Our office will pause from 3–6 April and reopen on 7 April. Plan around the Easter break with key dates in one place.
From the Team
DMPA Internship Programme 2026
Applications now open for DMPA’s 2026 paid one-year internship offering hands-on experience across rights, royalties, creative, sync, A&R, business affairs and marketing.
Africa’s Next Music Revolution Will Be Powered by Infrastructure
Africa’s music future demands more than global hype. Downtown Music Publishing Africa calls for bold infrastructure to empower creators, rights, and royalties.
Sheer Publishing Gives Back: Supporting Africa Food for Thought Foundation with Food Donations
Sheer Publishing proudly supports Africa Food for Thought Foundation with a food donation, helping families in need. Together, we can fight hunger and make a difference.
Downtown Executives recognized in 2024 International Power Player List
Congratulations to our executives across Downtown who have been included in the 2024 Billboard International Power Player List. Pieter Van Rijn (CEO of Downtown Music) Emily Stephenson (President of Downtown Music Publishing) Thando Makhunga (Managing Director, Sheer)...
The Sheer Songwriter Series “The Art of Amapiano” Masterclass
We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for the inaugural event of our Sheer Songwriter Series: The Art of Amapiano Masterclass. As a valued member of our community, we believe this event will provide you with invaluable insights and tools to further...
The Power Business Show: In conversation with Sheer Publishing
Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Thando Makhunga, the Managing Director of Sheer Publishing, the largest independent music publisher in Africa and a longstanding advocate for creators’ rights across Africa. Global music company Downtown Music Holdings three years...
Sheer Publishing’s Innovation for Music Industry Growth in SA and Beyond
Sheer Publishing, a subsidiary of Downtown Music Services group hosted an intimate industry gathering, bringing together some of the latest and greatest talents in the music industry in South Africa and globally. At the Sheer Publishing Africa partnered with the...
Sheer Africa educates stakeholders at VGMA music business masterclass in Ghana
Sheer Publishing Africa partnered with the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) music business masterclass held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra to educate stakeholders in the music industry about maximising revenue. Madam Kefiloe Molefe, a Copyright Administrator at Sheer...
