The Awesome Africa International Arts Festival in
partnership with Onexus Music Business Solutions presents a business workshop
which will take place on Freedom Day, tomorrow (Monday April 27) at Sibusisiwe
Hall in Mandeni. The aim of the workshop is to impart knowledge and boost
growth in the local music sector of the iLembe region on the north coast.
Awesome Africa and Onexus are inviting all musicians, music
managers, music producers and other interested parties who want to know more
about the business side of music to attend their “Music Talks” sessions.
Topics that will be covered in the sessions include
introduction into the music industry, performing platforms and funding
opportunities, contracts and copyrights, studio etiquette and the value of
sound, the digital freeway and international marketing and identity.
A wide range of speakers will take part on the “Music Talks”
couch to deliver a lowdown of all they have learnt in their prolific musical
endeavours. Some of the speakers include the legendary Ray Phiri who is the
founder of the renowned award winning group called Stimela. Marlyn Ntsele from
iSupport Music Business who has worked across various roles in the music
industry which include project management, artist production as well as events
organising. Awesome Africa director Dan Chiorboli who has been in the music
industry for over 25 years will chair a session.
The panellists are individuals who are experts in their
fields with hands-on experience: Dale Wardell is the owner of a successful
recording studio, Sihle Mthembu is a successful journalist on East Coast Radio
and Thulile Zama is the founder and vocalist of popular group Heels over Head.
The workshop is free of charge. Registration starts at 09h00
and the first session will commence at 10am. For more information contact Gabi
on 081 419 9409.
This business workshop is part of the Awesome Africa
International Arts Festival presented by Awesome Festivals in partnership with
the KZN Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, that features a
host of world-renowned performers over two days in different venues, kicking
off with a Gala Concert at The Playhouse on Sunday, April 26 and followed by a
full day at the Sibusisiwe Community Hall and Lovelife Centre in Mandeni,
iLembe District on the North Coast on Monday, April 27.
For more information on the festival go to www.awesomefestivals.com
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