About Us
Urban Brew Studios is a leading content creator, providing innovative, global entertainment solutions and television services. We house a comprehensive bouquet of offerings under one roof with the ability to deliver end-to-end solutions from content creation to final delivery.
Urban Brew Studios houses a comprehensive bouquet of television service offerings. Having both our skilled staff and state-of-the-art facilities under one roof, means we can deliver an end-to-end solution from content creation to final delivery.
Our technology defines us as a market leader; having 8 television studios maximized for efficiency as well as fibre connectivity into our world-class Data Center. This is supported by an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and almost 1 petabyte of storage capacity with offsite data backup. Our 9 Audio post-production suites include some of the latest technology, including 5.1 surround sound studios and the latest Pro Tools software. A key strength is producing high quality, innovative content across all genres which have garnered local and international acclaim.
Urban Brew Studios is situated in the desirable media hub of Randburg in Johannesburg, within close proximity to other media services. We are also situated amongst retail amenities, including direct access from O.R. Tambo International Airport straight to our offices via the Gautrain station and bus routes.
We've collaborated with some of the best
With over 3 decades in the television industry, we have had the honor of collaborating with the crème-de-la-crème in the entertainment world! Urban Brew Studios has become a trend-setter for creative content, production and facilities services to all major broadcasters within South Africa, and our content is viewed across several African countries.
We have established relationships with some of the best talent in the industry from around the world, including producers, editors and creatives, other production houses, artists, musicians, celebrities and so much more! We welcome South Africa’s talent to our home every day.
We look forward to your next visit too!
Awards We've Won
2019
INGOMA Award
INGOMA Award
2018
AGMMA - TV programme of Excellence
Gold
Huli M. Mbambale - Dumisa TV
Certificate of appreciation: For Promoting music
Huli M. Mbambale - ONE Gospel
Certificate of appreciation
Roundtable - ONE Gospel
GBR Partner award
2017
SAFTAs - Gold Diggers
Most popular TV Soap
SAFTAs - Zabalaza
Nominee: Most Popular TV Soap
KZN Maskandi Award - Dumisa TV
The Crowning of Amagugu akithi amasiko esintu
Mpho Palesa Malindi- Meletlo: Outstanding Preformance
Certificate of music: Jwale ke nako
MGOMA- Dumisa TV: Meletlo
Certificate of appreciation: Recognition of Media Sponsorship
MGOMA - Dumisa TV: Meletlo
Certificate of appreciation
Mabeshane Makgopa Foundation - Meletlo
Certificate of appreciation
2016
ANMWCNTA - Dumisa TV
Media Sponsor
2013
Zion Mission Travelling Ministries- Dumisa Channel
Certificate of appreciation
2008
International Film and Video Festival - "Rize Mzansi" Episode 6
Second Place Silver Screen Awards
International Film and Video Festival - Khumbulekhaya Season 3 Eps 5
Entertainment Category: Direction
2007
Golden Horn - Khumbulekhaya
Winner: Best factual Entertainment Programme
International Film and Video Festival - The Cut Eps 13 Entertainment editing
First Place Gold Camera Award
International Film and Video Festival - The Cut Eps 7 Entertainment Direction
First Place Gold Camera Award
International Film and Video Festival - Khumbulekha Eps 6 - Entertainment Reality Programming
Second Place Silver Screen Award
International Film and Video Festival - Khumbulekha Eps 7 - Entertainment Direction
First Place Gold Camera Award
1997
Protea Award - SABC Woza Weekend
Electronic Media of the Year
2005
International Film and Video Festival - LCAT Television "Its for life" (Episode 7) Creativity
Second Place: Silver Screen Awards
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100% OWNED BY KAGISO MEDIA
Kagiso Media is a black controlled company with interests in new media, content production, specialised publishing, research, radio broadcasting and television.
It has interests in substantial media assets through its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates. Assets include Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio, Mediamark, KLA, Urban Brew Studios, Juta and Company, Knowledge Factory, ReelAfrican, Mega8, Adjoin Media and Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC) in Ghana. It has interests in other radio stations such as OFM, Heart FM, Gagasi 99.5 and Kaya FM. Its mission is to continuously deliver innovative media and information solutions that facilitate beneficial human connection.
Kagiso Media is 100% owned by Kagiso Tiso Holdings.