ACCES 2024 to spotlight festivals, touring and collaborations

9 Oct 2024 - 08:50

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The Music In Africa Foundation’s (MIAF’s) ACCES 2024 will place a special focus on festivals, touring, and collaboration at the Kigali Convention Centre, in Rwanda on 15 November.

This conference session is part of the dynamic ACCES 2024 programme. British Council arts and culture director Farai Ncube (Zimbabwe), artist manager Marcus Tawanda Gora (Zimbabwe) and Kenyan artist Muthoni Drummer Queen are among the panellists.

This conference session, titled Festivals, Touring Networks and collaboration: Navigating the African Live Music Circuit, is part of the dynamic ACCES 2024 programme, which will also include a vibrant Showcase Festival, hands-on workshops, industry exhibitions, and ample networking opportunities for participants.

The session will feature notable speakers including British Council arts and culture director Farai Ncube (Zimbabwe), Kenyan artist Muthoni Drummer Queen, Khuzula general director Paulo Chibanga (Mozambique), artist manager Marcus Tawanda Gora (Zimbabwe) and Vth Season founder Benza (South Africa). These industry leaders will provide insights and share their experiences, making this session one of the key highlights of the ACCES 2024 event.

The session will dive into the dynamics of Africa’s vibrant live music scene, exploring both the challenges and the opportunities for growth across the continent. Industry leaders and artists will offer valuable insights into how festivals play a crucial role in showcasing talent and creating visibility for performers. The discussion will also examine the rise of festival circuits, which are providing new platforms for artists to connect with diverse audiences across Africa and beyond.

Additionally, the conversation will emphasise the importance of collaborations within the live music industry, shedding light on how partnerships between artists, promoters, and stakeholders are fuelling creativity and expanding market opportunities. From innovative festival formats to cross-border partnerships, this session will highlight strategies for maximising success and driving the future of live music in Africa.

View the full ACCES 2024 programme here.

About ACCES

ACCES is a pan-African trade show for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and create business linkages. ACCES is held in a different African city every year, attracting active music industry players from across the globe. ACCES 2024 is organized by the Music In Africa Foundation, a non-profit pan-African organization, in partnership with the Rwanda Convention Bureau, the Ministry of Youth and Arts in Rwanda (MINIYOUTH), Siemens Stiftung, the French Institute, Goethe-Institut and Mundi Center. See all our sponsors and partners here.