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MEAPEC Progress Report

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MEAPEC (Music Excellence Acceleration Programme Of The Eastern Cape) is an annual innovative programme that was initiated and funded by the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) in 2022/23 with the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (MBTC) as an implementing agent and creative conceptual developer on MEAPEC. MEAPEC offers Eastern Cape Record Labels and Music Promotion Companies grants to launch and promote Eastern Cape’s careers of bright sparks in music.

In 2022 through MEAPEC, DSRAC funded 6 Record Labels and Music Promotion Companies each receiving R300,000.00. The recipients were Mr Luyolo Beku (Republic of London Pty Ltd), Mr Aviwe Gqomfa (Avee Connexion Holdings), Mr Sizwe Zako (JenJen Cati Zako Foundation), Mr Luzuko Khohli (C Tone Productions), Ms Siphosihle Ntseta (KB Trading 135 Pty Ltd) and Mr Felix Sisanda Mvana (Agency for Solidarity Economy NPC).

In 2023, due to demand and need to reach as many musicians as possible, DSRAC through MEAPEC increased the number of recipients from six to eight. Out of the eight recipients six were Platinum Grants each amounting to R300,000 and two Gold Grants each amounting to R150,000. The following artists have been selected as 2023 MEAPEC recipients: Mr Monwabisi Henna (Maepa Media Pty Ltd), Mr Mlungisi Gegana ( Mlungisi Music Academy), Mr Mzwanele Jackson Ntoyakhe (Khetha Music Productions), Mr Fikile Faku (ITouch Recordings), Mr Malizole Fololo (Malizole Music and Logistics), Ms Yolanda Vutela (Ungavumi Yesu Soyiswe Ltd), Mr Betusile Mcinga (Nduna 360 Records) and Mr Bulela Mantambo (Ngqungqu Pty Ltd).

MEAPEC recipients are selected through an Open Call for eligible companies to submit, for 2023 the Call was made in April with the deadline being in May. After adjudication by the panel of experts in music results were announced in June during the National Arts Festival. In July 50% was paid to each recipient, and all reported in September 2023.

On the 23 October 2023, at 68 Cape Road Mill Park Gqeberha, the 8 recipients will be part of a session that provides an opportunity for them to present their progress on their various projects since the announcement on the 27 June 2023.

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