KOREA, BRAZIL AND CANADA CONFIRM PRESENCE AT WOMEX
COPENHAGEN ON A BUDGET: 4 NIGHTS FOR 3040 DKK PER DOUBLE ROOM
DANISH VAT REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURE NOW SIMPLIFIED
SHOWCASE GALLERY NOW ONLINE
ACP MUSIC FESTIVALS NETWORK: MEETING AT SAKIFO (LA RÉUNION)
VIRTUALWOMEX: NEW! ADD YOUR LATEST VIDEO
Dear WOMEXicans,
August, holiday season - not for us! We are already very busy preparing your most favourite get-together for the global world music community at WOMEX 10 in Copenhagen, Denmark, from Wednesday to Sunday, 27-31 October.
KOREA, BRAZIL AND CANADA CONFIRM PRESENCE AT WOMEX
The world at WOMEX! Koreans, Brazilians and Canadians have now confirmed their presence as exhibitors at WOMEX.
Korea Arts Management Service have extended their number of stand units for this year and are offering a special, exclusive event for the WOMEX Opening presented in association with the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
Brasil Música e Artes (BM&A) will be increasing their presence at the Trade Fair; more Brazilian federal states will be represented at WOMEX than ever before. David McLoughlin, BM&A, on WOMEX: "The fair is of great relevance to Brazilian music. Not only for the opportunity to meet our partners from around the globe but also for connecting with musicians and producers from the individual Brazilian States. WOMEX is like being at a family-gathering for us, one in the midst of great change, but family nevertheless."
The Canadian umbrella stand will include the three major organisations Canada Council for the Arts, CINARS and Folquébec.
Find out who else is coming to WOMEX here or for a more refined search, check the virtualWOMEX online database.
Take advantage of the Guide Rate, register before Friday, 3 September here and have your contact details included in the indispensable WOMEX directory.
COPENHAGEN ON A BUDGET: 4 NIGHTS FOR 3040 DKK PER DOUBLE ROOM
Yes. You can have a double room (2 beds!) with private bathroom including breakfast for about 3040 DKK/approx. 410 euros (per room!) from 27 - 31 October 2010. That's 1520 DKK/approx. 205 euros per person for 4 nights!
The hostel we are talking about - Danhostel Copenhagen Downtown - opened in May 2010 and offers clean, simple and functional accommodation at low prices. It's located in the city centre close to the town hall and a 15-minute walk away from Norreport metro/train station.
Book online and check their website (there are more Danhostels all over Copenhagen).
The prices require that you hold a valid international hostel card (160 DKK for 12 months) or purchase a guest card (35 DKK per night).
Further tips on how to save costs in Copenhagen on our website here
DANISH VAT REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURE NOW SIMPLIFIED
Since January 2010 companies from EU-member countries can claim a VAT refund by contacting the local tax authorities in their own country and the local tax authorities will then claim the refund electronically from the Danish SKAT.
Companies from outside the EU still have to follow the "old" procedure by submitting an application form for VAT reimbursement plus receipts proving your purchases to Skattecenter Tønder in Denmark.
The deadline for VAT refunds is usually June of the following year. However, the deadline for 2009 has been extended to 30 September 2010.
Find further information here
SHOWCASE GALLERY NOW ONLINE
Treat your eyes! This year's official Showcase selection is now online with photos and also links to further information on each act.
http://www.womex.com/lnk/showcases
ACP MUSIC FESTIVALS NETWORK: MEETING AT SAKIFO (LA RÉUNION)
Come meet us on an island in the Indian Ocean...
A WOMEX representative will be at Sakifo Festival in La Réunion from Wednesday to Sunday, 4-8 August 2010, for an ACP Music Festivals Network meeting.
WOMEX and Sakifo are part of the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Music Festivals Network backed up by the EU-ACP Support Programme for cultural industries in ACP countries.
Further partners include Zone Franche (international network), Fest’Napuan Association (Vanuatu), Busara Promotions (Tanzania), Harmonia (Cape Verde), Umane Culture (Burkina Faso), Sakifo Production (La Réunion), Afrik’aktion (Gabon), Conseil Francophone de la Chanson (international network) and Media, Sports and Entertainment (Jamaica).
This project aims to promote mobility and exchange within and between the ACP region and EU and to structure local networks and the economy of the sector.
Find further information here.
VIRTUALWOMEX: NEW! ADD YOUR LATEST VIDEO
When you create a profile for an artist in virtualWOMEX, you can illustrate it through different media such as images and song files - and now, there is also room for videos! So go ahead: create or update your artist profile(s) and present your best video clips to the WOMEX community!
Here is an example: www.womex.com/virtual/babel_producoes/trio_mocoto
Take Advantage of the Guide Rate and register before Fri, 3 September
Stay tuned and keep in touch -
Kind regards from your WOMEX team
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WOMEX '10 Copenhagen / 27 - 31 October 2010
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