Ngeke Festival

11/09/2026

3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

07/09/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! ⏳🇿🇦

South African musicians, the countdown is on. If you’ve been thinking about submitting your music to Fair Play South Africa, now’s the time.

We’re looking for original songs and music videos that speak to corruption, justice, accountability, transparency or social change!

🎤 2 acts selected
💰 R10,000 performance fee each
🎶 Performance at Ngeke! Festival 2026
🌍 Join the global Fair Play network

Applications close 14 September 2026. Visit anticorruptionmusic.org/south-africa and apply today!

📢 Powered by JM International, Enhancing Accountability & Transparency International.

01/09/2026

This is what its all about 🔥

31/08/2026

Submit applications by 14 September 2026.

24/08/2026

3 weeks left to enter! Don't miss this opportunity.

Fair Play South Africa has opened applications for young South African musicians to submit original music addressing corruption, inequality and injustice as part of the 2026 Ngeke! Festival.

18/08/2026

Spread the word!

https://hypemagazine.co.za/2026/08/18/africa-its-time-to-say-ngeke-to-corruption/

14/08/2026

South African musicians, this one’s for you. 🇿🇦🎶
Fair Play South Africa is looking for young musicians who aren’t afraid to speak up, challenge the status quo and use their music to imagine a fairer future.
If you’re 18–35, based in South Africa, and have an original song or music video connected to corruption, justice, accountability, transparency or social change, we want to hear from you.
Two selected acts will get the chance to perform at Ngeke! Festival 2026, receive a R10,000 performance fee, take part in professional development and mentoring, and join a global network of artists using music to drive positive change. 🌍🎤
🔗 Swipe through to find out more and apply by 14 September 2026 via: https://www.anticorruptionmusic.org/south-africa

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

22/04/2026

A night where music met purpose.

The first Ngeke! Festival brought together artists, voices, and a shared commitment to stand against corruption.

This is just a glimpse.

🔗 Watch the full aftermovie via the link and stay tuned for what’s next: https://youtu.be/Vk01qIbXP0A?si=z0t4JSp5WhfoPlsE