We made history! Thirty years of it exactly. To honour @castlelagersa@bafanabafanaofficial and the fans that never left, our platform “Here’s to the fans that stood the test of time” has been brought to life by award winning director @wardgeous of @giantfilmsza From Afcon 1996 to the @FifaWorldCup2026 , Paul and his team painstakingly recreated the near misses, the heartbreak, the rebuilding years and the moments that united a nation with an attention to craft he has become famous for. The striking visual motif of fans sitting and standing to mirror the ups and downs of Bafana’s history is complemented by archival-inspired cinematography, period correct jerseys, thousands of authentic makarapas, generational stadium culture and a soundtrack engineered to feel less like advertising and more like memory itself.
It’s been such a joy working with @retroviral@mikesharman@marcalgranti@pressurecookerstudios@moosealmighty@giantfilmsza@xander_vander and of course, the @abinbevafrica team so passionately committed to creativity.
Here’s to the fans that stood the test of time!
Honoured to be nominated at the International Sound & Film Music Festival@isfmf_dreamaker for Best Original Score - Documentary Feature for The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
This score was built from the ground up, quite literally. Crafted from wire, tin, and found materials, drawing directly from the world of the draadkars themselves. A Soundtrack shaped by movement, imagination, and the spirit of a town that turns limitation into possibility.
A huge thank you to our collaborators: Director: @wardgeous Agency: @accenturesong Production House: @giantfilmsza
And to the Music collaborators who helped bring this world to life: Music Supervisor: John Fishlock Vocalists: @muneyi_ , @youngstacpt , and members of talented musician and choir conductor Bongani Magatyana’s Music Creation Choir based in Khayelitsha Township - Sisipho Gwele, Nomfundo Siphunguzulu, Esihle Onica Pingilili, Uviwe Gabayi, Anele Jack, Mncedi Mhlanga, Andile Solani, and Nosiphiwo Magoqwana.
Original Music Composition: @pressurecookerstudios Lead Composers: @ben_batwing , @cobus_88_ Additional Composers: @aan3s_ , @keithkavayi , @jord.n , @tyronjohnwoods Music Director: @jamesmatthes Studio Producer: @astridanna_iver
A special project, and a meaningful recognition.
#ISFMF #OriginalScore #DocumentaryFilm #FilmMusic #MadeByMany
We’ve been sitting on this one for a while, and we’re so excited to finally share it.
@pressurecookerstudios Composed the Original Music for the Pandemonium 2026 Season Two Act gameplay I trailer for @riotgames ’ @leagueoflegends .
This project is a testament to our ‘made by many’ approach, with multiple Composers at the studio collaborating to explore a range of sonic directions from the outset, ultimately shaping the final Vayne track for this trailer.
We also got to infuse some of our ‘future cinematic sound’ into this piece by working with local vocalists, adding something unique from the African continent. This helped the track stand out from the noise and elevate Vayne’s unique sonic voice.
For composer @ben_batwing , this was a full-circle moment. Vayne was the very first character he ever played in League of Legends, so to now be Composing for her gameplay trailer feels pretty surreal.
From the Original Soundtrack for Manor Lords to now crafting Music for the world of League of Legends, this marks a major milestone for our studio.
This is just the beginning.
Big-ups to our collaborators:
@riotgames@riotgamesmusic@leagueoflegends
Music Supervisor: Vitaly Shenderovsky
Music By: Pressure Cooker
Composed By: @ben_batwing
Additional Composition: @cobus_88_
Guitarist: @cobus_88_
Creative Director: @jamesmatthes
Creative Producer: @astridanna_iver
Vocalists: @asandisa.thanda.choir and Zolina Ngejana
#LeagueOfLegends #Riot #OriginalComposition #Trailer #PressureCookerStudios
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We’ve been scrolling through the reactions to the Pandemonium 2026 Season Two Act I gameplay trailer for @riotgames ’ @leagueoflegends , and let’s just say, the love for the trailer and our music has had us smiling.⠀
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It’s a wild feeling seeing people from around the world connect with something that started as a few collaborative notes between our Composers at our studios in Cape Town, for a game we’ve loved for a long time.⠀
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From exploring multiple sonic directions from the outset to weaving in African Vocalists and textures, this was a chance to bring a piece of our “future cinematic sound” to a global stage.⠀
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Big thanks again to Music Supervisor Vitaly Shenderovsky at Riot Games, and to the wider League of Legends team, for the collaboration.⠀
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#LeagueOfLegends #GameAudio #AfricanSound #OriginalScore #PressureCookerStudios
The Be Ubuntu Game Jam wrapped in collaboration with @futuregamespoland and @elimugoal_org .
96 hours. Cross-continental teams. Three new stories brought to life.
We’re proud to spotlight our Audio Intern, @apollisdylan , who took part in Team 1 on 'Hues of Culture', contributing Sound Design to a game that explores a transcontinental journey through African and European cuisine.
All games were created in the spirit of Ubuntu, the African philosophy of togetherness, brought to life through collaboration across teams, time zones, and many Zoom sessions.
Reflecting on the experience, Dylan shared:
“It was an incredible learning experience, especially being my first game jam. I learnt more about Unity implementation, Github collaboration, and how sound can help express different cultures through gameplay. What stood out most was how supportive and collaborative the community was throughout the process.”
A strong example of what cross-border collaboration can look like.
Huge shout out to the participating studios, the partners who supported the process, and the teams behind it.
We’re excited to see the games launch on @itchiogames and for the results of this cross-continental collaboration to be showcased at the @gamesforchangeafrica Summit in Nairobi.
#BeUbuntu #GameJam #AfricanGameDev #PressureCookerStudios
We did that.
The @ididthat.co Craft Awards Rankings 2025 are out. Huge shout out to our incredible collaborators and clients we had the privilege of creating with.
We’re stoked to have ranked #1 in two categories:
Sound - Original Music Craft, with Composer @wernervonwaltsleben , and Sound - Final Mix Craft, shining a spotlight on our very own @alexsmillie__ .
It’s incredible to be recognised by peers across the industry, especially amongst so much world-class work.
Big ups to all the Agencies, Production Companies, Directors, Editors, Post Houses, Composers, and Creatives who also ranked this year. South African craft continues to raise the bar.
#IDIDTHAT #CraftAwards #OriginalMusic #FinalMix #PressureCookerStudios
There will be signs…
We Composed the Original Music for @sunbet_sa ’s latest TVC, bringing a fresh Amapiano twist to a classic idea. Playful, unexpected, and full of character, just the way we like it.
Big ups to the team that brought it to life:
Agency: @ogilvyjoburg
Production House: @giantfilmsza
Director: @kazcherry
Associate Creative Director: @kongistodj
Integrated Producer: Charis Botha
VFX: @wickedpixels_vfx
Edit: @deliverancepost
Audio: @welovejamstudioscpt
Original Music Composition: @pressurecookerstudios
Composer: @keithkavayi
Studio Producer: @kaayddee
#OriginalMusic #Amapiano #PressureCookerStudios #Sunbet
What does FOMO sound like?
For @moonsport_ , we crafted a full Sonic Identity, from the Logo you hear, to a Signature Track and flexible Music Toolkit designed to move across every moment of the game.
Rooted in the feeling of FOMO, the Sound captures the distant roar of a crowd, the rise of anticipation, and the explosive release of celebration.
Built to connect people not just to the game, but to each other.
Read the full case study to hear how we brought it to life: Link in Bio.
Or unlock your free Sonic Branding Discovery Session to start shaping your own sound: Link in Bio.
#SonicBranding #Moonsport
The best way to learn Foley? Have someone watch you work and go, „not like that.“
That’s what Denys signed up for when I walked into Pressure Cooker Studios for a full workshop day.
During one scene, four or five characters were walking together as a group. The instinct is to record steps for everyone and let them pile up. My note: pick a leader.
When a group moves as one, the footsteps need a center. It can be the character leading the story, or if everyone is visually equal, the one with the most recognisable walk.
Luckily the main character in that scene had a distinct percussive tipping style. We highlighted that rhythm, let the others sit behind him as texture, and the scene suddenly made sense sonically.
Denys‘ takeaway after the day: „I learned more in a day than I would have in years of experience.“
That’s exactly why I love teaching this craft.
Want to learn the same techniques I taught the Foley team at Pressure Cooker?
Comment „WORKSHOP“ and I’ll send the full video straight to your DMs.
#FoleyArt #SoundDesign #FoleyArtist
A huge congratulations to Director @wardgeous , @accenturesong , and @giantfilmsza , our collaborators on The @philipstownwirecar Grand Prix, for their achievements at the @thewebbyawards for Best Documentary Storytelling and a Bronze at the @clioawards for Culture & Influence.
It’s great to see the documentary resonating and performing so strongly on the global stage. Creating the Original Music Composition to this project is something we’re really proud of.
So well deserved. Congratulations on these incredible accolades.
#WebbyAwards #ClioAwards #DocumentaryFilm #OriginalMusic #MadeByMany
A big congratulations to our collaborators on their @theoneshowawards finalist nominations.
@accenturesong and @giantfilmsza have earned an incredible 13 finalist spots for The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix, too many to list, but a true testament to a powerful piece of work, Directed by @wardgeous , and recognition that is so well deserved.
Another shout out to @publicisgroupe Thailand and @bananas_agency South Africa for their nomination for KFC Thailand’s 'The M ssing Piece' in Film & Video TV, VOD & Online - Over 90 Seconds (Single), a hilarious piece that continues to gain well-earned recognition.
We’re stoked to have contributed to both projects, through Original Music Composition on The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix. As well as Audio and customisation of our Pressure Music Catalogue for KFC, helping to heighten and bring the comedy to life. Grateful to be part of the wider teams behind these incredible pieces of work.
Congratulations to all the finalists and wishing you the very best!
#TheOneShow #CreativeWork #Finalists
