Welcome to BASA Debut Online, an inclusive and accessible platform launching and showcasing young emerging creatives and their creative business venture.

#CreativeEntrepreneurs

The BASA Debut Programme offers young emerging creative entrepreneurs skills, funding and training to make a profitable livelihood from their artistic talents.

It aims to contribute to the development and support of creative business ventures through capacity building, skills exchange and knowledge sharing.

Programme Overview:

Sep - Oct 2023
Applications open

Applicants (creatives) were required to send a short 1-minute video of themselves to us over WhatsApp.

2140 / Applications received
Apr - May 2024
Phase 1: Kickstarter

450 creatives were selected into the programme from all nine provinces. A total of 420 creatives participated in the online workshops.

420 / Creatives participated
Jul - Sep 2024
Phase 2: Hlanganisa

205 creative entrepreneurs were selected to advance to phase 3 of the programme.

205 / Creatives selected

“The Debut programme is more than just a platform for training, resources, mentorship, and funding. It’s a catalyst for turning dreams into reality, empowering young creatives to transform their creative ideas into lucrative business ventures that enrich their communities. ”- Zanele Madiba, BASA Programmes Manager.

The Debut Programme is made possible by the generous support of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.