All you need to know about Africa Rising Music Conference

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) is set to make a return with new updates.

The show is a female-led music conference focused on female leadership, artist and executive exchange. It consists of panel sessions, workshops, networking opportunities and artist showcases.

“As ARMC continues to evolve, our move to Constitution Hill marks a significant milestone — one that we hope will be a lasting home for the conference in the years to come. As we scale, our focus is sharper than ever on impact — specifically, the economic influence we have on the music industry,” said SJ Nicholson, founder of ARMC. 

“Through the outcomes of our conference, we aim to deepen our understanding of how international markets operate, while upskilling professionals at all levels with the knowledge we bring into Africa each year.”

Here's what you need to know:

WHO IS HEADLINING THE SHOW?

• Rethabile Khumalo (ZA) - singer/songwriter and director at Winnkay music record and management;
• Msaki (ZA) - composer, singer, and songwriter;
• Sibu Mabena (ZA) - founder of Duma Collective;
• Jack Parow (ZA) - hip-hop icon;
• Yvonne Chaka Chaka (ZA) - “Princess of Africa”;
• Charlotte Bwana (UK) – vice-president of marketing (EU, Africa & MENA) at Audiomack; 
• Nick DeCosemo (UK) - global editorial director at Wasted Talent and Mixmag;
• Phatstoki (ZA) - cofounder of P_ssy Party;
• Nickita Maesela (ZA) - city manager Joburg at Resident Advisor;
• Jonathan Bandli (ZA) – creative director at Bad Weather Productions;
• Rehana Pillay (ZA) - general manager at Mint Digital Services; and
• Alan Freeman (ZA) - Director at Freeman House Recovery.
• More to be announced soon! 

WHEN AND WHERE?

Constitution Hill on May 22-23. 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? 

Tickets start from R452. Phase 1 tickets are now available here.