New and Developing Markets

• event type:WOMEX 23 Conference Session
• date:26 Oct 2023
• time:11:15 - 12:15
• city/area:A Coruña
• venue:Conference Room 2, Palexco
• country:Spain
• event posted by:Piranha Arts

Links

• WOMEX 23 Conference Programme
• Kyekyeku - virtual WOMEX profile
• Sholly Cole - virtual WOMEX profile
• Eddie Hatitye - virtual WOMEX profile
• Stefanie Schumann - virtual WOMEX profile

Chaired by Kyekyeku (Ghana/France), musician;
with Sholly Cole (Nigeria), Cole Management Services Ltd.; Eddie Hatitye (Zimbabwe/South Africa), Music In Africa Foundation; Stefanie Schumann (Germany), Delicious Tunes

In this session, the panellists will discuss issues pertaining to the rise of new African global stars, their presence at music festivals and how to align their demand with audiences around the world at music festivals and concert halls. Obstacles and solutions will be discussed in the hope of providing a better working experience for bookers, agents and this new generation of musicians.