MOSHITO music conference and Exhibition 2011

Out the Box Productions has been engaged to produce the 2011 edition of the Moshito conference and exhibition: Africa’s only annual music market takes place from August 31st to September 2nd at the Sci Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg.

The 2011 event features over 30 sessions of panel discussions, information sessions and workshops. Music industry and related specialists from South Africa, Africa, the USA, Spain, Canada,  Colombia and several other countries will be taking part in the three-day programme.

The project includes a 3-day conference and music industry stakeholder  exhibition.  Music showcases across 5 venues in Newtown including Bassline, Shikisha, Sophiatown , Sci Bono Auditorium and Nikkis.

The opening concert on the August 31st at Bassline, Newtown features Colombia’s Sidestepper Sound System; multi-talented SAMA-award winner Nomsa Mazwai; Spain’s Luis Giménez and Toguna from Reunion Island.

Africa Unites concert on Friday 2nd September features ASA from Nigeria, Eric Wainana from Kenya and Nkulee Dube from SA.
An additional 25 artists will be performing at showcases at various venues across the Newtown Precinct.

For a full programme of events go to www.moshito.co.za