KUMISA —Empowering KZN Music,Changing Lives
KUMISA is a non-profit organisation championing a sustainable KZN music economy through collaboration, innovation and music business development.
Since 2009
Incorporated in KZN
Uniting KZN's Music Community
KwaZulu-Natal United Music Industry Association (KUMISA) is a non-profit, provincial music industry cluster established in 2009 under Section 21 of the Companies Act.
With a charter to build business opportunities for musicians, technologists and music industry practitioners, KUMISA brings together individual skills and information to collaboratively develop new products or services to serve and represent the interests of the music industry in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), nationally and internationally.
Our Vision
Promote, Protect and Invest in the growth and diversity of a sustainable and viable KZN Music Industry.
Our Mission
KUMISA is committed to the growth and development of the business of music across KwaZulu-Natal, with the aim of the industry becoming a formidable GDP contributor.
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Our Programmes
Comprehensive support systems designed to develop every aspect of your music career and business
"The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad tale. You may be poor, you may have only a ramshackle house, you may have lost your job, but that song gives you hope."
Nelson Mandela
Former President of South Africa
Music Business Network — KUMISA & SAMRO Partnership Event
KUMISA Managing Director Thando Nyameni headlines an exclusive Music Business Network event in partnership with SAMRO at FNB KZN Headquarters, Acacia House, Umhlanga. Free access — 23 April 2026, 18:00–21:00.
1st Thursday Music Business Seminar
KUMISA presents the 1st Thursday Music Business Seminar covering Music Business 101, CMOs, Music Release Plans and Radio Plugging. Held at 114 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood, Durban on 9 April 2026 from 10AM–12PM.
KwaNde 2026 — Creative Economy Innovation & Business Week
KUMISA participated in the KwaNde Creative Economy Innovation and Business Week 2026, hosting panel discussions and a Digital Skills workshop that drew hundreds of emerging music industry professionals.
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114 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban
Email Us
info@kumisa.comCall Us
031 201 1731