Deadline: July 20,
2015.
The
KORA All Africa Music Awards are officially open for entries from musicians
from across the African continent and the diaspora.
The
first music awards ceremony to celebrate excellence in musical artistry in
Africa and the diaspora, the KORA Awards are set to take place on December 13,
2015 in Windhoek, Namibia. Featuring 27 categories across regions and genres,
there is a monetary reward associated with each trophy, with the main prize,
Best Artist of the Continent receiving a grand prize of USD 1 Million.
To
be eligible for the Best Artist of the Continent trophy, an artist must have
been voted the best of their region on the continent. The financial reward will
only be given to award-winners who are in attendance at the awards ceremony -
absent artists will be awarded the trophy alone.
Kora
Awards are opened to all musicians, singers of Africa and its diaspora living
on the continent or abroad. The competition includes several awards - each artist
may enrol in one or more categories of their choice.
The
song or songs participating in the competition must have been published between
January 1, 2014 and July 15, 2015. 4. The songs must be of quality, not damaged
and readable on any drive.
The
artist, author, or composer of the titles in competition must submit his / her
application(s) to the KORA Awards' Team on info@koraawards.org or koraawards@gmail.com - the submissions deadline is July 20,
2015.
Formal,
written authorization must be sent to KORA Awards Committee. This authorization
should communicate consent that the KORA Awards can use the artist's image,
videos, music and biography for promotion of the KORA's 2015 edition. This
letter must be sent to info@koraawards.org or koraawards@gmail.com
For
more information visit www.koraawards.co.za
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