Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA)

Presents

GMW OVERVIEW

2012 GMW

FESTIVAL: GHANA MUSIC WEEK 2012

ORGANISER: The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA)

PARTNERS: Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Information,

Ministry of Chieftaincy & Culture

DATE: October 15th to October 21, 2012

VENUE: National Theater, Accra.

THEME: Engaging Music, as Catalyst for National

Growth

ATTENDING: Musicians, bands, industry experts and

speakers from around the world. Reps. of

Music Unions from ten (10) African

countries.

HEADLINERS: Over 75 top-class artistes and Artist

managers/marketers/producers from Africa,

Europe and the U.S.A.

EVENTS DIARY

(MAIN HIGHLIGHTS):

SALES & EXHIBITION (DISPLAY OF INDUSTRY PRODUCTS & SERVICES ALL WEEK)

SEMINARS, SYMPOSIUMS, WORKSHOPS

STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE

GH. MUSIC DAY ON RADIO

HIGHLIFE CONCERT (OCT. 19)

ALL-STAR CONCERT & MUSIGA HONOURS (Oct. 20)

MUSIC ESSAY CONTEST (NATIONAL)

PHOTO BAR (EXHIBITION)

FOOD & CHILLZONE (INCLUDING BARS, PUBS& NITECLUB)

KIDS & FAMILY FUNDAY

MORE

INTRODUCTION

GMW WILL SEEK TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS:

To create the industry’s biggest platform to bring

together and encourage participation of artistes,

stakeholders, the media, decision/policy makers

and music users.

To recognize, promote & underscore the

importance & value of all Ghanaian music forms.

To foster and promote a lifelong interest in music

as a basic human experience.

To connect to the African and global market.

To effectively use local labour, talent and

materials to create a unique new festival.

To evaluate and reflect on musical achievements

and creativity in a constructive and educationally

focused way.

To recognize and reward stakeholders who have

contributed to the growth of the industry (And in

the process institute Ghana Music Hall of Fame).

ULTIMATELY, GMW will seek to increase social

togetherness and harmony and promote

economic development through music.

INCREASE OFF-SEASON TOURISM:

It is our intention that the Ghana Music Week will

become one of the most prominent music festivals

on the continent. The key to making it successful

lies in exposing as many potential patrons as

possible to the option of attending, and we will do

so by advertising the event on such regional

networks as Channel O, MTVbase, Africa Magic

and on several international websites.

Locally, we plan to utilize all advertising mediums

available. The festival will be a huge draw for

visitors thus providing the potential for a much

needed boost in the local economy. In future

editions, it is our hope to work closely with the

Ministry of Tourism to promote the festival and

create special promotional deals to encourage

attendance within and outside Africa.

Activities for the 7-day celebration have something for

everyone including:

The Industry People

Performers: Musicians and others artistes

including but not limited to dancers, band

members, choreographers, artistic directors etc.

Music Users- entertainment Centers and

businesses, hotels, bars, niteclubs; group users,

spinning groups, music/event services suppliers

etc

The General Public (users of music)

Music Business People- producers, managers,

Record labels, music distributors, retailers,

duplication houses, event managers, etc.

Business & Stakeholders- Corporate Ghana,

Government, development partners, other Institutions.

Related Industry- Film/movie, fashion and advertising

industry

The Media- especially broadcast, and new media (internet);

and

TARGET

PARTICIPANTS

GENRES

Ghanaian music has shape-shifted

and continuously contorting to new

musical 'trends‘. At the 2012 GMW,

all the recognized genres will

be celebrated through performances

and special workshops for

interested participants to learn

more about, they are:

Gospel

Highlife (burger and Contemporary)

Hiplife & Hip hop

Reggae / Dancehall / Raglife

Choral Music

Afro Pop / Afro Jazz / Instrumental

Traditional Music

WE ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION

ON HOW YOU MAY ASSOCIATE

WITH THIS GRAND FESTIVAL

--THANKS--

FOR FURTHER DETAIL, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:

AHUMA BOSCO- 0243 382 474

VERUS NARTEY- 0244 278777

SIDNEY TEHODA- 020 815 0096

RAHELEH ROUHANI (054 541 71 63)

SAKYIWAA MENSAH (0244 049 047)