A new kind of listening experience is coming to South Africa. Entanglements, a grassroots festival of exploratory music rooted in the Global South, makes its debut from 24–26 April at chiesa di PAZZO LUPi in Melville before travelling to Cape Town from 1–3 May at Ganesh.
Presented by SENSA, Entanglements grows out of the legacy of the much-loved Edge of Wrong festival (2006–2018), expanding its spirit into something more open, inclusive and urgent for today. SENSA cultivates a regional community of practitioners of experimental, improvisational and avant-garde sonic expression, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all artists and audiences alike.
At its core, Entanglements is an invitation: to listen differently. While the programme embraces experimentation, improvisation and sonic risk-taking, the approach is intentionally accessible. This is not about alienating audiences with abstraction or reinforcing the boundaries of niche subcultures. Instead, Entanglements creates a welcoming, borderless space where all sounds and all listeners are equal.
In Johannesburg, the festival finds its home at chiesa di PAZZO LUPi, an intimate, atmospheric venue known for its raw energy and commitment to live culture. Its immersive setting and close connection between performer and audience offer the perfect backdrop for a festival that asks audiences not just to hear music, but to feel it, question it, and experience it collectively.
Across three days in Johannesburg, audiences can enjoy a dynamic programme of live performances and improvisations, featuring standout artists such as:
- Naledi Chai
- Nandele Maguni
- Cedrik Fermont (international)
- Sonic Lens
- Ogorogile Nong
- Chantelle Gray (for gender balance)
Other notable performers include Andreas O. Hirsch (international), Renzo Filinich, Garth Erasmus, and Aragorn Eloff, Bettina Malcomess & Patrick Ward, Duifie, Georg Dietzler, Issa Wessels, Justin Keep, Klumbsy Oxx, Lliezel Ellick, and Lolo Ntsewa.
Beyond evening performances, Entanglements offers daytime engagement, including:
- Workshops on acousmatics, audiovisual practice, deep listening, and modular synthesis
- Film screenings such as Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros and A Different Kind of Time
- Talks, discussions, and shared listening experiences
EVENT DETAILS – JOHANNESBURG
- Dates: 24–26 April 2026
- Time: From 19:00 on Friday, concluding 23:00 on Sunday
- Venue: chiesa di PAZZO LUPi,, Johannesburg
- Tickets: R120 per day or R300 Weekend Pass ·
- Bookings: Quicket or at the door
For more information, visit: www.entanglements.africa.
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