WOMEX NEWSLETTER #21/2009
PRICELESS ADVICE: HOW TO USE A TRADE FAIR
WOMEX TOP LABEL AWARD
WOMEX SUNDAY AWARD CEREMONY AND CONCERT
offWOMEX - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
NETWORKING SESSIONS & SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
IMZ FILM SCREENING TRAILER NOW ONLINE
WOMEX BAG INSERTS
Dear WOMEXicans,
Once again a lot of news to report. As the Opening draws near, the event
materialises... like magic...
PRICELESS ADVICE: HOW TO USE A TRADE FAIR
Whether this is your first visit to WOMEX or you're a seasoned pro, there is something here for everyone. Tips on how to prepare; how to use WOMEX tools like virtualWOMEX to post your own information and research others in advance, even how to set up appointments; what to bring; what to do on site; and how to follow up. All in a handy guide...
www.womex.com/realwomex/users_guide
WOMEX TOP LABEL AWARD
Compiled by Johannes Theurer and surveyed from the 47 DJs from 24 countries that comprise the World Music Charts Europe, we are pleased to announce the winners of this year's WOMEX Top Label Award, along with the top-20 World Music CDs.
Congratulations go to:
1. Crammed Discs (Belgium)
They will receive the Top Label Award, including a CD painted by Frank de la Barrera (Cuba/Germany), whose work can be seen at: www.siguaraya-galerie.de
Other winners:
2. Real World (UK)
3. Cumbancha (USA)
4. World Circuit (UK)
5. Six Degrees (USA)
6. Lusafrica (France)
7. Sterns (UK)
8. World Music Network (UK)
9. Essay Recordings (Germany)
10. Galileo MC (Spain/Germany)
Top-10 CDs
1. Oumou Sangare: Seya (World Circuit, UK)
2. Staff Benda Bilili: Très Très Fort (Crammed Discs, Belgium)
3. Chiwoniso: Rebel Woman (Cumbancha, USA)
4. Issa Bagayogo: Mali Koura (Six Degrees, USA)
5. Novalima: Coba Coba (Cumbancha, USA)
6. Lila Downs: Shake Away/Ojo de Culebra (EMI)
7. Dub Colossus: In a Town Called Addis (Real World, UK)
8. Amadou & Mariam: Welcome to Mali (Warner/Because, France)
9. Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara: Tell No Lies (Real World, UK)
10. DuOud: Ping Kong (Marabi, France)
For the full top-20 with chart-topping CDs, and the full top-20 list of world music CDs, click here.
WOMEX SUNDAY AWARD CEREMONY AND CONCERT
Each year attendance has been growing for the Sunday Award Ceremony. With the two WOMEX Awards going to Staff Benda Bilili (DR Congo) and Christian Mousset (France), and the Top Label Award going to Crammed Discs (Belgium), it will be the ideal send-off for the 5-day event.
Staff Benda Bilili will be performing after receiving their prestigious recognition in the name of the world music community. This is a group who have appeared suddenly and simply captured the imagination and excitement of all who love great music. And the WOMEX Sunday show is one of the most-anticipated in recent memory.
Come join us at noon - be sure to be there - and be sure to arrive early. Seating is limited to 600 delegates.
www.womex.com/realwomex/awards
offWOMEX - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
The music has been so good, that the yearly Sounds from Spain night on the offWOMEX Stage is fast becoming a welcome tradition. This year they bring us:
- Mara Aranda & Solatge
- Olga Cerpa y Mestisay
- Orquesta Chekara Flamenca
- Da Cruz (Brazil/Switzerland)
- Jaune Toujours (Belgium)
We'll be announcing others shortly.
Further details here
NETWORKING SESSIONS & SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Yes, this year we offer once again a full round of Networking Meetings and Presentations. Come if you're connected, come if you're curious.
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
Master Degree of Global Music:
Launch of a new study programme in Denmark
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
BBC 3 presents the World Routes Academy
Saturday 12:00 - 13:00
Asian Pacific Networking Meeting:
Exchange Practice and Ideas
Saturday 12:15 - 13:15
The North American Networking Meeting
Saturday 15:00 - 16:00
Nordic World Music Promoters Networking Meeting
Saturday 16:15 - 18:00
New Opportunities in the Caribbean Music Industry
For more information, click here:
www.womex.com/realwomex/networking
More being added. Check the website regularly for updates.
IMZ FILM SCREENING TRAILER NOW ONLINE
Check out the new IMZ Film trailer here to get a sampling of all the great films being shown this year.
WOMEX BAG INSERTS
The WOMEX Guide is closed but you can still insert your promo material into the WOMEX Bag.
And once again this year we are offering the opportunity to advertise on the name tag that is put onto each WOMEX Bag. Be visible all day, every day.
For details
Stay tuned and keep in touch -
Best regards from your WOMEX team in Berlin
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WOMEX 09 Copenhagen / 28 October - 1 November
Do Business, Catch Up, and Get Ahead!
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