SzB2018 Festival Line-up announced!
Kasai Allstars (DRC)? Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)? Alsarah & the Nubatones(Sudan / USA)? Msafiri Zawose (Tanzania)? Ribab Fusion (Morocco)? Kidum & the Boda Boda Band (Burundi / Kenya)? Mlimani Park Orchestra (Tanzania)? Afrikan Boy (Nigeria / UK)? Mohamed Ilyas & Nyota Zameremeta (Zanzibar)? Matona’s Cultural Band (Zanzibar / Tanzania)? Makadem (Kenya)? Mangwenya Diana Samkange (Zimbabwe)? Fatma Zidan (Egypt / Denmark)? Inganzo Ngari(Rwanda)? Mzungu Kichaa (Tanzania / Denmark)? Segere Original (Tanzania)? Simangavole(Reunion)? Jally Kebba Susso (Gambia)? Maia & the Big Sky (Kenya)? Kiltir (Reunion)? El Dey(Algeria)? Maulidi ya Homu ya Mtendeni (Zanzibar)? Simbin Project (Switzerland)? CAC Fusion (Tanzania)? Mbanaye (Malawi)? Ernest Ikwanga (Malawi)? Isack Abeneko(Tanzania)? Grace Matata (Tanzania)? Safi Theatre (Tanzania)? Siti & the Band (Zanzibar)? Matona’s Afdhal Group (Zanzibar / Norway)? Mapanya Band (Zanzibar / Norway)? Zanzibar Taarab Ensemble (Zanzibar)?N.B. final line up subject to confirmation |
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Sauti za Busara Audience (photo by Peter Stanley) |
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#SzB2018 Festival Events
#UnitedinMusic: 400 artists perform 44 shows on three stages: Old Fort; Forodhani Gardens (Feb 8 – 11)
Carnival Parade: All are welcomed to join the festival kick off with ‘Full Mzuka!’ across the city (Feb 8)
Swahili Encounters: Local and visiting musicians meet, exchange and collaborate (Feb 5 – 10)
Movers & Shakers: Networking for local and visiting music industry professionals (Feb 9 – 11)
After-Party: Busara vibes continue with African music DJs at a fabulous beach location tbc (Feb 13)
Busara Xtra: Festival fringe activities across Zanzibar. Let us know; we’ll promote your events (Feb 1 – 17)
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Tickets & Passes
Tickets for Sauti za Busara 2018 are available online to buy securely and safely with 50% discount for all African passport-holders and EAC Residents. Special prices are offered for Tanzanian citizens. Early Bird Supersaver discounts are available for all nationalities – but only until 31 October!
In addition, we offer complimentary tickets with bulk bookings for hotels, travel and tour operators.
For ticket prices see www.busaramusic.org/festivals/tickets/
Click the button below to Buy Tickets
 
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Info for Visitors
First time to Zanzibar?
See Info for Visitors
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Stone Town sunset by ASnyder |
Kizimkazi lone palm by Peter Bennett |
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Get Involved
Selling tickets is not a problem, but these cover only 30% of festival costs. To go ahead as planned, the festival urgently needs more sponsors. See details here
Generous visibility and other benefits are offered for all sponsors and partners.
There are many ways to get involved: Be a Sponsor , Be a Friend of Busara , Donate ,Advertise , Hire a Stall , Join the Crew , Join Busara Xtra
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Stalls & Traders
A limited number of stall spaces are available for rental inside or close to the Old Fort throughout the festival, to trade or display your goods. Priority is given to local and East African traders offering unique and locally-made arts, crafts, clothes, music, food and refreshments.
Click here for stalls and traders application form
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Press & Media
Sauti za Busara offers generous benefits for Media Partners. See links for media accreditation(press, photo and film permits), festival presskit, photo galleries, press releases, media coverage and downloads.
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Industry Events
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Oct 25 – 29
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ACCES Music in Africa Conference
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Dakar, Senegal
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Nov 17 – 18
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Mozambique Music Meeting
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Maputo, Mozambique
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Dec 6 – 10
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