Find Harmony in our Events
MARIMBA JAM EVENTS
Our events serve to promote nation-building and social cohesion as our learners participate side-by side. They epitomize of our vision of using music as a tool for nation-building to create a more peaceful, cohesive society for the youth of our country.
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Upcoming Events
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Rising Stars
Picnic Concert 2026
The Rising Stars Picnic Concert is a fundraiser for our Rising Stars Program. All proceeds from this concert will go towards the growth and development of this program.
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Marimba World Championships 2026
The Marimba World Championships 2026 brings together the world’s best school and community marimba ensembles for two days of world-class competition, vibrant culture, and unforgettable performances.
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Marimba Jam 2026 JHB Festival
An incredible celebration of music where schools get to showcase their marimba magic - Joburg style! Be ready for nail-biting performances, an interactive workshop and an atmosphere filled with classic MJ harmony.
The Rising Stars Picnic Concert is a fundraiser for our Rising Stars Program. All proceeds from this concert will go towards the growth and development of this program.
The Marimba World Championships 2026 brings together the world’s best school and community marimba ensembles for two days of world-class competition, vibrant culture, and unforgettable performances.
An incredible celebration of music where schools get to showcase their marimba magic - Joburg style! Be ready for nail-biting performances, an interactive workshop and an atmosphere filled with classic MJ harmony.
Breaking A Guinness World Record
1177 MARIMBA PLAYERS
MAKE HISTORY AT GRANDWEST
On 2 August 2025, 1177 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at GrandWest, Grand Arena to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Marimba Ensemble! The over 70 schools who participated made history by doubling the previous record of 505 marimba players set by Guatemala in 2021.
The ensemble broke the Guinness World Record by playing a medley of "Waka Waka" and "Jerusalema," two songs which
have become synonymous with uniting people across the world through music and dance.
Following our previous successful attempt in 2018, where 241 incredible women came together to set the record at Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, our 2025 attempt returned with an even bigger and bolder vision. It aimed to gather a diverse group of participants from all walks of life to form a powerful and unified ensemble that resonated far beyond just breaking a world record.
In 2025, we built on the 2018 legacy, bringing together participants from every corner of society to once again show the world the power of music to break barriers, build communities, and inspire change. With the collective energy of everyone involved, this record-breaking event was not only a celebration of African music but also a tribute to the global spirit of unity and cooperation.
