Live events that move people.

From festival stages to brand activations — Pokims produces memorable experiences across South Africa’s live entertainment landscape.

12+ years in production
200+ events delivered
SA’s top festival crew

What we do

  • 1
    Festival management

    Full-scale planning, talent booking, and on-site direction.

  • 2
    Experiential marketing

    Pop-ups, activations, and brand installations that engage.

  • 3
    Event production

    Lighting, sound, staging, and logistics for any venue.

  • 4
    Creative direction

    Concept design, artist liaison, and audience flow.

Based in Johannesburg · Serving all provinces

Ready to produce your next event?

From concept to curtain call, we handle the logistics, talent, and production so you can focus on the experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of events does Pokims produce?

We specialize in live music festivals, corporate conferences, brand activations, and experiential marketing campaigns. Our team handles everything from venue selection and stage design to talent booking and on-site logistics across South Africa.

How far in advance should I book your services?

For large-scale festivals, we recommend starting the planning process at least six to nine months ahead. Corporate events and smaller activations typically require three to four months of lead time to secure venues, permits, and production resources.

Do you provide event staffing and crew management?

Yes, we supply trained event staff including stagehands, security personnel, registration teams, and crowd management crews. All staff are briefed on your event's specific requirements and safety protocols before show day.

What is your approach to sustainable event production?

We prioritize reusable stage materials, digital ticketing, and partnerships with local suppliers to reduce transport emissions. We also work with clients to implement waste sorting stations and composting programs at venues, helping minimize the environmental footprint of every event.

Can you handle events outside of major cities?

Absolutely. We have experience producing events in remote and semi-urban locations across South Africa. Our team coordinates power supply, water access, sanitation, and temporary infrastructure to ensure a smooth experience regardless of the setting.

What we deliver

Every service is built around real logistics, local know-how, and measurable outcomes — not just promises.

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Event production

Full-scale staging, sound engineering, and lighting design for conferences, brand launches, and live shows. We handle load‑in schedules, power distribution, and on‑site crew coordination so your event runs without last‑minute surprises.

  • • Stage & rigging plans
  • • Audio/visual tech
  • • On‑day production management
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Festival management

End‑to‑end planning for multi‑stage festivals — from artist booking and vendor coordination to crowd flow and safety protocols. We’ve run events with 10 000+ attendees across Gauteng and the Cape.

  • • Line‑up & talent logistics
  • • Site layout & fencing
  • • Waste & sanitation plans
XM

Experiential marketing

Pop‑up activations, product sampling tours, and brand installations that drive real engagement. We measure dwell time, social mentions, and conversion lift — not just foot traffic.

  • • On‑ground brand teams
  • • Interactive installations
  • • Post‑event reporting

Recent projects include the Cape Town Jazz Festival logistics, a Joburg pop‑up art activation, and a Durban product sampling tour. Each engagement starts with a site walk and a clear timeline.

Terms & Clarifications

Service Scope. Pokims provides event production, festival management, and experiential marketing services within the Republic of South Africa. Any work outside this geographic scope requires a separate written agreement.

Client Responsibilities. The client is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licences, and approvals required by local authorities for the event. Pokims will advise on requirements but does not assume liability for missing or delayed permits.

Timelines & Delays. All project timelines are estimates based on information available at the time of quotation. Force majeure events—including but not limited to extreme weather, strikes, or public health restrictions—may alter schedules without penalty to Pokims.

Subcontractors. Pokims reserves the right to engage qualified subcontractors for specialised services (e.g., rigging, catering, security). The client will be notified in advance and may request alternative providers at their own cost.

Intellectual Property. All creative concepts, designs, and production plans developed by Pokims remain the intellectual property of Pokims until full payment is received. Upon payment, the client receives a non-exclusive licence to use the deliverables for the agreed event only.

Limitation of Liability. Pokims’ total liability arising from any service provided shall not exceed the total fee paid for that specific project. Pokims is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of revenue or reputation.

These clarifications form part of the standard service agreement. Specific terms may be negotiated in writing per project.

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