MEDIA STATEMENT | METRO FM ANNOUNCES EXCITING ACTIVATIONS FOR THE METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2023 

Johannesburg – Friday, 14 April 2023 Following two key events; the launch of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023 in January and the recent Nominees Announcement leading to the renowned and most glamorous music awards ceremony in South Africa, the station is pleased to announce exciting other events linked to the MMAs. 

The station promises a sensational line-up of events leading up to, and post the awards ceremony on Saturday night the 6th of May in Mbombela. Fans will experience the awards live on SABC 1, witnessing every single moment unfold in real-time including the red carpet, giving them access to the biggest names in Mzansi. 

The events are as follows: 

 

Event  

Date 

Time  

Venue 

Tickets 

MMA23 Official Music Conference 

Thursday, 04 May 23 

10h00 – 16h00 

Mbombela Civic Centre 

Free entry 

MMA’s Official Pre-Party 

Friday, 05 May 23 

18h00 – 04h00 

The Prestige Lifestyle Grand, Mbombela 

From R200 

MMA23 Main Event 

Saturday, 06 May 23 

20h00 – 22h00 

Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga 

From R150 

MMA’s After Party 

Saturday, 06 May 23 

22h00 – 06h00 

Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga 

From R350 

 

Tickets for the main event are available and can be purchased via Computicket at: 

SABC Group Executive, Nada Wotshela stated, METRO FM Music Awards are not just a one night event but an incredible experience carefully packaged to bring fun filled memories to all music lovers and tourists through various events. With each unique activation, our strategy is to cater for the diverse needs of everyone who has an interest in the MMAs.  We are looking forward to hosting everyone in all our events and we couldn’t have chosen a better city to make our come back than the capital of Mpumalanga Province.

The much anticipated ceremony will take place on 06 May 2023, in the City of Mbombela, Mpumalanga and will be broadcasted live on SABC1, SABC Plus and METRO FM’s YouTube channel. 

The public can still vote for their favourite nominees across various categories with voting lines closing on 30 April 2023 at midnight, with the exception of the ‘Song of the Year’ category that closes on 06 May 2023 at 21h00. 

To vote, dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts.  

USSD rates charged at R1.50 per minute. 

List of nominees can be viewed at here 

More information for the awards can be accessed on these websites http://www.metrofm.co.za and www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za/  and the station’s social media platforms: 

Facebook: METROFMSA 

Twitter: @METROFMSA 

Instagram: METROFMSA 

TikTok: METROFMSA 

 

ENDS  

 

Issued By: Group Communications  

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)  

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590