Call for applications: 2021 Marafiki Festival in Tanzania

The festival is sponsored by Tanzanian cultural organisation Asedeva and seeks to discover new talent, expand Tanzania's scene by promoting African musicians playing live music and providing capacity-building for artists through workshops. 

The first edition was held this year with a line-up including Wamwiduka Band, Isack Abeneko, Msafiri Zawose and Siti and the Band, among others.

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 aforementioned requirements to wekamusicrecords@gmail.com.

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 28 February 2021.

For more information, send an email to info@asedeva.com or call +255 785 979.