WEEK SCHEDULE
25 -29 October 2022
constitution hill
Venue: Constitution Hill Braamfontein
Full week pass R100pp or Single day pass R50pp.
Strictly No under 18’s
Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival Programme SPONSORS
TUESDAY 25 - DIY + CO-CREATE BUSINESS BUILDING MASTER CLASSES
In these hands-on workshops, creatives and entrepreneurs learn from industry experts with the latest strategies for business growth. These workshops are designed to empower individuals to take ownership of their success with insider tips and secrets from some of the most successful thought-leaders around.<br />
TIME
TITLE
VENUE
Description
SPEAKERS
11:00
Digital Tools to Grow your Brand
IDEAS TANK
MASTER CLASS: Rifumo Mdaka explores the intersection between creativity and marketing . A Master Class on how to get your work featured in the press, while building an audience and a sustainable career using digital platforms.
Rifumo Mdaka
12:30
Commercialising your brand
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: A BrandSA curated session facilitated by Dr Brett - Forbes 30 Under 30 Top Entrepreneurs Business Guru with influencers and entrepreneurs -Bulelani Balabala; Aurelia Nxumalo and Dr Samke Mhlongo.
Bulelani Balabala (Township Entrepreneurship Alliance); Aurelia Nxumalo (Advocate and My Learned Friend Co – Owner); Dr Samke Mhlongo (Wealth Coach, Author of Ringfence); Facilitator: Dr Brett (Forbes 30 Under 30 Top Entrepreneurs Business Guru)
13:30
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
14:00
The Power of Creative Entrepreneurship
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Adopt and embrace a creative mindset and find more ways to access and enhance your business journey. Curated by Business Partners.
15:30
Social Media Storytelling
IDEAS TANK
MASTER CLASS: Storytelling is central to connecting with your consumers. Thokozani Malaza takes us through the case studies that leverage content to create social media campaigns to connect and grow audiences.
Thokozani Malaza
18:30
Closed
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Wednesday 26 - Design & Art
TIME
TITLE
VENUE
Description
Speakers
11:00
The Future of Art
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Founders of new & innovative visual arts models impacting the art ecosystems - Banele Khoza (Founder of BKHZ Gallery); Minenkulu Ngoyi (Founder of Alphabet Zoo) & Lara Koseff (co-founder of INCCA) explore the future of Visual Arts in South Africa with Londi Modiko
Banele Khoza (Artist & Founder of BKHZ Gallery); Minenkulu Ngoyi (Artist, printmaker & founder of Alphabet Zoo); Lara Koseff I(ndependent Arts Consultant and co-founder of INCCA); Londi Modiko (Moderator)
12:30
The language of Pattern: What’s all the fuss?
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: :CloutSA's Mali Tyilo & Tracy Lynch explore opportunities for the use of pattern in design with guests Glorinah Mabaso and Sifiso Shange .
Malibongwe Tyilo (Moderator, Clout/SA); Sifiso Shange (Afri Modern); Tracy Lynch (Clout/SA); Glorinah Mabaso (Renaissance Design)
13:30
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
14:00
Material’s and the choices Designers make
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Malibongwe Tyilo from Clout/SA) moderates this session with Candice Laurence ; Thabisa Mjo and Tracy Lynch sharing their experience, talking of how choosing different materials to work with can make a difference as well as personal choices and decisions that will affect
Malibongwe Tyilo (Moderator, Clout/SA); Candice Laurence (Modern Gesture); Thabisa Mjo (Mash. T Design); Tracy Lynch (Clout/SA)
15:30
Guided Exhibition Walkabouts
UPRISING HUB AND FLAME STUDIO
Join the Creative Hub curators Londi Modiko and Lesole Tauatswalato on an immersive tour Conhills Creative Hub including the state of the art Flame Studio's. It includes a walkabout of the iconic "Dying and rising as the moon does" exhibition - Celebrating two decades of the Keiskamma Art Project.
Conducted by the Creative Hub management team.
17:00
SOL SUNSET SESSIONS
CHILL ZONE
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
18:30
*&$#%UP Sessions; Sharing stories of Failure
CHILL ZONE
PANEL DISCUSSION: Six successful creatives share stories of professional failure. Failure is a part of any success story, but we don't talk about it enough. This session aims to break down stigmas, and amplify the message that failure is healthy and essential to learning and growing.
TBA
20:00
FILM SCREENING
CHILL ZONE
Grave Confession: Followed by a Q&A Session with writer director David Mzomba. Curated by UMBONO Film Screenings.
TBA
22:00
Closed
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Closed
Thursday 27 - Design & Art
TIME
TITLE
VENUE
Description
Speakers
11:00
Artists Work Identity
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: The desire to know who we truly are could take us on unpredictable and difficult journeys across time and space, Boitumelo Tumy Motsoatsoe; Mbali Tshabalala; Khaya Sineyile; Nkosinathi Quwe; Vivien Kholer invite the audience to become witnesses to their personal stories and histories, making themselves vulnerable to an outsider's view
Boitumelo Tumy Motsoatsoe (Moderator); Mbali Tshabalala; Khaya Sineyile; Nkosinathi Quwe; Vivien Kholer
12:30
Growing Beyond Borders
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Mary Corrigall moderates this session with Asanda Kupa; Nkoali Nawa; Kagiso “Pat” Mautloa and Adolf Tafadzwa Tegahave. These artists have sought opportunities to learn, to grow their practices, to connect with new audiences, & to contribute their unique insights into the world we all share. In this session they allow the audience a glimpse into their lives and inner worlds.
Mary Corrigall (Moderator); Asanda Kupa; Nkoali Nawa; Kagiso “Pat” Mautloa; Adolf Tafadzwa Tega
13:30
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
14:00
Opportunities in SA's Design Industry
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Malibongwe Tyilo (Moderator, /Clout/SA); Warrick (Sol); Siyanda Mbele (Pinda Design) and Tracy Lynch (Clout/SA) share their experience, talking of how the Design Industry has moved forward over the years as well as opportunities gained.
Malibongwe Tyilo (Moderator, /Clout/SA); Warrick (Sol); Siyanda Mbele (Pinda Design); Tracy Lynch (Clout/SA)
15:30
Exhibition Openings
NUMBER 4 MEN'S PRISON
Join the launch of not one but two exhibitions: Vanessa Tembane guest curated by Bulumko Mbete & Zanele Montle guest curated by Tseleng Tshabalala at the Number 4 Men’s Prison. Use the opportunity to catch "Dying and rising as the moon does" - Celebrating two decades of the Keiskamma Art Project whilst you are here.
TBA
17:00
SOL SUNSET SESSIONS
CHILL ZONE
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
18:30
Queer Representation
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: The LGBTIQA+ community has for many years suffered a misrepresentation in the creative sector. Even though there has been a rise in the representation of Queer narratives its often been misguided as we continue to experience Queerness translated through a lens that lacks truth and the dynamism imbued in Queer existence. Panelist include Clive Mathibe ; Roche Kester ; Bonie Sithebe and Orapaleng Modutle.
Clive Mathibe (Writer & producer & content creator); Roche Kester (Poet & Director of LGBTI Desk in the OOP Gauteng); Bonie Sithebe (Film writer, producer & director); Orapaleng Modutle (Fashion Designer)
20:00
Poetry Showcase
CHILL ZONE
Xquizified
22:00
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Friday 28 – Music
TIME
TITLE
VENUE
Description
Speakers
11:00
Reimagining Your Creative Self.
FLAME STUDIIO
MASTERCLASS: Based on his book of the same title, Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu's masterclass will take you on a journey of self-discovery, self-mastery and empowerment.
Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu
12:30
Collaborative Song-writing
FLAME STUDIO
MASTERCLASS: The writing workshops lead by Bonga Kwana, affectionately known as Stargyal, will be focusing on basic steps of song writing, some of the key points will be storytelling, melodies, creativity, how to deal with critics and many more. Bonga is a SAMA-nominated, independent musician whose debut album, New Faces to Old Problems, bagged the biggest nod any artist can wish for at such an early stage in their career.
Bonga Kwana (AKA Stargyal); DJ Phodii (Moderator); Basetsana; Aymos; Danayi
13:30
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
14:00
Amapiano to the World
CHILL ZONE
PANEL DISCUSSION: The proliferation of Amapiano locally and internationally.
TBA
15:30
Managing your mental health as an artist
CHILL ZONE
PANEL DISCUSSION: Insights and advice on maintaining wellness for career success and overall wellbeing. as a creative.
Gugulethu Mkandla
22:00
Closed
Closed
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Closed
Friday 28 – CREATIVE NEXUS: Where technology & the creative industries meet
TIME
Title
Venue
Description
SPEAKERS
10:00
Look left & right before crossing the road
IDEAS TANK
MASTERCLASS: In life we are taught that we either use the left or right side of the brain, depending on the person. What if you used both? Join Mitchan Adams Co-founder of fintech platform Ozow, and the new Aion Creative Technologies Incubator to explore the opportunity.
Mitchan Adams (Co-founder or fintech platform Ozow, and the newly opened Aion Creative Technologies Incubator in Johannesburg)
11:00
From Art to Experience
IDEAS TANK
MASTERCLASS: Join artist, Robyn Pretorius and learn how she uses AR to bridge the gap between the physical, and augmented reality. How far can technology be integrated into creating something more?
Robyn Pretorius (Artist)
12:00
Motion Capture as a tool
IDEAS TANK
MASTERCLASS: Join Isaac Chokwe, animator and game developer from Animation SA as he explores how motion capture combined with gaming engines and free software like blender can increase productivity and reduce your budget.
Isaac Chokwe (Animator and game developer working with Animation SA to develop digital content)
13:00
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
LUNCH BREAK
14:00
What Is NFT Art?
IDEAS TANK
MASTERCLASS: Artist, Fhatuwani Mukheli shares how he uses The Tree, an online market for SA artists to share and sell their art as non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. But what exactly are they? And why do you, as a creative entrepreneur,need to know about them?
Fhatuwani Mukheli
15:00
The Metaverse is Real!
IDEAS TANK
MASTERCLASS: Since Facebook rebranded as Meta in late October 2021, you hear about "the Metaverse" everywhere. So... What is the Metaverse exactly? Join Michael Balkind from Soda World as he explores the technologies behind it? What are the potentials? How could we invest in it?
Michael Balkind (Founder of Soda Studios & Soda World, both platforms creating access to the metaverse for creative content producers)
16:00
The Platform Economy
IDEAS TANK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Join Xolani Sedibe (House of Wax,); Arthur Mahlangu (Sound Bar ) and Andile Langa (Matte Gallery) who are all leveraging new platform business models for the creative industries.
Xolani Sedibe (Founder of the platform House of Wax, a merchandising platform for the music industry); Arthur Mahlangu (Founder of Sound Bar and Biztweak, both platforms facilitating creative business); Andile Langa (Founder of the Matte Gallery, an online art platform connecting young art collectors with new artists)
17:00
SOL SUNSET SESSIONS
CHILL ZONE
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
Join SOL, the brand that believes in freedom and independence and celebrates those who want to be true to themselves. Enjoy chilled sunset vibes and music with us.
18:30
The Digital Economy
CHILL ZONE
In the ever changing technological landscape and social media space, how do we harness technological tools to effectively brand and market our creative endeavours? Join Pretty Mangena & Anastacia Nkunai - Qhawe Media & Moipone Tlale – Bubblegum Club to explore how to leverage on the digital economy.
Pretty Mangena & Anastacia Nkunai - Qhawe Media & Moipone Tlale – Bubblegum Club, Moderator Lesole Tauatswalato
20:00
Digital Design Battles Finals
A dance of visual artistry accompanied by DJ music, an MC (host) in the presence of an active audience.
AmaCreatives
22:00
Closed
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Saturday 29 – Music
TIME
Title
Venue
Description
10:00
Sounds of Freedom Music Festival
Main Stage
Curated to provide space for up-and-coming artists and new talent, the main stage will keep you vibing all day long with live entertainment.
02:00
Closed
Closed
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