The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) has commissioned us to produce a report on some of the most important economic trends affecting the Cultural and Creative Industries in recent times. Prof Snowball (j.snowball@ru.ac.za) is the Principal Investigator. Other members of the research team are Profs Richard Haines (Nelson Mandela University) and Andre Gouws (Rhodes University Research Associate). Rhodes University has given ethical clearance to this research project (Ethics Approval Number: 2024-8140-9115). 

By participating in the discussion, you will be contributing towards a better understanding of which economic trends have had the most important effects on the Cultural and Creative Industries in South Africa. Such information, which will be shared by the SACO website, will be important for better understanding the industry and keeping policy relevant and effective.

We are inviting to you take part in a 90-minute online Focus Group Discussion, where we will (i) present some of the main economic trends affecting the creative industries an (ii) ask you for your opinions on which are the most important trends for your context. Participation is voluntary and all responses will be kept strictly confidential. You may withdraw from the research study at any stage.

How do you become a participant?

The online Focus Group Discussion will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday 27th of November 2024

Time: 11am to 12:30pm