It’s official, the 2025 METRO FM Music Awards will be hosted on Saturday, 3 May at Mbombela Stadium.
This was revealed during the media launch on Thursday held at Hoyohoyo Angel’s View Hotel in Graskop where partners, stakeholders, clients, and advertisers gathered to celebrate the start of METRO FM’s awards season.
SABC Group Executive: Radio, Nada Wotshela says the MMAs have a significant impact on the South African music industry and the country at large.
“We would like to thank the Mpumalanga Provincial Government for their unwavering support and commitment over the past two years of the awards.
This partnership, which has been mutually beneficial, has also ensured that as the SABC, we have also contributed positively to the economic development of the province, through showcasing the magnificent tourist destinations the province has to offer, filling up hotels and smaller lodges, supporting local businesses especially those in fashion and beauty industries, and showcasing local artists.”
She also expressed gratitude to the Motsepe Foundation for once again coming on board to support the awards.
The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is also committed to making this year’s event a memorable one. MEC for the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, Leah Mabuza thanked the radio station for providing the province the opportunity to host the awards. “Mpumalanga will be showcased as a competitive destination of choice, but also a gateway to SADC economies”.
Leading up to the awards, the nominees’ announcement event will take place on Thursday, 27 February 2025, where all the nominees in the respective categories will be revealed.
