Best weekend music shows on MTV Base

Music Highlights for 24 - 31 July

Programme: Mixology Date: Fridays Time: 16:00 CAT Channel: MTV Base (DStv channel 322)

Let the weekend begin! Maximise those Friday vibes with Africa’s top DJs, who mix and blend the world’s hottest club tunes to get you in the mood for a party. Don’t miss the week’s best 60 minutes of stonking music video mash-ups.

Programme: Official Base Top 20 Date: Saturdays Time: 10:00 CAT Channel: MTV Base (DStv channel 322)

There’s no better way to take stock of Friday night (and prepare for going out later) than counting down Africa’s top 20 tracks. Featuring established and breakout stars from across the continent as well as the biggest international acts, the Official Base Top 20 will get you in the mood to dance till dawn.

Programme: Best of Spanking New Season 2 Date: Saturdays Time: 11:30 CAT Channel: MTV Base (DStv channel 322)

So, you’ve had a tough week studying for that exam of preparing for that huge presentation, and you’ve missed out on MTV Base’s hot new music. It’s ok, we understand that life sometimes gets in the way and just to show we care, we’ve curated the best new tracks for your viewing pleasure every Saturday morning. If you want to win friends and influence people with your superior knowledge of who is hot (and who is not), look no further than the Best of Spanking New.

Programme: Word on the Street Date: Saturdays Time: 13:30 CAT Channel: MTV Base (DStv channel 322)

For all the news that really matters – and, more importantly, what everyone thinks about the news that really matters – catch our VJs as they take to the streets to get your expert opinion on the hot gossip, viral videos, celebrity hook-ups and scandalous break-ups trending on your social media timeline.