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Upcoming Events

Full Conference Program




May 22 Fri
Welcome to ARMC: The Future of Culture & Communities Online
Speaker: Tswyza, Khanyisa, Angela Weickl, Alex Jukes
Moderator: Bongani Baloyi
⏰ 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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May 22 Fri
Purpose-Driven Leadership & Collaboration
Panel
Speaker: Andra Nel, Nadin Hadorn, Nick DeCosemo, Ifeoma Agu
Moderator: Nick DeCosemo
⏰ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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May 22 Fri
Release Day Is Dead: Using Data to Build an Always-On Music Story on TikTok
Panel
Speaker: Ameen Harron, Daecolm, Zethu Gqola, TRESOR
Moderator: Niquita Joseph
⏰ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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May 22 Fri
BREAK
⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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May 22 Fri
Elaine: Authenticity in Music presented by SAMRO
Keynote
Speaker: Elaine
Moderator: Karabo Senna
⏰ 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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May 22 Fri
Meet The Internationals
⏰ 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Exclusive access available with a VIP ticket only. Limited to just 15 participants. Entry is granted via registration. Pro line-up to be announced soon.
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May 22 Fri
The Lekompo Wave
Panel
Speaker: Hitboss SA, Janesh
Moderator: Nelo Mathenjwa
⏰ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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May 22 Fri
Legal Frameworks for Building Independent Artists
Panel
Speaker: Marco Erler, Jade Kelly, Mpumi Mazibuko, Keitumetse Kasonkola
Moderator: Oliver Neate
⏰ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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May 22 Fri
Friends of the SAMAs – Roots to the World Stage
Panel
Speaker: Joe Shirimani, Joe Chialo, De Rose, Ntuthuko Mtshali
Moderator: Unati Gwija
⏰ 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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May 22 Fri
ARMC by Night presented by Johnnie Walker AfroExchange
Performances
Artists: Cradle Crew (ZA), The Big Samba (ZA), Vini Mercy (UGA), Milan Ring (AUS), Dobby (AUS), Doowap (ZA), Rouge (ZA), Young Duragg (ZA) , Ney The Bae (ZA), Brother Kupa (ZA), Sharma & Spring
⏰ 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
ARMC by Night presented by Johnnie Walker AfroExchange
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May 23 Sat
The Sound Mind: Creative Wellness and Sustainability
Panel
Speaker: Amo Ngoepe, Glynis Penny, Brenda Mtambo, Selwyn Ngwenya
Moderator: Naimah
⏰ 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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May 23 Sat
Rights & Revenues Masterclass
Panel
Speaker: Sebastian Spring, Tiyani Maluleke, Ryan Murgatroyd
Moderator: Meike Nolte 
⏰ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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May 23 Sat
Building an Artist: Sound, Story, Team & Strategy
Panel
Speaker: Tanisha Colon-Bibb, Filah Lah Lah, Young Duragg
Moderator: Kim Jayde
⏰ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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May 23 Sat
BREAK
⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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May 23 Sat
Introducing the Music Mentorship Programme for Emerging African Artists with the German Embassy Pretoria
⏰ 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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May 23 Sat
Innovation / AI In the creative industries
Panel
Speaker: Marco Erler, Steffen Holly, Henrik Schwarz, Trenton Birch
Moderator: Jay Ahern
⏰ 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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May 23 Sat
Meet The PROS
⏰ 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Exclusive access available with a VIP ticket only. Limited to just 15 participants. Entry is granted via registration. Pro line-up to be announced soon.
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May 23 Sat
Amplifying Your Audience on Meta
Panel
Speaker: Rof Maneta
⏰ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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May 23 Sat
Australia Music Market Spotlight
Panel
Speaker: Dobby, Milan Ring, Karine Mauris, Frank Rodi, Ben Pierpoint, James Majernik
Moderator: Tbo Touch
⏰ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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May 23 Sat
SA Meets Australia Reception
Panel
Speaker: The Australian High Commission Pretoria, in collaboration with Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), Alchemy Music and Creative Australia, warmly invites you to the SA Meets Australia Link Up. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while celebrating the growing relationship between the Australian and African music industries.
⏰ 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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May 23 Sat
ARMC by Night presented by Johnnie Walker AfroExchange
Performances
Artists: DarkFace (ZA), Haruna (UK), Timanti (UK), Mörda (ZA), Nelo HD (ZA), Rarri (ZA), DJ Buhle (ZA), Henrik Schwarz (DE)
⏰ 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
ARMC by Night presented by Johnnie Walker AfroExchange
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