Thiwe to host a FREE workshop for women in music

Celebrated house music vocalist Thiwe Mbola will be hosting a workshop to bring up-and-coming female artists together with a panel of women who work within the business of music in SA. 

The workshop, which will be held on Wednesday 9 August 2017, aims to educate and empower female artists in order for them to make decisions that will positively impact their careers in the long run.

Women In Music Workshop

The Women in music workshop will be held at the Music Connection in Craighall, Johannesburg and boasts a panel of experienced women who have been working behind the scenes for years. The names on the panel include:

• Native Rhythms MD and Co-owner Velile Sithole
• Senior Associate at Ncube Incorporated, Manaileng Maphike
• Content Manager for Slikour OnLife, SpokenPriestess; Artist & Events Manager, Bhoza Mphela;
• Publicist and brand manager Bonnie Meslane;
• SAMRO research & queries consultant, Oratile Ntsoe,
• Stylist and founder of women’s clothing range Charme Couture, Katlego Tshabangu
•  “The unknown woman behind known brands” Lerato Masepe

The panel will focus on issues such as contracts, publishing, audience development, how to make the digital space work for you, artist management, PR, image and branding.

The entry to the workshop is free, however booking is essential as space is limited. 

Confirmation to the workshop guarantees a slot at the showcase later in the evening of August 9th, taking place at Winnies Soul & Jazz in Sandton. 

The showcase will give the young talent a platform to bring their “A-game” on stage to impress seasoned producers and record company executives, for those hoping to get a deal.

For more information, please contact Thiwe Mbola on iamwoman@thiwem.co.za

Women in Music Workshop, Wednesday 9th August at the Music Connection in Craighall, Johannesburg.