2025 Programme
The Music Imbizo 2025 programme is a dynamic mix of panel discussions, workshops, showcases, competitions, and networking sessions, all built around this year’s theme: ``At the Root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity, and the Power of IP.`` This theme speaks directly to The Music Imbizo’s core objectives—to educate, empower, and connect the African music industry while promoting the value of cultural identity and the protection of intellectual property. The programme is crafted to spark conversations, drive innovation, and build sustainable careers for creatives across the continent and beyond.
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
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| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Competitions The Music Imbizo 2025 competitions bring together creativity, innovation, and skill across multiple disciplines of the music industry.
From the high-energy Beat Battle for producers, to the thought-provoking Moot Court Competition tackling legal issues in music, and the tech-driven Hackathon exploring digital solutions for the industry—there’s something for every creative mind. The Film Scoring Competition challenges composers to bring visuals to life through music, offering a unique platform to showcase talent. | ||||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Panel Discussions “African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage” Workshops Music Production Workshop Workshops Film Scoring Workshop Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11) | Panel Discussions "Breaking the Streaming Ceiling: African Music & the Digital Economy” Workshops Music Production Workshop Workshops Film Scoring Workshop Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11) | New Music Listening Session a powerful platform dedicated to unveiling fresh, never-heard-before music from both unknown and established artists. Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. | ||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. | Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. | |||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Keynote Address Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" | Keynote Address Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" | Keynote Address In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" | ||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Panel Discussions "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World" Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | Panel Discussions "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging AI & Blockchain for African Music & IP Protection” Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | Panel Discussions “Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers” Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | ||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |||||
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |||||
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide. Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | ||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Opening Night Event (Invite Only) | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide. Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | |
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
TUE 26 AUG
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Opening Night Event (Invite Only)7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
WED 27 AUG
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Panel Discussions “African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage”10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Music Production Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Film Scoring Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11)10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Keynote Address Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Panel Discussions "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World"2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
THU 28 AUG
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Panel Discussions "Breaking the Streaming Ceiling: African Music & the Digital Economy”10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Music Production Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Film Scoring Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11)10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Keynote Address Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Panel Discussions "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging AI & Blockchain for African Music & IP Protection”2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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New Music Listening Session a powerful platform dedicated to unveiling fresh, never-heard-before music from both unknown and established artists.10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Keynote Address In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Panel Discussions “Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers”2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
-
Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAT 30 AUG
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Competitions The Music Imbizo 2025 competitions bring together creativity, innovation, and skill across multiple disciplines of the music industry. From the high-energy Beat Battle for producers, to the thought-provoking Moot Court Competition tackling legal issues in music, and the tech-driven Hackathon exploring digital solutions for the industry—there’s something for every creative mind. The Film Scoring Competition challenges composers to bring visuals to life through music, offering a unique platform to showcase talent.9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide.6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Competitions The Music Imbizo 2025 competitions bring together creativity, innovation, and skill across multiple disciplines of the music industry.
From the high-energy Beat Battle for producers, to the thought-provoking Moot Court Competition tackling legal issues in music, and the tech-driven Hackathon exploring digital solutions for the industry—there’s something for every creative mind. The Film Scoring Competition challenges composers to bring visuals to life through music, offering a unique platform to showcase talent. | ||||
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | |||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
SAT 30 AUG
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Competitions The Music Imbizo 2025 competitions bring together creativity, innovation, and skill across multiple disciplines of the music industry. From the high-energy Beat Battle for producers, to the thought-provoking Moot Court Competition tackling legal issues in music, and the tech-driven Hackathon exploring digital solutions for the industry—there’s something for every creative mind. The Film Scoring Competition challenges composers to bring visuals to life through music, offering a unique platform to showcase talent.9:00 am - 5:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide. | ||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide. | ||||
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
FRI 29 AUG
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Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAT 30 AUG
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Dance Music Showcase brand-new addition dedicated to celebrating DJs and the vibrant world of dance music. This high-energy platform will spotlight cutting-edge talent from across the continent and beyond, offering a space where beats, basslines, and creativity collide.6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity. | ||
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |||||
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
WED 27 AUG
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
THU 28 AUG
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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Film Festival a vibrant celebration of music-themed cinema, showcasing powerful stories from around the globe that explore the intersection of sound, culture, and identity.2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Keynote Address Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP" | Keynote Address Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture" | Keynote Address In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity" |
WED 27 AUG
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Keynote Address Opening Keynote Address: "At the root of Innovation is Culture, Creativity and the power of IP"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
THU 28 AUG
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Keynote Address Keynote Interview: "Language as a tool for preserving culture"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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Keynote Address In Conversation with: "Cultural Innovation: The Future of African Creativity"12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | ||||
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists. | ||
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
WED 27 AUG
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
THU 28 AUG
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SAT 30 AUG
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Live Music Schowcase The Live Music Showcase at The Music Imbizo 2025 brings the conference to life with electrifying performances from some of the most exciting local and international artists.6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | New Music Listening Session a powerful platform dedicated to unveiling fresh, never-heard-before music from both unknown and established artists. | ||||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
FRI 29 AUG
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New Music Listening Session a powerful platform dedicated to unveiling fresh, never-heard-before music from both unknown and established artists.10:00 am - 12:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Opening Night Event (Invite Only) | ||||
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |||||
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |||||
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |||||
| 11:00 pm - 12:00 am |
TUE 26 AUG
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Opening Night Event (Invite Only)7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Panel Discussions “African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage” | Panel Discussions "Breaking the Streaming Ceiling: African Music & the Digital Economy” | |||
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | |||||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Panel Discussions "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World" | Panel Discussions "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging AI & Blockchain for African Music & IP Protection” | Panel Discussions “Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers” |
WED 27 AUG
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Panel Discussions “African Festivals & Showcases: The Next Big Stage”10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Panel Discussions "Globalization vs. Localization: Building African Brands for the World"2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
THU 28 AUG
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Panel Discussions "Breaking the Streaming Ceiling: African Music & the Digital Economy”10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Panel Discussions "Tech Meets Tradition: Leveraging AI & Blockchain for African Music & IP Protection”2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FRI 29 AUG
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Panel Discussions “Creative Entrepreneurship: Building Sustainable Careers”2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. | Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. | Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities. |
WED 27 AUG
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
THU 28 AUG
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
FRI 29 AUG
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Speed Meetings Each session lasts 10 minutes, designed to kickstart meaningful conversations and open the door to future collaborations, mentorship, or business opportunities.11:00 am - 11:50 am
| TUE 26 AUG | WED 27 AUG | THU 28 AUG | FRI 29 AUG | SAT 30 AUG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Workshops Music Production Workshop Workshops Film Scoring Workshop Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11) | Workshops Music Production Workshop Workshops Film Scoring Workshop Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11) |
WED 27 AUG
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Workshops Music Production Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Film Scoring Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11)10:00 am - 11:00 am
THU 28 AUG
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Workshops Music Production Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Film Scoring Workshop10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Workshops Songwriting Workshop (Room 11)10:00 am - 11:00 am
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