ACCES is a premier pan-African platform where music industry players connect, share knowledge, showcase and discover new talent.
ACCES serves as a catalyst for growth, placing a significant emphasis on professionalizing the sector and facilitating access to key success drivers, particularly for emerging musicians and industry professionals.
Each ACCES event spans three days and offers a dynamic program with panel discussions, keynotes, live performances, networking opportunities, training workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, awards, collaborative songwriting camps and more.
The conference takes place from 30 and 31 October and the showcase festival takes place on 31 October and 1 November. The two-day showcase festival features live performances from some of the top musicians from all over the continent.
Performers include: Focalistic (South Africa), Mórda (South Africa), Zoë Modiga (South Africa), Claudio Rabe (Réunion Island), Kekelingo (South Africa), Boukuru (Rwanda), Jabulile Majola (South Africa), Mwendamberi (Zimbabwe), Mpho Sebina (Botswana), Bokani Dyer (South Africa), Njoki Karu (Kenya), FIMFIM (Ghana), Thakzin (South Africa), Naledi Aphiwe (South Africa), Frida Amani (Tanzania), Oumy (Senegal), Shandesh (South Africa), Tobi Peter (Nigeria) and Charles Gene Suite (South Africa).