Celebrating 30 years of creative freedom, the tribute show will pay tribute to current and veteran artists.
Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie spoke bravely about his role in supporting artists.
“This was our idea. We are very happy about it,” the boisterous minister declared.
McKenzie spoke to reporters at Johannesburg's World of Yamaha theatre, where rehearsals were taking place on Tuesday for a show celebrating democracy – 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa's democracy.
After confirming that his office was the sponsor, 30 years of creative freedom It's a tribute show that will take centre stage at this year's DStv Delicious Festival.
The tribute show will celebrate the contributions of South African music icons including Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Lucky Dube, Lebo Mathosa and Mandoza.
The launch and announcement of the partnership between DSAC and DSTV Delicious Festival, attended by Minister McKenzie and Dep Ming Peace Mabe, featured a spectacular stage set performances by a range of artistes including Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kanyo, Jesse Clegg and the Band.#DStvDeliciousFestival2024 pic.twitter.com/OhDDoqrzy9
— Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) September 17, 2024
McKenzie said he supports the gala because it supports both current and veteran artists.
“It gives work to current artists and pays tribute to artists who have passed away.”
“That's the only reason I got involved. What I want to show is … you can't just walk around the industry, you need to open up the doors of the industry. You need to bring in new young blood and that's why I'm involved here.”
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“Artist's Time”
of 30 years of creative freedom It will take place on both days of the festival: Saturday will pay tribute to kwaito and hip-hop artists such as AKA and Tkzee Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala;
In this segment, Robot Boy hosts, artists perform a medley of popular songs by legendary artists who have now passed away.
On Sunday, he will take audiences on a journey through the jam sessions of yesteryear with a two-hour medley paying tribute to South African music giants such as Sibongile Khumalo, Ray Phiri (Stimela), Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Joseph Shabalala.
“I am going to help. That's me. You are all very lucky. I am very lucky to be able to contribute to artists. There is a lot to do. I am going to transform the music creative industry in this country,” the minister said firmly.
“I am going to change that because now is the time of the artist. This is the year of the artist. My term is the year of the artist, the writer, the creative. That is my term. It is for sportspeople. I am not a minister. I am Gayton McKenzie, GNU iyasebenza.” [GNU works].”
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Creative Industries
Writers, creatives and actors have been waiting for years for the Entertainers Protection Amendment Bill, which was passed by National Parliament and all provincial assemblies, to be signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Performers' Protection Amendment Bill is linked to the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB).
Actor Jack Devnarain, president of the South African Actors Guild (SAGA), said he had contacted McKenzie.
“I think he's very receptive to ideas, he has a progressive approach, he has the political will, he has the energy, he has the empathy and compassion. So when I look at the failures of the creative sector, I understand very well how our sector has been overlooked and exploited,” Devnarain said. The Citizen.
Devnarain said regulation was necessary for the industry to flourish in a way that was favourable to broadcasters and TV programme producers as well as talent.
“This discussion has been raised with the Minister and he is keen to consider it but I think the mechanics of how that would work will be the next big challenge for the Minister,” he said.
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