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Cape Town Jazz Festival Strategy Workshop

Date & Time

Oct 25, 2024

02:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Event Format

Physical

In-Person Event

Location

Cape Town

Western Cape

Registration

Open

85 / 100 registered

Free Entry

About This Event

Festival Readiness Workshop

Aspiring to perform at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Africa's premier jazz event? This comprehensive workshop is essential preparation for artists targeting the 2025 lineup. The festival attracts over 37,000 music lovers annually and has launched the careers of countless African jazz musicians.

What the Workshop Covers

Learn what festival organizers look for when curating lineups, understand the technical requirements including stage plots and sound riders, master professional festival etiquette, and discover how to build compelling applications that stand out. The workshop includes a mock audition with real-time feedback from festival directors, insights into the selection process, and practical tips on stage presence and performance preparation.

Your Pathway to the Stage

Limited spots available ensure personalized attention and feedback. Attendees receive priority consideration for 2025 auditions and direct access to programming staff. Early registration strongly recommended.

What You'll Gain

Mock audition with live feedback from festival directors
Priority consideration for 2025 CTIJF lineup
Professional EPK review and improvement suggestions
Technical rider template and stage plot guidance
Networking with festival programmers and fellow artists
Workshop certificate for professional portfolio

Organized By

CTJF Team

Contact: workshops@capetownjazzfest.com

Speakers & Facilitators

Billy Monama

Festival Artistic Director

SAMA Award Winner, Honorary Doctorate in Music

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Award-winning jazz pianist and artistic director of CTIJF with 20+ years programming Africa's biggest jazz event. Billy has curated lineups featuring Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and international jazz legends.

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Tumi Mogorosi

Technical Director

Certified Audio Engineer, 15+ Years in Live Sound

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Professional sound engineer and technical director specializing in live jazz production. Tumi has engineered performances for major festivals across Africa and Europe.