The return of DOADOA

East Africa’s Performing Arts Market

Friday 24 – Saturday 25 May 2024

Doadoa 24

Bayimba is thrilled to announce the physical in-person return of DOADOA l East Africa Performing Arts Market, signalling a reinvigoration of the region’s vibrant creative arts scene. After the global pandemic that saw the market platform present artists and stakeholders online for the past two years. It is now back, poised to once again serve as the epicentre for artists, industry stakeholders, enthusiasts alike fostering collaboration, innovation and exchange within the region.

This 2024 edition of DOADOA will not only explore the impact of the pandemic on the performing arts, the lessons learn along the way and the role of festivals that bring about a celebration of different forms of artistic expressions and traditions – it will also reignite the passion and creativity that defines East Africa’s music festivals. With a renewed focus and energy, the market will invite and launch the East Africa Festival Network that aims to bring all regional festival directors to strengthen collaborations and exchanges among festivals in the region for a greater impact and relevance.

In the past, DOADOA established itself as a platform that provided a safe space for professional networking and joint learning, bringing together various stakeholders and link people, organizations, businesses, knowledge and technology with a view to create demand and develop a market for the performing arts and unlock the potential of the East African creative industry, making it an important platform that significantly empathised collaboration, showcasing, capacity development and market access for the performing arts

In promoting collaborations; DOADOA will continue to serve as a hub for artists, producers, promoters, and industry stakeholders’ safe space to facilitate partnerships that drive the growth of the performing arts. Showcasing Talent; by providing a stage for emerging and established artists to pitch their creative content, spotlighting the richness and diversity of East African performing arts. In Building capacities; Through workshops, panel discussions, and masterclasses, DOADOA equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to thrive in the ever-evolving arts landscape. In creating access to the wider market across the globe; by connecting artists with potential festivals programmers, buyers, agents and record companies thus opening doors to new opportunities and markets both regionally and internationally. For Cultural Exchange; DOADOA celebrates cultural diversity and fosters cross-cultural exchange, promoting understanding and appreciation of the rich artistic traditions across East Africa and beyond.

Details

  • Dates: Fri. 24th – Sat. 25th May;
  • Venue: Sheraton Gardens – Kampala;
  • Programme: Panel Discussions, Showcases, Networking, Exhibitions;
  • Registration: fill out one of the forms below (Attendee, Exhibitor or Showcase Artist)

DOADOA’s return marks a significant milestone in the evolution of East Africa’s performing arts landscape. As we prepare to come together once again, let us embrace this opportunity to celebrate our shared creativity, resilience, and passion for the arts. Stay tuned for updates, and join us in shaping the future of performing arts in East Africa and beyond.

Registration Forms

Attendee / Delegate Registration Form

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Exhibitor Registration Form

Details Registrant

(individual or organisation)
Address(Required)
Other Links

Category / Activity

(tick max. 5)
Artist
Institution
Recording
Promotion
Media
Other Services

DOADOA Terms of Participation

  1. Registrations are accepted subject to event capacity.
  2. Participants are entitled to attend all DOADOA events, subject to venue capacity.
  3. Unless permitted, other events/activities cannot be promoted during DOADOA.
  4. DOADOA will not be responsible for any 3rd party liability incurred as a result of any alteration of format, date and location of the event.
  5. By entering DOADOA, participants agree that any photo and audio/audiovisual recording made of them during DOADOA may be extensively used free of charge in press coverage as well as in any future promotional applications by DOADOA in all media. The participant also agrees that this material may be used for sponsorship acquisition.
Consent(Required)

Showcase Artist / Group Registration

Deadline: 5th May 2024

Artist / Group / Band Details

Address(Required)
Other (social media) links

Contact Details Band Leader or Manager

Please upload your presskit here
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 5.
    Note: Video should be ONE shoot, no edits
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      DOADOA Terms of Participation

      1. Registrations are accepted subject to event capacity.
      2. Participants are entitled to attend all DOADOA events, subject to venue capacity.
      3. Unless permitted, other events/activities cannot be promoted during DOADOA.
      4. DOADOA will not be responsible for any 3rd party liability incurred as a result of any alteration of format, date and location of the event.
      5. By entering DOADOA, participants agree that any photo and audio/audiovisual recording made of them during DOADOA may be extensively used free of charge in press coverage as well as in any future promotional applications by DOADOA in all media. The participant also agrees that this material may be used for sponsorship acquisition.
      Consent(Required)

      Showcases are an integral part of DOADOA. During the day DOADOA will provide the opportunity to musicians and bands to meet and network with several festival directors and programmers from the East African Festival Network, followed evening showcases.

      To seize this opportunity to perform in the presence of producers, concert and tour bookers, festival programmers, record labels, distributors, journalists and many other industry professionals, DOADOA is calling interested bands and musicians from East Africa to submit the enclosed registration form together with:

      • A press kit
      • A link to a live performance  
      • A minimum of two photographs biography

      Submissions can be uploaded online (see form below) or forwarded to [email protected].

      Deadline for submissions is 5th of May, 2024. 

      The DOADOA selection committee will decide on artists/groups to be invited for official showcase. Since DOADOA is a market place that provides a networking and learning space, selected artists are required to stay for the full period of DOADOA. Please note that DOADOA will only cover any artistic showcase expenses. DOADOA provides you the stage with the equipment (professional backline) to perform and unprecedented promotion opportunities. So, when registering for showcase, do make sure you carefully think about financing of all costs involved (daily subsistence, additional accommodation, insurance, visa and travel) and inform DOADOA about any support or funding you might have. 

      For further information, please contact DOADOA through [email protected]