Newsletter 18/2009

WOMEX NEWSLETTER #18/2009

The stand sales are going beautifully and we've got loads of programme news for you. Some words on practical issues, too: don't forget to arrange your visa and reasonably priced accommodation in Copenhagen...

TRADE FAIR ALMOST BOOKED OUT

90% of the 290 WOMEX Trade Fair Stands are gone! Act quickly - book your booth now:

Here's the Trade Fair plan:
https://www.womex.com/registration/womex09/tradefairmap.gif

Book your stand at https://www.womex.com/registration/womex09

Find further information on Trade Fair stands at
www.womex.com/realwomex/tradefair

SHOWCASE PROGRAMME CHANGE

The Showcase by Mamer (China) has been cancelled and will be replaced by San Chuan (China).

http://www.womex.com/realwomex/showcases#mamer

FILM PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED

For the eighth year, we continue to hold the WOMEX Film Market presenting the best new films highlighting musical styles from all corners of the world.

The selection and coordination is carried out by our partners, the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, Vienna, who bring over 40 years experience in the field of films.

Here are 11 documentaries offering the best of the best:
www.womex.com/realwomex/filmmarket

And don't forget to look into our World Music Films on Tour. You can bring these and past years' films to your own venue, even design your own programme: www.womex.com/realwomex/world-on-tour

THIRD CONFERENCE DAY

The WOMEX Conference will be divided into 3 themed days:

+++ Digital Myths, Markets and Mayhem / Thursday, 29 October
+++ The Economy of Music / Friday, 30 October
+++ Advocating for Change / Saturday, 31 October

Today we will be presenting the last Conference day:

Advocating for Change on Saturday is more hands-on - what we can do together practically in a wide variety of instances. From "green" issues, to Rokia Troaré's own foundation, from general self- advocacy to issues on the diaspora, this full day will highlight collective action.

Diaspora in Development - Turning a Tide of Brain Drain
Selam and the African Jazz Music School
Teshome Wondimu, Selam (Sweden/Ethiopia) with Henok Temesgen, Selam (Ethiopia); Osiel Ibánez, Selam (Sweden) and Loulou Cherinet, Selam (Sweden/Ethiopia)

It's Not Easy Being Green
But it's not as difficult as you think
Simon Broughton, Songlines (UK) with Alison Tickell, Julie's Bicycle (UK) and Esben Danielsen, Roskilde Festival (Denmark)

Rokia Traoré - The Passerelle Foundation
Structured support to African urban culture and arts
Rokia Traoré, artist (Mali/France)

Strength in Diversity
Better living through cooperative action
Jean Cook, Future of Music Coalition (USA) with Alison Wenham, AIM (UK); Paulo André Moraes Pires, Abril Pro Rock Festival (Brazil); Marc Benaiche, Mondomix Media (France) and Anton Carter, Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (New Zealand/Samoa)

We have programmed a few more Conference Sessions at WOMEX which are not related to any of the 3 topics - to be announced shortly.

www.womex.com/realwomex/conference

REQUEST YOUR VISA NOW

Please request your visa to attend WOMEX 09 Copenhagen in good time as visa applications can take some weeks.

__Showcase artists: Please contact Alexander Walter,
showcase@womex.com, if you need a visa.

__Conference speakers/Film presenters: Please contact Kay Verdon,
conference@womex.com, if you need a visa.

__Delegates: Please contact Daniela Teuber,
registration@womex.com, if you need a visa. Once we have received your full registration payment, we will prepare an invitation letter on behalf of WOMEX 09 to help you obtain your visa.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL IN COPENHAGEN

The less expensive hotels in Copenhagen are quickly being snapped up. Reserve your room right now!

A list with hotels in Copenhagen ranging from budget to luxury is available online.
Click here for more information.

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Please note, you will need to select your hotel category on the
accommodation website before reaching the respective booking form.
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We have in cooperation with Welcome, one of our Copenhagen partners, negotiated special prices for all participants. We trust you will note that there are many competitively-priced options.

Stay tuned and keep in touch -
Best regards from your WOMEX team in Berlin

If you want to get in contact:
womex@womex.com
www.womex.com
Slow Internet connection? Go to www.womex.com/realwomex/
www.myspace.com/womex

WOMEX 09 Copenhagen / 28 October - 1 November
Do Business, Catch Up, and Get Ahead!

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