Music Publishers Association of South Africa

25/09/2026

24/09/2026

From the soulful storytellers of generations gone by to the innovative creators shaping today’s global soundscape, South African music tells our story like nothing else can.

Today, we celebrate the incredible tapestry of Mzansi talent that continues to inspire the world. Happy Heritage Day from all of us at MPASA! 🎶✨

18/09/2026

What an evening at MPASA Sync Exchange II! 🎬🎶

From insightful discussions to new relationships and future sync opportunities, Sync Exchange II reminded us of the power of bringing music publishers, rights holders, filmmakers, producers, music supervisors, and audiovisual creatives into one room.
Thank you to our attendees, speakers, panellists, and members making the evening as special and impactful as it was.

Keep an eye on our socials for highlights from the event and stay tuned for our next MPASA events coming soon.

15/09/2026

🎵 Meet the Panel | Thuli Msezane

We're delighted to welcome Thuli Msezane of Africa Creative Publishing to our MPASA Sync Exchange Panel.

Working at the intersection of music publishing, sync licensing and creative rights management, Thuli has built valuable experience connecting music creators and rights holders with opportunities across film, television and advertising.

Join us as we explore The New Soundtrack: The Future of Music in Moving Picture – Creativity, Rights & AI and unpack what the future of sync licensing looks like in South Africa.

📍 Artistry, Sandton

📅 16 September 2026

🕔 17:00 – 21:00

⚠️ Today is the final day to register. Click the following link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E9En7cfcLS

15/09/2026

⚖️ Meet the Panel | Nandipa Ndlovu

We're pleased to welcome Nandipa Florine Ndlovu to the MPASA Music Licensing Exchange panel. Bringing expertise in entertainment law, intellectual property and rights management, Nandipa will help unpack some of the most pressing questions facing the industry today, from copyright ownership and licensing best practice to the emerging legal implications of AI in music and audiovisual productions.

⏳ Haven't RSVP'd yet? If you're a filmmaker, producer, director, advertising professional, music supervisor or content creator looking to license music, RSVP via https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E9En7cfcLS. RSVPs closes today!

14/09/2026

🎬 Meet the Panel | Katryn Nieuwoudt

We're excited to welcome Katryn Nieuwoudt of Pressure Cooker Studios to the MPASA Music Licensing Exchange panel. With extensive experience in music licensing, catalogue development and connecting music to screen-based storytelling, Katryn brings valuable insight into what makes music truly sync-ready and how rights holders can better engage with the film, television and advertising sectors.

📅 16 September 2026

🕔 17:00–21:00

📍 Artistry, Sandton

RSVP by clicking the link in the bio

MPASA members: Please RSVP using the link provided in your invitation.

RSVP by 15 September 2026 to secure your place and join us where music, storytelling and opportunity meet.

12/09/2026

The countdown is on! 🎬🎶

In just a few days, the Music Publishers’ Association of South Africa brings music and moving picture together at the MPASA Music Licensing Exchange—an evening of bold conversations, valuable connections and new creative possibilities.

Under the theme “The New Soundtrack: The Future of Music in Moving Picture – Creativity, Rights & AI,” we’ll connect music publishers and rights holders with filmmakers, producers, directors, music supervisors, advertising professionals and other audiovisual creatives.

📅 16 September 2026
🕔 17:00–21:00
📍 Artistry, Sandton

RSVP using the link in the bio

RSVP by 15 September 2026 to secure your place and join us where music, storytelling and opportunity meet.

28/08/2026

It’s time for
Let’s keep backing local music and elevating each other!

Have a safe, inspired, and music-filled weekend! 🚀🔥

09/08/2026

Today, we honor the women who are visionaries, creators, executives, and powerhouses whose talent, resilience, and leadership continue to shape the heartbeat of our industry. Your voices amplify our culture, your dedication drives our progress, and your impact reaches far beyond the stage and studio.