Africa's Premier Youth Music & Enterprise Festival

BlastBeat Festival: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

Join over 1,400 student entrepreneurs from 100+ schools across Africa as they showcase their innovative businesses and musical talents. The BlastBeat Festival is the continent's premier platform for youth to demonstrate their impact on finance, climate, and community through creativity and entrepreneurship.

Trusted by Global Leaders

BlastBeat is an award winning initiative that has secured major corporate sponsorships and operated in 11 countries with government partnerships in its original analogue format.
 

Now relaunching on a digital first platform and with a purpose built app we can scale across South Africa Namibia and Rwanda and then Ireland and the UK before going worldwide.

Our collaborations with industry leaders empower youth through music, arts, sports and social entrepreneurship to create positive social impact and climate action. Together, we are shaping a sustainable future for the next generation.

Endorsed and Supported by Trusted Brands over two decades.

This Isn't Just an Event. It's a Movement.

Empowering Youth Through Action

Over a 20 years journey, BlastBeat has helped transform how young people from all over the world, see themselves.


Over 360,000+ students learned they don't need permission to be impactful entrepreneurs.


Through Blastbeat, they form Event Social Enterprise,14-role based mini-companies planning real public events, managing real money.


25% of profits fund climate action. The National Finals in each country celebrate Youth Empowerment through a culmination of thousands of competitors from hundreds of schools reaching large audiences. Your sponsorship declares: "We believe in and what to celebrate our youth."

Join the Movement

Support the next generation of leaders and innovators as they tackle real-world challenges through creativity and entrepreneurship.

HEAR FROM PAST SUPPORTERS OF BLASTBEAT

Booz & Co VP talking about the Blastbeat Corporate Mentoring Initiative.

Government Partner Testimonial

Environmental Sustainability + Entrepreneurship

Nick Hurd MP Minister for Civil Society endorses Blastbeat.

Empowering Youth Through Music and Action

360,000+

Students Reached Globally

11

Countries Operating In

4,000+

Expected Live Attendees

1,400+

Student Competitors 2025

What You're Sponsoring

1

The Competition

100+ teams from 100+ schools compete in music, dance, spoken word, business pitches, climate projects. Provincial finals lead to grand showcase.

2

The Audience

Youth audience (13-25) parents, families, ducators, community leaders and media. Your future customers, positive context.

3

The Impact

Professional video (3-5M value), thousands social impressions, testimonials, CSR outcomes, long-term partnership foundation.

Empowering Youth Through Creativity

Blastbeat V2: A New Era of Youth Empowerment

Blastbeat V2 is set to inspire and empower 12 teams from schools across the West and East Cape, showcasing their talents in music, dance, spoken word, business pitches, and climate projects. The journey culminates in a grand national showcase, celebrating creativity and innovation.

12

Teams from schools in the West and East Cape participating in the Blastbeat V2 pilot.

360,000+

Students positively impacted by Blastbeat's initiatives worldwide.

10 million

Youth targeted for empowerment by 2030 through innovative educational programs.

Become a Community Champion

Join us as a Gold Sponsor from a R100000 or €5000. Enjoy logo placement in printed materials and digital platforms, social media mentions, partner with 1 school, and recognition in our impact report. Plus, receive 6 VIP tickets and the option for a booth at our events!

Select Gold

Elevate Your Impact with Premium Partnership

As a Platinum Sponsor, priced at R500,000 or €25,000.  you’ll gain distributed logo visibility, a VIP table, 10 VIP tickets, partner with 3 schools, and a dedicated booth. Enjoy video/photo rights, a social campaign, and a detailed impact report. Recommended for maximum exposure!

Select Platinum

Be the Headline Partner

Secure your place as the Presenting Headline Partner for the project cost of R3 Million or about  €150,000 . This includes headline or naming rights, stage backdrop visibility, premium VIP access, 20 VIP tickets, partner with 12 schools, and custom video opportunities. Benefit from media support and a multi-year option for sustained impact.

Empower Youth Through Music and Action

Sponsor Benefits Included

Explore the exclusive benefits that come with sponsoring BlastBeat events, designed to maximize your brand's impact and engagement.

Brand Visibility

Logo placement on stage, banners, and all materials, along with verbal acknowledgments and signage.

Customer Access

Prime booth location with access to 1,400+ students and 2,000+ families, plus opportunities for product demos and giveaways.

Social Media

Engage in a pre-event campaign for 4+ weeks, event day coverage, and post-event clips, reaching over 50,000 impressions across platforms.

Event Video

Receive a professionally filmed video of the entire event in 4K quality with unlimited usage rights.

Custom Video

A 2-3 minute branded video featuring student testimonials, ready for your social media and website.

Photography

High-resolution images from the event with all usage rights included.

Award Opportunity

Present awards on stage with photo opportunities alongside winners, enhancing your brand's community presence.

CSR & Partnership

Receive an impact report detailing attendance, social analytics, and customer data, aligned with UN SDGs.

Why Sponsor BlastBeat?

Global brands sponsor us because it works. Coca-Cola, Barclays, AIB know youth development isn't charity, it's smart business.


You get direct access to 1,400+ future customers in a positive context where your brand is champion. Professional marketing content worth millions.


Authentic goodwill translating to loyalty. Beyond business: 25% profits fund climate action. Students learn financial literacy, business skills, see themselves as entrepreneurs. This is measurable. Authentic. Impact.

Empower the Future

Common Questions

  • What happens if we sponsor? What will the event look like?

    Join us for a two-day celebration in Cape Town featuring over 1,400 student competitors across multiple stages showcasing music, dance, and spoken word. Experience a business pitch competition and a climate showcase, attracting thousands of attendees including families, educators, and community members. Your brand will be prominently featured throughout the event, with professional videography and live streaming. Enjoy an on-site booth, VIP seating, and exclusive video content, culminating in an award presentation.

  • How does sponsoring an educational event help my business?

    Sponsoring this event offers direct customer acquisition opportunities with over 1,400 students and 2,000 families in a positive context. It positions your brand as a champion of youth development, generating authentic goodwill and over 50,000 social impressions. You'll receive professional video content valued at 3-5 million, along with photos, testimonials, and case studies. This sponsorship fosters long-term loyalty as students remember their supporters, and family relationships often follow, aligning your CSR efforts with the UN SDGs.

  • Can we customize sponsorship?

    Absolutely! We offer flexible sponsorship packages tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives. Whether you want to enhance your brand visibility or engage with the community in unique ways, we can work together to create a sponsorship experience that aligns with your goals.

  • What types of sponsorship opportunities are available?

    We provide a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including event sponsorship, stage sponsorship, and community engagement initiatives. Each option is designed to maximize your brand's exposure and impact while supporting our mission to empower youth through music and entrepreneurship.
Empower the Next Generation

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