Revealed: This is how much it costs to book South African musicians
The entertainment industry in South Africa has become a reckoning force of late. Star musicians and performers have become A-list celebrities because of their huge followings. Many might be wondering how much does it cost to book one of your Mzansi fav musicians.
No doubt booking costs a determined by a number of variables. It differs with location, event artist profile and other variables such as supporting acts.
However, according to a South African event organizing site it has released several common musician packages. Back then in 2020 Master KG was one of the highly-priced star act and could cost a fortune to hire. Well, one had to folk out at least a whooping 300k to secure a gig with him We all know that was all because of his global hit Jerusalema.
In the wake of Amapiano hits seasoned DJs have become more prominent and relevant. Here are some of the revealed packages as of 2021.
Revealed: This is how much it costs to book South African musicians
1. Package Including Kwesta and Prince Kaybee – R195 000 A package that includes Kwesta, Malome Vector, Kabza De Small, Prince Kaybee and Dbn Gogo, to name a few, will set you back by almost R200 000.
2. Package Including Master KG and Emtee – R150 000 Master KG, Emtee and Heavy K can be booked for a fee of R130 000.
The cost seems reasonable seeing as an internationally acclaimed artist is included in the deal.
3. Package Including Nomcebo Zikode and Yanga Chief – R130 000
If you wish to host an event that has Nomcebo Zikode, Yanga Chief and Oskido, you’ll have to be comfortable with parting with R150 000.
4. Package Including Kwesta and Kabza De Small – R80 000 An event that will feature the best of hip hop via Kwesta and the best of Amapiano via Kabza De Small will cost about R80 000 booking fee.
5. Package Including Big Zulu And DJ Maphorisa – R76 000 Big Zulu and DJ Maphorisa charge a very reasonable R76 000 as a packaged deal. Big Zulu takes South Africa by storm Meanwhile Briefly News previously reported that Big Zulu has made a real name for himself in the South African music industry and he’s quite special.