Africa-Press – Eswatini. The global music industry is set to converge at Tshwane this October as the city hosts the 2025 Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) from October 30, 2025 to November 1, 2025.
This marks the first time in ACCES history that Tshwane will serve as the venue for Africa’s leading music trade event, promising three unforgettable days filled with high-level discussions, live performances, and international networking.
ACCES 2025 is expected to bring together over 1,000 delegates and leading experts from more than 45 countries, all gathered to shape the future of African and global music. The event will feature a diverse lineup of participants, from Grammy-winning producers and label executives to some of Africa’s most exciting new talents.
Key highlights of the event include unique networking opportunities for music industry stakeholders, with notable experts such as multi-Grammy Award-winning US record producer Commissioner Gordon Williams, renowned for his work with artists like Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys. Other notable figures include:
– Bizzle Osikoya (The Plug, Nigeria)
-Dolapo Amusat (WeTalkSound, Nigeria)
– Kikelomo Oludemi (Oroko Radio, UK/Nigeria), among many others.
The two-day showcase festival is set to feature over 80 musicians from across the continent, performing in the heart of Tshwane. Top acts include Focalistic, Mörda, and Zoë Modiga from South Africa, as well as international artists like Claudio Rabe from Réunion Island and Oumy from Senegal. This eclectic mix promises to provide an exhilarating experience for attendees.
The 2025 program will address key themes such as improving access to finance, developing festivals and export platforms, strengthening artist protection, promotion and copyright, and exploring the impact of new innovations like artificial intelligence. These discussions aim to foster a more robust and inclusive music industry.
“ACCES has become the meeting point for the world’s music industry and Africa’s creative heartbeat,” said Eddie Hatitye, Executive Director of the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF). “With Tshwane as our host city this year, we are creating a space where African voices can influence the global conversation and where new opportunities for collaboration, trade, and investment will be born.”
ACCES serves as a pan-African trade show for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and create vital business linkages. Organized by the Music In Africa Foundation in partnership with the City of Tshwane, the South African National Conventions Bureau, and the SAMPRA Development Fund, this year’s event promises to leave a lasting impact on the music landscape.
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