Open call: Technical production training for young women in Malawi

Running under the hashtag #GRLPWRD (Girl Powered), the theoretical training will take place at Kweza Hub in Lilongwe from 6 to 10 November while the practical training will be held in Kayesa, Nchinji from 13 to 17 November.

The programme seeks to respond to the gender gap as identified in its #BusinessofMusic research on the Malawi music industry. 

Successful candidates will learn the following:

• Sound engineering.
• Stage management.
• Mixing and mastering.
• Audio-visual engineering.

Eligibility criteria

• Identify as female.
• Age between 18 to 25 years
• Passionate about arts and about being part of the technical side of the creative industry and eager to learn.
• Open to participants from all regions.

Interested participants should apply here before 31 October.

The training programme is centred around technical production, which includes live sound engineering, audio visual recording, performance preparation and presentation. A 360-degree look at arts management will also be provided by various trainers. Practical elements will include stage production in which participants will be required to support at an event, as well as preparation and presentation of a group project which will be executed through The Festival Institute’s various stakeholders. The course will also include aspects of social responsibility work experience.

“If you're into tech or have an interest in the same, this programme is for you,” a statement reads. “If you’re a girl, identify as a girl or advocate for gender equity, this programme is for you. Let’s capacitate our creative industry with the next generation of sound, light, stage and audio-visual engineers.”