2020 was a true test of resilience, and only the strongest of partnerships measured up against the extreme challenges brought on by the arrival of COVID-19. In many ways, the global threat and subsequent lockdown was also the mother of invention. If ever there was a time to reinvent or create something new and fresh,…
In this episode, we look at the value of the arts and creativity to the economy, how small creative enterprises can contribute to economic growth, where collaboration and partnership can come into play and elevate all parties concerned, and look at what the arts sector needs right now. All these questions are answered in this…
uKhoiKhoi featuring Yogin Sullaphen and Anelisa Stuurman (aka Annalyzer), Manthe Ribane and Dear Ribane, Lebo Mashile, Masasa Mbangeni, Vuyani Dance Theatre, Johannesburg Youth Orchestra and the National School of the Arts are just some of the emerging and established artists and art organisations that have been showcased at the annual BASA Awards. “While the key focus…
The pandemic has forced the arts sector to think deeply about ‘what’s next?’ In this episode, host Samm Marshall is joined by Professor Pitika Ntuli, Dr Ismail Mohamed, actress and director Buhle Ngaba and BASA Head of Programmes Boitumelo ‘Tumy’ Motsoatsoe. Samm asks the panellists some hard-hitting questions about working in partnership to realise the…
BASA Call for Nominations Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) has a vacancy on the Board of Directors. The purpose of this notice is to call for nominations for a new member to fill this position. The current Board comprises 12 Non-Executive Directors and one Executive Director, all of whom contribute to the overall…
Internationally acclaimed clay storytellers, Zizipho Poswa and Andile Dyalvane, have crafted the trophies that will be awarded to the winners of the 24th BASA Awards. Every year the BASA Awards commissions an artist, collective or studio to create distinctive and original works as trophies which are given to the winners. The Eastern Cape-born duo’s work is…
In this special Women’s Day edition of the BASA Podcast, we’re putting the spotlight on the BASA Awards and conversations surrounding this year’s theme, RISE. Womxn Rising brings together four fabulous women who have careers in the creative sector and business to talk about where women find themselves now and what is ahead as we…
