How to Create a Musician Website Using WordPress (South Africa, 2025 Guide)

If you’re a South African artist, having your own website can set you apart — whether you’re releasing new music, accepting bookings, or building your brand. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a professional musician website using WordPress, WooCommerce, and the Sonaar Music Theme — with tools that support local payments and South African hosting.

We’ve also included a step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through the full process.

🎥 Watch the Full Tutorial

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🇿🇦 What You’ll Need (South Africa Edition)

1. A domain name (e.g. yourartistname.co.za)
2. Local hosting from:
3. Afrihost
4. RegisterDomain.co.za
5. WordPress (available via 1-click install on both hosts)
6. A Sonaar Music Theme (choose from Rebirth, Audiofolio, Oscillator, etc.)
7. WooCommerce plugin for your music store
8. High-quality music files, bio, cover art, and videos

🚀 Step-by-Step: Create Your Music Website

✅ Step 1: Buy Hosting & Register Your Domain

Choose either Afrihost or RegisterDomain — both are trusted by SA creators.

Install WordPress using the 1-click setup in your hosting dashboard.

🎨 Step 2: Choose and Install a Sonaar Music Theme

1. Visit Sonaar.io
2. Select a music theme that fits your vibe (Rebirth, Ghost, or whichever suits your brand)
3. Download the theme and import the demo to make setup faster

🎯 All Sonaar music themes use the same setup process — so the video tutorial above applies to all of them.

🛒 Step 3: Install WooCommerce

From your WordPress dashboard:

1. Go to Plugins > Add New
2. Search for “WooCommerce” and click Install + Activate

WooCommerce allows you to:

1. Sell music, albums, or bundles
2. Add merchandise
3. Accept payments with PayFast, Yoco, or manual EFT

🧰 Step 4: Customize Your Pages

Using Elementor (included with Sonaar), you can:

1. Add your bio and story
2. Embed YouTube videos or Spotify links
3. Display music releases
4. Add your press kit and EPK
5. Create a bookings/contact form

💿 Step 5: Upload Your Music

In the Products section of WooCommerce:

1. Add your singles, EPs, or albums as digital downloads
2. Upload cover artwork and previews
3. Set pricing or offer free tracks for email signups

💡 Why Every SA Musician Should Use WordPress

1. You control your brand and platform
2. You can build an email list of real fans
3. You can monetize directly (no commission like other platforms)
4. You can accept South African payment options easily