You Are My Sunday (better known as YAMS) based in Johannesburg, South Africa is celebrating their fifth year anniversary this February.
Founded in 2019 in the backyard of Actress, Singer, Creative Director Bridget Pike, YAMS Africa was created as a safe space and community for musicians to be a part of and grow together.
“In 2017 I left to teach English and instead started a band that toured the Sichuan province. When I came back home, I saw a gap in the market that needed to be filled, said Bridget.”
YAMS started in Bridget’s home with a handful of artists that came together to express their musical craft. “we wanted to start a family of musicians to assist each other, collaborate, while getting the opportunity to test their musical craft in front of a live audience so that they can grow their fan base, said Bridget.” Within a few months, YAMS quickly outgrew Bridget’s backyard and became a music event that would show up in venues all around her hometown of Johannesburg.
YAMS have been running for 4 years and have seen over 1,000 local music artists grace their stage. IN February 2023 Yams Africa will celebrate five years of Music and bringing musicians together. They are now positioned to grow into an international showcase thanks to the partnership of The Rooftop Vibe made in January of this year.
The Rooftop Vibe (TRV) is a platform that provides music artists and creates access to resources in order to monetize on their passion. “We wanted to create a space for artists and creates to be seen and heard. So when we first found out about YAMS, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to support Bridget and the amazing talent that’s coming out of YAMS, said Lizoke Joka (director of business development for The Rooftop Vibe).”
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, The Rooftop Vibe is known by their tagline “More Than a Music Platform.” Promoting artists on our social media channels is just a small part of what we do. In 2023, we are set to roll out a series of services, music events, and partnerships that will stretch all over Africa to the United States, said Lizole.”
As a South African native, Lizole found the mission of the Rooftop Vibe to speak to his soul. “When I met with the TRV team in May, 2022, I told them that my goal was to bridge the gap and put South African arts and creatives on the global stage. I spoke YAMS into existence and I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to collaborate these two platforms, said Lizole.”
YAMS & TRV is set to kick-off their second showcase on February 26th, 2023 at “86 Public in Randburg ”
Artists looking to added to the line-up perform can submit to at youaremysundayza@gmail.com, with music , biography and a short clip of them performing.
“Ticket Sale – Early Bird Special.”
You can also purchase your ticket through Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/206595-yams-2nd-edition-2023-5th-year-birthday-celebration/
We are excited and look forward to hosting you at our next edition.
Bridget Pike – Founder of YAMS
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