Bridges for Music has been empowering young talent from under-served communities in South Africa since 2013.
Bridges for Music is a non profit organisation focused on empowering young talent from under-served communities to become creative change-makers, providing 21st century- tools and equipping them with the psychosocial and entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the creative industries.
Through our schools, like the Bridges Academy in Langa, we provide safe spaces and holistic learning programs to enhance the creative potential of young people at-risk and facilitating their access to income generating opportunities. Employing a methodology rooted in “Self Determination Theory”, we develop resilient, self-aware, and self-efficacious agents of change who are able to transcend the cycles of poverty and trauma that circumscribe them and their communities.

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SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM

Program Director
Savannah Brogneri

Tourism, Study Abroad and Afterschool Coordinator
Fundi Mbambani

Programs & Content
Olwethu Singama

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
Tania Majavie

A&R, Industry Access Program Lead
Athanathi Mbilini

Operations Manager
Tabitha Feleza

Industry Access Program Coordinator
Nosiphiwo Kulati

Marketing & Events
Yamkela Kasana

Financial Manager
Bianca Kaiser

Tech Coordinator
Sintu Mnguni

HR Consultant
Celeste Dickinson

Housekeeping
Phumeza Madondile

Housekeeping
Bongie Mbeje

Industry Access Program Ecosystem & Partnerships Specialist
Prashana Rampersad

Music Instructor
Ntando Ngcume

Academy Intern
Lizeka Mkhize

Marketing & Strategies
Dean Slotar

Sound & Music Manager
Siphe Tebeka
FOUNDING MEMBERS

CEO, Founder
Valentino Barriosetta

Founding Member, Events and Public Relations Manager
Thulani Headman

Operations Director, Founding Member
Trenton Birch
BFM SOUTH AFRICAN BOARD

Chair of Board
Monique Schiess

SA Board Member
Melanie Triegaard

SA Board Member
Maps Maponyane

SA Board Member
Archie Mabuya

SA Board Member
Vincent Manzini

SA Board Member
Shaun Duvet

SA Board Member
Msaki
SOUTH AFRICAN ADVISORY BOARD

Advisory Board
Kate Thompson-Duwe

Legal Compliance & Governence
Mmakosha Ama Mahafha

Financial & Risk Management
Boipelo Mpye

Impact & Programs
Lauren Bright
BFM UK BOARD

UK Board Member Secretary
Rory Macinnes

UK Board Member Secretary
sithenkosi Sompeta

UK Board Member
Keri Perkins

UK Board Member
Ralf Kollmann
US BOARD

US Board Member (Treasurer)
Liz Miller

US Board Member