The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) announced a partnership with the Berlin Music Commission and Berlin Partner for its upcoming conference, taking place on May 23rd and 24th at Hallmark House in Johannesburg. This collaboration aims to bring together music industry professionals from Germany and Africa to facilitate cross-continental cooperation and a deeper understanding of the African music industry.

The conference will host a delegation from Berlin who will share their unique perspectives and insights, contributing to a diverse and stimulating conversation at the event. This partnership presents an exciting opportunity for German artists and industry professionals to showcase their talent, expand their fanbase, and build a sustainable network of industry professionals for future success.

The African music industry has been on a steady upward trajectory, with genres born out of Southern Africa gaining global recognition. The conference aims to explore viable solutions to address pressing challenges in the music industry, particularly in transitioning users from ad-based services to paid subscriptions. Key themes for this year’s conference include developing independence, building bridges, and amplifying female voices.

Supported by Music in Africa, Paradise Worldwide, MINT, and the National Arts Council of South Africa, among others, the conference recognizes the importance of building bridges to foster cross-continental cooperation and promote an understanding of the vibrant Southern African music market. Sebastian Spring from MINT expressed his excitement about collaborating with the conference to empower music creators by bringing the genuine worth of music to them. “Our recent expansion with a new office in South Africa is a testament to our commitment to being active in the region and fostering growth in the African music industry,” expresses Spring.

The participation of international delegates from Berlin in the Africa Rising Music Conference 2023 is a testament to the conference’s growing importance as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and promoting the music industry globally. With Germany’s recorded music market reporting a 6% growth in 2022, powered by streaming, the music industry in Africa, and notably genres born out of Southern Africa, is on an upward trajectory, and the Africa Rising Music Conference is the perfect platform to explore this growth. Check out more updates on attendees, speakers, and conference topics on the Africa Rising Music Conference social pages.