Heavyweights to groom local talent at Spring Fiesta workshops
Anticipation is at an all-time high as the date of the ground-breaking Ekurhuleni Spring Fiesta 2015, taking place on Saturday (October 3), at the Wild Waters Complex, in Boksburg, draws closer.
It’s not all about having a good time, though, as the partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni will see aspiring disc jockeys and producers benefit from the Spring Fiesta legacy programme.
From October 6 to 9, established local and international DJs, who are in the line-up at the festival, will conduct workshops to cultivate local talent.
Music professionals such as international heavyweight Osunlade, and local industry game changers DJ Euphonik, DJ Mo Flava, DJ Naves and Reason will share their insights, experience and knowledge to equip the next generation of music industry leaders with the foundation they may need to start or improve their music journey.
“The workshops are a great means to ensure that the Ekurhuleni Spring Fiesta legacy lives on,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
“The Fiesta may come and go, but the technical skills and knowledge in music production will live on in Ekurhuleni,” he added.
In breaking the stereotypes of women in the male-dominated industry, the Pink Revolution movement, headed by DJ Zinhle and Nomdeni Mdakhi, will also feature on the workshop programme.
They are expected to share their experiences on the role of women, the challenges of working alongside powerful male brands in music and how they have overcome them.
Six lucky participants in the four-day programme will be awarded a bursary to further their studies in music production and dejaying.
Four bursaries to study digital music composition and production at Boston City Campus and two bursaries at the Fuse Academy for Girls are up for grabs.
Lessons on the different functions of radio, professional, club and mobile DJs will also be part of the workshops.
Ekurhuleni residents wishing to sharpen their skills on the ones and twos can register on the Ekurhuleni Spring Fiesta legacy website https://soulcandi.nutickets.co.za.
For more information, those who are interested may contact Thabo Mabale on 011 999 3032/3327, or email to Thabo.Mabale@ekurhuleni.gov.za
