Event Board: #15 brought to you by AFRIPODS
Event Board: #15 brought to you by AFRIPODS
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COUNTDOWN TO APVA AWARD DEADLINE!
It’s only a few days left to enter your nominations for the APVA AWARDS.
You have only until June 30th to submit your nominations for the APVA Awards.
Don’t miss your chance to recognize your favorite podcaster, voiceover artist, or spoken-word artist.
Remember, June 30th is the deadline, Act fast!
Click the link below to nominate now!
PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Here’s your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for career growth!
Podcast Creator Summit
In just one week, the PRX Podcast Creator Summit will bring together some of the biggest names in the industry for a three-day event of learning, networking, and creativity.
The summit promises to deliver a packed agenda of free lectures, workshops, panels, and 1-on-1 mentoring sessions.
Date: June 26-28, 2024
Click below to get your ticket.
True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival
The True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival is set to take over Denver!
This event offers a unique chance to meet and interact with your favorite podcasters and content creators. The festival will feature live podcast recordings, panel discussions, and a Podcast Gallery where you can mingle with the great minds.
Mark your calendars for July 12-14 and prepare for an amazing experience.
Click the link below to get your ticket.
Afripods & BBC for Exclusive Workshops on Podcasting
Afripods, in partnership with the Dear Daughter Podcast from BBC World Service, brings you two exclusive workshops to help you stand out in podcasting. Join the virtual sessions on July 1st and 8th to learn the expert tips and tricks for creating an award-winning podcast and mastering narrative storytelling.
The best part? It’s Free
Click on the link below to secure your spot now.
Black Podcasters Association Summer Social
Join the Black Podcast Association for the 3rd Annual BPA Summer Social.
Get ready for a night of networking, karaoke, and a keynote address by Michelle Jackson. This event promises to offer a unique opportunity for creators to connect, collaborate, and celebrate their shared passion.
Mark your calendar for July 28th, 2024.
Click on the link below.
Get ready for the Time of Your Life at the Africana Woman Festival!
It's a 2-day festival filled with an amazing line-up of events you don't want to miss out on.
- Local + International Speakers
- Performers
- Live Podcast Recording
- Book Cub Cocktail
- Visionary Lunch and so much more
Tickets are now available for the inaugural event on 2-3 August 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia.
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 Conference 5.0
Be a part of the biggest voiceover event happening today and tomorrow!
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!
Date: June 25th and 26th, 2024.
Click on the link below to register for this event.
Beyond The Mainstream Storytellers
The BTM presents Mida: Time to Shift Mindsets. Mida redefines what it means to become a woman, challenging societal norms and expectations.
Be present to enjoy contemporary dance, live music, voiceover in storytelling, and documentary style on stage.
Don't miss out on this fun-filled event on the 20th of July, 2024.
Click the link below for more info and to register now.
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.
Sprinng Annual Poetry Contest
Stand a chance to win N15,000 Cash and an N10,000 gift card to shop at Roving Heights for the Sprinng Annual Poetry Contest.
Eligibility: Only Nigerian writers living in Nigeria are eligible for this contest.
How to participate: Write a simple poem on any theme of your choice between 8-10 lines.
The line count doesn't include the poem's title.
Only one submission per writer is allowed.
Deadline: June 30th
Click on the link below for more info and to register.
MEDIA
Camp Genie: Songwriting & Recording Camp/ Masterclass
Join Camp Genie as they present a week of music creation and creative knowledge workshops.
Are you a music producer, sound engineer, artist, etc? Then this is for you.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, create, and grow with like-minded individuals.
Click on the link below for more info and to get registered.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Voice of Melody
Melody Edeme is the person behind the Voice of Melody. She is a voiceover artist, who has established herself a name in the voice-over industry. She voices narrations, jingles, corporate ads, animation, explainers, e-learning, and a diction elocution coach.
Join Melody Edeme as she reflects on her journey of resilience, exception, and creativity.
Follow @Melody Edeme on Facebook and @mel_fairchild on Instagram.
Looking for a voiceover service, click on the link below.
OTHERS
Seek out other events that you might be interested in.
10th Anniversary of the Ubumuntu Arts Festival, Date: July 18th-28th, 2024 Click here
VOAFRICA 2024: Africa's Largest Voiceover Conference. September 13-15, 2024. Click Here
Podcast Movement: The Capital of Podcasting. August 19-22, 2024. Register here
BEFA FILM FESTIVAL 2024. August 11-16th, 2024. Click here
Afros & Audio Podcast Festival. October 18th-20th. Click here
The Voth Masterclass 1.0. June 30th, 2024, Register here
With Love
APVA Editor.