Joburg creatives opening up new spaces for artists to collaborate, showcase their work
A youth-led initiative, called Soundcheck, an offshoot of creative hub Narowbi, is offering emerging artists a platform to perform and share their stories, all at no cost.
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JOHANNESBURG - Young creatives in Joburg are opening up new spaces for artists to connect, collaborate and showcase their work.
A youth-led initiative, called Soundcheck, an offshoot of creative hub Narowbi, is offering emerging artists a platform to perform and share their stories, all at no cost.
Held every first Friday of the month, the event gives a stage to independent up-and-coming artists, while also introducing audiences to fresh talent and authentic local voices.
Lead designer Chulumanco Makuluma says the monthly sessions are about more than just performance. They’re about building community among creatives and their audiences.
"We host intimate live sessions with artists, strip down their music, and give them a chance to speak to the crowd about their music and to showcase their music, not in a huge production, but like in a stripped-down Soundcheck way, instruments, vocals."