 MTN Bushfire 2026 Artist Applications
Artist Applications Now Open!
The festival invites live performers of the highest calibre, who share the festival’s mission to celebrate creative expression while promoting social responsibility and inclusion, to send in their applications.
MTN Bushfire looks for a diversity of musical styles and genres. Rooted in Africa and packaged to the world, MTN Bushfire’s line-up has always embraced the eccentric and unearthed the eclectic, featuring a wholesome mix of Pan-African and international artists from across different genres who do more than simply entertain but also use their art as a powerful form of creative advocacy.
The festival’s various stages and platforms host a wide range of performances, including live music, DJs, site and roving performances, dance showcases, art exhibitions and installations, theatre, poetry, storytelling, puppetry, film, and much more.
Artist applications close 7th November 2025.
Due to the high volume of applications, ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE FORM ON THE WEBSITE will be considered. Applications received through other means will not.
 CollaboNation 2026 Artist Applications
Applications Now Open!
Established African artists 21 years and older are invited to apply for the opportunity to collaborate with artists from another African country to record original and inspirational songs, in line with the social and environmental values of the MTN Bushfire festival.
CollaboNation, produced by MTN Bushfire, is Africa’s leading music collaboration platform. It unites artists across borders and genres to create socially conscious music that celebrates diversity and amplifies African voices worldwide.
All applicants are encouraged to read through the CollaboNation Info Pack before applying: CollaboNation Info Pack
Previous CollaboNation projects: youtube.com/@collabonation
Applications close 7th November 2025.
Due to the high volume of applications, ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE FORM ON THE WEBSITE will be considered. Applications received through other means will not.
