Call for Applications: Visa for Music 2025 (Deadline 23 March, 2025)

Applications are invited for the Visa for Music 2025. Since its inception, Visa for Music has established itself as an essential platform for promoting artists and music from Africa and the Middle East. This professional music market brings together artists, producers, agents, and industry professionals each year.

The festival annually highlights the richness and diversity of emerging talents while encouraging artistic exchanges between different cultures. With a diverse program featuring live showcases, conferences, workshops, and professional networking, Visa for Music offers a unique platform to discover new sounds and share ideas.

Benefits

• No artist fees, travel costs (plane tickets, train, etc.), or other expenses (e.g., Moroccan visa fees) are covered.
• A stage and necessary equipment will be provided for the showcase (except for specific requirements such as guitars, basses, unique percussion instruments, or grand pianos).
• Airport transfers and accommodation will be provided for up to 6 members of the group (for one to three nights, depending on the country of residence, in twin rooms).
• A per diem of 500 MAD per person will be provided on the day of the showcase (up to a maximum of 3,000 MAD per group).
• Promotion of the showcase through Visa for Music’s extensive network (social media, newsletters, online marketing, etc.).
• Artist passes (for group members and their manager) granting free access to all Visa for Music activities.

Eligibility

• Propose a 40-minute live project within one of the following three main categories: Global folk and fusion; Contemporary and urban music; Electronic music (DJ and VJ).
• All members of the musical group must be over 18 years old.
• The group must have been active for at least one year, with multiple stage experiences (concerts from the past year and planned performances for the current year must be provided in the application).
• Be able to deliver a 40-minute live performance of original music.
• Groups that have previously applied but were not selected may apply again.
• Artists who participated in a previous edition of Visa for Music more than three years ago may reapply, provided they present a new group or a different project.

Application

Complete the form, including the following information:

• Biography (maximum 200 words).
• Group composition (full name of each member and their instrument).
• Internet links (including two live performance videos).
• Discography and concert dates already completed/planned for 2025.
• Technical rider, including backline and stage plot.
• 3 HD photos.
• Press kit.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Visa for Music.