Dear Beyond Music family,

We are thrilled to invite you to our very first Beyond Music Live Music Event in Africa - an inspiring celebration of creativity, cultural exchange, and the universal language of music.

Join us on 22 September 2026 at Untitled Basement in Johannesburg, South Africa, for an unforgettable free event featuring a unique masterclass, networking opportunities, and an energetic intercultural jam session.

Register here

Masterclass: Indigenous Sounds in Modern Music Production

Led by renowned percussionist, drummer, producer, and TV-Host DrumPIPO, this exclusive masterclass explores the power of indigenous African sounds in today’s music landscape.

Discover how traditional instruments, rhythms, and musical traditions can be integrated into contemporary production, live performance, and songwriting. Through live demonstrations, collaborative exercises, and creative exchange, participants will explore African rhythmic structures, innovative arrangement techniques, and new ways of blending traditional sounds with modern genres.

Beyond Music Jam Session with Tuesday Funk

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of musical diversity! Curated by Johannesburg’s acclaimed Tuesday Funk, the jam session brings together musicians from different backgrounds and genres for spontaneous collaboration and shared creativity.

Featuring a specially created opening ensemble followed by an open stage for musicians, the session celebrates improvisation, connection, and the transformative power of music to bring people together.

Whether you are a musician, producer, or simply passionate about music and cultural exchange - this is an opportunity to connect, create, and experience the Beyond Music spirit live.

Feel free to bring along your musician friends and colleagues and share this special musical experience with your community!

Event programme: Opening Set by the specially created Opening Ensemble

• 16:00 - 18:00: Masterclass
• from 18:00:  Networking and transition to the Jam Session
• 19:30 - 20:10: Opening Set by the specially assembled Opening Ensemble   (approx. 40 minutes)
• 20:10 - 21:00: DJ Set by Tuesday Funk, with further opportunity for networking
• 21:00 - 00:00: Open Jam Session for all musicians

Event location:
Untitled Basement
7 Reserve St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
T : +27 11 339 1647

Come, connect, learn and make music across cultures.

See you in Johannesburg!

With warm regards,
Konstanze & Regula