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PODCAST OPPORTUNITIES
Free Podcast Training
Get instant access to this valuable podcast training video packed with expert tips on preparation, production, and promotion strategies. Also, you will learn how to create compelling content that resonates with your audience, as well as many other valuable tips on podcasting.
Date: 26th November, 2024
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your podcasting game! Click on the link below to sign up now!
Narrative Podcast Course
Join Voiceover Conference's 5-part workshop on Narrative Podcasting, happening on November 16, 23, 30 | December 7 & 8
Learn the ins and outs of podcasting, from auditioning to recording and beyond. Refine your skills, understand the dynamics of performing in today's popular podcast formats, and take your career to the next level.
Click on the link below to learn more and register.
How to Start a Podcast in 2024 (Free Online Masterclass)
The Podcast art and creative form exploded during the pandemic in 2020. But in 2024, Podcasting has reached new heights.
Learn the same process and system that Adrian has successfully used to this day, to launch 2x successful podcasts and reach more than one million people worldwide.
This 90-minute webinar is going to cover the ins and outs of successful podcasting.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2024
Time: 7:30 pm GMT.
Click on the link below to register now!
VOICEOVER
Voiceover Dgicourse
Voiceover Artist this is for you!
Take advantage of the Voiceover Academy Black Friday discount and join the Virtual Foundational Course, the Voiceover Digicourse live on Zoom.
Date: 2nd - 6th December, 2024.
Learn the basics of voiceover, understand how to use your voice to earn, and set yourself up for success in the industry.
Click on the link below to secure your spot.
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Open Poetry Competition 2025
The Kent & Sussex Poetry Society invites you to enter the open poetry competition 2025.
Submission Guidelines:
Poems must be original, written in English, and no longer than 40 lines.
Open to poets aged 16+, from anywhere in the world.
Any subject, any style.
Entries must be unpublished.
Deadline: 31st January 2025.
Click on the link below for more information and submit your work.
The Rialto Nature And Place Poetry Competition 2025
The Rialto Nature and Place Poetry Competition 2025 invites entries from poets 18 years and above.
Poems must deal with any aspect of nature and place and the deadline for submission is 1st April 2025.
Click on the link below to register now!
Africa Poetry Magazine – Poetry Contest
Africa Poetry Magazine invites all African residents to participate in the Poetry Contest. Submit your poem by January 14th, 2025, for a chance to be published in Africa Poetry Magazine.
Winners will be announced on the 15th of March, 2025.
To learn more and submit, click on the link below.
Poetry Contest: Celebrating Rural Life
This poetry contest is open to all rural students to showcase their creativity and talent through poetry! Share your stories and experiences through poetry and celebrate the beauty of rural life.
Submission Guidelines:
Your poem should reflect the theme "Celebrating Rural Life."
Poems can be written in any style.
Each student may submit one poem
Poems should be original and previously unpublished
How to Enter: Submit your poem along with your name, age, school, and contact information to info@federatedmi.co.za
Click on the link below for more information and to apply.
Labari Prize for Poetry 2024
The Labari Prize for Poetry 2024 is open for submission.
This is a call for writers from Northern Nigeria to submit their work for a chance to be featured in their catalog of artistic brilliance.
Email your submission to artsxvibes@gmail.com, including your name, contact information, and a brief biography.
Visit the link below for more information.
MEDIA
YouthGive Africa Contest
The YouthGive Africa Contest is inviting young storytellers from across the African continent to share their powerful stories of generosity and explore the rich traditions of #AfricanGiving.
Deadline: 30th November, 2024.
Are you ready to share your story and be among the lucky winners? Click on the link below to share now!
Africa Creative Blueprint
The Africa Creative Blueprint is here to empower 3,500 creatives across Nigeria. You don't want to miss this!
Ascend Studio, in partnership with USAID, Venture Garden Group, and Paramount Nigeria, is set to train 3,500 talents and spark a new era in the creative industry.
Deadline: 15th December, 2024
You don't want to miss this. Visit the link below to register now!
Sea Realm Talent Pool
Sea Realm is building a network of talented individuals to collaborate on exciting projects. By submitting your application, you are showing interest in joining the talent pool.
Click on the link below to register now!
Pop Culture Lagos is Hiring
They are on the lookout for talented, creative, and passionate individuals to join their team!
Open positions:
Social Media Manager
Event Curator & Manager
Community Programs & Content Manager
Sponsorship Manager
Ready to join the team? Click on the link to learn more and apply!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Listen To Your Footsteps
Episode: The Blue Hair Chronicles -A Journey Through Tech, Media, and Storytelling
In this episode of Listen To Your Footsteps with Kojo Baffoe, Michelle Atagana, Head of Communications and PR for Spotify Africa, takes us on an inspiring journey through her life and career. Michelle shares the moments that defined her path from her childhood in Nigeria to shaping global narratives in the music industry.
Click on the link below to listen to this juicy episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
2025 AVBOB Poetry Competition. Deadline: 30th November 2024. Click here
Poetry Journal Submission. Deadline: 30th December, 2024. Register here
Rattle's Ekphrastic Challenge. Deadline: 30th December, 2024. Click here
Podcast Training Workshop: Finding your231 voice(over) and Tracking Narration like a Pro. January 8th, 2025. Click here
Colorado Prize for Poetry. Deadline: 14th January 2025. Click here
16th Durban FilmMart. Deadline: January 19, 2025. Click here
Calibre Essay Prize. Deadline: 28th January 2025. Click here
Sillerman First Book Prize. Deadline: December 1st, 2025. Click here
Tabula Rasa Review. Deadline: 31 December, 2025. Click here
With Love
APVA Editor.