Durban, South Africa, March 28, 2025: Underground Press, South Africa’s premier online music magazine, is proud to announce that it has been named ‘Entertainment Platform of the Year’ by the Prestige Awards for the fourth time. This accolade follows previous wins in 2020, 2021/22, 2023/24, and 2024/25, underscoring the platform’s consistent excellence in delivering top-tier entertainment content.
The Prestige Awards celebrate businesses and individuals who consistently offer outstanding products and services to local communities, expatriates, and tourists. Their rigorous selection process involves extensive research to identify vibrant SME communities worldwide, emphasising the importance of personalised, service-driven businesses that reflect the unique characteristics of their regions. Winners are chosen based on criteria such as service excellence, product quality, innovative practices, value, ethical operations, and consistent performance.
“Receiving this award for the fourth time is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality entertainment news and fostering critical thinking among our readers,” said Frederic Egersdorfer, Editor of Underground Press. “We are honoured to be recognised once again by the Prestige Awards and remain dedicated to delivering content that challenges perspectives and encourages exploration.”
As part of this recognition, Underground Press will be featured in the annual Africa Prestige Guide, which reaches over 30,000 readers across the region in both print and digital formats. The guide highlights businesses that have demonstrated exceptional service and innovation within their industries.
Underground Press continues to lead as a source for breaking entertainment news in music, film, and television, offering exclusive interviews and insightful reviews. This latest award reinforces its position as a pivotal platform in South Africa’s entertainment landscape.
About Underground Press
Underground Press is South Africa’s leading online entertainment magazine, dedicated to delivering breaking news, exclusive interviews, and in-depth reviews across music, film, and television. With a focus on engaging content that encourages critical thinking, Underground Press has established itself as a trusted source for entertainment enthusiasts nationwide. Underground Press turns 22 in May 2025.
About Prestige Awards
The Prestige Awards celebrate outstanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that deliver exceptional products and services to their communities. Recognising businesses for their innovation, quality, and consistency, the awards highlight the unique characteristics of local markets. With a global reach, the awards honour those who set high standards and lead in their respective industries.
