Funding opportunities for Musicians

Why do we even make music? What are the sacrifices we make to be able to do it? Is it even worth it? With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the challenges of the artist sharply into focus, and determined to find some kind of meaning in it all, I began to interview my musician friends.

That pool has subsequently widened, and now includes interviews with industry experts as well as independent artists who are making it work against all odds.

I’m Shotgun Tori (an indie/folk singer-songwriter from Johannesburg), and this is the Shotgun Story podcast. It’s an inspiring resource for anyone who loves music and who has ever thought about making it.

In this week’s episode, we speak to Andre Le Roux about funding opportunities for musicians. 

Managing Director of IKS Cultural Consulting, head of the Concerts SA Project, on the board of the Market Theatre Foundation and the Audit and Risk Committee of Music in Africa, as well as the Southern African Focal Point for the African Culture Fund, he is a highly regarded African cultural activist.

Also in this episode: what's been lost in the sector over the last two years, the Concerts SA Digital Mobility Fund (and best practices!), how the act of applying for funding can get “some people out of that dark place of being alone”, sharing information with other artists, unlocking the nighttime economy in our cities, and the importance of visionary leadership.

To find out more about funding opportunities, head over to IKS Cultural Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iksculture

To get in touch directly with regards to the Digital Mobility Fund, email [email protected]. 

For general questions, email [email protected]

Please complete the streaming models survey: https://iksafrica.com/streaming-models-survey-2022/

Outro music: ‘Supa Tsela’ by Kgomotso Le Roux featuring DJ Clap. (Music used with permission from rights holders.)

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