Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 Talent Competition
South Africa-wide call for musicians, fashion designers, and visual artists to compete for R30,000 cash prizes and main stage performance opportunity.
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 is hosting a nationwide open call for creatives across South Africa to participate in a multi-disciplinary talent competition. The festival welcomes submissions from musicians, fashion designers, and visual artists, offering an exceptional platform for emerging and independent creators to showcase their work before a national audience.
The competition will select leading participants in each of the three creative categories. Winners in each category will receive R30,000 in cash and the coveted opportunity to present their work on the main Fusion Fest stage during the festival event.
Beyond the creative competition itself, Mahindra South Africa has announced an additional engagement initiative: the Mahindra XUV 3XO Test Drive Challenge. Members of the public who participate in a test drive of the newly launched compact SUV will be automatically entered into a draw to win VIP Fusion Fest tickets, branded merchandise, and a weekend getaway package with a Mahindra XUV 3XO vehicle.
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 7 March 2026, at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. Doors will open at 18:00, with ticket prices starting from R450. The festival provides an excellent networking and exposure opportunity for South African creatives across multiple artistic disciplines.