Fans can look forward to classics that have shaped generations, delivered with the unmistakable energy and mastery that only Hotstix can bring. 

Book now:

Seatme: https://www.seatme.co.za/tc-events/sipho-hotstix-mabuse/

Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/876343051563155/

As former-president President Kgalema Motlanthe wrote on Sipho’s 70^th birthday:

My brother Sipho, we have come a long way together, and through your 70 year-long pilgrimage to the highest echelons of social, cultural and artistic eminence, we remember the distinguished milestones of your life and honour this as a moment for all South Africans to consider your pioneering contribution to African music and a global movement of expression. 

From the tender age of 8 years old playing drums to already becoming a professional musician by age 15, yours is a seminal career that not only spans six decades and counting but is a career that defined an industry with an oeuvre that set the tone for a golden era of music. 

The sound of Sipho “Hotstix’ Mabuse was to set the world alight with sonic vibrations that contributed to the cultural development of world music, Afro-funk, Soweto soul, township pop and contemporary sounds over the years. 

As one of the most influential multi-instrumentalists in Africa, the creative industry is fortunate to benefit from an endowment of musical genius, enlightened performances, and an unwavering commitment that Sipho “Hotstix’ Mabuse has offered to a range of young musicians over the past half-century.

 These gifts of mentorship, advice, experience, and priceless lessons, are the ingredients that create a meaningful consciousness among young people entering the arts. 

The crucial social and political role that music has played in our history cannot be taken for granted. Beyond the pleasure that music and art, in general, elicits in people, it serves an even higher purpose – that of developing the consciousness of people and improving the social system. 

At 70 years of age, Sipho “Hotstix’ Mabuse continues to play a critical role in the South African music scene with the power to build social cohesion, the ethical leadership to rear a new generation of musicians, and the virtuosity to uplift a nation through ground-shaking tunes. 

Yours is a testament to the contribution of a South African musical prodigy whose impact is burnt into the memory of a nation and whose creative passion evokes the emotions of history and the heart. 

A truly heartfelt tribute to one of South Africa’s greats.

Thirty-seven years ago, Sipho’s half-a-million-selling smash-hit single “Burn Out” changed the face and shape of Afro-pop and township jive like no other song or artist in pop music history. 

Today there are few instruments he cannot play. Flute, piano, saxophone, kalimba, alto flute, timbales and African drums all feature at some point in his repertoire, all played with the respect each deserves.  

Warm, compassionate, caring and gifted in ways even he is still learning about, this gentle giant of great original music is as vital a player today as he’s ever been. 

With an impressive catalogue anchored in Africa, all who meet, greet, and share stages with Sipho are all touched by a humility and grace that’s as rare as the talent this living legend shares with us all.

All the songs will be there, including the early Harari classics, along with all of Sipho’s many well-known hits. Grab a ticket to experience this once-in-a-lifetime show if living South African music heritage matters to you.

Notes to the editor:

A quick Google search brings up names like The Beaters, Sipho’s first band that later evolved to become Harari, one of the most successful acts to dominate the music scene of the 1970s in South Africa. They were the ultimate party band. One of South Africa’s most important musical acts, Harari, will forever hold legendary status, even after splitting in 1982. In his solo capacity, Sipho continues to create wonderfully original South African-born music.

He has also recorded and produced many legendary artists, the likes of Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Ray Phiri and Sibongile Khumalo. As a regular commentator on arts and culture in the country, Sipho has also sat on the board of The National Arts Council 

Selected Career Highlights


2005 – SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
2008 – 46664 Ambassador – performing in London’s Hyde Park. 
2009 – 46664 Ambassador – performing at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
2018 – Silver Order of Ikhamanga, for his contribution to the field of music.
2018 – Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the 13^th Annual South African Traditional Music Achievements Awards (SATMA).
2021 – Lifetime Achievement Award from GQ magazine.

30.08.25
NIROX Sculpture Park
R540 Kromdraain Road
Krugersdorp

The BMW Art Generation will return to the NIROX Sculpture Park on 30.08.25

A festival, living archive and a gathering of minds The BMW Art Generation brings together leaders in contemporary African culture intergenerational and interdisciplinary conversations and engagements. By situating established practitioners alongside their imminent successors, it builds frameworks for discourse, collectorship, and care. As an intergenerational proposition, it asserts that the future of African art must be imagined, celebrated, and safeguarded on African soil.

Vol. III
A Tropology Between Image & Imagination

Traditionally, tropology refers to the figurative use of language – metaphor, allegory, symbolism. In the context of this third iteration of The BMW Art Generation we expand this meaning to a framework that holds the images and imaginations of contemporary practitioners from the continent in employing symbols, gestures, forms to communicate layered, often subversive meaning; simultaneously dismantling and building tropologies for reclamation.

Through this framework we navigate articulations of histories, discourses, and imaginaries, engaging with practices with artists who do not merely describe our realities but shape new languages for retelling it. This language unfolds through the image-making that exists in tension with and in service of imagination.

We reflect on the shifting, expanding terrain in which African contemporary art now moves; a space where boundaries blur between public and private, fiction and reality, local specificity and global resonance.

Asserting the image and imagination of contemporary African practitioners as not only contributors to but definers of global discourse. We look to resist the flattening gaze of the realities from the continent instead demanding a recognition of our own conceptual terms around representation and presence. Rather than reinforcing tropes, we seek out tropologies – figures of thought that move beyond an established centre and margin.
A framework bringing proposition is set up: allowing us new ways of seeing and imagining our own self authored futures.
— conceptualised by Kim Kandan

The BMW Art Generation’s Commitment to Joy

Adjacent to the discourse, the conference will be surrounded by a selection of exhibitions, live music, food, coffee and wine stalls parallel to offerings from leaders in Africa’s design and fashion sectors.

Audiences can look forward to:

– A talks programme with international headliners.
– A luxury market offering the best in African food, wine, fashion and design.
– An open-air live music amphitheatre featuring celebrated African musicians.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @bmwartgeneration
Follow the event with #BMWArtGeneration

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taking place on the main stage at #DStvDeliciousFestival2024 on Sunday 22 September 2024.

Sipho will be paying tribute to his dear friend and comrade Hugh Masekela during the show.

Booking via Ticketmaster 

https://www.ticketmaster.co.za/artist/dstv-delicious-international-food-music-festival-tickets/1240354

Songs in the broadcast include:
Ah! Mes Amis – Sunnyboy Dladla
Susan/linkomo – The Soil
Salut d’Amour – Phoenix Co. Orchestra and Joanna Pawelczyk and Marco Vargas from The Cirk
Easy on me – Tarryn Lamb and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
Jive Soweto/Shikisha – Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
Song to the Moon – Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
Angels – Katleo Maboe and Phillip Kleynhans from The Cirk
Vivo Per Lei – Sunnyboy Dladla and Tarryn Lamb
Flowers – Tarryn Lamb and Demi Wentzel and Joanna Pawelczyk from The Cirk
Burnout – Jethro Tait, The Soil and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

Read more at The Daily Maverick

MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for 3 days from  26- 28 July 2024. 

The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham Records, a stage makeup masterclass  and many more opportunities to learn from experts.

 Martin Myers founder of Music Exchange www.musicexchange.org.za  and manager to Siphokazi Jonas  www.siphokazijonas.com and Sipho Mabuse www.hotstixmabuse.com   will also be speaking at one of  the workshops:

 On  the 27th July  on a panel with Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Grimehouse and Shingai Darangwa.

The title being – The difference between a manager and an agent? Do you need them?

MusicEx offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy performances by the biggest names in the South African music industry. 

The event offers an option of the Main stage in Hall 2, or the intimate and insta-worthy Music lounge. 

The list of artists performing at MusicEx  includes;

26 July 2024

Main Stage

Spoegwolf

Karen Zoid

Pabi Cooper

Mafikizolo

Kamo Mphela

Francois van Coke

Prime Circle

Young Stunna

Music Lounge

Arno Carstens

The Soil

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse

Samthing Soweto

Kings of the Weekend

Yvonne Chaka Chaka in the Workshop

27 July 2024

Main Stage

Kwesta

Shekhinah

Mi Casa

Zakes Bantwini

Cassper Nyovest

DBN Gogo

New Hero

Grimehouse

Zinah

Jesse Clegg

Thakzin

Music Lounge

Jesse Clegg

The Muses

Zinah

New Hero

Zolani & Feminine Force

Louise Carver

Tamara Dey & Jazz Band

Yvonne Chaka Chaka in the Workshop

28 July 2024

Main Stage

Lady Zamar

Majozi

Matthew Mole

Jeremy Loops

Mango Groove

Dodo Nyoka

Mashudu

DJ Zinhle

Music Lounge

Sydney Ace Mnisi

Elandre

Refentse

Bunny Majaja

Nadine

Willem Botha Masterclass in Workshop

Don’t miss any of the excitement during the weekend. 

Purchase your ticket to MusicEx on Webtickets 

Immerse yourself in the celebration of South African music and music-lifestyle.

MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, 26- 28 July 2024. 

The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, encompassing music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM , David Gresham records, a stage makeup masterclass by Willem Botha and many more opportunities to learn from experts.

 Martin Myers founder of Music Exchange www.musicexchange.org.za  and manager to Siphokazi Jonas  www.siphokazijonas.com and Sipho Mabuse www.hotstixmabuse.com  will also be speaking at one of  the workshops:

 On  the 27th July  on a panel with Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Grimehouse and Shingai Darangwa.

The title being – The difference between a manager and an agent? Do you need them?

MusicEx offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy performances by the biggest names in the South African music industry. 

The event offers an option of the Main stage in Hall 2, or the intimate and insta-worthy Music lounge. 

The list of artists performing at MusicEx has grown to include;

26 July 2024

Main Stage

Spoegwolf

Karen Zoid

Pabi Cooper

Mafikizolo

Kamo Mphela

Francois van Coke

Prime Circle

Young Stunna

Music Lounge

Arno Carstens

The Soil

Sipho Hotstix Mabuse

Samthing Soweto

Kings of the Weekend

Yvonne Chaka Chaka in the Workshop

27 July 2024

Main Stage

Kwesta

Shekhinah

Mi Casa

Zakes Bantwini

Cassper Nyovest

DBN Gogo

New Hero

Grimehouse

Zinah

Jesse Clegg

Thakzin

Music Lounge

Jesse Clegg

The Muses

Zinah

New Hero

Zolani & Feminine Force

Louise Carver

Tamara Dey & Jazz Band

Yvonne Chaka Chaka in the Workshop

28 July 2024

Main Stage

Lady Zamar

Majozi

Matthew Mole

Jeremy Loops

Mango Groove

Dodo Nyoka

Mashudu

DJ Zinhle

Music Lounge

Sydney Ace Mnisi

Elandre

Refentse

Bunny Majaja

Nadine

Willem Botha Masterclass in Workshop

Don’t miss any of the excitement during the weekend. 

Purchase your ticket to MusicEx on Webtickets, https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1544301137#tickets

www.musicex.co.za

https://www.facebook.com/Musicexsa

https://www.instagram.com/musicexsa/

The National Arts Festival will take place in Makhanda from 20-30 June 2024.

The booking link is below:

https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/224/sipho-hotstix-mabuse