Apply Now! Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative for Women in Music Makes Joburg Debut

The Leading Vibe Initiative is a platform founded by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tems to support, connect and amplify the next generation of women in Africa shaping the future of music. After editions in Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya, the movement continues in Johannesburg on Saturday, 21 March 2026, marking the first activation of the initiative in South Africa. Here’s what you need to know.

Tems' Leading Vibe Initiative | What's on in Joburg

What is the Leading Vibe Initiative all about?

Born from Tems’ journey as a self-taught artist, the initiative offers women with the tools, resources and connections to propel their creative journeys. With a mission to close the gender gap in the music industry, the Leading Vibe Initiative builds pathways for women to rise.

The initiative’s debut in Johannesburg expands a growing community of women shaping the future of music across the continent. Attendees can expect workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, hands-on training, access to world-class tools, and connections to established industry executives and leaders.

Tems' Leading Vibe Initiative panel discussion | What's on in Joburg

How to apply

If you’re based in South Africa and are a woman artist, songwriter, or producer between the age of 18 and 35, you are invited to apply until applications close on 28 February 2026.

Participants are selected based on creative talent and skill, passion and purpose, commitment to growth, and the potential to uplift and inspire other women in music.

Cost: Entry is by application. Only successful applicants will be invited to attend. Apply here