Call for applications: Sauti za Busara 2020
Sauti za Busara, in partnership with Music In Africa, is calling on artists from the African continent to apply to perform at the festival's upcoming edition in Stone Town, Zanzibar, from 13 to 16 February 2020.
Moroccan band Ribab Fusion playing at a previous Sauti za Busara festival.
The application deadline is 31 July 2019 (midnight EAT).
Eligibility
Sauti za Busara showcases live, original and diverse music from the African continent and diaspora. Musicians representing the Arab world and Indian Ocean region are also welcome to apply.
Preference is given to:
- Unique music with cultural identity that is connected to Africa, the Arab world and Indian Ocean
- Female artists or groups led by women.
- Young, new and emerging talent.
- Music with messages that are positive, relevant and useful to society.
- Music that is performed 100% live!
Requirements
To apply to participate, please send all documents as listed below. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered. Areas marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
- Application form*
- Artists’ profile/biography.*
- Link to artist’s profile on the Music In Africa portal (www.musicinafrica.net). You can sign up with Music In Africa here and follow the prompts.
- Latest audio release (send two CDs by post, or maximum three songs by WeTransfer/Dropbox/Google Drive).*
- Video DVD of live performance, or one clip by WeTransfer/Dropbox/Google Drive (if available).
- Two promotional hi-res photos.*
- Stage plan and Technical rider (if available).
Supporting documents must be clearly labelled and sent by email to journey@busara.or.tz.
Printed applications by post are highly appreciated and should be sent to the following address:
Journey Ramadhan
Festival Manager
Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Please mark your package clearly: 'Contents not for sale. For promotional use only'.
If selected, Sauti za Busara will cover the following expenses for participating artists, plus one manager:
- Modest honorarium, towards performance fees.
- Per diems, for meals and incidentals.
- Accommodation in Zanzibar.
- All local transport related to the performance.
- Tanzanian visa costs, reimbursed against receipts.
- All festival passes, including access to all shows for the duration of the event.
- Invitations to Movers and Shakers (networking for professionals), press conferences and other events.
- Artist’s profile in festival programmes, press releases and on official website and social media platforms.
The selection committee meets in August to finalise the line-up for Sauti za Busara 2020. All applicants will be notified of outcomes before September. Artists from outside the region are usually required to find their own travel sponsors.
Why you need a Music In Africa profile
This year, Sauti za Busara is partnering with Music In Africa as the official online platform that will be used by curators to check applicants’ profiles (including bios, music, videos of past shows, tour history, pictures, etc.). This means artists can create a professional electronic press kit (EPK) on Music In Africa to improve their chances of being selected to play at the festival. As an added perk, all profiles will receive editorial support from the Music In Africa team to guarantee best quality before the adjudication. Please note that it is not mandatory to create a Music In Africa profile, but doing so will certainly help an applicant.
Follow the steps on how to create a Music In Africa profile in the video below:
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