Welcome to LEMISA — South Africa's Home for Musicians, Composers, and Creators

LEMISA is a bold new hub for South African and global musicians — a platform built to empower, connect, and elevate the creative community.

Choosing a life in music, art, or performance takes courage. It demands years of devotion, whether through formal study or relentless self-driven practice. Yet too often, musicians can become isolated — disconnected from the broader network they need ir order to thrive.

LEMISA offers a platform for connection and growth for everyone in the community

We are creating a vibrant ecosystem where musicians, composers, and artists can meet, collaborate, and build sustainable careers. Our mission is simple: put musicians first — with real opportunities, good support, and a global stage to shine on.

A part of our vision is to host composition competitions that are open to composers of all ages across the world, with an emphasis on developing new sounds and presenting regular debut performances.

Music is a conversation — a living exchange between players, audiences, and cultures. At LEMISA, we believe that when musicians are respected, paid fairly, and lifted by their peers, extraordinary things happen: stronger communities, richer cultures, and a flourishing creative economy can evolve.

We endorse a model in which an extended and inclusive ecosystem naturally creates greater opportunities for musicians across diverse genres. More musicians playing more often to larger audiences.

LEMISA isn’t just about artistry — it’s about building an infrastructure where creativity and commerce meet. A place where passion leads, but innovation and investment follow.

We invite musicians, partners, and visionaries to join us. Together, let's build an inclusive future for music — starting here, in Cape Town.