Tuesday, November 19
Starting at 9PM
Time Le Dhow
Location Title
PRE Visa For Music Evening Partners
SODEC – Québec Créatif
Bureau du Québec à Rabat
3zem
The evening features from Morocco Figoshin, rising star and winner of the BNJ City Contest and the Don Bigg Challenge; multilingual pop/indie artist Nada, awarded AFRIMA’s Best Female Artist in North Africa in 2019; and from Quebec, renowned actress, writer, and slam poet Queen Ka, alongside composer, performer, and producer Miro, known for his collaborations with European artists like Quentin Mosimann. 🎶
ACCESS
Free Entry
Wednesday, November 20
04:00pm – 04:30pm
Time Hassan District
Location Title
Urban Carnival Parade VFM 04:30pm – 05:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater Esplanade
Location Title
Artistic Performances and Photocall
Access
Free Entry
Location
Théatre Mohammed V Stage
Opening Speech of the Festival and Tribute Presentation
05:00pm – 05:45pm
Tasuta n-imal – Morocco
06:00pm – 06:45pm
FERRO GAITA – Cape Verde
07:00pm – 07:45pm
VALERIE EKOUME – Cameroon – France
08:00pm – 08:45pm
Location
Chellah Stage
RJ Kanierra – Congo DR
11:00pm – 11:45pm
DJ OMARY – Morocco
00:00am – 00:45am
DJ MONILE – Morocco – Spain
01:00am – 01:45am
THURSDAY, November 21
02:00PM – 05:00PM
Time Mohammed V Theatre Esplanade
location Title
Networking under the Visa for Music Grand Tent 02:00PM Networking under the Visa for Music Big Top
02:30 PM “Lanmou Fan Mka” Carnival Performance
03:15PM “Explosion V” Carnival Performance
04:00PM Hip Hop dance demonstrations and performances by artists from the “Hip Hop Academy” collective
10:00am – 11:30am
Time Auditorium Museum Mohammed VI
Location Title
Access to culture in the field of music: Capacity development in music and new professions Partner
Accès Culture
The conference will address the issue of access to musical culture on the African continent, exploring the challenges of musical education and transmission.
Access
Free access upon presentation of accreditation or a pass
12:00pm – 01:30pm
Time Auditorium Museum Mohammed VI
Location Title
Valorization of Traditional African Musical Instruments: Heritage, Creative Challenges, and Socio-Economic Development Partners
– AFRIKAYNA– Arab Fund for Arts And Culture
– Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
The conference will address the issue of promoting traditional African musical instruments as well as the socio-economic challenges of their preservation and current use.
Access
Free access upon presentation of accreditation or a pass
02:30pm – 04:00pm
Time Mohammed VI Museum (Auditorium)
Location Title
Spotify for Artists: Discovering a Path
Partner
SPOTIFY
The masterclass will spotlight the Moroccan rap artist Tchubi, who will share his inspiring journey, from the emergence of his initial musical ideas to his early performances. He will also answer questions from the participating young artists, providing valuable advice to support them in their own paths.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
02:30pm – 04:00pm
Time French Institute of Morocco (Gerard Philippe Hall)
Location Title
From studio to stage
Partner
COSMOTION Delegation Générale Wallonie Bruxelles à Rabat
In a rapidly evolving music industry, the MasterClass led by three experts will cover the essential skills for success, from studio production to live performance, along with marketing and career management.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00am – 12:00pm
Time
French Institute of Morocco (Gerard Philippe Hall)
Location Title
From the Local Stage to International Festivals: Accessing Global Opportunities for Emerging Artists Partner
Pro Helvetia
This workshop aims to address the questions emerging artists and their agents have about transitioning from the local level to international opportunities, particularly in terms of festival programming.
10:00am – 01:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Hiba Lab)
VFM Stages
Location Title
Empowering Skills in Music Technical Professions
Partner
Esperanzah!
This 5-day training program aims to educate young professionals interested in the technical aspects of music, focusing on the fundamentals and techniques of sound and lighting. It consists of morning workshops and live immersion on the stages of the Visa For Music festival in the afternoons.
03:00pm – 05:30pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Hiba Lab)
VFM Stages
Location Title
Empowering Skills in Music Technical Professions
Partner
Esperanzah!
This 5-day training program aims to educate young professionals interested in the technical aspects of music, focusing on the fundamentals and techniques of sound and lighting. It consists of morning workshops and live immersion on the stages of the Visa For Music festival in the afternoons.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Café la Scène)
Location
Title
Mastering Contemporary Music and Afrobeat – TRAINING SESSION Partner
Optimiste Produktions
The Side Event will explain the usefulness of mastering, whether for the final rendering of a project, the integration of techniques during the creation, production, and mixing phases, as well as the fundamentals of sound for a smoother understanding. It will also cover digital techniques and tools.
01:00pm – 04:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Café la Scène)
Location
Title
Mastering Contemporary Music and Afrobeat – TRAINING SESSION
Partner
Optimiste Produktions The Side Event will explain the usefulness of mastering, whether for the final rendering of a project, the integration of techniques during the creation, production, and mixing phases, as well as the fundamentals of sound for a smoother understanding. It will also cover digital techniques and tools.
Location
Mohammed V Theater Stage
Karyna Gomes – Guinea-Bissau
06:15pm – 07:00pm
AICHA TRAORE – Ivory Coast
07:30pm – 08:15pm
Enzo Favata – The Crossing – Italy
08:45pm – 09:30pm
NOMFUSI – South Africa
10:00pm – 10:45pm
Location
Renaissance Stage
Esinam and Sibusile Xaba – South Africa
05:30PM – 06:15PM
SYNA AWEL – Algeria – France
06:30pm – 07:15pm
ASSIA BRASS BAND
– Benin
07:45pm – 08:30pm
TOTO ST – Angola
09:00pm – 09:45pm
SAHAD – Senegal
10:15pm – 11:00pm
Location
Bahnini Stage The TWO – Mauritius – Switzerland
06:45pm – 07:30pm
O C’EST NOUS – France / Madagascar
08:00pm – 08:45pm
NOON – UAE
09:15pm – 10:00pm
TiPIK Seychelles – Seychelles
10:30pm – 11:15pm
Location
Chellah Stage TRANSE GNAWA EXPRESS – France / Morocco
11:00pm – 11:45pm
Kimyan Law – Austria / DR Congo
00:00am – 00:45am
DJ Smemo – Morocco
01H00 – 01h45
10:00am – 05:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (1st & 2nd Floor)
Location
The Visa For Music Expostand, located at the heart of the Mohammed V National Theatre, offers around sixty professionals a unique visibility, allowing them to promote their activities and expand their network with potential clients and partners.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00am – 05:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (3rd Floor)
Location The Instrumenthèque of Africa showcases around sixty ancestral instruments, aiming to preserve and highlight these cultural treasures, while revitalizing the local craftsmanship market and safeguarding a threatened expertise.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
03:00pm – 05:00pm
Time Ex Court House
Location
One-on-one sessions that allow artists, their managers, as well as festival directors and programmers, to meet.
Access
Pre-registration required
Friday, November 22
02:00pm – 05:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theatre Esplanade
Location Title
Networking under the Visa for Music Grand Tent 02:00PM: Networking under the Visa for Music Big Top
02:30PM: “Lanmou Fan Mka” Carnival Performance
03:15PM: “Explosion V” Carnival Performance
04:00PM: Hip Hop dance demonstrations and performances by artists from the “Hip Hop Academy” collective
10:00pm – 11:30pm
Time Auditorium Museum Mohammed VI
Location Title
Music Festivals in Africa and the MENA Region: Territorial attractiveness and socio-economic impact. What are the challenges? Partners
– International Organization of La Francophonie– SACEM
The conference will explore the socio-economic impact of festivals, their contribution to regional development, and the specific challenges they face in their growth and sustainability.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
12:00pm – 13:30pm
Time Auditorium Museum Mohammed VI
Location Title
Inclusion and diversity in the music industry: The central role of women in empowerment and community development.
Partner
the International Organization of La Francophonie.
The conference will address the challenges faced by women in the music industry, celebrate their achievements, and discuss strategies for a more inclusive and equitable future in the field.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
11:00am – 12:30pm
Time French Institute of Morocco (Gerard Philippe Hall)
Location Title
Restructuring a Festival: The Case of the International Festival of Dougga in Tunisia
Partner
Festival International de Dougga
The masterclass will provide insight into the behind-the-scenes work of the restructuring project for the International Festival of Dougga, highlighting the challenges faced and exploring the solutions implemented to build a sustainable cultural future for the city of Dougga.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
02:30pm – 04:00pm
Time Mohammed VI Museum (Auditorium)
Location Title
Spotify for Artists: Exploring a Streaming Platform
Partner
SPOTIFY
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
02:30pm – 04:00pm
Time French Institute of Morocco (Gerard Philippe Hall)
Location Title
Verlatour / Immersion
Partner
INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DU MAROC
The MasterClass will explore an interactive electro performance where the audience becomes part of the show. Participants will discover the creative process that combines music, image, and new technologies, as well as strategies for engaging the audience within a pre-established set, highlighting the creators’ journeys and the design stages of Immersion.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00am – 01:00pm
Time French Institute of Rabat (Fab Lab)
Location Title
Introduction to Interactive Music and Music Creation for Video Games Partner
Institut Français du Maroc
As part of the Digital November program, the workshop will introduce the fundamental principles that enable music to dynamically adapt to a game’s actions and events, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
10:00am – 01:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Hiba Lab)
VFM Stages
Location Title
Empowering Skills in Music Technical Professions Partners
– Esperanzah!– WBI
This 5-day training program aims to educate young professionals interested in the technical aspects of music, focusing on the fundamentals and techniques of sound and lighting. It consists of morning workshops and live immersion on the stages of the Visa For Music festival in the afternoons.
03:00pm – 05:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Hiba Lab)
VFM Stages
Location Title
Empowering Skills in Music Technical Professions Partners
– Esperanzah!– WBI
This 5-day training program aims to educate young professionals interested in the technical aspects of music, focusing on the fundamentals and techniques of sound and lighting. It consists of morning workshops and live immersion on the stages of the Visa For Music festival in the afternoons.
10:00am – 01:00pm
Time Onomo Terminus (Chellah Hall)
Location Title
Business Incubation Program in the Cultural and Creative Industries (PIICC) INFORMATION SESSION Institutional partners
– Wallonie Bruxelles International – Ministère de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et de la Communication
Program partners
– Association 4S Fest– Fondation Marcel Hicter pour la démocratie culturelle
– K&Co
This information session will present the Business Incubation Program for Cultural and Creative Industries (PIICC) and how it aims to support cultural stakeholders in optimizing their funding applications to the European Union.
Access
Free access upon presentation of accreditation or a pass
02:00pm – 04:00pm
Time Hiba Foundation (Cafe La Scène)
Location
Title
Access to the German Music Market: Insights and Experiences – ROUND TABLE
Partner
Goethe Institute Morocco
This round table offers a quick dive into the German music market, highlighting opportunities for emerging artists and sharing insider perspectives from industry experts. Following the panel, you are invited for a drink to gather and network.
Access
Free access upon presentation of accreditation or a pass
Location
Mohammed V Theater Stage Guitar Kanun Duet – Austria / Greece
05:00pm – 05:45pm
Sarah & Ismael – Morocco
06:15pm – 07:00pm
Ouled El Bled – France / Morocco
07:30pm – 08:15pm
HELSINKI-COTONOU ENSEMBLE – Finland / Benin
08:45pm – 09:30pm
Julian Belbachir – AUSTRALIA / Morocco
10:00pm – 10:45pm
Location
Renaissance Stage
Odamz Sirleaf / JD Donzo / Star Haiti – Liberia
05:30pm – 06:15pm
SONIA NOOR – Morocco
06:30pm – 07:15pm
DIDIER AWADI – Senegal
07:45pm – 08:30pm
Benny Adam – Morocco / Quebec (CA)
09:00pm – 09:45pm
Tchubi – Morocco
10:15pm – 11:00pm
Location
Bahnini Stage La Cendejas – Spain
06:45pm – 07:30pm
Swing Original Monks – Ecuador
08:00pm – 08:45pm
AYOM – Spain – Portugal
09:15pm – 10:00pm
Riccie Oriach – Dominican Republic
10:30pm – 11:15pm
Location
Chellah Stage BENBOO – Tunisia
11:00pm – 11:45pm
Maria Malasangre – Brazil
00:00am – 00:45am
D33PSOUL – Morocco
01:00am – 01:45am
10:00am – 06:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (1st & 2nd Floor)
Location
The Visa For Music Expostand, located at the heart of the Mohammed V National Theatre, offers around sixty professionals a unique visibility, allowing them to promote their activities and expand their network with potential clients and partners.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00am – 06:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (3rd Floor)
Location
The Instrumenthèque of Africa showcases around sixty ancestral instruments, aiming to preserve and highlight these cultural treasures, while revitalizing the local craftsmanship market and safeguarding a threatened expertise.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
03:30pm – 06:00pm
Time Ex Court House
Location
One-on-one sessions that allow artists, their managers, as well as festival directors and programmers, to meet.
Access
Pre-registration required
SATURDAY, November 23
Activities & Networking
CONFERENCES
MASTERCLASSES
WORKSHOPS
SHOWCASES LIVE STAGES
SHOWCASES AFTER STAGE
EXPOSTAND
EXHIBITION
02:00pm – 05:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theatre Esplanade
Location Title
Networking under the Visa for Music Grand Tent 02:00PM: Networking under the Visa for Music Big Top
03:00PM: “Lanmou Fan Mka” Carnival Performance
04:00PM: “Explosion V” Carnival Performance
10:00am – 11:30am
Time Mohammed VI Museum (Auditorium)
Location Title
Exploring the mediterranean music industry, music trade and talent diversity across the region.
Partners
– The Spanish Wave @ Live Nation Spain– Ambassade d’Espagne au Maroc
The conference will analyze the current state of the music industry in the Mediterranean region, highlighting local and international successes, emerging trends, and collaboration opportunities.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
12:00pm – 01:30pm
Time Mohammed VI Museum (Auditorium)
Location Title
Intra-African mobility of artists and music professionals: Current state, practices, and solutions.
Partner
Zone Franche The conference will explore the solutions to be built and the advocacy efforts needed to ensure the free movement of artists and music professionals across the African continent.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
02:30pm – 04:30pm
Time Mohammed VI Museum (Auditorium)
Location Title
Music Publishing Explained for Musicians and Their Representatives
Partners
– Québec Créatif (SODEC)– BUREAU DU QUÉBEC
The masterclass aims to inform artists about the challenges of music publishing and demonstrate how it can enhance their careers and optimize their income.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
02:30pm – 03:30pm
Time French Institute of Morocco (Gerard Philippe Hall)
Location Title
Discovering the World of Copyright: Introduction to the CLIP Tool
Partner
WIPO
The Masterclass will highlight the challenges faced by artists, emphasizing the importance of understanding their rights to build a successful music career.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00am – 01:00pm
Time French Institute of Rabat
(Fab lab)
Location Title
Introduction to Interactive Music and Music Creation for Video Games Partner
Institut Français du Maroc
As part of the Digital November program, the workshop will introduce the fundamental principles that enable music to dynamically adapt to a game’s actions and events, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Time Onomo Terminus (Salle Chellah)
Location Title
Business Incubation Program in the Cultural and Creative Industries (PIICC): Optimizing your application to the European Union: strategies and best practices Institutional Partners
– Wallonie Bruxelles International– Ministère de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et de la Communication
Program Partners
– Association 4S Fest– Fondation Marcel Hicter pour la démocratie culturelle
– K&Co
This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools to start a cultural cooperation process with the European Union’s funding programs.
An important condition for participating in the workshop is having attended the information session on Friday, November 22.
An important condition for participating in the workshop is having attended the information session on Friday, November 22.
01:00pm – 03:30pm
Time Onomo Terminus (Salle Chellah)
Location Title
Business Incubation Program in the Cultural and Creative Industries (PIICC): Optimizing your application to the European Union: strategies and best practices Institutional Partners
– Wallonie Bruxelles International– Ministère de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et de la Communication
Program Partners
– Association 4S Fest– Fondation Marcel Hicter pour la démocratie culturelle
– K&Co
This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools to start a cultural cooperation process with the European Union’s funding programs.
An important condition for participating in the workshop is having attended the information session on Friday, November 22.
An important condition for participating in the workshop is having attended the information session on Friday, November 22.
Location
Mohammed V Theater Stage
Suonno d’Ajere – Italy
05:00pm – 05:45pm
ARKAI – USA
06:15pm – 07:00pm
Albaitil Ashwai – Jordan
07:30pm – 08:15pm
MONEKA Arabic Jazz – Canada / Iraq
08:45pm – 09:30pm
URBAN FOLKLORE – Morocco
10:00pm – 10:45pm
Location
Renaissance Stage Loyik Afana – Cameroon
05:30pm – 06:15pm
Jeanne Côté – QUEBEC (CA)
Kawtar Sadik – Morocco
06:30pm – 07:15pm
Dareen – Egypt
07:45pm – 08:30pm
Bab El West – France / Morocco
09:00pm – 09:45pm
ZAR ELECTERIK – France / Morocco
10:15pm – 11:00pm
Location
Bahnini Stage Bia Ferreira – Brazil
06:45pm – 07:30pm
XIIDO – South Korea
08:00pm – 08:45pm
CARMEN Y MARIA – Spain
09:15pm – 10:00pm
Rita L’Oujdia – Morocco
10:30pm – 11:15pm
Location
Chellah Stage
Verlatour – France
11:00pm – 11:45pm
DJ Channel – Senegal
00:00am – 00:45am
DJ Zurückbleiben bitte
– Australia / Germany
01:00am – 01:45am
10:00am – 06:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (1st & 2nd Floor)
Location
The Visa For Music Expo Stand, located in the heart of the Mohammed V National Theater, provides around sixty professionals with unique visibility, allowing them to promote their activities and expand their network with potential clients and partners.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass
10:00pm – 06:00pm
Time Mohammed V Theater (3rd Floor)
Location
The Instrumenthèque of Africa showcases around sixty ancestral instruments, aiming to preserve and highlight these cultural treasures, while revitalizing the local craftsmanship market and safeguarding a threatened expertise.
Access
Free Access with an Accreditation or Pass