SA music to dominate US South by Southwest Festival as Heineken announces local headlining acts

Recent Grammy-winner Tyla's Getting Late collaborator Kooldrink, DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician and producer Kay Faith will take centre stage as they step out to perform at A'Rise by Heineken's renowned South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) taking place in Austin, Texas, from 8 to 16 March.

"This is a very proud moment for Mzansi. Following Tyla's recent Grammy win, we are witnessing Afrobeats and Amapiano on a global stage," Heineken marketing manager Marcel Swain said.

"Heineken is proud to nurture our phenomenal local talent across various passion points from music to culture and fashion. We are excited to provide a platform for numerous artists. South Africa is certainly taking the world by storm."