The Metro FM Music Awards and the South African Music Performance Rights Association brought some music industry professionals closer to enthusiasts, local artists and business owners in Mpumalanga.

This was done through the Music User Workshop held at the Emnotweni Arena today, May 1.

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The workshop aimed to teach the attendees how to use music legally to grow their brands. It also provided valuable insights about music and the industry with a focus on user engagement and music rights.

Various up-and-coming musicians made use of this initiative to learn more about the music industry and how to make their work profitable.