In 2011 the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The network started as a small club of enthusiastic festival organisers and has now become one of the driving forces of the European and Global World Music scene.
The EFWMF gathers an eclectic but adventurous group that is crucial in introducing new acts and projects for a European audience. The network has recently opened up to the rest of the world, challenging the opportunities that a true global collaboration brings. Members from Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Latin America are opening new horizons for the EFWMF.
Watch the website for celebration news! www.efwmf.org
From 2009 to 2011, Roskilde Festival presents the Roskilde Festival World Music Award (RFWMA) worth 30,000 euro. In 2009, Malian musician Rokia Traoré won the RFWMA. She has founded La Fondation Passarelle which works on professionalizing the Malian music culture. The foundation has created training facilities, a studio as well as training projects, among these kônoya, a singing technique project attended by 16 young singers selected from 60 candidates. And Traoré is very aware of the way music can make a difference for young people : “They just need opportunities, and perspectives to show how amazing they can be”, says Rokia Traoré.
2500 Malians attended the premiere
The purpose of La Fondation Passarelle is to train and make practical experience possible in artistic and cultural activities in Mali. And the Malian diva has no doubts about the benefit of the project:” I think there is no word to describe what happened in 2010 with these youngsters,” says Traoré. "Through a premiere of the show that was created at the end of training, we are pleased to have introduced La Fondation Passerelle and its work to over 2500 people on the bank at Palais de la Culture of Bamako," says Rokia Traoré.
Making a difference
RFWMA can be presented to societies or organisations that work with creating musical development in locally based music genres – to ensure a cultural stepping-stone for children and young people in third world countries. The award is presented by Roskilde Festival Charity Society on the background of recommendations from Roskilde Festival, Womex and EFWMF. "We’re very pleased to see that last year’s award winner has spent the money well on exciting projects that really make a difference," says Peter Hvalkof from Roskilde Festival.
This year, the RFWMA will be presented on Sunday 31 October on the closing day of WOMEX 2011.
Sounds Aotearoa 2011 is New Zealand's only music industry conference, expo and artist showcase all rolled up into a two-day event. The event attracts international delegates as well as music industry representatives from all over New Zealand. It is designed to facilitate exposure, networking, capacity building and business promotion. You won't find a better opportunity in New Zealand to interact with music industry professionals.
The types of people who are likely to attend Sounds Aotearoa 2011 include: record companies, recording artists, producers and studios, festival and event reps, distribution and marketing companies, media, publicists, students, managers, agents, technicians and engineers, service providers, funding agencies... and more!
Sounds Aotearoa features a conference programme and expo during the day and artist showcases/performances in the evenings. Please visit the website for details.
Sounds Aotearoa 2011 brings together people from the whole spectrum of the music industry so if you've got goals in the national or international music scene Sounds Aotearoa in New Plymouth, Taranaki, is the place for you to be on 16 and 17 March 2011. Stay on for WOMAD New Zealand 2011 which starts the following day (18 March) and you'll experience five days of unique and outstanding music from all around the globe.
The 6th Performing Arts Market in Seoul(PAMS) is held from October 11 to 15, 2010 in Seoul. As a channel for accessing performing arts of Korea and beyond, encountering people from the field, and sharing ideas and know-how, this annual international market is visited by more than 1,500 participants from Korea and abroad.
Along with PAMS Choice showcases, booth exhibition and networking meetings, PAMS 2010 features special focus on 'Nordic Performing Arts' forum and showcases and 'Creative Cooperation: Conception to Circulation' forum.
PAMS 2010 is timed to coincide with the Seoul Performing Arts Festival, the Seoul International Dance Festival and the Theater Olympics.
Visit PAMS and broaden your discovery! Your inquiry is welcome at registration@pams.or.kr or +82(0)2 708 2282
Friday, September 24, 2010 at 2:48PM 
