SAMRO announces Music Creation Support Fund 2024 recipients

Each recipient will receive a micro-grant of R25 000 ($1 300), totalling R3m. SAMRO said this year’s increase from 100 to 120 recipients signifies its continued commitment to supporting the creative endeavours of its members, including SAMRO legends who continue to contribute their talents to the South African Music tapestry.

Following the MCSF call, SAMRO received 1 126 applications representing a 56.82% increase compared to the previous year. The application surge highlights the growing recognition of the fund’s value among SAMRO members.

As a result, SAMRO said it was taking measures to enhance representation as part of its continuous efforts to improve diversity and gender equality in the music industry. The current MCSF recipients are made up of 38% female members.

“The Music Creation Support Fund plays a critical role in equipping our members with the essential resources to actualise their creative visions and to disseminate their music to a worldwide audience,” SAMRO CSI manager Lesego Maforah said. “Through allocating resources to bolster our members and their multifaceted projects, we are nurturing a vibrant and all-encompassing music community that enriches us all.”

According to SAMRO, MCSF has become a cornerstone of its mission to foster innovation and originality in music creation. Since the fund’s inception in 2021, SAMRO has awarded grants amounting to R10m to 420 members. “MCSF continues to play a significant role in facilitating members’ ability to materialise their musical works and contribute to the diverse landscape of the music industry,” the organisation added. “The fund demonstrates SAMRO’s steadfast endorsement of its members and their creative pursuits, providing vital support for music creators and songwriters to thrive and innovate within the industry.”

You can view this year’s MCSF recipients here.