Appendix 6 - International Music Council

Recommendation 31:
The MITT recommends that DACST explore the establishment of an ongoing
programme that will recognise and honour significant contributions of artists. Awards
should include financial rewards and the appropriate conferring of status to recipients.
Recommendation 32:
The MITT recommends that DACST encourage other government departments to
recognise that musicians, like other workers, should be appropriately compensated for
their labour when employed by government.
The MITT further recommends that DACST develop guidelines for the employment of
musicians by government. The guidelines should include criteria for the selection of
artists, including how artists from across the country can be given exposure; and what
constitutes appropriate remuneration, particularly where artists are taken abroad to
perform. DACST should consult the NAC and MUSA in this regard.
CONCENTRATION OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN GAUTENG
One of the major themes of the provincial hearings was the concentration of the music
industry in Gauteng and the concommitant lack of access to the industry by aspiring
musicians resident in other parts of the country. The MITT is of the opinion that it is
desirable to foster live and recorded music in all of South Africa’s regions. However, the
MITT is aware that the conglomoration of the music industry in South Africa is in
keeping with international trends and tends to aid the growth and competetiveness of a
national music industry.
Recommendation 33:
DACST explore the possibility of creating recording infrastructure in areas outside of
Gauteng as part of its Cultural Industries Growth Strategy (CIGS).
Recommendation 34:
The NAC actively solicit proposals for music development outside of Gauteng in
particular and the major cities in general.
Recommendation 35:
DACST discuss with SABC Radio the possibility of the SABC playing a more active role
in recording and broadcasting music in the various provinces.
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