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Competitions

Competitions

Our Competitions

Competitions provide a unique platform to educate, inspire, and challenge attendees while testing their skills and creativity. They encourage innovation, foster collaboration, and expose participants to industry-level standards and critiques. For many, these competitions act as a stepping stone for professional growth, offering opportunities to network with peers, gain recognition, and refine their craft. At The Music Imbizo, these competitions embody the spirit of creativity, cultural exchange, and learning, making them a core part of the event experience.

Beat Battle

The Beat Battle is a thrilling reinterpretation and sampling contest where participants create new music from iconic tracks across various genres. This competition hones music production skills, encourages innovation, and showcases how past musical legacies can inspire contemporary sounds.

Film Scoring

This competition focuses on the art of film scoring, challenging participants to create compelling and emotive soundtracks for visual content. By blending storytelling with music composition, participants explore how sound can transform narratives, making this a celebration of creativity and cinematic artistry.

Moot Court

The Moot Court Competition brings together aspiring legal minds to argue hypothetical cases rooted in music, intellectual property, and emerging technologies. This event emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection of law, creativity, and the protection of artists’ rights in a rapidly evolving industry.

Hackathon

The Hackathon is a platform for tech enthusiasts, musicians, and innovators to collaborate and develop cutting-edge solutions for the music industry. From apps to AI-driven tools, participants tackle real-world challenges, driving technological progress while exploring the future of music.

Understanding The Competitions

Explore the purpose, challenges, and opportunities behind each competition at The Music Imbizo.

The Music Imbizo 2025 Beat Battle features a selection of influential tracks that span various African musical traditions and eras.

Film Scoring Masterclass with Zethu Mashika explores some aspects of Film and TV scoring presented by Award Winning Film Composer Zethu Mashika. A deep dive into topics such as Directors, Story, Mixing and more.

Something For Legal Minds

The Music Imbizo 2025 Moot Court Competition is a dynamic platform that brings together legal minds, creative professionals, and industry stakeholders to tackle some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law, music, and technology.

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Join us at the 17th The Music Imbizo, August 26-30 2025. Durban – South Africa
Welcome to The Music Imbizo.

26 – 30 August, Durban ICC (Durban – South Africa)

 

Theme: “The Root to Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP”