Unifying the Music Sector
Operating for the public benefit, MS6 brings together artists, organisations, government and stakeholders across all genres and provinces. We work alongside the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) to drive reform, sector economic growth and cultural value.
- Coordinating regulatory advocacy and development
- Building capacity and infrastructure for growth
- Driving global competitiveness and market access
Introducing Music Sector Six (MS6)
Music Sector Six (MS6) is incorporated as a non-profit company for the public benefit in accordance with the Companies Act, 2008 and the Income Tax Act, 1962. It operates strictly on a non-profit basis and does not pursue any activities for the financial gain of any individual.
MS6’s primary mandate is to function as the national coordinating, representative and development entity for the South African music sector. The organisation is tasked with addressing fragmentation, enhancing transformation, improving sector governance, and building equitable access to opportunities across all provinces, disciplines, and genres.
The organisation’s work encompasses sector transformation, regulatory development, education and training, infrastructure expansion, intellectual property protection, internationalisation, and legislative advocacy.
MS6 works alongside the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), Parliament, and other regulatory stakeholders to strengthen transparency, ethics, rights protection, and professionalisation within the national music ecosystem.
Strategic Pillars
Our work is grounded in seven core strategic goals aimed at transforming the industry
Transformation
Advance equitable participation and correct historical imbalances
Governance
Advocate for fair regulatory frameworks and working conditions
Infrastructure
Establish development funds and sustainable re-investment systems
Competitiveness
Build international partnerships and improve global market access
MS6 News & Updates
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Inaugural Address: A New Era for South Africa's Music Economy
In his inaugural address, MS6 Chairperson Lungile Jacobs Ka-Nyamezele outlined a transformative vision for the South African music industry, calling for a new social contract with corporate South Africa and positioning artists as enterprises with intellectual property and global market potential.
MS6 Engages Mpumalanga Music Sector in Provincial Visit
Music Sector Six conducted a provincial engagement in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, bringing together provincial government, regional music leadership, and MS6 council members to strengthen coordination and support for the local recording industry.
Breaking Barriers: Including Musicians with Disabilities in the South African Music Industry
John Milolo, Director of MS6 Disability Directorate, delivered a powerful address on disability inclusion in the music sector during MS6's Limpopo provincial visit, calling for accessibility audits, economic opportunities, and systemic change to unlock the talents of musicians with disabilities.
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