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Artivism – How artists are using their creativity and artistic practices as a tool for activism. In this conversation Bridget Masinga is joined by young creatives Amogelang Pila, Boitumelo Makousu alongside the Exhibitions and Events coordinator Lesole Tauatswale from Constitution Hill exploring the intersection of art and activism and the role of artists in creating social change through their art. In honour of Freedom Day, the conversation explores the concept of freedom of expression in the creative sector as they unpack the exhibition titled O M A N G? O T S W A K A E? O Y A K A E? Hosted by the Constitution Hill.

Young Rural & Creative seeks to explore and diagnose the journey of young rural-based creatives pre- and post-the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation aims to explore, reflect, and propose interventions foreasing the burden on rural-based creatives to enable them to maximise their talent. The podcast seeks to achieve this through a variety show model, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, comprised of various acts, including musical performances, poetry, and dialogue with rural-based creatives.

Beyond the Rut – dives into a conversation with emerging artists Evaan Jason and Lithemba Nziweni about cultivating a healthy and sustainable lifestyle as a creative in the Eastern Cape. They speak about creativity, trends, tools, authenticity, entrepreneurship, where to begin, and how to create something worthwhile.

A conversation on disruptive technologies and art disciplines in this emerging field within the South African creative economy (recorded online in 3 different cities in South Africa over Zoom); this podcast acts as a window into the mindsets of practitioners who work within these disruptive creative practices. The discussion focuses on the messaging and themes of these practitioners' work, through their own personal experience and practice, whilst serving as examples of how those in the South African Creative and Cultural Industries can actively participate in this field and find new ways in forging their own path.

Hosted by  Mzwakhe Khachela and Jane Mpholo, The theme in focus is ‘Theatre Then VS Now.’ The overall burning question of the discussion is "What led to Free State artists being more resistant to collaborative opportunities?” The guests are legendary Gerben Kamper and the fresh, innovative Karabelo Lekalake: Two different generations with totally different experiences.

In this episode, we take a look at the longstanding impact that Standard Bank has had on the creative industry with its continued support of new and established artists over the years. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Standard Bank Gallery is re-opening in person with its first multidisciplinary exhibition 'WE ARE CULTURE' featuring a wave of new voices in fashion, music, sculpture, performance art, and more. In order to shed some light on this exciting new chapter for the gallery, Samm Marshall chats with Standard Bank Gallery Manager, Dr. Same Mdluli, and independent folk singer and songwriter, Muneyi.

The real reward in recognition What it means to win a BASA Award? To be seen, heard, and ultimately understood. To stand before a group of like-minded contemporaries and accept their accolade is a universal desire. BASA podcast host Samm Marshall speaks to BASA Head of Research Madeleine Lambert,BASA Award recipients Nadia Virasamy from Moving Into Dance and Mariapaola McGurk from the Coloured Cube about winning a BASA Award and working with business to develop creative expression,Together they will dissect both the implicit and explicit value of being judged by a jury of one’s peers and where the advantages lie.

Harnessing creativity - What is the formula for creating work that fuses culture, creativity, and commercial objectives? Discussions with businesses who are working with creatives As we are poised to recognise the 2021/2022 BASA Award recipients, we speak to past Awards adjudication panellists to understand how each successive Awards show gained a keen understanding through a review of the previous year’s ceremony.

In today's podcast episode, TV personality and Metro FM radio host, Rorisang Thandekiso is joined by BASA current Chair Zinggisa Motlaba, former Chair, Charmaine Soobramoney, and former Deputy Chair Mandie van der Spuy as they delve into BASA’s legacy, its bold programme marking this year as a milestone -- and to peek into what the future potentially holds for the organisation, its stakeholders, and the creative sector as a whole.

BASA Deputy Chair, Mandie van der Spuy is joined by Kojo Baffoe (author, poet, and media consultant) and Jefferson Tshabalala (Kiri Pink Knob and Ubdope Shishini), to look at different ways of thinking about financial sustainability within the Creative and Cultural Industries.

BASA Deputy Chair, Mandie van der Spuy, Kathy Berman (Impact Space), and Lakin Morgan-Baatjies (UJ Arts + Culture) explore how the roles of creatives and marketers aren’t always separate; both are part of the value chain, unique and different, but still connected in touching the hearts of consumers. This conversation looked at the ways in which these two seemingly disparate groups can find synergy.

The Debut Online Podcast Part 2 takes place against the backdrop of Debut Online, an event that will present 180 Debut Programme participants taking their products to market and debuting their websites to existing and new market segments online. Following on from our first podcast, we continue the discourse of what it means to work with participants from rural and peri-urban in the Debut Programme, specifically how this engagement has highlighted the digital inequalities that exist in the sector. BASA Head of Programmes Tumy Motsoatsoe is once again joined by Jane Mpholo (renowned Free State artist, Co-director at Vukallective and former Debut Programme Provincial Liaison/Ambassador); Rucera Seethal (Creative Director for the National Arts Festival), and Msimeki Nkatingi (newly appointed BASA Board Member and founder of Min Creative Co.)