Deadline: February 14, 2025
Calling all Songwriters, Singers, DJs, Music Producers and Artist Managers based in Zimbabwe! Are you ready to take your music career to the next level? Apply for the Music Connects Africa ZW Programme 2025 (formerly Scripts and Bars), a music incubator and accelerator programme designed to accelerate your music career and business.
The programme is an initiative of the British Council in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe and is delivered by Kay Media Africa based in Zimbabwe collaborating with Reprezent based in the UK. This initiative is a key component of British Council’s Creative Economy programmes designed to put people and their creative potential at the centre of sustainable growth, shaping an economy that works for all.
Benefits
- Access to financial investment (Grants)
- Extensive music business masterclasses covering music distribution, marketing, publishing, copyrights & contracts, live music and more.
- Songwriting and recording camp led by established music industry experts in Africa and UK.
- Mentorship & coaching by industry experts.
- Showcasing and networking opportunities.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be aged 18+ and based in Zimbabwe;
- Independent Artists not signed to a record label;
- Talent Managers with at least 1 music artist under their management;
- Must have at least 2 years experience with a proven track record of professionally released music online or performing live;
- Young people, women and those from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application
Only apply if you are committed to developing your music career as a priority. You must be able to attend all workshops and events in person and online. The programme will run from February to July 2025.
For more information, visit Music Connects Africa ZW Programme.
