Line-up Announcement: Sauti za Busara 2023
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Sauti za Busara, Stone Town, Zanzibar, 10 – 12 February 2023
The theme for the special 20th Sauti za Busara edition is Tofauti Zetu, Utajiri Wetu (Diversity is Our Wealth). Celebrating live music from across Africa and beyond, once again the spotlight shines brightly on women artists, young and emerging talents. From Fri 10 to Sun 12 February, two stages inside the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) will feature thrilling and unique performances by
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NNEKA (Nigeria), BCUC (South Africa), DAMIAN SOUL (Tanzania), MZEE WA BWAX (Tanzania), ASIA MADANI (Sudan / Egypt), PATRICIA HILLARY (Tanzania), CULTURE MUSICAL CLUB (Zanzibar), TARABBAND (Sweden / Iraq / Egypt), NAXX BITOTA (DRC / Canada), SANA CISSOKHO (Senegal), NASIBO (Zimbabwe), ZAWOSE REUNION (Tanzania), STONE TOWN ROCKERZ (Zanzibar), ZILY (Mayotte), ATSE TEWODROS PROJECT (Ethiopia / Italy), MAJESTAD NEGRA (Puerto Rico), UWARIDI FEMALE BAND (Zanzibar), KALOUBADYA (Reunion), OBERT DUBE (Zimbabwe), ZENJI BOY NA WENZAKE (Zanzibar), WAUNGWANA BAND (Zanzibar), SUPA KALULU (Zanzibar / Various) and more to be announced.
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Early-Bird Supersaver Tickets are available only until 31st October 2022, whilst stocks last, with special rates for all Tanzanian citizens, East African Residents and African passport holders.
Please consider buying VIP Passes to show your support - and get a free souvenir T-Shirt!
For ticket prices, terms and conditions, see www.busaramusic.org/tickets.
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In the picture from left to right (stand) Baraka Strato Moshi (Marketing Excutive: Fumba Town), Clara Werra (Head of Legal: Fumba Town) Verena Knippel & Julia Bishop (Busara Board Member) seat from left, Tobias Dietzold (CCO Fumba Town) Hon Simai M Said (Minister for Tourism and Antiquity) Yusuf Mahmoud, CEO Busara Promotions) at today’s Press Conference at Fumba Town.
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Fumba Town partners with Sauti za Busara
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Fumba Town, an eco-development project by CPS, has joined forces with Sauti za Busara and agreed to cover its office-running costs for three years. Only 20 minutes’ drive from Zanzibar’s international airport, Fumba Town is the first sustainable, equitable housing development in East Africa and praised for its innovative approach to developing efficient, accessible buildings for the residential market.
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"The festival has been a vital part of Zanzibar’s culture for many years and the private sector must take responsibility to support initiatives like this. Sauti za Busara brings people together from all angles of life promoting strong, peaceful and resilient communities. This is what we stand for at Fumba Town and at CPS and therefore we are grateful to be able to contribute our part,” said Tobias Dietzold, Chief Commercial Officer for CPS.
"We are committed to keeping the Sauti za Busara festival robust and dynamic for years to come as we enjoy our rich and diverse cultural heritage through live music. Through this partnership, we want to ensure that, at the minimum, the next three Busara festivals and the culture that surrounds them continue to thrive,” he added.
On his part, Zanzibar’s Minister for Tourism and Heritage, Hon. Simai Mohammed Said lauded both Sauti za Busara and Fumba Town for coming together to support the growth of tourism in the isles.
"The festival has, over the last 20 years, become one of the major attractions for visitors in our annual events calendar. We urge all government agencies and leaders, businesses, private and corporate donors and sponsors to follow CPS's positive example to invest in celebrations of our arts and cultural heritage, which offer unique and unforgettable experiences for visitors to the region," he noted.
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Ticket revenues cover only 30% of expenses. Even with office operations now mainly covered by Fumba Town, the festival needs partners to ensure its continued success.
High visibility and generous benefits are guaranteed for all cash or in-kind sponsors.
If you are interested to partner, see more at www.busaramusic.org/be-a-sponsor.
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To plan your trip to Zanzibar, see our Visitors Info page at www.busaramusic.org/travel.
Here you will find useful tips concerning hotel bookings, visa and travel, vaccinations, health requirements and more.
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The festival offers fantastic opportunities for stalls and traders to exhibit and sell food, drinks, clothes, handicrafts and more. To apply for a space, please email [email protected]
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Sauti za Busara attracts people from across the world; many are music industry professionals.
Movers & Shakers is our daily forum for local and international artists, managers, promoters, media and other professionals to meet, network and exchange.
Admission is free, but space is limited. If you are interested to participate, please register online at https://www.busaramusic.org/movers-shakers/
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Festival Press Centre accreditation and Photo Permits or Film Permits are available only for recognised professionals, with preference given to those who have previously supported or promoted Sauti za Busara. Advance registration is mandatory; it will not be possible to apply on site.
See link to Media Accreditation Form at www.busaramusic.org/press-accreditation.
Providing links to earlier festival coverage will help enhance your application.
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From 19 - 23 October 2022, WOMEX delegates will once again meet in Lisbon, Portugal. Global music business professionals will engage, network, create new opportunities, and share critical insights and practical knowledge to boost the worldwide music economy.
More info: www.womex.com
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The 5th edition of Music In Africa’s ACCES conference will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 24 - 26 November, with a stellar line-up of music performances, conference panels, networking for professionals and more.
Registrations are open on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s completely free for African delegates at https://www.musicinafrica.net/acces
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Busara Promotions
P O Box 3635
Stone Town
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Find us off the airport road, Maisara
Tel: +255 242 232 423
or +255 773 822 294
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