It was then that our partners in Government realized that our musicians and artists have no medical aid, insurance or life policies. Thanks to officials such as Dr Jean Benjamin and Mr. Rod Solomons (ex-Head of Department: Cultural Affairs & Sport) who motivated that Provincial government do something about the situation, it was decided that an association be established to protect the rights of musicians as well as educate our musicians and artists.
In 2006 at the first Provincial Musicians Conference, hosted by the Department Cultural Affairs & Sport, an Interim Western Cape Musicians Association (WCMA) was born. Through extensive consultation with role-players from the music industry, a mandate was formulated inclusive of:
1) Establish a Benevolent Fund,
2) Setting up offices in the 5 rural regions
3) Create training programs and
4) Market the Western Cape Province's rich culture and talent.
Two years later the WCMA is operational - registered as a Section 21 company with a management structure, bank account, offices with infrastructure and with a young team of energetic individuals passionate about raising the standard and awareness of musicians across the Western Cape.
THE WCMA BENEVOLENT FUND LAUNCH
Venue: The G-Spot
Address: Shop 8/9, Viking Business Park, Showgrounds Avenue, Epping Industria.
Date: 28th January 2008
Time: 9pm till late
Donation: R20, 00 or more
Artists Live on Stage:
Virtual Jazz Reality
Tucan Tucan
Carla Diamond
Carmen Exclusive
Take Note
Janine Anthony
Heinrich Frans
Jy7even & Brandon Florus
Elise Fernandez
Q-Rock & Spike
Emile YX?
Drie Manskap
Blackcurrent
DEVO
Kirsten Francis or Brad Van Sitters at 021 421 7643 / 021 425 7680 or
website: www.wcma.co.za or email: info@wcma.co.za
