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Applications Are Now Open for SAMRO’s 2025 Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF)!

Jan 14, 2025

🎶 Calling All Music Creators! 🎶

 

Applications Are Now Open for SAMRO’s 2025 Music Creation Support Fund (MCSF)!

Are you a SAMRO Full or Associate Member with a dream to create fresh, original music? The 2025 Music Creation Support Fund is here to help you make it happen! This year, a whopping R3 million is up for grabs to support 120 qualifying members, with grants of up to R25,000 each.

 

💡 What is the MCSF?

The MCSF is SAMRO’s flagship programme aimed at:

  • Supporting new compositions.
  • Completing EPs, albums, videos, or music scores.
  • Empowering members to generate income and thrive creatively.
  • Driving innovation and inclusivity in the South African music scene.

Since 2021, SAMRO has invested R13.5 million, boosting 540 members and creating a powerful ripple effect in the industry.

 

Why Apply?

  • Turn your creative ideas into reality.
  • Be part of a programme with a record-breaking impact (1,126 applications last year!).
  • Join the growing wave of female and regional music creators transforming the industry.

 

Key Details for 2025:

  • 🗓️ Applications are open NOW and close on 31 January 2025.
  • ✅ Eligibility: Full or Associate SAMRO Members in good standing.
  • ❌ No prior SAMRO CSI support in the last 3 years.

 

📌 How to Apply?

Start your journey toward funding your next musical masterpiece by clicking here to access the Application Form. ⏳ Late submissions? Yeah, they’re a no-go—so don’t sleep on this!

For any questions, reach out at csi@samro.org.za.

Let’s make 2025 the year your music changes the game! 🎵