ESTABLISHMENT OF KZN MUSIC CLUSTER

Workshops on the establishment of a music cluster in KZN.

An invitation is extended to all musicians and those in related sectors to attend a workshop on the establishment of a music cluster in KwaZulu-Natal. The workshops will be sponsored by the KZN Department of Economic Department (DED) and facilitated by ADEC (African Development Economic Consultants).

The workshops will be held in Durban on the following dates:

Sub-Sector Workshops: January 28 at the DED Offices, 9th Floor, 22 Gardiner Street, Durban. These workshops will target sub sectors as follows: Music/video recording companies, studios, publishers (09h00 to 10h30); Radio stations, Radio DJs, Performance DJs (11h00 to 12h30); Retailers, distributors, designers & affiliated services (13h00 to 14h30); Venue operators, event managers, booking agents (15h00 to 16h30), and Artists & technicians (musicians, songwriters) (17h00 to 18h30)

Full-Day Workshop: January 29 from 09h00 to 16h00 in the Conference Room, Protea Hotel Edward, 149 Marine Parade, Durban.

All stakeholders are invited to the full-day workshop. Invited guests will include the Deputy Director General Dr. Raymond Ngcobo and representatives from Department of Art and Culture. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

The objective of these workshops is to identify the key issues and opportunities for the development of a promotional organization for the music industry in KZN. You are welcome to attend the workshops on both days. We strongly encourage your participation as we believe that your input and contribution at the meeting would add considerable value to the work that has already been undertaken and provide guidance for the strategic direction of the project.

RSVP to ADEC at adec@ADEC1.com or 011-728-1965.