Sound Waves – Podcast Training Lab

Sectors :

Audiovisual

Countries :

South Africa

Malawi

The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), and the South African Podcasting Guild (SAPG) are excited to announce an open call for applications running from 29 April to 23 May for Sound Waves: Podcast Training for Audiovisual Professionals – a unique, in-person training programme aimed at early to mid-career audiovisual creators from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi.

Help type: Specific (Training, Masterclass)

Opening date for applications : April 29, 2025

Closing date for applications : May 23, 2025

This call for applications is not open to

Informations

Eligibility criteria

Stages

Issuer(s) and managers

FAQ

Details

Taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7 to 11 July 2025, the five-day training programme will equip 12 selected participants with the creative and technical skills to harness the power of podcasting for storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement. The programme is supported by the French Institute in Paris and the German Federal Foreign Office through the French-German Cultural Fund, a joint initiative of the French and German governments promoting cultural cooperation in third countries. It will feature expert facilitators from South Africa, France, and Germany. Participants will engage in a dynamic mix of sound-focused workshops, podcast production training (including scriptwriting, legal and ethical frameworks, and distribution), live recording sessions, studio visits, and public discussions – all designed to foster professional growth and amplify underrepresented voices in the podcasting landscape.

Eligibility criteria

Applications are invited from audiovisual professionals and emerging creators who are based in South Africa, Lesotho, or Malawi.

Professionals who are passionate about podcasting and audio storytelling, especially women and those working with underrepresented communities, are encouraged to submit applications.

Applicants must be available to attend the full training in Johannesburg.

Selected participants from outside Johannesburg will have their travel and accommodation covered for the duration of the programme.

Stages

04/29/2025

Opening of applications

Official announcement of the call for projects and online application form. Participants can access the criteria, participation conditions and resources to prepare their application.

05/23/2025

Closing of applications

Last date to submit applications. After this date, no changes or submissions will be accepted.

Issuer(s)

Goethe-Institut Johannesburg

French Institute of South Africa

South African Podcasting Guild

FAQ

How to apply?

Applications will be accepted from the 29th of April via an online form. The call will close on 23 May or once 150 complete applications have been received – whichever comes first. A special information webinar will take place on 8 May 2025 at 10h00 (SAST) for interested participants, outlining everything one needs to know about applying for the Sound Waves Lab.

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