Call For Musicians The Music IMBIZO 2026
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Call For Musicians
The Music IMBIZO 2026
The Music Imbizo 2026 Showcases
Date: Wednesday 26 August – Saturday 29 August 2026
Submissions Close: 15 February 2026
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Our Showcases Are:
– For all types of genres.
– Open for local and international artists and groups.
– Accommodation is provided for artists and musicians that are travelling from outside Durban (eThekwini Metro) for two nights only.
– A modest performance fee (R10 000.00) is payable to the artists and groups / plus R2000 stipend for any band traveling from outside the city.
– All submissions must be based on live performances and original music.
– Closing date is 15 February 2026.
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Terms and Conditions:
1) Showcasing artists will be provided with ground transport (related to the performance) plus airport transfers.
2) Showcasing artists from outside Durban will be provided with accommodation (related to the performance) and a group per diem. One band manager only may be included in the travelling party and benefit from the same support offered by The Music Imbizo as the performing band members. The Music Imbizo will only cater accommodation for 5 people for live bands. This includes the manager.Â
3) The Music Imbizo will provide regular sound and lights plus basic shared backline.
4) Showcasing artists will be granted full access passes to all The Music Imbizo activities, including the conference, film festival and workshops.
5) Showcasing artists will be promoted across The Music Imbizo related platforms (program, newsletters, press releases, website, social media) plus platforms of our partners.
Deadline
February 15, 2026 8:00 am
