The Big Enrollment Programme

South African Music Research Archive

The Big Enrollment Programme is SAMuRA’s national initiative to onboard artists, estates, rights-holders, and cultural custodians into the archive. Its purpose is to ensure that South Africa’s musical heritage is preserved, documented, and made accessible for future generations.

1. Who Can Enroll?

Recording artists
Composers and producers
Families and estates of late artists
Independent labels and publishers
Broadcasters, studios, and cultural institutions

2. What You Need to Prepare

Before enrolling, please ensure you have the following documents ready:

3. How to Enroll

Once your documents and materials are ready, please submit them through the official Enrollment pathway below.

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4. What Happens After You Enroll?

Your materials are reviewed by the SAMuRA intake team
Metadata is verified and catalogued
Digital files are preserved and archived
Physical items (if any) are digitised and returned
You receive confirmation of successful enrollment

5. Why Enrollment Matters

Enrollment ensures that your work becomes part of South Africa’s cultural memory. It protects your legacy, supports research, and contributes to a national archive built with dignity, accuracy, and care.