Call for applications: Marafiki Festival 2022 in Tanzania

Launched in 2020, the annual event seeks to discover new talent and expand Tanzania's scene by promoting African musicians playing live music. The 2021 edition of the festival was held on 7 to 9 October with performances from Sinaubi Zawose, TaraJazz, Witiri Tz, Zan Ubuntu, Tofa Boy, Stone Town Rockerz, Kudra Mazongela, Justine Kaozya and Bahati Female Band. Others were Nasibo Mutize, Balaa Mc, Dabo Mtanzania, Iju Music, Voice of Revolution, Ziad Daroueche and Akoth Jumadi.

Apart from performances, the festival’s programme also includes music industry discussions and workshops.

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 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 January.

For more information send an email to info@asedeva.com or call +255 785 979 867.