Cotton Fest Exchange: A New Creative Hub for Music, Fashion, and Art

With less than eight weeks remaining until the highly anticipated Cotton Fest, the festival family is thrilled to introduce an exciting new initiative—The Cotton Fest Exchange. Supported by cultural pioneers at Play Braam, this groundbreaking platform launches this month, offering a dynamic space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and showcase their talents.

What is The Cotton Fest Exchange?

This is more than just an event—it’s a movement. Designed to unite the creative community, this initiative fosters innovation in music, fashion, and art. By providing a space where like-minded individuals can share their expertise and grow together, it plays a crucial role in shaping the future of urban culture.

Where and When?

Launching on Monday, 10th March 2025, The Cotton Fest Exchange will be housed at The Hub, 68 Juta Street, Braamfontein. This safe and dynamic environment will be open to the public during weekday business hours, serving as a collaborative workspace where creativity thrives.

Operating Monday to Friday from 12 PM to 5 PM, it’ll remain open until 31st July 2025—offering four months of inspiration, networking, and cultural evolution.

Honouring Riky Rick’s Legacy

In an ongoing commitment to Riky Rick’s vision of empowering the youth, the exchange will continue to champion young creatives. The initiative is rooted in the belief that passion and talent should always be supported. It encourages individuals to push the culture forward and create something impactful.

Join the Movement

The Cotton Fest Exchange isn’t just a fleeting moment; it’s a living, breathing cultural movement. This is a call to all artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs—come create, connect, and keep the culture alive!

We Never Die. We Multiply!

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