Youth Day short film captures the power of music, mentorship and intergenerational hope laying the foundation for generations to come
Prince Albert, South Africa, 16 June 2025 – On this Youth Day, a powerful new short film is being released that shines a light on what is possible when young people are given not just a platform – but a purpose. Capturing the spirit of the 2025 Journey to Jazz Festival, the five-minute video documents how the small Karoo town of Prince Albert is nurturing big dreams through music, mentorship, and community.
Created by the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), Journey to Jazz has evolved into more than a music festival – it’s a movement. One that puts young people centre stage, while grounding them in the wisdom and strength of the generations who came before. The newly released film celebrates this synergy.
Among the voices featured is that of Melony Moos, a young woman whose journey through PACT began years ago and continues to unfold with each festival.
“I don’t know where my journey is going,” she says, “but it started in Prince Albert, with Journey to Jazz.”
Melony’s words carry even more poignancy this year. Just after filming concluded, her beloved grandmother, Mamma Fanie Moos, who featured in the video, passed away – a woman whose legacy of love and resilience shaped generations. The video is dedicated in her honour.
“Youth Day isn’t just about young people,” said a PACT spokesperson. “It’s about creating the conditions for all youth to thrive – today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. That means listening to our elders, learning from the past, and building something better together.”
Set to the stirring sounds of artists like Kesivan Naidoo, Kyle Shepherd, Siya Makuzeni, and Kujenga, and infused with the dreams of PACT youth, the film is a heartfelt reminder that real change happens when communities come together with shared intention – and when young people are empowered to carry the baton forward.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5htCznASmOo?si=0lyStyGqNSzzLluu
Released in celebration of Youth Day — 16 June 2025
For media enquiries, interviews or festival footage, please contact:
Kaz Henderson: kaz@networxpr.co.za or 082 339 1199
