# Six rising stars will debut new works at this year’s National Arts Festival in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, from 26 June to 6 July. Asanda Ruda, Siya Charles, Muneyi, Calvin Ratladi, Modise Sekgothe, and Nyakallo Maleke are the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artists. The award celebrates outstanding talent in dance, jazz, music, theatre, poetry, and visual art. Marking 40 years of partnership, Standard Bank and the Festival continue to spotlight South Africa’s most exciting creative voices.
Standard Bank Young Artists set for 2025 National Arts Festival spotlight