Adeola Akinyemi, Project Lead, Make Music Lagos; Ire Ose, Artistic Director, Ire Tradition; Temi Hassan, Project Manager, Make Music Lagos; and Adewale Adeyemi, Organizing Partner, Make Music Lagos at the just concluded press conference of Make Music Lagos 2024 in Lagos.
Make Music Lagos, the highly anticipated annual celebration of the World Music Day, is set to captivate audiences as soon as again because it returns for its ninth version from June thirteenth to June 21st. This year’s event is in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise de Lagos and it promises to be the largest and most fun but, with a star-studded lineup of performances, immersive workshops, and insightful panel discussions on collaborations and partnerships that may have immense benefits to all stakeholders inside and out of doors the music trade.
The competition will feature My Song is Your Song, a global song swap in which music creators all across the world will swap songs based on interest or style. Artistes will then produce a cover of each other’s music and post the quilt on the World Music Day, June 21 on-line. This initiative allows for international collaboration of artistes to check out new songs and new languages and is in collaboration with the global Make Music Alliance.
On June 16th, Pop-Up-Worship, a gospel live performance, will hold at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium. A rich line of artistes such as Hope Nwani, Ademola Makinde, Favour Ojo, Steph Ade, IBQuake, SaxVee, Ellie Scotte amongst others are set to perform.
June nineteenth, Music Business Conference will hold at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi with the theme “Music With out Borders: Navigating the World Music Panorama.”
It is going to be a time of sharing useful insights and networking alternatives for music professionals, that includes impactful panel periods, Q&A periods with high trade executives, masterclasses, networking periods amongst others.
Renowned experts will share insights and discuss how stakeholders within the industry and different associated industries can collaborate and create mutual progress and benefits. Efe Omorogbe; Co-Founder at Hypertek Digital/960 Music Group is the key word speaker for the day while speakers include Tyrone Grandeur, Senior A & R Rep, ONErpm; Funbi Olarinde, Head of Programming/Library Megalectrics; Bizzle Osikoya; Co-Founder, Plug Leisure, Oyinkansola Fawehinmi; Entertainment Lawyer, Oladotun Osafile; Head Event Project Titanium Productions Ventures, Femi Aribisala; Global Marketing Manager, Mavin Information amongst others. Sola “Schullzz” Mogaji; Radio presenter and curator, Joey Akan; Founder, Afrobeats Intelligence will moderate the event.
Within the early hours of June 21st, Learn To Play will hold at Alliance Francaise de lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi. The purpose is to offer a platform for particular person with curiosity in sure musical instrument to be taught the fundamentals in a enjoyable method over a brief session. We may have musical experts teach participants on local drums, drum sets and keyboard.
The grand finale of the Fête de la musique holds on the World Music Day, June 21st,
at Onikan stadium. The highlights are;
- Pulsations
- Battle of Band finale
- Mass Appeal
- Music Performances
In a partnership between the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad, the Arab World Institute, and the Make Music Alliance, musicians around the world will unite their music, and their hearts, by way of a rhythmic relay. Each band will perform a 10-minute set, ending with a heartbeat rhythm composed by renowned French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf. This rhythm will join the performances across continents, symbolizing the unity of the worldwide music neighborhood, beginning in New Zealand and touring by way of Asia, Nigeria, the Americas,Europe and ending in Paris. This distinctive event will showcase Nigerian music and culture on the global platform of the World Music Day. Nigeria is represented by Johnny Drille & Clayrocks and the music is produced by award winning producer; Rotimikeys.
The final round of the Battle of the Band will see the top 3 finalists; The Recurrence, D’Elite Males and Ikorodu Pleiadians will battle for the top band place and the audience will vote for his or her favorite band.
The Mass Appeal performance will showcase 100 musicians performing authentic music created by French Producer; Fatbabs and Nigerian song writer; Johnny Drille. The Massive ensemble can be directed by producer and music director StephAde.
The finale event will end with performances from talented artists like Khemmysings, Sunday Ekpo, FemiLeye and many more.
“Commenting on the opening occasion, Venture Lead Make Music Lagos, Adeola Akinyemi stated that the annual occasion is unifying Nigerians by way of music, bringing individuals collectively from all walks of life, transcending boundaries of language, tradition, and background. In her phrases “Make Music Lagos is a melting pot of unity and concord, showcasing Nigerian Tradition to the World. Make Music Lagos is selling Nigerian music and tradition on a world stage, displaying the world the vibrancy, expertise, and inventive spirit of our nation by way of this extraordinary music competition. This yr’s version of Make Music Lagos will characteristic a various array of occasions, together with concert events, open-mic periods, music manufacturing workshops, and on-line performances
unfold throughout Lagos. Rising and established artists from numerous genres will grace the levels, charming audiences with their soul-stirring melodies, infectious rhythms, and electrifying performances. The competition goals to carry collectively music lovers, trade professionals, and artists alike, fostering collaboration, inspiration, and progress. We particularly thank our companions who’ve collaborated with us to make this version successful. Their assist and involvement will undoubtedly elevate the competition to new heights, enabling us to showcase the unbelievable expertise and creativity that Nigeria’s music scene has to supply. Collectively, we’ll have a good time the ability of music and nurture a thriving trade”
The Director, Alliance Française de Lagos Marc BREBANT stated that the Alliance is especially excited to be part of the 2024 Make Music Lagos. In his phrases “Fête de la Musique stemmed from a survey in France revealing a excessive variety of residents enjoying devices, notably young people, therefore it aimed to inspire these people and others to take their devices out and play, fostering a extra musical society.
One other purpose is to make concerts accessible as a way to break down barriers between audiences and music. By providing free concert events and encouraging public performances, Fête de la Musique makes music enjoyable for everyone, regardless of background or financial means.
This yr, we at Alliance Française de Lagos are excited to be a part of the Make Music Lagos and we stay up for offering music lovers with a memorable expertise.”
One other organizing partner and team lead of this year’s Music Business Conference, Mr. Wale Adeyemi stated, “Music enterprise thrives on key conversations resembling these which give a timely opportunity to maximize the current global takeover of the Nigerian music trade”
Make Music Lagos 2024 is made possible by collaboration with main organizations, such as Alliance Francaise de Lagos, The French Embassy, Showgear Restricted, Zannoza Entertainment, Creative Cultura, Porch Music Field, Stage Africa Media, and different media partners such as African Film Channel, TraceTV, Hello-Impression TV, Vybz FM, Hint Gospel, amongst others, showcasing the festival’s commitment to fostering a vibrant music ecosystem.
Tickets for Make Music Lagos 2024 are available for free online at www.makemusiclagos.org.ng
