Open call: Kilele 2025 music tech symposium proposals

Organised by Santuri East Africa, a community-focused music innovation hub based in the Kenyan capital, Kilele is focused on tech and music culture, with a strong affinity for innovation, experimentation and exploration.

“Kilele balances a curation team with open calls for participation, so this is your chance to submit an idea for a workshop, panel, installation or showcase for Kilele 2025,” Santuri East Africa said. “We are particularly interested in ideas that connect local and folkloric practices and knowledge with new ideas and approaches. Similarly, concepts that reflect on the relationship to our environments – social, political and ecological – are more than welcome.”

The deadline for submitting the proposals has been extended to 25 October 2025.

Before submitting your proposal, review last year’s programme to get an understanding of the topics presented.

The proposals will be assessed by a programming committee made up of artists and experts who will determine their suitability and feasibility.

In the 2024 edition, 50% of Kilele’s programming came from these submissions.

Kilele 2024 saw delegates from over 25 countries exploring topics affecting the music industry regionally and globally, reflected through a progressive, tech-focused lens.

“Perhaps more than anything, we brought about new connections and opportunities through a very special bond that was formed between everyone who spent time with us that week,” Santuri East Africa said. “For the second edition, we want to amplify what we have started, and firmly establish Kilele as a key global node on the music summit map – a place where ideas take flight and old, established ideas are questioned.”   

If you have questions or want to reach out to a member of the team, email kilele@santuri.org.

View the original call here.