The conference will feature a day programme of discussions, exhibitions and networking sessions at the Aula Theatre, University of Pretoria, on 30 and 31 October. The evening programme, the Showcase Festival, will run at Propaganda Pretoria on 31 October and 012 Central on 1 November.
African delegates may attend the conference free of charge but are required to register in advance to obtain a pass. Tickets for the Showcase Festival must be purchased separately.
Conference pass
Two registration options are available. The first provides delegates with a Music In Africa account, allowing greater visibility and networking opportunities. The second is a shorter form designed for quick registration.
Option 1: Register via a Music In Africa account:
- It takes only five minutes.
- A Music In Africa account required.
- Allows direct credit card payments for international delegates
- Offers additional benefits:
- Direct messaging with other delegates.
- Your profile will be visible to other delegates.
- Receive instant updates.
- Additional visibility.
- Permitted registrations with this form: African delegates, international delegates, exhibitors and media accreditations.
- Register via Music In Africa here.
Option 2: Register through an external form:
- It takes only one minute.
- No Music In Africa account required.
- Permitted registrations with this form: African delegates.
- Register via an external form here(link is external).
Showcase Festival tickets
This year, top African talents will grace the ACCES stage, including Focalistic (South Africa), Zoë Modiga (South Africa) Claudio Rabe (Réunion Island), Kekelingo (South Africa), Boukuru (Rwanda), Jabulile Majola (South Africa), 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).
- Delegates and music fans should take advantage of EARLY BIRD tickets, which are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Showcase Festival tickets can be purchased here(link is external).
Read more about ACCES registration and tickets here.
About ACCES
ACCES is a pan-African trade show for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and create business linkages. Held in a different African city each year, ACCES attracts active music industry players from across the globe. ACCES 2025 is organised by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit pan-African organisation, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, the South African National Conventions Bureau, and the SAMPRA Development Fund. See all our sponsors and partners here.
