Call for applications: Visa For Music showcases in Morocco

Artists and bands should fill in this form while DJs/VJs should submit their applications using this form. 

The submission deadline is 15 May and the results will be published on the Visa For Music website starting July.

Criteria

• Only professional artists and bands having at least one year of activity and stage experience will be considered.
• Only applicants over 18 years old will be considered.
• Only complete files sent before the deadline will be considered.
• The material sent by post (optional) must be exempted from customs duties mentioning “promotional material with no commercial value”. If not, Visa For Music may reject them.
• Artists, bands, DJs and VJs will be selected by Visa For Music’s selection committee and jury.
• Visa For Music is unable to return materials and documents to applicants.
• If an artist/band is selected, Visa For Music will request exclusive performance rights within a month and a 200km radius in Morocco.
• Visa For Music will provide the venue for showcases.
• Visa For Music will provide all the necessary equipment for performances.
• Bands performances should not exceed 45 minutes and are aimed at music professionals.

Successful participants will receive the following:

• Hotel expenses in twin rooms for two nights maximum including breakfast for international bands and twin rooms for one night maximum including breakfast for bands from Morocco.
• Local transport costs.
• Meals (for three days maximum).
• Passes allowing access to all concerts and activities.
• Artists will be featured on the Visa For Music official catalogue and website.
• For each selected band, Visa For Music will award one VIP pass to one person representing the band.
• No charge is made to the artists applying to take part in Visa For Music but applicants must accept all the regulations.
• The Visa For Music director is authorised to settle any situation that is not covered by these regulations.

Artists and bands can apply in English and French here and here respectively.

Visit the Visa For Music official website for more information.