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Looking to stay ahead and make the most of every opportunity this year? Our annual calendar is your go-to guide for everything happening in our ecosystem, from hands-on workshops and creative labs to insightful webinars, conferences, and special community events.
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PODCASTS
Calling all podcasters! Hereâs your weekly fix of the most exciting events filled with nuggets for growth!
7th Edition Radio Broadcasting Convention
The Radio Broadcasting Convention, Africa 2026, is the 7th annual edition of Broadcast Media Africaâs flagship continental gathering for the radio and audio sector.
The two-day convention will bring together radio broadcasters, podcasters, regulators, technology providers, and media professionals from across Africa.
Theme: Unlocking the Podcasting Economy: Strategies for Production, Distribution, and Monetisation.
Date: July 1-2, 2026
Venue: Green Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Visit the link below for more information.
Broadcasters Convention 2026 â West Africa
The International Broadcasting and Digital Media Convention is in West Africa!
The two-day convention will bring together senior broadcast executives, media owners, regulators, content creators, technology innovators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across West Africa to examine the evolving future of broadcasting and media.
Theme: Reimaging Next: AI, Cloud, and the Future of Broadcast Media in Africa
Date: 22 â 23 September 2026
Location: Accra, Ghana
Visit the link below to register 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.
One Voice Conference USA 2026
Join the One Voice Conference USA, a celebration of voiceover talent and creativity.
This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, voice actors, and creatives for insightful talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Date: 20th - 23rd August 2026
Venue: Hyatt Regency DFW, Dallas
Donât miss out on the excitement. Visit the link below to get your ticket now!
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Step into a realm where words dance, emotions echo, and the heartbeat of humanity is rhythmically unveiledâwelcome to the mesmerising world of spoken word and poetry events.
Poetry in the Garden: A Lagos Art Exhibition featuring Mic & mind
Yago Sanchezâs Lagos Art Exhibition presents Poetry in the Garden, a special live experience curated in collaboration with Mic & Mind and spotlighting members of the spoken word community.
As part of the exhibition programming, the event brings together poetry, music, storytelling, and conversation, offering audiences an immersive way to engage with the exhibition through performance and shared creative expression.
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 5:00 PM â 8:00 PM
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below to register.
FPK x Poetry After Lunch Open Mic
Female Poets Kenya, in collaboration with Poetry After Lunch, invites creatives and poetry lovers to an afternoon of poetry, expression, and community.
Under the theme âJune 25th,â the event explores how art responds to memory, grief, justice, healing, and hope. Through poetry and performance, participants will engage in conversations that challenge, remember, and imagine freer futures.
Date: June 18th, 2026
Time: 2 pm â 5 pm
Location: Kenya National Theatre, Wasanii Corner
Visit the link below for more information.
World Poetry Slam Championship Comes to Durban
Poetry Africa Festival returns for its 30th edition, making history as Durban hosts the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship.
Presented by the University of KwaZulu-Natal Centre for Creative Arts, the event will bring together poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and performers from over 40 countries for a week of poetry, performance, cultural exchange, and creative dialogue.
Date: 5â10 October 2026
Location: Durban, South Africa
Visit the link below for more details.
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!
Lagos International Theatre Festival Returns in 2026
The Lagos International Theatre Festival is set to return for another edition, bringing together performers, productions, and audiences for a celebration of theatre and storytelling.
The two-day festival will feature a diverse range of performances and creative exchanges, creating a platform where cultures connect and voices take centre stage.
Date: 14â15 November 2026
Location: MUSON Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Why Am I Still Single?
Episode: A Letter to My Future Partner
On this episode of Why Am I Still Single?, Edgar's neighbour just got proposed to with a live band, a car, and a diamond ring. But the thing that saved everything? A letter her boyfriend wrote two years ago.
Edgar also does something! He writes a letter to a woman he has never met, live, right in this episode. Her letter is ready. She just hasnât shown up yet.
This is an interesting episode. Visit the link below to listen.
OTHERS
â°Ouida Lagos Open Mic Night Returns This June. Click here
â°Poets at Bell House Summer Edition 2026. Click here
COAL Open Mic Returns. Date: 21 June 2026. Click here
Stop Rambling, Start Storytelling! The Art of Podcast Storytelling. Date: 24 June 2026. Click here
Creative Industries Business Summit 2026. Date: 29 June - 2 July 2026. Click here
Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit. Date: 22â23 September 2026. Click here
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