Event Board: #10
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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Here’s your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for career growth!
APVA ABUJA
It’s time to have fun as audio creatives in the city of Abuja. We’re calling on all audio enthusiasts and APVA community members!
Join us for a hangout as we amplify African voices in uniting creativity and community.
Click on the link below to register now!
The Podcast Show 2024
The Biggest International Festival for the Business of Podcasting. Various events have been designed for 22-23 May 2024, including two days of podcasting boot camp, live podcast recording with TYX Studio, and many more.
You won't want to miss it! Register now 👇
International Women’s Podcast Festival
GLOBAL VOICES speaker applications for this year’s International Women’s Podcast Festival in partnership with Spotify are open!
Pitches close at 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 15 May 2024 and we aim to be in touch with successful applicants by 24 May.
Details and speaker application forms are available now.
Click on the link below to apply now.
Voiceover
Immerse yourself in events that will give you unforgettable experiences in the voiceover industry! Get into the captivating world of voice acting, where you learn from industry experts and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
The Voiceover Workshop
The biggest voiceover event is happening next month!
The Voiceover Conference connects VO Talents, Animators, Media leads, Entrepreneurs, creatives, and Voice users, to learn, network, & grow while creating employment and fostering change that benefits the youth and old in the Africa voiceover space.
Theme: DARE. The Audacity to Break New Grounds!
June 25th and 26th, 2024.
Click on the link below to register for this event.
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Step into a realm where words dance, emotions echo, and the heartbeat of humanity is rhythmically unveiled — welcome to the mesmerizing world of spoken word and poetry events.
(Un)spoken Word Poetry Events
By Black Country Healthcare
If you enjoy reading, writing or listening to poetry, join the (Unspoken) Word poetry group as they have an array of events lined up with their dates on the flier. On the ⏰ 16th of May, 2024, the event will tale place virtually on Zoom.
Click on the link below to learn more.
EL PADRINO JAZZ NIGHT
Experience El Padrino Jazz Night every Thursday at 8:30 pm! Immerse yourself in live tunes from De Dynamics and keep the vibes going with DJ Grandmasterque and Tomboch on the Talking drum.
Click on the link below to reserve your spot.
Mista Silas: The Tale of Unheard Voices
Join Pariolodo and other poets on the 23rd and 24th of May, for a powerful spoken word poetry production, Mista Silas: The Tale of Unheard Voices.
This powerful performance poetry piece would be a journey through narratives that often go unheard, echoing the voices that demand to be acknowledged.
Entry is FREE!
Click on the link below to learn more about this event.
MEDIA
Audio creatives do not thrive in isolation. As such, we are always on the lookout for the hottest events to keep you connected and on top of your game!
The Builders Summit
By Founders Connect
Join in for a one-day summit that brings together the brightest minds in tech, entrepreneurship, and content creation. This summit is a platform for builders – people who are actively shaping the future by advancing their careers, starting and scaling businesses, creating brands, or funding visionary ideas. 25th May, 2024.
Click on the link to register.
OTHER
See other events that you might be interested in.
World Association of News Publishers 75th Anniversary
This conference will consist of 3 summits, 2 study tours, and extra workshops for more inspiration. If you’re invested in a better future for news media, then this conference is for you.
Click below to learn more.
⏰ArtMesh: Open Mic & MeetUp for Storytellers, 17th May, 2024. Learn more.
⏰SCB 10X: “REDEFINE TOMORROW 2024” May 21-22, 2024. Click Here
Shisanyama Weekend by Zandy Shejay and Podcast and Chill Network, 21-23 June 2024. Register here
African Women Writing Workshop by Cassava Republic, July 2024. Click here
Legends And Legacy Ball Africa, 25th of May, 2024. Learn more
Annual Sprinng Poetry Contest., Deadline: 30th June 2024. Learn more
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