As SA’s largest official collecting society for performers and record labels, SAMPRA partners with ASE to provide bursaries, awards, and royalties education—empowering students to understand and protect their performance rights.
As the world’s leading music publisher, UMPG partners with ASE to offer development deals, composer mentorships, recognition awards, and expert guidance on sync licensing, catalogue management and publishing agreements—preparing students for global opportunities.
With stores nationwide, Bothners is a cornerstone of South Africa’s musical retail scene. As a long-time ASE partner, they support our students through exclusive discounts, gear demonstrations and co-hosted showcase events—bridging the gap between study and stage.
CAPASSO licenses digital mechanical music rights across South Africa’s digital music economy. Through our close relationship, students engage with royalty structures, compliance, and music publishing essentials—equipping them to earn from their creations in the streaming era.
Part of the global Downtown Music ecosystem, and owners of Sheer Publishing, this partner assists selected ASE students in international music rights opportunities, catalogue monetisation and publishing models—embedding world-class IP understanding in our Music Business curriculum.
Africa’s premier live event production house, Gearhouse, enables ASE students to work with leading professionals in sound, lighting, staging, and AV. This partnership supports practical learning in our Live Audio, Stage Management, and Technical Production streams.
A celebrated name in musical instruments, Lovemore Music provides practical support to ASE events and workshops, helping students access quality gear and sound advice as they grow into confident performers and producers.
As one of the largest instrument retailers in Southern Africa, Marshall Music works with ASE to connect students to the best gear and equipment advice—an essential bridge between education and professional setup.
A leading supplier of pro audio and video technology, MiTech Direct partners with ASE on gear sponsorships, student discounts, and live demonstrations—ensuring our studios and students stay at the cutting edge of production.
ASE is Africa’s highest-accredited AVID Pro Tools Learning Partner, offering training up to 310-level (expert) certification. Graduates leave with global credentials and personalised online profiles—boosting international job readiness from day one.
Supporting our students through Pro Tools Ultimate licenses and industry-grade software, Rocket Science Media enhances post-production, broadcasting, and sound design excellence at ASE.
ASE Johannesburg is proudly based within the SABC Radio Park. This partnership offers students direct access to live radio, broadcast production and industry networking —turning campus life into real media experience.
Through sponsorship guest lectures and copyright case studies, SAMRO supports ASE students in grasping the complexities of performance royalties and music licensing—an essential part of becoming an empowered music creator.
From studio monitors to microphones, Sound Select supplies top-tier audio gear to South African creatives. At ASE, they provide student prizes, sponsor workshops, and ensure aspiring engineers train with gear trusted by profession
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