Programme 2023

Who, What, Where and When of The Music Imbizo 2023

All Events

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09.00		FILM BUSINESS MASTERCLASS REGISTRATION FILM BUSINESS MASTERCLASS REGISTRATION 09.00 10.00 REGISTRATION 09.00 10.00	FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS REGISTRATION FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS REGISTRATION 09.00 10.00 REGISTRATION 09.00 10.00	REGISTRATION 09.00 10.00
10.00	REGISTRATION Registration 10.00 11.00	COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS In many African countries, copyright laws are not well enforced, leading to issues of piracy and infringement. How do we strengthen these laws and protect artists' intellectual property rights and businesses based on IP? 10.00 11.00	DEVELOPING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE To support the growth of the African music industry, there is a need to develop the necessary infrastructure, including music schools, recording studios, and music venues. 10.00 11.00	THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON THE AFRICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY With the growth of digital platforms such as streaming services, there is a need to discuss the impact on the African music industry, including how artists can leverage these platforms to reach wider audiences and generate revenue. 10.00 11.00
11.00		MUSIC LISTENING SESSION (DURBAN ICC) MUSIC LISTENING SESSION: RISE FM / UKHOZI FM / GAGASI FM / METRO FM / MOTSWEDING FM / LESEDI FM 11.00 12.00 VIDEO PITCHING SESSION (ONE ON ONE VENUE)- DURBAN ICC VIDEO PITCHING SESSION CHANNEL 0 / TRACE TV / BET / MTV 11.00 12.00 FILM BUSINESS MASTERCLASS (DURBAN ICC) FILM BUSINESS MASTERCLASS (MPUMI MBELE – DIRECTOR: MUSIC IS MY LIFE) 11.30 13.00 KEYNOTE SPEAKER KEYNOTE SPEAKER 12.00 13.00	MUSIC LISTENING SESSION (DURBAN ICC) 11.00 12.00 MUSIC LISTENING SESSION: RISE FM / UKHOZI FM / GAGASI FM / METRO FM / MOTSWEDING FM / LESEDI FM VIDEO PITCHING SESSION (ONE ON ONE VENUE)- DURBAN ICC VIDEO PITCHING SESSION CHANNEL 0 / TRACE TV / BET / MTV 11.00 12.00 FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS FILM SCORING MASTERCLASS WITH PHILLIP MILLER – TALKING MUSIC FROM SHAKA ILEMBE 11.30 13.00 KEYNOTE SPEAKER KEYNOTE SPEAKER 12.00 13.00	MUSIC LISTENING SESSION (DURBAN ICC) MUSIC LISTENING SESSION: RISE FM / UKHOZI FM / GAGASI FM / METRO FM / MOTSWEDING FM / LESEDI FM 11.00 12.00 VIDEO PITCHING SESSION (ONE ON ONE VENUE)- DURBAN ICC VIDEO PITCHING SESSION CHANNEL 0 / TRACE TV / BET / MTV 11.00 12.00
12.00	REGISTRATION 12.00 13.00			KEYNOTE SPEAKER INTERVIEW Speaker 12.00 13.00
13.00	REGISTRATION REGISTRATION 13.00 14.00	PRODUCER FORUM DR MORUTI (PRODUCER – SOUTH AFRICA) 13.30 14.30 SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (DURBAN ICC) SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 13.30 14.30 INCREASING ACCESS TO FUNDING AND INVESTMENT IN AFRICA Many artists and creative entrepreneurs struggle to access funding and investment to develop their careers and businesses. It is important to discuss ways to increase access to financing and investment in the African music industry. How are current projects financed? 14.00 15.00	SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (DURBAN ICC) SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 13.30 14.30 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY The African creative industry, like many other industries, has historically been male-dominated. How do we promote diversity and inclusivity, including supporting women and other underrepresented groups/countries/regions in the industry? 14.00 15.00		MUSIC LISTENING SESSION (STABLE THEATRE) MUSIC LISTENING SESSION: RISE FM / UKHOZI FM / GAGASI FM / METRO FM / MOTSWEDING FM / LESEDI FM 13.30 14.30 VIDEO PITCHING SESSION (ONE ON ONE VENUE) - STABLE THEATRE VIDEO PITCHING SESSION CHANNEL 0 / TRACE TV / BET / MTV 13.30 14.30 KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer, Durban, 4001) DEAL (SOUTH AFRICA) & DON’T YOU GO NOWHERE (USA) & MUSIC IS MY LIFE (SOUTH AFRICA) 14.00 18.00 THE BEAN & BISTRO DURBAN (74 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point) BELOVED YOUTH OF MANY DAYS & STORIES ABOUT MLIMANI PARK ORCHESTRA (TANZANIA) 14.00 18.00
14.00				BUILDING COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS Collaborations and partnerships between African and international music industry stakeholders can help to grow the industry and provide opportunities for African artists to reach global audiences. How do we build and strengthen these partnerships? 14.00 15.00
15.00		MUSIC WORKSHOPS (OPEN SESSION) CAPASSO – UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS SESSION 15.00 16.30	FILM SCORING PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FILM SCORING PRACTICAL WORKSHOP WITH MPUMI DLAMINI (SOUTH AFRICA) AND MENGA NHLABATHI (SOUTH AFRICA) 15.00 16.30 MUSIC WORKSHOPS (OPEN SESSION) MUSIC MEETS FILM – CIPC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKSHOP 15.00 16.30	MUSIC WORKSHOPS (OPEN SESSION) “WHERE IS YOUR MONEY AT?" - A WORKSHOP BY SLIKOUR ON LIFE 15.00 16.30
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18.00		KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer, Durban, 4001) FOOTSTEPS - JOURNEY OF A SONG (AUSTRIA) 18.00 21.00 THE BEAN & BISTRO DURBAN (74 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point) ROYAL BLUE (BRAZIL) & INDIGO - REVELATIONS IN SMALL STEPS (UK) 18.00 21.00	KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer, Durban, 4001) ATM (USA) & NOZI (SOUTH AFRICA) 18.00 21.00 THE BEAN & BISTRO DURBAN (74 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point) SANDRO CAVAZZA - THE DAYS (SWEDEN) & MIO - FOR THE LOVE OF MY LIFE (SWITZERLAND) 18.00 21.00	KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer, Durban, 4001) SKOOL YAH (USA) & MY MUSIC MY CULTURE (SOUTH AFRICA) 18.00 21.00 THE BEAN & BISTRO DURBAN (74 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point) A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO ARTISTS (KENYA) & CHOPIN - I AM NOT AFRAID OF DARKNESS (POLAND) 18.00 21.00
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