Visa for Music for Musicians from Africa 2022

The 9th edition of Visa For Music, the first professional music market for Africa and the Middle East, will be held from November 16th to 19th, 2022 in Rabat, Morocco. 30 artists or groups are going to be selected by a qualified jury to perform in front of music industry professionals from all over the world.

About Visa For Music (VFM)

The African music scene is vibrant and inspiring, as rich as it is creative. And yet artists from Africa and the Middle East lack international visibility. It is from this paradox that in 2014 Visa For Music was born, the first professional music market and festival in Africa and the Middle East. Visa For Music is a unique event that brings together the actors of the Moroccan and international music industry. Visa For Music showcases the musicians and artistic creation of the continent. They are also conferences, speed-meetings, workshops, and training sessions to multiply encounters ... ... read more

Visa for Music

Aim and Benefits of Visa for Music

• Only professional artists and bands having at least one year of activity and a stage experience will be considered.
• Only applicants over 18 years old will be considered.
• The closing date for applicants is 30 April 2022 (the date of the postmark applies).
• Only complete files and sent by the deadline will be considered.
• The material sent must be exempted from customs duties mentioning “promotional material with no commercial value”. If not, Visa For Music may refuse them.
• Artists / bands will be selected by Visa For Music’s selection committee and jury.
• Visa For Music is unable to return materials and documents to applicants.
• If the band is selected, Visa For Music will request exclusive performance rights within a month and a 200 km radius in Morocco.
• Visa For Music provides the place where the showcases take place as well as the list of the available backline.
• The organization provides all the necessary equipment for bands’ performances; any element/material that does not show on the list should be borne by the band.
• Bands’ performances cannot exceed 45 minutes and are aimed for music professionals.

Requirements for Visa for Music Qualification

• Only professional artists and bands having at least one year of activity and a stage experience will be considered.
• Only applicants over 18 years old will be considered.
• The closing date for applicants is 30 April 2022 (the date of the postmark applies).
• Only complete files and sent by the deadline will be considered.
• The material sent must be exempted from customs duties mentioning “promotional material with no commercial value”. If not, Visa For Music may refuse them.
• Artists / bands will be selected by Visa For Music’s selection committee and jury.
• Visa For Music is unable to return materials and documents to applicants.
• If the band is selected, Visa For Music will request exclusive performance rights within a month and a 200 km radius in Morocco.
• Visa For Music provides the place where the showcases take place as well as the list of the available backline.
• The organization provides all the necessary equipment for bands’ performances; any element/material that does not show on the list should be borne by the band.
• Bands’ performances cannot exceed 45 minutes and are aimed for music professionals.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

– Fill out the online application form and attach all required documents. – Download, sign and attach the application rules and regulations to the form.

Applications are open to all artists, including those who applied in previous editions and were not selected. For postal sendings (optional), the customs duties will have to be paid by the candidates, otherwise, the applications may be refused by the Visa For Music office (promotional mailing without market value): Visa For Music, N’ 3, Imm 2, Rue Soussa, Hassan – Rabat 10 000 Morocco

The deadline for the submission of applications is on the 30th of April 2022 ; For more information, contact: [email protected]

For mroe details, visit VFM website.