Musicians, promoters clash over international acts :: Mmegi Online

The creative industry welcomed the return of live events after 18 months with a thunderous applause as evidenced by a variety of concerts held over the past Independence holidays. But inside this ovation is an unresolved old feud between musicians and music promoters over the use of international artists as headliners.

After a long time without gigs, musicians were expecting promoters to book them for festivals right away but the latter have started advertising their shows with South African musicians as headliners. In the past, local musicians complained that international artists get paid hefty amounts while they get peanuts for music performances.

Recently, there was a heated debate after popular promoter Gilbert ‘PP wa Pimp’ Seagile announced SA musician, Makhadzi as the first and headline artist on the line up for the music show dubbed, ‘The People’s Festival’ slated for October 22.

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