Come see, participate and network with all this music business going in various African metropolis in this month of November 2018. A combination of music festivals; workshops; panel discussions; showcases and keynotes focusing on the continental African music industry and its genres await you
- ACCES || Music In Africa
15 - 17 NOVEMBER
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya National Theater
ACCES, also known as the Music In Africa Conference for Collaboration, Exchange and Showcases, is a pan-African event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover talent and create business linkages. ACCES is held in a different African city every year attracting active music industry players from around the globe.
Why you should attend
1) Connect with the African music sector
2) Promote your work/business
3) Meet local and global professionals
4) Build new partnerships
5) Gain new knowledge
6) Share your ideas
7) Discover talent
Partners: Siemens Stiftung, Goethe-Institut, the Permanent Presidential Music Commission, Kenya Cultural Centre, ONGEA, Ketebul Music, Samro Foundation, Midem, Busara Promotions, Bayimba Festival, and WOMEX.
Schedule of Events / Programs
https://www.musicinafrica.net/acces/2018/programme/conference-sessions
- DISCOP
14 - 16 NOVEMBER
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sandton Convention Centre
DISCOP (content, adaptation right and project market has become Africa’s #1 destination for content production, acquisition and distribution business.
This upcoming edition will welcome 1,500+ participants including 1,000+ acquisition, production and distribution executives from 70 countries, including:
400+ acquisition and development executives representing broadcasters, premium cable channels, mobile operators and streaming platforms operating in Sub-Saharan Africa;
200+ global and regional distributors representing Africa's and the rest of the world's most popular entertainment brands;
400+ up-and-coming / established producers of homegrown film, television and digital content.
The 2018 Johannesburg edition of DISCOP is specifically tailored to meet the demand of a rapidly changing audiovisual landscape under the influence of a marked preference for home-grown content, the emergence of local talents, viewers’ migration to mobile screens and faster and cheaper Internet.
Schedule of Events / Programs
https://www.discop.com/johannesburg#the-market
- YoYoTingz Hip Hop Festival
19 - 25 NOVEMBER
Accra Ghana
La Raceway Course
From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th November 2018, the Accra based collective yoyo tinz will invite Accra’s population to experience its very first hip hop festival.
yoyo tinz is a cultural organisation aiming at promoting, documenting and archiving hip hop culture in Ghana and beyond, with a strong emphasis on sharing knowledge about the culture and the societies from which they are created. The organisation has been operating since 2013.
Here is what to expect from the maiden edition of this particular GHanaian Hip Hop Festival. Rapping, DJaying, Beatboxing, Breakdancing, graffiti and urban fashion from a distinct African eye.
Schedule of Events / Programs
- The SHUTDOWN 18 DJ Workshop + Symposium.
23 NOVEMBER
Accra, Ghana
BBnZ Studios
https://www.instagram.com/p/BphoeLCnRo9/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1h2y2w3m7gewp
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WORKSHOP: Understand basic software creative uses, features and expansion packs for performance and production. Experience two turntable and mixer set-ups.
SYMPOSIUM: Branding yourself as a DJ; Financial management and DJaying as an art.
- AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) AFRICA Music Business Summit
22 NOVEMBER 08:30 - 16:00 hrs
Accra, Ghana
KEMPINSKI HOTEL - Gold Coast City
The Africa Music Business Summit will bring to the front burner vital issues affecting the music industry in Africa. Music Professionals, music executives and government officials across the continent will gather to develop a synergistic progress on the evolution in the music market, technology disruptions, and music business financing.
- AFRIMA Music Village Grand Concert
22 NOVEMBER from 17:00 hrs to the break of dawn ... the next day.
Accra, Ghana
Independence (Black Star) Square
Over 40 international top music artists. Broadcast live on satellite TV DSTV 196, GoTV 129 + HipTv 324
Admjssion is free!
- The 5th AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) ceremony.
24 NOVEMBER
Accra, Ghana
Accra International Conference Center
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpypC9zhuCP/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1gddrt7nl2dtw
Red carpet starts at 16:00 hrs WAT
Ceremony begins at 19:00 hrs.
Broadcast live on DSTV / HIPTv + GOTV.