The South Cape Music Academy creates remarkable performance and tour opportunities for a wide variety of national and international music groups: The 3rd “CANTAMUS!” National Schools Choir Competition will be held from 9-12 August 2017 in the George Civic Centre.   The 1st National Schools Orchestra/Instrumental Ensemble/Bands Competition will be held from 4-7 October 2017 in the George Civic Centre.   The Reunion Festival of past members of the Orange Free State Youth Choir will take place in George from 29 March to 3 April 2018.