Not just another competition—it’s your moment.
Enter as a contestant today
We welcome soloists and groups, across multiple genres and instruments, with performance options available online.
- Entries are submitted online through our official Entry Form.
- Participants can enter as individuals, groups, or through music studios/schools.
- Multiple entries are allowed per participant.
- Fees: R225 for individual entries, R275 for group/more than 1 persons
- After filling in the entry form, confirmation emails with further instructions on how to submit your online video submission or venue and performance dates will be sent.
- Performances can take place live at selected venues (not available for 2025) or submitted as pre-recorded videos for online adjudication.
- Participants are grouped by age, instrument, and genre.
- Each performance is evaluated by a professional adjudicator.
- Every participant receives an adjudication report and certificate.
- Top performers may receive Platinum Awards and be invited to the prestige round if applicable.
- Additional sectional awards are available for standout achievements.
Enter SA Music Fest and share your talent with the nation.
Entries Open
Tuesday, July 1 2025
Entries Close
Friday, 29 August 2025
Main Festival Period
Monday, 22 September – Friday, 24 October 2025
Awards Evenings
Late October 2025 (Dates TBC and only if applicable)
Prestige Competition
February–March 2026 (by invitation only and only if applicable)
- Live performances are preferred and provide the best festival experience (not available for 2025).
- Online participation is available for those who can’t attend in person.
- All participants — whether live or online — are equally eligible for awards and feedback.
- Young musicians aged 7–18 (Grades 1–12)
- Open Category for adult musicians (non-professionals)
- Instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, ensembles, bands, choirs, and more!
- File format
- Length
- Other details