10 Bongiwe Mpanza
11 Ceduma Qamata
12 Dumza Maswana
13 Francesca Biancoli
14 Hendrick Monyeki
15 Kerolin Govender
16 Lebogang Mahlangu
17 Lerato Moiloa
18 Linda Tshabalala
19 Lu Dlamini
20 Luyolo Lenga
21 Lwandile Nkanyuza
22 Mandisa Vundla
23 Mariana del Carmen
24 Marlyn Ntsele
25 Muneeb Hermans
# Name Surname
26 Ncebakazi Manzi
27 Nhlanhla Mahlangu
28 Odwa Bongo
29 Peter Auret
30 Phomolo Sekamotho
31 Reza Khota
32 Rivoningo Nkuna
33 Sibongile Buda
34 Sikelelwa Jo-An Qwazi Zuma
35 Siphiwe Hlophe
36 Sisonke Papu
37 Siyabonga Mthembu
38 Sol Shibambu
39 Tanja Bodenstein
40 Tefo Mahola
41 Thandikhaya Magayiyana
42 Thapelo Khumisi
43 Thapelo Lekoane
44 Tourmaline Berg
45 Tshepang Ramoba
46 VOLLEY NCHABELENG
47 Vuma Ian Levin
48 Vusumuzi Mkhize
49 Wandile Mbambeni
50 Xolisa Dlamini
