Call for trainees: Free music business and technical skills courses in Mozambique

This training forms part of the CREATIFI project implemented in collaboration with the World Bank and other industry partners. The courses are aimed at imparting critical industry knowledge to individuals with two main modules, as follows:

Module 1: Music Management & Entrepreneurship – This module recognises music management as a critical skill and will equip trainees with essential music management and entrepreneurship knowledge and skills, covering areas such as the fundamentals of music management, music business and entrepreneurship.

Module 2: Technical Skills Training – This module will equip participants with essential technical skills in areas such as sound engineering, music production, audio recording, mixing, mastering techniques, etc.

Each module will enrol approximately 15 trainees, and applicants may only apply for one module. Finalised topics for each module will be shared with successful applicants. The duration of each module will be three days. Trainers for this programme will include some of the most experienced music practitioners in Southern Africa.

Internships

Top performers in different modules may be selected for potential immersive learning internships at some of the major music businesses and events taking place in Mozambique this year. All trainees will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the training.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this training, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be based in Mozambique.
2. Be 100% available to attend classes physically on the stated days.
3. Be able to travel to selected training venues in either Maputo or Beira. For clarity, trainees will use their own transport (public or private).
4. Have been actively involved in the music industry for a minimum of one year. Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience in the module being applied for.

How to apply?

1. Read the call for applications carefully.
2. Select one module that you are applying for.
3. Select the location where you will be able to attend classes.
4. Prepare the following critical items to include in your application:
   • Short introductory video including your motivation (maximum two minutes). Please do not worry about the quality of the video, rather the quality of what is being said.
   • A curriculum vitae (CV) or electronic press kit (for artists).
5. Complete the online application form at the link provided in this call. No other format of application will be considered.

The application deadline is midnight (C.A.T) 25 March 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Applicants who do not hear back from us by the 31st of March 2025 may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Apply here!

Contact information:

Christine Msibi – Project officer

christine@musicinafrica.net