This piece is about a campaign, a document, and a growing movement that could meaningfully shift how live music works in Cape Town. It’s about who AHCOM are, what Our Conditions of Work sets out to do, why we’ve signed the petition — and why we think the rest of the scene should take it seriously too.
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A few years ago, landing a track on RapCaviar was akin to winning the lottery. Today, the same placement feels closer to a consolation…
