Vuyani Dance Theatre - Celebrating 10 years

2009 has been a year of ongoing celebrations and performances for Vuyani Dance Theatre.

Arts Advocacy

“Artists in all countries shall be encouraged and helped to form associations. Their organisations shall receive the support they need to create their own structures and make their action effective”.

World Summit discounts offered

National Arts Council has announced discount registration for NGOs and students for the 4th World Summit on Arts & Culture.

Soweto music industry entrepreneur scoops Incubator Mentorship

A Soweto-based entrepreneur has scooped the R25 000 Entrepreneurship Incubator Mentorship up for grabs at the recent Hands On Mic Off! workshops at the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.

The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Bold new instrument or just another document?

Strong start for Moshito on day one

The Honourable Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana, opened the event with a keynote speech at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg, that pointed to the government’s belief in the ability of the music industry to deliver economic and social development, contribute to nation building and help nurture South Africa’s national identity.

The Art of the Brand

'Why sponsoring the arts right now is the smartest thing a brand can do' by Tony Lancaster, CEO of the National Arts Festival

Awards Keynote Address by Minister Lulu Xingwana

Address by the Minister of Arts and Culture of the republic of South Africa, Ms Lulu Xingwana, at the Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American at the forum | turbine hall in Newtown on 31 August 2009.

Business and Arts Partnerships Celebrated at Prestigious Awards Event

Fourteen flourishing and innovative business and arts partnerships were last night (31 August 2009) lauded at the 12th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American.

World Summit on Arts and Culture Views

The fourth World Summit on Arts and Culture, a project of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), will take place in Johannesburg from 22-25 September, hosted by the National Arts Council of South Africa. Mike van Graan, Programme Director for the Summit and Head of the Arterial Network’s Secretariat will write this weekly column in the build up to the Summit, raising some of the themes and provocative issues that will be debated at the event.