Belgian World Music Network Meeting & Showcase
The Belgian World Music Network invites you to the 2nd Belgian World Music Network Meeting & Showcase.
The Belgian World Music Network is a non-profit association which unites all those professionally active in the world music sector in Belgium around the goals laid out in the vision text (attached). Any organization with an interest can become an official member of the network.
On May 23rd in the morning, the first official general meeting will be held with all members and those interested in becoming one. It is also possible to apply to join the board by candidacy. Five new board members will be chosen by the General Meeting. In the afternoon, the conference will continue with informative sessions, discussions and workshops on different topics related to world music in Belgium. These sessions are open to everyone interested in the subject.
Belgian World Music Network Meeting
Thursday May 23rd
Espace Magh, Priemstraat 17 Rue du Poinçon, 1000 Brussels.
Timing:
10.30: Arrivals, welcome with coffee
11.00: Plenary session and first official general meeting of the Belgian World Music Network as vzw/asbl
• Belgian World Music Network vzw/asbl, actions and perspectives
• Possibility to register (free) as a member and last call for board member candidates
• Election of 5 new board members
• Future of the Belgian World Music Network, Q&A
12.30: Lunch (€5 pp)
13.30: Informative sessions
• Author rights in world music
• Digital distribution and promotion of world music
• The importance of uniting artists in associations
• Promotion of Belgian world music artists
14.15: Break
15.00: Workshops/discussions:
• World Music and decolonization
• Promoting Brussels as a city of world music
16.00: Networking drink
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Belgian World Music Network Showcase
Monday June 10th
Ancienne Belgique, Anspachlaan 110, 1000 Brussels
The Belgian World Music Network showcases 4 Belgian World Music Artists & DJ's to organizers and audience.
Timing:
18.00: Doors & DJ
19.00: Start showcases with DJ's in between:
• 19.00 - 19.30: Vardan Hovanissian & Emre Gültekin
• 20.00 - 20.30: Qotob Trio
• 21.00 - 21.30: EKKO
• 22.00 - 22.30: High Jinks Delegation