ACCES nominated for best music biz conference at MBAA

The award recognises the African music business conference or summit that has made the most significant contribution to industry knowledge and networking.

Produced by the Music In Africa Foundation, ACCES is the only travelling music trade event of its kind. Since its establishment in 2017, it has hosted more than 5,000 creatives from 89 countries.

The event brings artists, executives, entrepreneurs and other industry professionals together to share knowledge, develop partnerships, discover talent and explore business opportunities across African music markets. Previous editions have taken place in Dakar, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Kigali and Pretoria.

ACCES 2026 will take place in Johannesburg from 28 to 31 October. Conference sessions and workshops run on 29 and 30 October at The Forum – The Campus in Bryanston, while Industry Nights bring live performances to venues across the city throughout the four-day event. Registration is open.

How to vote for ACCES

Public voting is open until 15 November 2026 at 23:59 SAST.

To vote online:

1. Visit the Music Business Conference of the Year voting page.
2. Select ACCES
3. Choose your number of votes and complete payment.

Each online vote costs R2, with a minimum purchase of 10 votes (R20). Voting is unlimited, so you can purchase additional votes.

You can also vote by SMS: text BC01 to 32253.