Call for applications: Marafiki Festival in Tanzania

The festivals’ artistic director, Isack Abeneko, told Music In Africa that the festival would seek to discover new talent and expand Tanzania's scene by promoting African musicians playing live music.

“Marafiki is a Swahili word that means ‘friend’,” Abeneko said. “We celebrate the power of music and culture. At the same time, we strive to facilitate a great relationship between musicians, audiences and various stakeholders in the creative sector, especially in the East African region. Additionally, the idea is to introduce new bands and musical styles to the locals in Tanzania."

Requirements

A press kit complete with:

• Images.
• Video links.
• Featured articles (if any).
• Music links on SoundCloud.
• Technical rider.

How to apply

Applications are open to all artists playing live music. To apply, interested candidates can send all the requirements to [email protected].

Marafiki Festival will provide the following to selected artists:

• Accommodation.
• Per diem.
• Performance fee.
• Radio and TV interviews.
• Venue for showcases.
• Equipment for performances.
• All local travel related to the show.

Bands that are not based in Tanzania will be required to take care of their own travel costs. Marafiki Festival will supply a letter to assist in securing mobility funding at the request of the applicant.

The application deadline is 30 March.

For more information send an email to [email protected] or call +255 785 979 867.