Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates clients recognised across multiple South African Music Awards categories, including hip hop, remix, Afro pop, R&B/Soul, pop, Maskandi and faith music.
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Downtown Music Publishing Clients Recognised at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards
Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates its clients nominated at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards, honouring women shaping African music.
Introducing Neighbouring Rights Administration at Downtown Music Publishing Africa
Downtown Music Publishing Africa introduces Neighbouring Rights Administration to support eligible performers and recording rights holders with registration, repertoire management, claims support, and clearer royalty reporting.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa Partners With Labelheaded
Downtown Music Publishing Africa has entered a new publishing administration partnership with Labelheaded, with sister company FUGA supporting distribution and marketing services.
SAMRO Invites Members to The State of Your Music Service Weeks
SAMRO’s The State of Your Music: Service Weeks will run from 25 May to 5 June 2026 in Braamfontein, offering walk-in support for members on works notifications, royalties, catalogue management, compliance and more.
Easter Office Break: DMPA Holiday Closure Notice
Our office will pause from 3–6 April and reopen on 7 April. Plan around the Easter break with key dates in one place.
Virgin Music Group completes acquisition of Downtown
Virgin Music Group says it has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with Downtown CEO Pieter van Rijn appointed as VMG Chief Operating Officer.
Downtown x Virgin: European Commission Approval
The European Commission has approved Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown, subject to conditions. Here’s what’s confirmed and what it means next.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa partners with Arms Production Music
Downtown Music Publishing Africa has partnered with Arms Production Music to grow a human-made production music catalogue for film, TV and digital.
