2nd edition of Visa For Music
Africa Middle-East Music Meeting
November, 11th to 14th, 2015 – Rabat, Morocco
The first Visa For Music edition in November 2014 was a huge success. More than 1000 professionals from all around the world gathered in Rabat, Morocco. The salon welcomed hundreds of artists and bands from Morocco, Lebanon, Colombia, Egypt, Benin, Mali, Cap Verde… 950 speed meetings, 4 tributes, 5 film showings, 6 conferences and 6 trainings have been the highlights of this 1st edition.
From 11 to 14 November 2015, this international music salon is going to be held again in Rabat, Morocco. A series of cultural events are planned, including showcases to cast spotlight on established and emerging artists. A selection of 24 artists will have the opportunity to perform in front of professionals. A call for applications, which ends on 15th of April, has been published already. It invites musicians and Djs/Vjs showcases, documentary movies and video clips to participate.
Visa For Music is the first professional platform for Africa and Middle-East musics. VFM aims to foster the development of a music market in the region, increasing the visibility and the professionalisation of the cultural and artistic sector. The salon gathers professionals of the music industry: Artists, professional organizations, agents, record companies, cultural institutions and foundations, media and edition, managers, trainers etc. It is also a mean to revitalize cultural and creative industries of the concerned regions to boost their economy.
Conferences, roundtables, documentary showings, professional training and speed-meeting are already in the programm.
For more information: www.visaformusic.com