{"id":39158,"date":"2026-10-06T14:57:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=39158"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:57:32","slug":"africa-rising-music-conference-invites-global-talent-and-early-ticket-sales-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/africa-rising-music-conference-invites-global-talent-and-early-ticket-sales-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Rising Music Conference Invites Global Talent and Early Ticket Sales Now Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ARMC prioritizes practical insights, innovative ideas, and discussions that can drive change, challenge traditional frameworks, and advance the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nARMC 2027<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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The event will unfold over two days at Johannesburg’s iconic <\/span>Constitution Hill<\/b><\/span>, uniting artists, music professionals, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, collaborators, and audiences for a series of discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, showcases, and performances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARMC aims to foster <\/span>significant connections between African talent and the international music sector<\/b><\/span>, while promoting female leadership, independent perspectives, and communities that remain underserved within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARMC is not merely a forum to discuss the future of African music; it is a gathering place for those who are actively shaping it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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\u201cI\u2019ve been to many conferences and this is quite special. Everyone is super enthusiastic, you get to meet people who are go-getters and it\u2019s great to see the level at which people operate here. People have taken a lot of thought into their careers and are taking everything into their own hands.\u201d \u2013 <\/span>Meike Nolte, Berlin-based Music Executive<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Applications close <\/span>31 December 2026<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or booking. Details regarding the program, travel, and production will be provided to those participants selected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARMC Early Bird 2027 Tickets: <\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Contact: hello@africarisingmusicconference.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBOILER PLATE: ABOUT AFRICA RISING MUSIC CONFERENCE (ARMC)<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Based in Johannesburg, <\/span>Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC)<\/b><\/span> is an annual forum for the music industry, linking Africa’s music landscape with global counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since its inception, ARMC has become a global hub for artists, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators from Africa and beyond. The conference emphasizes showcases, workshops, networking, artist advancement, and international collaborations, creating opportunities for African talent and music enterprises to build knowledge, connections, and sustainable growth in emerging markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With a strong emphasis on <\/span>female leadership, independent voices, and communities that lack representation<\/b><\/span>, ARMC strives to cultivate a more cohesive, inclusive, and internationally competitive African music sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Headquartered in Johannesburg but with global connections, ARMC collaborates year-round with artists, industry stakeholders, and cultural entities to foster meaningful links between African and international music markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ARMC 2027 will be the seventh iteration of the conference, occurring on 21\u201322 May 2027 at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Where Culture Meets.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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